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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Watkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Li will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randolph Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Li!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Watkins as Li shoots in.
Watkins throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Li gets a double leg takedown into Watkins's guard.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Watkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Watkins tries to get out of the position.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li is working Watkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Li works over Watkins with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Li's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
It looks like Randolph Watkins has been cut.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Li's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Li cracks Watkins with a solid left hand.
Watkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Watkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li cracks Watkins with a solid left hand.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Watkins blocks nicely.
Watkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground.
Watkins has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Li's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watkins is rocked!
Randolph Watkins's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Watkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Watkins covers up, he's hurt! Li keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Li and the ref steps in to end the fight! Li can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Li!
A victorious William Li thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calgary Alberta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZyD XyD Vii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calgary Alberta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calgary Alberta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ZyD XyD Vii!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XyD Vii scores with a head kick.
It looks like Calgary Alberta has been cut.
Alberta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. XyD Vii defends it nicely.
XyD Vii lands with a nice body kick.
Alberta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
XyD Vii gets caught napping as Alberta dives in and scores a takedown. XyD Vii manages to retain guard.
Alberta throws a big elbow that misses.
Alberta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alberta wants to stand and escape but instead XyD Vii has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
XyD Vii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alberta 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.
XyD Vii would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
XyD Vii preventing the sweep.
XyD Vii trying to control but Alberta is working from the bottom.
XyD Vii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberta has his foot on XyD Vii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. XyD Vii works his way back into a safe position though.
XyD Vii preventing the sweep.
Alberta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. XyD Vii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. XyD Vii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alberta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XyD Vii trying to control but Alberta is working from the bottom.
Alberta pulls XyD Vii in close to his closed guard and prevents XyD Vii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alberta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alberta keeping moving, preventing XyD Vii from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Calgary Alberta just wasn't active enough.
Alberta 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.
XyD Vii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alberta wants to clinch.
Alberta misses the shot to the body.
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 Calgary Alberta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Calgary Alberta's cut.
That's time! Alberta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
XyD Vii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alberta's sensitive parts.
XyD Vii throws a leg kick but Alberta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alberta has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, XyD Vii just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alberta's brow.
Alberta blocks an elbow strike from XyD Vii.
XyD Vii misses with an elbow strike.
Alberta is trying to break the clinch but XyD Vii is controlling him.
Alberta blocks an elbow strike.
XyD Vii throws an elbow that misses.
XyD Vii creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alberta's defenses.
XyD Vii avoids a wild elbow strike from Alberta.
XyD Vii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alberta dodges an elbow strike from XyD Vii.
Alberta wants a takedown but no success here.
XyD Vii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberta dodges an elbow strike from XyD Vii.
Alberta dodges an elbow strike from XyD Vii.
With the fighters up against the cage, XyD Vii throws an elbow but misses.
Alberta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and XyD Vii avoids it.
XyD Vii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
XyD Vii lands a damaging elbow.
Alberta tries for a takedown. No joy.
XyD Vii prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calgary Alberta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alberta blocks an elbow strike.
Alberta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. XyD Vii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alberta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Calgary Alberta's cut is getting worse.
XyD Vii throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, XyD Vii just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alberta's brow.
Alberta blocks an elbow strike from XyD Vii.
Alberta blocks the elbow strike.
Alberta lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
XyD Vii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alberta tries for a takedown but XyD Vii manages to get underhooks.
XyD Vii misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alberta as XyD Vii tries to tie him up.
Alberta avoids a wild elbow strike from XyD Vii.
XyD Vii lands a damaging elbow.
XyD Vii throws an elbow but it misses.
XyD Vii misses with an elbow over the top.
Alberta dodges an elbow strike from XyD Vii.
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!
XyD Vii prevents Alberta from breaking the clinch.
Alberta goes for a takedown attempt but XyD Vii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
XyD Vii throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberta throws a front kick aimed at XyD Vii's knee but XyD Vii avoids it well.
ZyD XyD Vii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
XyD Vii lands a leg kick that knocks Alberta off balance momentarily.
XyD Vii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alberta.
Alberta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
XyD Vii clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, XyD Vii throws an elbow but misses.
XyD Vii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alberta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by XyD Vii after a bit of a struggle.
XyD Vii lands a nice elbow.
Alberta blocks the elbow strike.
XyD Vii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alberta is trying to pull guard but XyD Vii has him pressed against the cage.
Alberta takes an elbow to the temple.
XyD Vii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
XyD Vii blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alberta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but XyD Vii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
XyD Vii trying to stall but Alberta improves his position.
Alberta dodges an elbow strike from XyD Vii.
With the fighters up against the cage, XyD Vii throws an elbow but misses.
XyD Vii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alberta blocks an elbow strike from XyD Vii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
XyD Vii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
XyD Vii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
XyD Vii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
XyD Vii prevents Alberta from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as XyD Vii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alberta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. XyD Vii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
XyD Vii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
XyD Vii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZyD XyD Vii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Calgary Alberta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
XyD Vii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alberta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice leg kick lands there from XyD Vii.
