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KFC 02 Lashley Vs Swa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perle De Lait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perle De Lait!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Lait stuffs the takedown.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but De Lait sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Lait looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Lait sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Lait rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
De Lait pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries for a takedown but De Lait manages to get underhooks.
De Lait displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henderson up against the cage.
De Lait pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from De Lait.
De Lait lands with a right to the head.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Lait is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Lait tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Lait makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
De Lait keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henderson's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Lait.
De Lait lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Lait lands a right hand.
De Lait tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
De Lait stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Lait prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Lait pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Lait lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Lait prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Lait lands a body shot.
A short left from De Lait.
Stalling in the clinch from De Lait.
Still in the clinch, De Lait scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henderson slows down the pace here.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Lait gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Lait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from De Lait - that landed with a thud.
De Lait misses with some punches.
De Lait pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson wants a takedown.
De Lait lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Lait creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Henderson tries to circle away but De Lait has him pinned against the cage.
De Lait lands a nice uppercut.
De Lait lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Lait lands a nice uppercut.
De Lait scores with a shot to the side of Henderson's head.
De Lait lands a left hand.
De Lait lands an uppercut.
De Lait is working Henderson over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from De Lait.
De Lait lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Lait to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Lait prevents it.
De Lait lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Lait lands a hook that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson looking for a takedown.
De Lait stalls.
De Lait cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from De Lait.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Lait pulls his leg out and moves away.
De Lait tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Lait tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Lait displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perle De Lait dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Lait tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Lait tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
De Lait wants to clinch
and Henderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Lait is on top in guard.
De Lait looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
De Lait is stalling in the full guard.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Lait has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Lait is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Lait on the ground.
De Lait trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Perle De Lait wasn't active enough on the ground.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from De Lait. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by De Lait.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Lait sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Lait fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Henderson tries to pull guard but De Lait holds him up against the cage and eventually Henderson drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Lait prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Lait just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lait softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Henderson looking to slow down the pace here.
De Lait misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Lait.
De Lait misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Lait.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Lait lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
De Lait lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
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!
De Lait scores with a shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Lait is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Lait lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Lait scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Lait pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Lait misses with a punch on the inside.
De Lait goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Lait is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Lait misses with a punch to the body.
De Lait lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
De Lait lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Lait is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from De Lait - that landed with a thud.
De Lait is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Lait lands a shoulder strike.
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Lait lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
De Lait scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from De Lait on the inside.
De Lait lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Lait lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Lait prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Lait lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
Henderson is trying to drag De Lait to the mat but De Lait just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from De Lait.
De Lait stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Lait scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Lait leaning against his opponent.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
De Lait lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Lait lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Lait lands with a right to the head.
De Lait digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
De Lait makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perle De Lait showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
De Lait wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Henderson dives in and grabs De Lait's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Lait pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
De Lait is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson shoots in but De Lait avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Lait tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
De Lait moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Lait stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
De Lait tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Lait tries to clinch up.
De Lait wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - De Lait sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Lait is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
De Lait closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
A short right from De Lait on the inside.
De Lait goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Lait throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson taking a breather.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Lait after a bit of a struggle.
De Lait misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Lait lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Lait lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Lait is looking to control Henderson's arms but Henderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Lait has his back to the cage.
De Lait scores with a shot to the side of Henderson's head.
De Lait lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Lait fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
De Lait wants to clinch.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
De Lait wants to clinch.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Lait has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Lait has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
De Lait scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henderson jumps guard but De Lait turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Lait scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Lait prevents the takedown attempt.
De Lait lands a body shot.
De Lait taking a breather.
Henderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Lait is defending well.
De Lait dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but De Lait shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Lait lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by De Lait.
Dan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from De Lait.
De Lait stalling in the clinch but Henderson improves position.
De Lait throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
Henderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Henderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Lait pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perle De Lait is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Lait lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
A short right from De Lait on the inside.
De Lait scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
De Lait lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Lait tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Lait avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Lait tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson working aggressively here.
De Lait is looking to control Henderson's arms but Henderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Lait has his back to the cage.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perle De Lait comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Lait winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perle De Lait!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Michael!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michael throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michael closes the distance and pushes Turk back into the cage.
Michael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turk backwards.
Michael looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michael breaks the clinch.
Michael closes the distance and clinches.
Michael's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Michael pushes Turk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Michael digs a right hand into Turk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turk's gas tank.
Michael has had enough of the clinch but Turk keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Michael.
Turk is breathing heavily.
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!
Michael manages to break the clinch.
Turk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael clinches with his opponent.
Michael stalling.
Michael lands a body punch.
Turk tries for a takedown but Michael manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Turk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael is pressed up against the cage. Turk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michael down to the mat. Michael avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Turk blocks a head kick by Michael.
Michael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michael closes the distance and clinches.
Michael working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Michael wants to get back to striking at distance but Turk won't allow it.
Turk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael lands a shoulder strike.
Michael wants to get back to striking at distance but Turk won't allow it.
