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Aggression 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Hinges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KO Kaleb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaxon Hinges has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Hinges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, KO Kaleb!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinges doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hinges shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaleb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleb keeping full guard, as Hinges tries to pass.
Kaleb has his hands on Hinges's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaleb is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleb wants to control from the top but Hinges keeps moving.
Kaleb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleb prevents Hinges from getting back to his feet.
Kaleb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hinges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaleb defends well.
Kaleb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaleb stops Hinges from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hinges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hinges lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaleb lands the left hand.
Hinges has closed the distance and engaged Kaleb in a clinch.
Hinges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hinges throws a chopping leg kick but Kaleb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Hinges.
Hinges is breathing heavily.
Hinges shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hinges showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinges wants to take a breather but Kaleb is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaleb can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaleb is trying is best to control the position here.
Hinges wants to control but Kaleb is keeping him busy.
Kaleb is controlling Hinges's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kaleb is trying to stand up here but Hinges is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinges is keen to just control but Kaleb is a slippery customer.
Hinges winds up and cracks Kaleb with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hinges sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaleb defending well though.
Kaleb is not content to let Hinges control the position.
Hinges postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kaleb to stand up.
Hinges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaleb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hinges moves out of range as Kaleb strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hinges.
Kaleb misses with a hook. Hinges ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hinges tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaleb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hinges somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice straight punches there by Hinges. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hinges.
Kaleb stuffs the takedown.
Hinges throws a nice head kick!
Hinges ducks under a wild hook from Kaleb.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hinges is defended easily by Kaleb.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Hinges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaleb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaleb scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Kaleb coming out on top.
Kaleb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hinges was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaleb.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaleb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hinges moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hinges fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaleb avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Kaleb does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Hinges dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hinges throws a hook but Kaleb blocks it.
Hinges tries to clinch up.
Hinges wants to clinch up but Kaleb keeps it at a distance.
Kaleb loads up on a big right hand but Hinges slips the punch.
Hinges lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaleb throws a body punch but Hinges moves out of range.
Hinges connects with a crisp jab.
Kaleb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hinges momentarily.
Hinges connects with a high kick.
Hinges connects with the punch.
Hinges tries to clinch but Kaleb moves out of range.
Hinges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaxon Hinges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hinges has a takedown stuffed.
Hinges tries to clinch there but Kaleb circles away.
Hinges tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaleb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaleb throws a shot from downtown. Hinges moves away and avoids it.
Kaleb throws a jab when Hinges was well out of range.
Kaleb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hinges manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hinges.
Kaleb swats away the attempt to clinch by Hinges.
Hinges shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaleb but Kaleb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hinges lands a nice looking body kick.
Hinges tries to clinch there but Kaleb circles away.
Hinges throws a nice head kick!
Kaleb lands a body shot.
Hinges has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hinges breaks the clinch.
Kaleb takes a swing at Hinges's ribcage but misses.
Hinges tries to clinch there but Kaleb circles away.
KO Kaleb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hinges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hinges doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaleb circles away.
Hinges walks into a stiff left hand from Kaleb.
Kaleb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hinges doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaleb circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinges fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaleb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hinges instigates a clinch.
Hinges using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaleb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hinges missing with knees to the body.
Kaleb is trying to force a seperation but Hinges has the dominant position.
Kaleb trying to control the position but instead, Hinges has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kaleb into the cage.
A knee to the head by Hinges.
Hinges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hinges shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaleb tries to sprawl out of it but Hinges keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaleb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Hinges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Kaleb misses
and Hinges counters with a big head kick but Kaleb shrugs it off.
Kaleb digs a good body shot into Hinges's ribs.
Kaleb scores with a hook to the body. Hinges takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaleb throws a body punch but Hinges moves out of range.
Hinges tries to clinch up but Kaleb circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaleb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hinges tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaleb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hinges wants to clinch.
Hinges moves out of range as Kaleb strikes.
Kaleb throws a hook but Hinges blocks it.
Kaleb thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaleb swats away the attempt to clinch by Hinges.
Kaleb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hinges.
Kaleb takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hinges closes the distance and clinches.
Hinges is struggling to control the position.
Hinges looking to throw knees to the head but Kaleb is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinges manages to break the clinch.
Hinges is looking to clinch but Kaleb is avoiding it.