Alberta tries to keep at a distance but XyD Vii has taken the fight into the clinch.
XyD Vii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
XyD Vii is stalling here.
XyD Vii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
XyD Vii lands an elbow just above Alberta 's eye.
XyD Vii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
XyD Vii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alberta jumps guard.
Alberta has his foot on XyD Vii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. XyD Vii works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberta working a defensive guard here.
XyD Vii wants to control from the top but Alberta keeps moving.
Alberta manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alberta stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
ZyD XyD Vii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberta moves out of range of the body kick from XyD Vii.
XyD Vii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alberta misses with a wild body shot.
Alberta fails with a takedown attempt.
XyD Vii stuffs the takedown attempt from Alberta. Alberta gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calgary Alberta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
XyD Vii cracks the inside of Alberta's front leg.
Alberta moves out of range of the leg kick from XyD Vii.
A solid leg kick lands there for XyD Vii.
The fight stays on the outside here - XyD Vii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alberta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XyD Vii throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - XyD Vii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
XyD Vii scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alberta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
XyD Vii trying to control from the bottom.
XyD Vii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
XyD Vii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alberta is in trouble now - XyD Vii has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alberta tries to lock up and control but XyD Vii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XyD Vii wants to control but Alberta has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
XyD Vii trying to control from half guard but Alberta is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZyD XyD Vii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think XyD Vii 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 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZyD XyD Vii!
A relieved looking ZyD XyD Vii 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 Rauno Tonts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonts comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Dog Intro. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rauno Tonts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonts misses with a head kick.
Maia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tonts is looking for a triangle but Maia pushes his legs off easily.
Maia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tonts has Maia pulled in close to control his posture.
Tonts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tonts keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Maia controlling from the top position.
It looks like Maia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Demian Maia wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tonts swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonts.
Tonts keeps Maia at a distance using the push kick.
Tonts lands a leg kick that knocks Maia off balance momentarily.
Tonts lands a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tonts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonts moves into the clinch.
Tonts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia leaves Tonts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tonts tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tonts!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonts is trying desperately to improve position.
Maia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Maia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tonts wants to control but Maia is having none of it.
Maia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Demian Maia.
Tonts wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Tonts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maia blocks a head kick by Tonts.
Tonts feints a jab promting Maia to slip. Tonts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonts scores with a one two! Maia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tonts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maia wants a takedown.
Tonts lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Tonts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tonts lands a two punch combo.
Tonts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonts rushes Maia and presses him up against the cage.
Tonts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rauno Tonts is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tonts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tonts lands a jab to the head.
Tonts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maia circles away.
Tonts has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonts wants to take the fight to the mat but Maia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tonts breaks from the clinch.
Tonts tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Tonts.
Tonts throws a nice looking combination but Maia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Tonts sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tonts lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tonts scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonts wants to slow Maia down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonts with a jab.
Tonts lands a two punch combo.
Tonts misses with a double jab.
Tonts swinging wildly here.
Rauno Tonts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonts drives through and clinches with Maia against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonts tries for a takedown but Maia circles away easily
and Maia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tonts's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauno Tonts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maia defends well.
Tonts can't keep his opponent in guard - Maia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tonts tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tonts is in trouble now - Maia has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia controlling his opponent.
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.
Rauno Tonts dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tonts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tonts scores with a body shot.
Tonts throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
Tonts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maia at a distance.
Tonts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonts attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Tonts does no damage.
Tonts throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
Tonts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maia sprawls well. Maia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonts gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonts misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tonts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tonts breaks the clinch.
Maia blocks a head kick by Tonts.
Tonts throws a nice looking combination but Maia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonts just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia dodges the punch combination from Tonts.
Maia walks into a straight right hand from Tonts.
Tonts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonts.
Nice takedown defense from Tonts. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Tonts.
Tonts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maia on the side of the head.
Tonts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonts takes the fight into the clinch.
Tonts is trying to push Maia away but Maia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tonts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
Tonts tightens his grip and picks Maia up, before dumping him to the ground. Maia manages to land in guard.
Maia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tonts is looking for a sweep. Maia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Tonts won't allow Maia to pass to mount.
Maia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Demian Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Demian Maia.
Tonts darts in and clinches Maia up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rauno Tonts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tonts, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauno Tonts!
Rauno Tonts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaune Scally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Cleveland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaune Scally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Cleveland!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleveland connects with a body shot that sends Scally's belly button to the back.
Scally shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scally looking for a guillotine from mount but Cleveland is having none of it.
Cleveland is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scally is working for a guillotine from mount but Cleveland frees his head quite easily.
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!
Scally has isolated one of Cleveland's arms. Cleveland looking to fight him off but Scally twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaune Scally!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rockert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockert is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cant be touched. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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, Ricardo Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Rockert!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockert looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rodriguez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rockert should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rodriguez has tightened it up now! Rockert should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Grandmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Martin Grandmont has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Martin Grandmont seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Martin Grandmont !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grandmont shoots in looking for a takedown but Roman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grandmont 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greco Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grandmont with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roman counters with a single leg into guard. Grandmont didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grandmont is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grandmont looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grandmont has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Grandmont .