Michael is trying to break the clinch but Turk is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael has had enough of the clinch but Turk keeps him there for the moment.
Turk keeps control of Michael as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turk wants a takedown.
Michael is trying to break the clinch but Turk has him pressed against the cage.
Michael manages to break the clinch.
George Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael drives through and clinches with Turk against the cage.
Michael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Michael is looking to clinch but Turk is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael tries to clinch up.
Michael tries to close the distance and clinch but Turk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michael has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turk tries for a takedown but Michael manages to get underhooks.
Michael wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turk has Michael pressed against the cage, preventing Michael from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Michael lands a left hand.
Michael prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael lands a nice shot to the body.
Michael breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michael throws a right and a left that Turk avoids nicely.
Michael gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael scores with a hook to the body.
Michael effectively controlling the action here.
Michael can't break the clinch.
Michael lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael lands a hook that snaps the head of Turk backwards.
A short uppercut from Michael.
Turk is trying to drag Michael to the mat but Michael just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michael is leaning against Turk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Michael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michael pushes Turk up against the cage in a clinch.
Turk has Michael pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michael manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Michael dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michael moves in looking to clinch but Turk pushes him off.
Michael lunges at Turk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turk's hand.
Turk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Michael clinches with his opponent.
Turk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Michael is defending well.
Michael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turk backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Michael.
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!
Michael wants to break free but Turk has control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michael is pushing Turk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Michael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Michael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michael lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turk or not.
Michael lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Michael dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Michael breaks the clinch.
Michael drops Turk with a left right combo! Michael follows him down to the ground into side control.
Turk is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Oh Turk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michael staying calm.
Turk seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turk has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Michael.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. George Michael wasn't active enough on the ground.
Michael tries to clinch up.
Michael is looking to clinch but Turk is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Michael. That snapped Turk's head back.
Michael wants to clinch but Turk slips to the side
and Turk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Michael's guard.
Turk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turk forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michael is trying to control but Turk passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Michael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Michael clinches up with Turk and pushes him back against the cage.
Michael is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Turk letting Michael take a breather here.
Michael is looking to break free of the clinch but Turk has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turk as Michael tries to tie him up.
Turk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michael prevents it.
Turk tries to score a body lock takedown but Michael shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Turk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turk.
Turk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Michael gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michael lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michael stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Michael lands with a left to the head.
Michael is leaning against Turk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Michael softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Michael lands with a short shot to the head.
Michael is trying to break the clinch but Turk is controlling him.
Michael gets through Turk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michael floors Turk with a big punch on the inside! Turk is trying to recover but Michael dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michael controlling the position.
Michael crunches a massive hammerfist down on Turk - he's out! Michael Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Michael!
An out of breath and clearly excited George Michael thanked 1337 ANZAC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodor Satchel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theodor Satchel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satchel moves to clinch but Peters breaks away
and Peters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Theodor Satchel has been cut.
A jab from Peters misses.
Peters misses with a low kick as Satchel jumps back.
Satchel avoids the body shot from Peters.
Peters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peters counters with an outside leg kick.
Peters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Satchel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Satchel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peters. Peters obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satchel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peters.
Satchel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peters.
Satchel is looking to clinch.
Peters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Satchel at a distance.
Peters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peters. Satchel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peters dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Satchel. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Peters.
Peters misses with a hook.
Peters misses with an attempted mid kick.
Satchel is looking to clinch but Peters is avoiding it.
Peters lands with a kick to the temple. Satchel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Peters throws a shot from downtown. Satchel moves away and avoids it.
Peters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peters misses with an uppercut. Satchel saw that one coming.
Satchel throws a head kick but Peters moves out of range.
Peters lands a slapping body shot.
Peters misses with the combination.
Peters slaps away a takedown attempt from Satchel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circling - Peters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peters stuffs the takedown attempt from Satchel. Satchel gets slowly back to his feet.
Satchel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodor Satchel.
Satchel looks gassed!
Peters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Satchel was well out of range. Poor timing from Peters.
Peters throws a big shot that misses.
Peters scores with a sloppy right hand. Satchel should have avoided that one.
Peters throws the left hand but Satchel avoids the punch easily.
Satchel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Peters is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Satchel.
Satchel moves in looking to clinch but Peters pushes him off.
Satchel shoots in for a takedown but Peters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peters digs a good body shot into Satchel's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peters scores with a sloppy right hand. Satchel should have avoided that one.
Peters throws a jab when Satchel was well out of range.
That kick from Peters tenderised Satchel's leg. Satchel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Satchel shoots in looking for a takedown but Peters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Satchel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peters looks to land a right hand but Satchel moved out of range.
Peters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Satchel.
Peters looks to score with a jab to the body but Satchel is just out of range.
Peters tries a low kick but Satchel avoids it.
Mike Peters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peters finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Satchel moves out of range as Peters strikes.
Satchel tries to clinch up.
Mike Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satchel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That has opened up Theodor Satchel's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satchel has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peters. Satchel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peters throws a series of punches but Satchel avoids them all with ease.
Peters misses with a low kick.
Peters scores with a jab. Satchel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Peters.