Kaleb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hinges clinches up with Kaleb and pushes him back against the cage.
Hinges breaks the clinch.
Hinges takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hinges shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaleb sprawls well. He's pushed Hinges's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaxon Hinges is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Kaleb.
Donk. Kaleb catches Hinges right on the button with a cross.
Kaleb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaleb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hinges.
Hinges tries to clinch but Kaleb is having none of it.
Kaleb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hinges throws a chopping leg kick but Kaleb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hinges takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaleb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hinges fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Hinges dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Kaleb coming out on top.
A clash of legs there as Kaleb blocks the low kick.
Hinges shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaleb tries to sprawl out of it but Hinges keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaleb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaleb connects with a looping right hand.
Hinges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaleb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaleb.
It looks like Jaxon Hinges has been cut.
Hinges throws a sloppy head kick and Kaleb moves out of range easily.
Kaleb scores with a nice head shot.
Hinges on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hinges fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaleb avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice combination there by Hinges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaleb scores with a jab.
Kaleb misses with a wild body shot.
Hinges throws a shot from downtown. Kaleb moves away and avoids it.
Hinges rushes Kaleb and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hinges gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Kaleb to work.
Hinges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hinges moves forwards but Kaleb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hinges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaleb.
Kaleb keeps the fight on the outside.
KO Kaleb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hinges moves in looking to clinch but Kaleb pushes him off.
Hinges looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to de liver by Kaleb. Beautiful body shot.
Hinges tries to clinch but Kaleb is having none of it.
Hinges tries for a takedown but Kaleb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Hinges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaleb connects with the punch.
Hinges tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaleb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaleb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaleb throws a shot from downtown. Hinges moves away and avoids it.
Hinges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaleb tries to avoid it but Hinges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaleb to the ground. Kaleb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinges tries to clinch but Kaleb moves out of range.
Kaleb thows a body shot but no joy.
Hinges throws a nice head kick!
Hinges tries to clinch but Kaleb is having none of it.
Kaleb digs a good hook to Hinges's body.
A head kick misses from Hinges.
A jab from Kaleb finds it's way through Hinges's defenses.
Hinges throws a right and a left that Kaleb avoids nicely.
Hinges wants to clinch.
Hinges takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hinges fails with the takedown.
Hinges tries to land a front kick but Kaleb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hinges scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaleb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hinges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleb keeps the fight on the outside.
Hinges closes the distance and clinches.
Hinges has a couple of punches blocked by Kaleb.
Hinges breaks from the clinch.
Kaleb misses with a hook. Hinges ducked under it nicely.
Hinges takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hinges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaleb's sensitive parts.
Kaleb keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaleb swats away the attempt to clinch by Hinges.
Hinges moves out of range as Kaleb strikes.
A jab from Kaleb misses.
Hinges thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kaleb if he has to take too many more of those.
Hinges fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaleb scores with a hook.
Hinges looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hinges tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaleb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaleb keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaxon Hinges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaleb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hinges was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaleb.
KO Kaleb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hinges lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Kaleb misses its intended target.
Hinges tries to clinch up but Kaleb circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaleb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hinges circles away quickly and effectively.
Hinges shoots in for a double leg but Kaleb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Hinges with that takedown attempt.
Kaleb misses the jab.
Hinges tries to clinch but Kaleb moves out of range.
Kaleb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hinges moves away.
Hinges rushes Kaleb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hinges lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaleb.
Hinges is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaleb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaleb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hinges backwards.
Kaleb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaleb can't find room to land a body shot as Hinges controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
KO Kaleb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hinges has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Hinges!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Greason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Theme From Black Belt Jones. Ty Greason has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jim Kelly's chin.
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219 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ty Greason!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Greason keeps it at a distance.
Greason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Greason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Kelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Greason throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
No joy there for Greason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jim Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly forces Greason back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly landing knees to the head.
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Greason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kelly counters with a monster head kick that knocks Greason out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jim Kelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Napier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Rovaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Napier comes to the cage accompanied by And Here We Go!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Napier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emerson Rovaldo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rovaldo sprawls well. Rovaldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Napier gets slowly back to his feet.
Napier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rovaldo pinned against the cage. Rovaldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Napier fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Napier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rovaldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rovaldo wants to clinch up but Napier keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Napier is defended easily by Rovaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rovaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rovaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Napier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Napier.
Rovaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rovaldo takes the fight into the clinch.
Napier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Napier wants a takedown but no success here.
Napier goes for a takedown attempt but Rovaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rovaldo stuffs the takedown.
Rovaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rovaldo tries to clinch there but Napier circles away.
Rovaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Napier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rovaldo tries to clinch up but Napier circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovaldo wants to clinch.
Rovaldo tries to clinch up.
Rovaldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rovaldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Napier shoots for a double leg takedown but Rovaldo sprawls well. He's pushed Napier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rovaldo takes the fight into the clinch.
Napier wants a takedown but no success here.
Rovaldo scores a nice knee to the body.
Rovaldo leaning against his opponent.
Napier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rovaldo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rovaldo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Napier up against the cage.
Rovaldo presses Napier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Napier is breathing heavily.
Rovaldo'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.
Rovaldo lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovaldo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rovaldo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rovaldo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rovaldo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Napier takes an elbow to the temple.
Rovaldo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rovaldo working Napier over with knees to the body.
Rovaldo slowing the pace effectively.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rovaldo.
Rovaldo lands a knee to the head.
Rovaldo stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emerson Rovaldo.
Napier moves forwards but Rovaldo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rovaldo instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rovaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Rovaldo as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rovaldo.
Napier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rovaldo walks away with a smile on his face. Napier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rovaldo closes the distance and pushes Napier back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rovaldo as the two fighters clinch.
Rovaldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rovaldo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Napier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rovaldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rovaldo controlling the position.
Napier trying to control but Rovaldo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emerson Rovaldo 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.
Rovaldo moves in looking to clinch but Napier pushes him off.
Napier dives in and grabs Rovaldo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rovaldo pushes down on Napier's head and hops out.
Rovaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rovaldo scores with a takedown into Napier's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rovaldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Napier is looking for a triangle but Rovaldo pushes his legs off easily.
Napier is looking for a triangle but Rovaldo pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovaldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Napier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Napier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Napier has his foot on Rovaldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rovaldo works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rovaldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Napier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rovaldo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Napier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rovaldo defends it easily.
Rovaldo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napier controls Rovaldo momentarily but Rovaldo frees himself.
Napier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rovaldo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Napier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rovaldo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Napier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Napier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rovaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Rovaldo postures up.
Rovaldo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rovaldo lands with a slapping head kick.
Rovaldo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Napier is trying to get back to half guard.
Napier looking for a sweep but Rovaldo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emerson Rovaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rovaldo drives through and clinches with Napier against the cage.
Napier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rovaldo smiles and moves away.
Napier gets caught flat footed, as Rovaldo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Napier looking for a guillotine here but Rovaldo defends easily.
Napier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Napier is looking for a triangle but Rovaldo pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napier trying to keep a closed guard but Rovaldo is proving a slippery customer.
Napier throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Napier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rovaldo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Napier has his foot on Rovaldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rovaldo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rovaldo stands up and waves to Napier to follow him.
Rovaldo lands with a kick to the temple. Napier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jack Napier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rovaldo throws a head kick that misses.
Napier swats away the attempt to clinch by Rovaldo.
Rovaldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Napier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rovaldo swivels and escapes.
Rovaldo pushes Napier up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovaldo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Rovaldo.
Napier being controlled against the cage.
Emerson Rovaldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rovaldo jumps guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rovaldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rovaldo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Napier manages to get himself to full guard.
Rovaldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Napier looking for a guillotine here but Rovaldo defends easily.
Rovaldo 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.
Emerson Rovaldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack Napier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Napier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Napier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rovaldo stays in close to Napier's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emerson Rovaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rovaldo 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emerson Rovaldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Guillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dion Phaneuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dion Phaneuf acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Guillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dion Phaneuf!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guillard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guillard fails to land with a series of punches.
Guillard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guillard cracks Phaneuf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guillard looks to land a body kick but Phaneuf moved away.
Phaneuf ducks under a wild hook from Guillard.
Phaneuf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phaneuf.
Guillard throws a nice looking combination but Phaneuf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phaneuf shoots in but no luck this time.
Melvin Guillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Phaneuf.
Guillard throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guillard lands with a nice body punch.
Phaneuf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guillard misses with a series of wild punches.