Grandmont stops Roman from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman moves into full mount!
Roman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roman controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Roman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Roman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman breaks from Grandmont 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Roman looking to control but Grandmont is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roman unloading with bombs!
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!
Roman lands a nice shot to the head.
Roman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grandmont ?
Grandmont is rocked!
Roman drops a big elbow. That's hurt Grandmont ! More shots from Roman and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greco Roman!
During a confident post fight interview, Greco Roman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Shannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Irvine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shannon comes into the arena with Don't Tread On Me - Metallica blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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25
216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeffery Shannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Irvine!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shannon tries for a takedown but Irvine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shannon tries for a takedown but Irvine circles away easily
and Irvine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Irvine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Irvine throwing shots but Shannon is blocking nicely.
Irvine seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shannon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Irvine!
Chris Irvine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Winkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernie McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winkler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mortal Kombat. McLeod is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Flower of Scotland. 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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22
176 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Winkler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernie McLeod!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkler slips under a jab.
Bernie McLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by McLeod.
McLeod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLeod tests Winkler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLeod scores with a hook to the body. Winkler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLeod misses with a wild body shot.
McLeod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winkler dodges the punch combination from McLeod.
McLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winkler moves away.
McLeod throws a nice looking combination but Winkler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winkler has closed the distance and engaged McLeod in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Winkler.
McLeod tries to work over Winkler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLeod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winkler or not.
Winkler has McLeod pushed against the cage.
McLeod has had enough of the clinch but Winkler keeps him there for the moment.
McLeod is trying to break free.
McLeod is trying to push Winkler away but Winkler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Winkler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winkler counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bernie McLeod has been cut.
Winkler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winkler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLeod.
McLeod throws a shot from downtown. Winkler moves away and avoids it.
McLeod lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLeod moves out of range as Winkler strikes.
Winkler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLeod.
Winkler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winkler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLeod missing with a left hand there. Winkler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Winkler clinches up against the cage.
Winkler leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winkler.
Winkler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winkler misses with an uppercut.
McLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod misses with a body shot.
Winkler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLeod jabs at Winkler's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLeod. Winkler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winkler blocks a jab.
McLeod slips under a jab.
Winkler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winkler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLeod.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winkler tries to close the distance and clinch but McLeod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLeod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie McLeod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernie McLeod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winkler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLeod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Winkler rather than just go for the knockout.
McLeod scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from McLeod does it's job there.
McLeod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winkler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Winkler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McLeod working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Winkler.
McLeod can't break the clinch.
McLeod has had enough of the clinch but Winkler keeps him there for the moment.
McLeod is trying to break the clinch but Winkler is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod is looking to break free of the clinch but Winkler has double underhooks.
Winkler is pushing McLeod up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McLeod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Winkler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winkler taking a breather.
McLeod stalling in the clinch but Winkler improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod is trying to force a seperation but Winkler has the dominant position.
Winkler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McLeod clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod can't escape the position.
Winkler controlling from the back.
McLeod is in bad spot here.
Winkler biding his time, controlling McLeod.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Winkler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McLeod misses with a shot to the body
and Winkler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLeod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winkler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLeod misses the shot to the body.
Winkler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McLeod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winkler clinches up against the cage.
Winkler breaks from the clinch.
McLeod thows a body shot but no joy.
McLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLeod keeps the fight on the outside.
McLeod misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Winkler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bernie McLeod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Winkler clinches up against the cage.
Winkler avoiding damage.
Winkler is leaning against McLeod and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLeod misses with a right hand
and Winkler counters by moving into the clinch.
Winkler breaks from the clinch.
McLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winkler was well out of range. Poor timing from McLeod.
McLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winkler moves away.
McLeod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winkler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod swings for the body but Winkler moves out of range.
McLeod jabs at Winkler's body.
McLeod throws a big shot that misses.
Winkler with a nice cross.
McLeod misses the body punch
and Winkler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winkler manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLeod. Winkler does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winkler.
Winkler throws a hook but McLeod blocks it.
McLeod slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkler swinging wildly here.
McLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
McLeod looks to land a right hand but Winkler moved out of range.
McLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winkler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winkler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLeod misses with a wild body shot.
McLeod connects with the punch.
McLeod tries to keep at a distance but Winkler has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkler stalling.
Winkler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winkler closes the distance and pushes McLeod back into the cage.
Winkler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLeod or not.
Winkler can't find room to land a body shot as McLeod controls the action.
Winkler displaying some good clinch control by pressing McLeod up against the cage.
Winkler manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winkler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winkler tries to clinch but McLeod moves out of range.
McLeod misses with a series of wild punches.
McLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winkler manages to avoid it.
McLeod connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winkler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLeod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winkler was well out of range. Poor timing from McLeod.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Winkler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Winkler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Winkler!
A pretty intense looking Henry Winkler took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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