The fighters circling - Peters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peters lands with a nice combination. Satchel backs away looking to recover.
Satchel slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peters misses with a leg kick
and Satchel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Peters just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Peters.
Satchel fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Peters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodor Satchel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Peters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Satchel.
Peters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Satchel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Satchel is looking to clinch.
Satchel misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Satchel is defended easily by Peters.
Satchel has closed the distance and engaged Peters in a clinch.
Peters breaks the clinch.
Peters thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Satchel.
Satchel has a takedown stuffed.
Satchel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peters swivels and escapes.
Mike Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodor Satchel.
Satchel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satchel closes the distance but Peters moves to the side
and Peters counters with a nice body shot.
Mike Peters is winning the standup battle so far.
Peters throws a sloppy head kick
and Satchel counters with a solid body kick.
Peters pushes Satchel up against the cage in a clinch.
Peters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Satchel.
Satchel trying to stall but Peters improves his position.
Peters has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Satchel uses from the top position.
Satchel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Satchel is fighting to break Peters's control of his arms but Peters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peters pushes Satchel off and scrambles back to his feet.
Peters tries for a takedown but Satchel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Satchel back to the cage. Peters follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peters misses the shot to the body.
Peters misses with an uppercut.
Peters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peters misses with a straight left.
Satchel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Satchel shoots in but Peters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Satchel tries to clinch up.
Satchel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peters tries to avoid it but Satchel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peters to the ground. Peters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Satchel moves away from the strike by Peters.
Satchel wants to clinch up but Peters keeps it at a distance.
Peters misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters rushes Satchel and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Satchel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Satchel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peters smiles and moves away.
Peters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Peters.
Peters gets a clinch.
Peters gets control of Satchel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Peters will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Peters keeping moving, preventing Satchel from controlling successfully.
Peters pushes Satchel off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satchel shoots in for a takedown but Peters shows good takedown defense.
Peters connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Peters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Satchel avoids the head kick by Peters.
Nice sprawl there from Peters as Satchel shoots in.
Peters misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peters scores with a body shot.
Satchel throws a sloppy head kick and Peters moves out of range easily.
Peters closes the distance and clinches up with Satchel, looking for a takedown. Peters pushes Satchel against the cage but Satchel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Satchel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Peters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodor Satchel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Peters lands a jab to Satchel's midsection.
Peters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satchel.
Peters misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Peters.
Satchel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peters pinned against the cage. Peters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Satchel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peters pinned against the cage. Peters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Satchel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peters.
Satchel shoots in but no luck this time.
Mike Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodor Satchel.
Peters misses with a looping right.
Satchel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peters swings for the body but Satchel moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Peters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Satchel was well out of range. Poor timing from Peters.
Peters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Satchel can do to turn this around?
Satchel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peters lands a nice shot that snaps Satchel's head back.
Satchel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peters throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peters cracks the inside of Satchel's front leg.
Satchel is looking to clinch but Peters is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Satchel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Peters throws a solid leg kick but Satchel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Satchel was well out of range. Poor timing from Peters.
Satchel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters connects with a nice looking jab.
Satchel shoots for a double leg takedown but Peters sprawls well. He's pushed Satchel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peters tries to land a leg kick but Satchel saw it coming and moves away.
Satchel slips a straight right by Peters.
Satchel closes the distance and clinches up with Peters, looking for a takedown. Satchel pushes Peters against the cage but Peters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Satchel at a distance.
Peters misses with a hook.
Peters looks to score with a jab to the body but Satchel is just out of range.
Peters throws a sloppy head kick and Satchel moves out of range easily.
Satchel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peters misses with a looping left.
Peters throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Satchel.
Some wild striking there from Satchel.
Peters misses with a hook. Satchel ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Satchel is defended easily by Peters.
Satchel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peters.
Satchel ducks under a wild hook from Peters.
Peters scores with a nice head shot.
Satchel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peters avoids it really well and circles away.
Peters cracks Satchel with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peters wants it to stay on the feet.
Peters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Satchel.
A jab lands there for Peters.
Satchel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peters.
Peters with a hook.
Peters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peters is looking to chop away at Satchel's legs.
Peters throws a solid leg kick but Satchel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satchel moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peters jabs at Satchel's body.
Mike Peters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Theodor Satchel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peters throws a head kick that misses
and Satchel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Theodor Satchel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Satchel manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Peters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peters has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Peters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Turilli (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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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viktor Bellic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luca Turilli!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turilli instigates a clinch.
Bellic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bellic working hard to break the clinch.
Turilli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bellic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turilli keeps control of Bellic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bellic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turilli avoiding damage as Bellic throws knees to the body.
Bellic looking to throw knees to the head but Turilli is blocking nicely.
Bellic has had enough of the clinch but Turilli keeps him there for the moment.
Bellic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bellic manages to break the clinch.
Bellic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turilli throws out a powerful jab.
Bellic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bellic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli checks the leg kick.
Turilli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Viktor Bellic has been cut.
Bellic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turilli counters with a left and a right that stings Bellic.