Guillard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phaneuf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillard slaps away a takedown attempt from Phaneuf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Melvin Guillard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guillard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Guillard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guillard misses with a two punch combination.
Phaneuf shoots in but Guillard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phaneuf shoots for a takedown but Guillard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guillard throws a nice looking combination but Phaneuf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guillard scores with a head kick.
Phaneuf defending well as Guillard loads up on a big left hand.
Guillard cracks Phaneuf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guillard throws a right and a left that Phaneuf avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phaneuf's head backwards.
Phaneuf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phaneuf closes the distance and clinches up with Guillard, looking for a takedown. Phaneuf pushes Guillard against the cage but Guillard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Guillard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phaneuf tries for a takedown but Guillard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guillard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phaneuf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guillard.
Guillard wants to land a leg kick but Phaneuf is out of range.
Guillard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guillard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guillard works over Phaneuf's head and body with a nice combination.
Guillard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guillard misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phaneuf.
Guillard throws a right and a left that Phaneuf avoids nicely.
Guillard lands a body shot.
Guillard looks to score with a jab to the body but Phaneuf is just out of range.
Melvin Guillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guillard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phaneuf is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guillard.
Guillard throws a series of punches but Phaneuf avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillard swings for the body but Phaneuf moves out of range.
Guillard misses with a wild combination.
Phaneuf shoots in for a takedown but Guillard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guillard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phaneuf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guillard but Guillard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guillard cracks Phaneuf with a good jab.
Phaneuf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guillard pinned against the cage. Guillard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Phaneuf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guillard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Phaneuf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Guillard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guillard fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Guillard misses its intended target.
Phaneuf blocks a jab.
Guillard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phaneuf circles away quickly and effectively.
Guillard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phaneuf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guillard avoids it really well and circles away.
Guillard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phaneuf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guillard fails to land with a series of punches.
Guillard throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillard lands a really nice looking cross but Phaneuf seems unphased.
Phaneuf blocks a head kick by Guillard.
Guillard misses with a straight left.
Guillard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guillard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Guillard. No joy for Phaneuf on that attempt.
Phaneuf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guillard is looking to chop away at Phaneuf's legs.
Guillard throws a hook but Phaneuf avoids it easily.
Phaneuf slips a jab and a cross from Guillard.
Guillard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phaneuf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Melvin Guillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Phaneuf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guillard. Phaneuf does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guillard fails to land with a series of punches.
Phaneuf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melvin Guillard is winning the standup battle so far.
Guillard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guillard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guillard lands a nice shot that snaps Phaneuf's head back.
Guillard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guillard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guillard misses with a few strikes there.
Guillard leaves Phaneuf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guillard thows a body shot but no joy.
Phaneuf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guillard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phaneuf somewhat.
Guillard misses with a series of wild punches.
Guillard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Guillard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Guillard misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Guillard does no damage.
Guillard throws a right and a left that Phaneuf avoids nicely.
Phaneuf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Phaneuf lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phaneuf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guillard tries to kick Phaneuf off but Phaneuf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Phaneuf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guillard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guillard tries to get out of the position.
Phaneuf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phaneuf thows a huge punch but Guillard dodges it nicely.
Guillard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guillard pushes Phaneuf off looking to stand but Phaneuf dives back in and keeps control.
Guillard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Phaneuf.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phaneuf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phaneuf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guillard's waist but Guillard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phaneuf off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Melvin Guillard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Guillard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guillard loads up on a big right hand but Phaneuf slips the punch.
Guillard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Guillard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phaneuf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phaneuf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guillard was covering up waiting for the punch and Phaneuf finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phaneuf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guillard wants to stand and escape but Phaneuf is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phaneuf lands a couple of digs.
Guillard wants to stand and escape but Phaneuf is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phaneuf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Phaneuf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Phaneuf works over Guillard with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phaneuf distracts Guillard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Phaneuf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guillard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phaneuf.
Guillard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phaneuf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guillard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phaneuf pushes down on Guillard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Guillard is trying to stand up here but Phaneuf is controlling him well.
Phaneuf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phaneuf.
Guillard thuds a left hand into Phaneuf's body.
Guillard misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guillard slaps away a takedown attempt from Phaneuf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guillard scores with a hook.
Phaneuf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melvin Guillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Phaneuf.