Turilli fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bellic to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bellic looks to clinch but Turilli throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bellic taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luca Turilli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Qpf Fighter Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Qpf Fighter Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Saint!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter Two cracks Saint with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fighter Two connects with the punch.
Fighter Two keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fighter Two lands a jab-cross combination.
Saint is rocked!
Fighter Two slaps away a takedown attempt from Saint, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saint is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter Two finish him?
Fighter Two displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saint.
Saint seems to have recovered his senses.
A left lands for Fighter Two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown by Saint or perhaps it was just good defense by Fighter Two which made him look bad.
Qpf Fighter Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Saint.
Saint takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fighter Two misses with a two punch combination.
Saint walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fighter Two is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Saint like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Saint from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qpf Fighter Two!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Laguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laguera comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be Touched. The crowd seem to be enjoying Samuel's choice of entrance music: Pray For Me. The key to victory for Alejandro Laguera has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Laguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge Samuel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuel keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from Laguera.
Laguera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laguera looks for the body kick but Samuel saw that one coming.
Laguera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Samuel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Laguera working hard to break the clinch.
Samuel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laguera smiles and moves away.
Samuel keeps the fight on the outside.
Samuel clinches up with Laguera and pushes him back against the cage.
Samuel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laguera's face.
Samuel scores with a knee to the head.
Samuel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Samuel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samuel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel tries to land a knee to the head but Laguera blocks with his arms.
Laguera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Samuel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Samuel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samuel looking to throw knees to the head but Laguera is blocking nicely.
Samuel landing knees to the body.
Samuel misses with a knee to the head.
Laguera avoiding damage as Samuel throws knees to the body.
Samuel tries a knee to the head but Laguera blocks it.
Samuel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Laguera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laguera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel looking to throw knees to the head but Laguera is blocking nicely.
Samuel crunches a lovely knee into Laguera's ribcage.
Samuel misses with a knee strike.
Samuel pulls guard effortlessly.
Laguera wants to control from the top but Samuel keeps moving.
Laguera wants to stand but Samuel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Samuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laguera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel keeping full guard, as Laguera tries to pass.
Laguera won't allow Samuel to sweep him here.
Samuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laguera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laguera wants to stand but Samuel is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Laguera misses.
Samuel tries to clinch but Laguera is having none of it.
Samuel has closed the distance and engaged Laguera in a clinch.
Samuel tries to land a knee to the head but Laguera blocks with his arms.
Samuel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laguera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Samuel has hold of one of Laguera's legs. Laguera is fighting the takedown attempt but Samuel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Samuel 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Samuel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Samuel moves into the clinch.
Samuel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Laguera can't fight it off and eventually Samuel manages to take the fight to the floor. Laguera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Samuel throws a big elbow that misses.
Samuel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Samuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laguera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuel connects with a couple of short punches.
Samuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Laguera is retaining full guard.
Samuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera is trying to control the position but Samuel postures up.
Samuel throws a big right hand that misses.
Samuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samuel chips away with some ground and pound.
Samuel wants to control from the top but Laguera keeps moving.
Laguera wants to stand but Samuel is controlling the position.
Samuel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel is stalling in the full guard.
Laguera keeping moving, preventing Samuel from controlling successfully.
Samuel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorge Samuel.
Laguera tries to clinch but Samuel moves out of range.
Samuel tries to clinch but Laguera moves out of range.
Samuel tries to clinch but Laguera is having none of it.
Samuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Laguera circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Samuel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laguera prevents it.
Samuel landing knees to the head.
Laguera stalling in the clinch but Samuel improves position.
Samuel connects with a knee to the head.
Samuel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Samuel lands a knee to the body.
Samuel has Laguera pressed against the cage, preventing Laguera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laguera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Samuel lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laguera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguera pushes Samuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samuel scores with a knee to the head.
Samuel has clasped his hands together around Laguera's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Laguera parries the strikes from Samuel easily there. Samuel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Laguera to escape.
Samuel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laguera sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Samuel crashes against the mat.
Samuel slows the pace down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuel throws a strike aimed at the side of Laguera's head but Laguera avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Samuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Samuel moves in looking to clinch but Laguera pushes him off.
Samuel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laguera, pushing him back against the cage.
Samuel misses with a knee strike.
Laguera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Samuel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laguera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Laguera controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Will Samuel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Laguera trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera looking very determined here, making life difficult for Samuel.
Samuel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Samuel is punishing Laguera with some ground and pound.
Samuel looking to hold on to the position here but Laguera rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Samuel wants to control from the top but Laguera keeps moving.
Samuel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel throwing strikes from guard but Laguera blocks nicely.
Samuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laguera keeping moving, preventing Samuel from controlling successfully.
Laguera is trying to control the position but Samuel postures up.
Jorge Samuel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laguera wants to get back to his feet but Samuel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Samuel wants to control from the top but Laguera keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laguera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laguera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laguera swats away the attempt to clinch by Samuel.
Samuel clinches.
Samuel lands an elbow inside.
Samuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samuel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laguera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Laguera uses from the top position.
Samuel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samuel trying to control the position.
Samuel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laguera kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alejandro Laguera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge Samuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Samuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samuel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Samuel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Bowes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter Saint will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Bowes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Saint!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowes as he avoids it easily.
Bowes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saint's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saint working a defensive guard here.
Bowes trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saint is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bowes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saint is keeping the position for now.
Saint is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bowes is in close to Saint's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bowes looking to pass the guard.
Saint pulls Bowes in close to prevent any damage.
Bowes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saint seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hunter Saint.
Bowes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saint wants to stand and escape but Bowes is having none of it.
Saint is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bowes throwing strikes but missing.
Bowes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bowes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowes is one step ahead there.
Saint is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bowes cracks Saint with a solid left hand.
Bowes works over Saint with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saint pushes Bowes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowes looks to throw the jab but Saint is out of range.
Bowes scores with a jab.
Saint shoots in for a takedown but Bowes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saint looks gassed!
Bowes rushes Saint and presses him up against the cage.
Bowes has picked Saint up - he's going for a ride! Bowes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bowes is trying to control the action in half guard but Saint is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saint is trying to maintain the position but Bowes is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowes trying to control the pace.
Saint trying to hold on to Bowes's head to control him but Bowes postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hunter Saint wasn't active enough on the ground.
Saint slips a straight right by Bowes.
Nice sprawl there from Bowes as Saint shoots in.
Jesse Bowes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Saint.
Bowes throws a right and a left that Saint avoids nicely.
Saint staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saint is defended easily by Bowes.
Bowes throws a hook to the side of Saint's head but Saint sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bowes shoots in looking for a takedown. Saint tries to sprawl out of it but Bowes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saint manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jesse Bowes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saint's half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saint is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint is trying to control but can't.
Bowes is keen to just control but Saint is a slippery customer.
Bowes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saint with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint is trying to control but can't.
Bowes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bowes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bowes connects with a nice short shot to Saint's temple.
Bowes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bowes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bowes is thwarting Saint's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Bowes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Bowes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saint uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowes.
Saint scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bowes is looking to escape.
Bowes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saint.
Saint perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saint throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saint throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bowes wants to get back to his feet.
Saint thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saint stops Bowes from getting back to his feet.
Saint wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saint missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saint working over Bowes with some ground and pound. Bowes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint stops Bowes from getting back to his feet.
Saint missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bowes tries to kick Saint off but Saint keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saint 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.
Jesse Bowes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saint is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowes tries to kick Saint off but Saint keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saint thows a huge punch but Bowes dodges it nicely.
Saint is nestled in close to Bowes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Saint there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saint connects with a nice short shot to Bowes's temple.
Saint wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saint thows a huge punch but Bowes dodges it nicely.
Bowes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bowes is staying active underneath Saint, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bowes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bowes tries to get out of the position.
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!
Saint looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bowes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bowes is trying to stand up here but Saint is controlling him well.
Saint slows the pace down in half guard.
Saint takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saint is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bowes wants to get back to his feet.
Bowes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saint.
Saint throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bowes wants to get back to his feet.
Saint stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bowes to get to his feet.
Bowes rushes Saint and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saint gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saint is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint wants to pass the guard but Bowes is defending well.
Saint is looking for a kimura but Bowes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saint to get the leverage.
Saint thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bowes is trying to stand.
Saint thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowes is refusing to be controlled, as Saint sits in half guard.
Bowes kicks off Saint and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Saint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Saint gets a clinch.
Bowes manages to pull guard.
Bowes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bowes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saint uses from the top position.
Saint is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowes has wrist control.
Bowes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saint is controlling him.
Saint wants to pass the guard but Bowes is keeping the position.
Bowes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saint is controlling him.
Saint is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowes has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Saint off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Saint feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saint must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bowes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saint drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bowes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saint has Bowes in his guard.
Saint pulls Bowes in close to prevent any damage.
Bowes throws a big elbow that misses.
Saint working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint, not yet.
Saint keeping moving, preventing Bowes from controlling successfully.
Saint wants to sweep here but Bowes controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint keeping full guard, as Bowes tries to pass.
Bowes controlling from the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bowes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bowes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bowes's half guard.
Bowes is trying to stand.
Saint missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bowes is trying to stand.
Bowes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saint.
Saint thows a huge punch but Bowes dodges it nicely.
Bowes has one foot on Saint's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bowes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bowes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saint's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bowes lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowes wants to control but Saint is keeping him busy.
Saint is trying to control but can't.
Saint slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saint 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.
Bowes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saint works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bowes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bowes distracts Saint with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint keeping moving, preventing Bowes from controlling successfully.
Bowes preventing the sweep.
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 Jesse Bowes.
Well Bowes 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Bowes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Gravy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Gravy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gravy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stout's head.
Stout misses with a head kick.
Stout circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stout counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stout misses with a leg kick.
Stout throws a leg kick but Gravy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gravy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gravy wants to clinch
and Stout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gravy is looking to clinch.
Gravy is looking to clinch but Stout is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravy throws a nice head kick!
Stout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Stout misses.
Stout shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gravy sprawls well. Gravy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stout gets slowly back to his feet.