Guillard just misses with a punch to the body.
Melvin Guillard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phaneuf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guillard's waist but Guillard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phaneuf off to one side.
Guillard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Guillard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Guillard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Guillard does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guillard tries to avoid it but Phaneuf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guillard to the ground. Guillard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guillard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guillard wants it to stay on the feet.
Guillard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Guillard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guillard misses with a two punch combination.
Phaneuf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guillard sprawls well initially but Phaneuf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Phaneuf winds up and cracks Guillard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guillard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phaneuf lands with a punch from half guard.
Phaneuf stops Guillard from getting back to his feet.
Phaneuf throwing shots but Guillard is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Guillard somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Melvin Guillard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guillard misses with a series of wild punches.
Phaneuf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dion Phaneuf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phaneuf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phaneuf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guillard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Phaneuf 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.
Guillard manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Guillard misses with a series of wild punches.
Phaneuf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Guillard counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dion Phaneuf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guillard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Guillard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Garvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Bader (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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206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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19
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willie Garvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Bader!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garvin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Alex Bader has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Garvin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Garvin.
Garvin scoring well with a low kick there.
Bader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garvin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bader just misses with a punch to the body.
Garvin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bader will feel that in the morning.
Garvin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bader.
Garvin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvin thows a body kick. Bader tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bader looks gassed!
An inside leg kick lands from Garvin.
Willie Garvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garvin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garvin lands a damaging elbow.
Garvin with a knee to the head.
Garvin lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garvin.
Garvin is stalling here.
Garvin lands an elbow just above Bader 's eye.
Garvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Garvin - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garvin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bader tries to break free but Garvin pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bader in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garvin scores with a shot to the side of Bader's head.
Garvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Garvin lands a right hand.
Bader is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bader takes a knee to the side of the body.
Garvin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garvin controlling the action here for a moment.
Garvin crunches a lovely knee into Bader's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garvin.
Garvin misses with a knee strike.
Garvin working Bader over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garvin crunches a lovely knee into Bader's ribcage.
Garvin crunches a lovely knee into Bader's ribcage.
Garvin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garvin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bader's defenses.
Garvin connects with a knee to the head.
Garvin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garvin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Garvin.
Garvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garvin.
Garvin crunches a lovely knee into Bader's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Alex Bader's cut even more.
Garvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garvin crunches a lovely knee into Bader's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garvin lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Garvin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garvin obliges.
Bader takes a knee right on the jaw!
Come on Garvin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bader takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Garvin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvin works on Bader's body with a couple of short punches.
Garvin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bader in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garvin stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Garvin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Bader's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garvin wants to clinch up but Bader keeps it at a distance.
Garvin throws a leg kick which misses Bader's front leg but catches the back leg as Bader tries to avoid it.
Bader moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bader takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garvin thuds his shin into the meat of Bader's side.
Garvin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvin slips under a jab.
Bader blocks a head kick by Garvin.
A big right from Bader misses.
Bader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bader misses the jab.
Garvin with a nice cross.
Bader takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bader takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bader is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvin connects with a high kick.
Bader looks to land a left hand but Garvin moved out of range nicely.
Garvin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alex Bader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garvin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garvin is looking to slow Bader down with leg kicks.
Garvin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Garvin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garvin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garvin is looking to slow Bader down with leg kicks.
Garvin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garvin. That's going to slow Bader down.
Garvin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bader's head.
Willie Garvin is winning the standup battle so far.
Garvin lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvin throws a sloppy body shot
and Bader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garvin throws a body punch but Bader moves out of range.
Bader slips under a jab.
Bader misses with a shot to the body
and Garvin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garvin.
Bader has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garvin.
Garvin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garvin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Garvin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Bader's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garvin throws a push kick but Bader slaps the foot to one side.
Bader throws a lazy right hand but Garvin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bader swings for the body but Garvin moves out of range.
Bader swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garvin counters with a solid body kick.
Garvin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garvin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Garvin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bader's calf.
Bader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garvin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bader if he has to take too many more of those.
Bader takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garvin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garvin lands a head kick!
Garvin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bader will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvin throws a sloppy head kick and Bader moves out of range easily.
Garvin moves into the clinch successfully.
Garvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garvin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garvin lands a nice knee to the body.