Stout tries to keep at a distance but Gravy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stout utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stout scores with a knee to the head.
Stout dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stout is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gravy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stout could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout avoiding damage as Gravy throws knees to the body.
Gravy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stout is keeping busy.
Stout looking to throw knees to the head but Gravy is blocking nicely.
Stout dodges an elbow strike from Gravy.
Gravy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stout's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stout pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gravy wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gravy is looking to clinch but Stout is avoiding it.
Stout motions for Gravy to come forward. Stout throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gravy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stout sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stout swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravy is looking to clinch but Stout is avoiding it.
Gravy tries to clinch up
and Stout counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Stout crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here as Stout stalls from top position.
Gravy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gravy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gravy struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stout misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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 Evan Stout will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gravy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stout's calf.
Gravy blocks a head kick by Stout.
Stout keeps the fight on the outside.
Gravy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stout. Stout obviously looking to wear him down.
Gravy wants to clinch.
Gravy tries to clinch up but Stout circles away and keeps his distance.
Gravy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravy throws a sloppy head kick and Stout moves out of range easily.
Stout avoids the body shot from Gravy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravy wants to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gravy checks a leg kick.
Stout steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gravy.
Gravy moves in looking to clinch but Stout pushes him off.
Gravy darts in trying to clinch
and Stout counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mac Gravy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stout tries a head kick but it misses.
Stout shoots in for a double leg but Gravy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravy is looking to clinch but Stout is avoiding it.
Stout misses with a series of wild punches.
Gravy is looking to clinch but Stout is avoiding it.
Stout shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gravy defends it nicely.
Gravy tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gravy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stout counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravy is looking to clinch but Stout is avoiding it.
Gravy is looking to clinch.
Gravy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stout swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gravy feints and then cracks Stout's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stout down.
Gravy moves to clinch but Stout breaks away
and Stout counters with a nice body kick.
Gravy wants to clinch.
Gravy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stout.
Gravy tries to clinch up
and Stout counters with an inside leg kick.
Mac Gravy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gravy is looking to clinch.
Stout shoots in looking for a takedown but Gravy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stout's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravy is looking to clinch but Stout is avoiding it.
Stout finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Gravy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gravy is looking to clinch.
Gravy doesn't manage to clinch there - Stout circles away.
Stout tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gravy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gravy.
Stout works over Gravy's head and body with a nice combination.
Gravy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stout manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stout swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravy.
Stout throws a sloppy head kick and Gravy moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravy wants to clinch
and Stout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stout avoids a kick to the body.
Gravy tries to clinch there but Stout circles away.
Stout throws a head kick but Gravy moves out of range.
Gravy blocks a head kick by Stout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gravy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stout counters with a good low kick that Gravy was not able to check.
Gravy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stout counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gravy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stout manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stout swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravy.
Gravy moves in looking to clinch but Stout pushes him off.
Stout keeps the fight on the outside.
Stout throws a head kick that misses.
Gravy wants to clinch but Stout slips to the side
and Stout counters with a shoot takedown. Gravy fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stout stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gravy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stout throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravy looking for a sweep. Not yet Gravy, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stout looking to pass the guard.
Stout might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stout controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gravy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stout. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Evan Stout just wasn't active enough.
Gravy is looking to clinch but Stout is avoiding it.
A head kick from Gravy lands but Stout takes it in his stride.
Stout misses with a head kick.
Gravy is looking to clinch.
Gravy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stout manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stout throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stout. That did some damage!
Gravy tries to close the distance and clinch but Stout swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Gravy really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stout is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick from Gravy lands but Stout takes it in his stride.
Stout tried to score with a low kick but Gravy checks it.
Stout swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravy.
Gravy walks into a left hand.
Stout misses with a looping right.
Gravy slaps away a takedown attempt from Stout, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gravy tries to clinch but Stout is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stout throws out the jab.
Stout moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravy.
Gravy is looking to clinch.
Stout fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gravy tries to close the distance and clinch but Stout swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gravy misses with a body kick.
Gravy tries to clinch up but Stout circles away and keeps his distance.
Gravy instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout breaks the clinch.
Gravy clinches with his opponent.
Stout has Gravy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gravy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gravy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gravy missing with knees to the body.
Gravy prevents the takedown attempt.
Gravy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gravy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gravy is trying to stall.
Gravy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stout looking to throw knees to the head but Gravy is blocking nicely.
Stout wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gravy has him pressed against the cage.
Gravy jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stout with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout trying to control but Gravy is working from the bottom.
Gravy working a defensive guard here.
Gravy keeping moving, preventing Stout from controlling successfully.
Stout is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gravy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Evan Stout just wasn't active enough.
Nice sprawl there from Gravy as Stout shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravy tries to clinch there but Stout circles away.
Gravy is looking to slow Stout down with leg kicks.
Stout swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravy.
Gravy tries to clinch there but Stout circles away.
A head kick misses from Gravy.
Stout throws a head kick that Gravy semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stout gets tackled into the cage by Gravy. Gravy maintains the clinch.
Gravy looking to stall.
Stout blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Gravy dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gravy is looking to clinch.
Gravy tries to clinch up but Stout circles away and keeps his distance.
Stout misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stout misses with a head kick.
Gravy checks a leg kick.
Gravy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gravy is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Gravy. No joy for Stout on that attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gravy pushes Stout up against the cage in a clinch.
Stout wants to take the fight to the mat but Gravy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gravy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravy stalls.
Gravy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gravy stalling the fight.
Stout is trying to break the clinch but Gravy is controlling him.
Stout tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stout is trying to push Gravy away but Gravy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gravy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stout just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stout pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gravy tries to clinch there but Stout circles away.
Gravy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gravy is looking to clinch but Stout is avoiding it.
Gravy moves in looking to clinch but Stout pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout keeps the fight on the outside.
Gravy avoids the head kick by Stout.
Stout swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravy.
Gravy tries to clinch but Stout is having none of it.
Gravy is looking to clinch.
Stout fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stout swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gravy tries to close the distance and clinch but Stout swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gravy tries a head kick but it misses.
Stout avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gravy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stout manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gravy tries to clinch but Stout is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stout misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravy wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravy tries to clinch but Stout is having none of it.
Mac Gravy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gravy takes a swing at Stout's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stout is defended easily by Gravy.
Evan Stout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gravy tries to clinch up but Stout circles away and keeps his distance.
Stout fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gravy, pushing him back against the cage.
Stout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stout missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Gravy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gravy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Gravy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zack Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Golden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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23
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Golden!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golden tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Golden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Golden tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Golden looks to clinch
and Morrison counters with a single leg into guard. Golden didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Golden keeps moving.
Morrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison postures up and lands a big shot to Golden's brow.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Golden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Golden is pulling down on Morrison's head to control his posture.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Golden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrison postures up in Golden's guard and throws a big left but Golden blocks it.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Golden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison wants to stand but Golden is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morrison postures up in Golden's guard and throws a big left but Golden blocks it.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Golden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Golden working a defensive guard here.
Golden managing to control the position.
Morrison is pushing down on Golden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Golden is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Golden is not content to let Morrison control the position.
Morrison throwing shots but Golden is blocking nicely.
Golden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morrison.
Golden is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrison.
Golden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison not doing much here.
Morrison throwing shots but Golden is blocking nicely.
Morrison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morrison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Golden's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Golden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morrison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Golden is fending him off so far but Morrison persists. Nope, Golden circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrison shoots in but no luck this time.
Golden doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrison circles away.
Morrison sizes up Golden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morrison shoots in and bounces Golden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morrison throws a strike but Golden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Golden wants to stand and escape but instead Morrison has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses. Golden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrison's guard. Nice move by Golden!
Morrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Golden looking to sit in guard and control but Morrison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Golden looking for a sweep. Not yet Golden, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Golden blocks nicely.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison throws a strike but Golden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morrison wants to stand but Golden is controlling the position.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Golden from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zack Morrison has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Golden moves to clinch but Morrison breaks away
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Morrison.
Morrison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Golden avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golden circles away.
Morrison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Golden's half guard.
Golden gets back to full guard.
Golden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zack Morrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Golden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Golden wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Morrison dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Golden moves into the clinch.
Golden breaks the clinch.
Morrison lands a jab-cross combination.
Greg Golden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Morrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Golden which made him look bad.
Golden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Golden moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Golden in his tracks.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Golden walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
Zack Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrison checks a low kick from Golden.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Golden.
Morrison shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Golden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morrison throws a strike but Golden avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Morrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Golden.
Morrison wanted to stand there but Golden had control of the position.
Golden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Morrison!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golden controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to lock up and control but Golden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zack Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Golden has a good base and remains in mount.
Greg Golden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Golden tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Golden content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Greg Golden hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Golden closes the distance but Morrison moves to the side
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Golden throws a head kick that Morrison semi-blocks.
Morrison misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morrison is defended easily by Golden.
Morrison misses with a takedown attempt - Golden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison scores with a couple of short elbows.
Golden takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morrison, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Morrison!
Zack Morrison managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Swa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley comes to the cage accompanied by Unstoppable. Andre Swa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
265 lbs
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25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Swa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown but Swa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lashley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Swa gets a clinch.
Lashley wants a takedown but no success here.
Swa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lashley wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swa tries to clinch there but Lashley circles away.
Lashley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swa as he avoids it easily.
Lashley takes one to the side of the head.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt - Swa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lashley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lashley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Swa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swa lands a nice shot to the body.
Lashley is breathing heavily.
Swa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swa moves into the clinch successfully.
Swa lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swa.
Swa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swa jabs at Lashley's body.
Bobby Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swa stuffs the takedown.
Swa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lashley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swa lands a nice shot to the body.
Swa moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Swa.
Swa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swa is looking to clinch.
Swa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swa tries to clinch but Lashley is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Swa works over Lashley's head and body with a nice combination.
Swa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swa lands a body shot.
Swa wants to clinch up but Lashley keeps it at a distance.
Swa connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Lashley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lashley fails with the takedown
and Swa counters with a stiff right hand.
Swa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swa has managed to clinch.
Swa controlling the action here for a moment.
Swa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Swa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Swa.
Lashley being controlled against the cage.
Swa works on Lashley's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lashley backwards.
Lashley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swa after a bit of a struggle.
Swa lands with a right to the head.
Swa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swa clinches.
Swa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lashley takes a shot to the head.
Swa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swa wants to clinch.
Lashley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swa tries to avoid it but Lashley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swa to the ground. Swa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lashley. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swa is looking to clinch but Lashley is avoiding it.
Swa rushes Lashley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swa breaks the clinch.
Swa is looking to clinch but Lashley is avoiding it.
Swa tries to close the distance and clinch but Lashley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lashley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lashley keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Swa cracks Lashley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swa thuds his right hand into Lashley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swa tries to close the distance and clinch but Lashley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swa tries to close the distance and clinch but Lashley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swa scores with a nice head shot.
Swa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swa moves into the clinch.
Swa lands with a short shot to the head.
Swa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lashley.
Lashley wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Swa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Swa.
Swa scores with a body shot.
Lashley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swa swivels and escapes.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt - Swa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swa stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lashley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swa moves into the clinch successfully.
Lashley wants to take the fight to the mat but Swa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Swa.
Swa breaks the clinch.
Lashley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swa stalks Lashley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lashley's face. Lashley staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Swa.
Swa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swa tries to clinch but Lashley is having none of it.
Swa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lashley tries for a takedown but Swa circles away easily
and Swa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lashley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good exchange - Swa coming out on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swa tries to clinch but Lashley is having none of it.
Swa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown but Swa sprawls well. He's pushed Lashley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swa lands a slapping body shot.
Swa lands a right hook to the body.
Swa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lashley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lashley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swa moves into the clinch.
Swa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lashley up against the cage.
Swa lands a nice shot to the body.
Swa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Swa lands a hook that snaps the head of Lashley backwards.
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!
Swa breaks the clinch.
Swa fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Lashley with that takedown attempt.
Swa forces Lashley back against the cage and clinches.
Swa scores with a shot to the side of Lashley's head.
Swa avoiding damage.
Swa manages to break the clinch.
Swa closes the distance and clinches.
Lashley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andre Swa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Swa effectively controlling the action here.
Swa breaks the clinch.
Swa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lashley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swa sizes up Lashley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swa tries to clinch but Lashley moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Swa!
Lashley keeps the fight on the outside.
Swa connects with a body shot that sends Lashley's belly button to the back.
Swa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swa lands a head shot.
Andre Swa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swa tries to clinch there but Lashley circles away.
Swa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lashley, pushing him back against the cage.
Swa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lashley backwards.
A short right from Swa on the inside.
Swa lands a shot to the body.
Swa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lashley at a distance.
Swa lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swa doesn't manage to clinch there - Lashley circles away.
Swa lands a glancing blow to the side of Lashley's head.
Lashley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Swa.
Swa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lashley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swa jabs Lashley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andre Swa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lashley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Swa wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Swa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swa tries to clinch there but Lashley circles away.
Swa tries to clinch there but Lashley circles away.
Lashley swats away the attempt to clinch by Swa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Swa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lashley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lashley somewhat.
Lashley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swa connects with a body shot.
Swa lands with a straight right. Lashley didn't see that one coming.
Swa leaves Lashley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lashley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swa moves into the clinch.
Swa gets underhooks to prevent Lashley's takedown attempt.
Lashley can't get the takedown.
Swa leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swa throws out a leg kick but Lashley moves out of range and Swa only half commits.
Swa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Lashley or perhaps it was just good defense by Swa which made him look bad.
Lashley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swa has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Swa as the two fighters clinch.
Swa lands a body shot.
Swa lands a shot to the body.
Swa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swa tries to clinch up.
Swa shoots in looking for a takedown but Lashley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Swa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lashley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swa lands with a right hand.
Swa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Swa is looking to clinch but Lashley is avoiding it.
Swa tries to close the distance and clinch but Lashley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Swa finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Swa as he connects with a hook.
Lashley shoots and misses
and Swa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swa moves in looking to clinch but Lashley pushes him off.
Swa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lashley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swa tries to clinch up but Lashley circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Lashley or perhaps it was just good defense by Swa which made him look bad.
Swa takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swa has Lashley pushed against the cage.
Swa continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lashley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for Swa to work.
Swa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bobby Lashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lashley drops his hands momentarily and Swa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Swa lands a jab to the nose.
Swa throws out a powerful jab.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lashley gets tackled into the cage by Swa. Swa maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Swa.
Swa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swa scores with the left hand. Lashley knows he should have avoided that one.
Lashley fails with the takedown.
Swa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lashley, pushing him back against the cage.
Andre Swa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swa cracks Lashley with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lashley letting Swa take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Swa.
Swa manages to break the clinch.
Lashley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swa tries to clinch there but Lashley circles away.
A jab from Swa does it's job there.
Swa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bobby Lashley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Swa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Swa!
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