Garvin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bader lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bader letting Garvin take a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bader is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bader.
Garvin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bader lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garvin obliges.
Garvin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garvin lands a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bader tries to circle away but Garvin has him pinned against the cage.
Garvin missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Garvin.
Garvin missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Garvin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader being controlled against the cage.
Garvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bader's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garvin trying to land knees to the body.
Bader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garvin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Garvin has Bader pressed against the cage, preventing Bader from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garvin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garvin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garvin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bader's efforts to push away.
Alex Bader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bader can do to turn this around?
Garvin lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Garvin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garvin 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Garvin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Frederman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen Numero 1 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Frederman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than St Pierre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
St Pierre punishing his opponent with strikes.
St Pierre has control of Frederman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Frederman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Frederman is in all sorts of trouble here.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Pierre looking to control but Frederman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St Pierre looking to secure an arm triangle but Frederman defends it well.
Frederman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
Frederman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
St Pierre has hold of Frederman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Frederman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Frederman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frederman tries to lock up and control but St Pierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre lands with some strikes.
St Pierre wants to control the pace but Frederman is squirming around nicely.
St Pierre controlling from mount.
Frederman is working to get back to half guard.
St Pierre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Frederman?
Frederman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Frederman tries to hold on but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre scoring with strikes but Frederman is staying in there.
St Pierre dominating with strikes here.
Frederman is in a horrible position here. St Pierre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Frederman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a heavy elbow.
Frederman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
St Pierre trying to control but Frederman is having none of it.
Frederman is trying to escape the mount.
St Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
St Pierre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Frederman?
St Pierre scoring with strikes but Frederman is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frederman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from St Pierre.
St Pierre looks gassed!
Frederman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
St Pierre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
St Pierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederman is trying to stand.
Frederman is trying to escape the mount.
Frederman regains half guard.
Frederman blocking the ground and pound attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Frederman trying to hold on to St Pierre's head to control him but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Frederman with a poor takedown
and St Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Frederman misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Frederman as he connects with a hook.
Frederman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Pierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frederman's guard.
St Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frederman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frederman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
St Pierre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Frederman trying to control but St Pierre postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frederman taking some punishment here, with St Pierre in his half guard.
Frederman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Frederman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
St Pierre slips a straight right by Frederman.
St Pierre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
St Pierre swinging wildly here.
St Pierre with a hook.
St Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frederman's waist but Frederman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St Pierre off to one side.
Frederman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from St Pierre finds it's way through Frederman's defenses.
Frederman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Pierre.
St Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frederman pinned against the cage. Frederman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Frederman wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
Frederman looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is nestled in close to Frederman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
St Pierre is trying to control. Frederman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frederman trying to hold on to St Pierre's head to control him but St Pierre postures up.
Frederman blocking the ground and pound attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St Pierre gets the takedown into side control.
Georges St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frederman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Ronald Frederman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges St Pierre.
Frederman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Frederman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Frederman duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
St Pierre looks for a takedown but Frederman sprawls well.
No joy there for Frederman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ronald Frederman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frederman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frederman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frederman cracks St Pierre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frederman digs a good hook to St Pierre's body.
Frederman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St Pierre blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick from Frederman.
Frederman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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 circle momentarily. Frederman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frederman's corner calls for a 1-2. Frederman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frederman throws a right hand that St Pierre ducks under and follows up with a left that St Pierre also avoids with ease.
Frederman throws a right and a left that St Pierre avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederman misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Frederman.
St Pierre feints and as Frederman raises his hands in defense, St Pierre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
St Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
Frederman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.
Frederman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
St Pierre distracts Frederman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
St Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.
Frederman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frederman 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.
Frederman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frederman. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frederman throws a shot from downtown. St Pierre moves away and avoids it.
Frederman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Frederman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre missing with a left hand there. Frederman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frederman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frederman cracks St Pierre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frederman misses with a straight left.
Frederman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frederman misses with a double jab
and St Pierre counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes there by St Pierre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre 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. This is the final round!
Frederman swinging wildly here.
Frederman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frederman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
St Pierre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frederman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
St Pierre gets to mount! Frederman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
BOOM! St Pierre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Frederman wants to get back to his feet.
Frederman is bucking up trying to escape but St Pierre cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Frederman wants to hold on but St Pierre pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frederman is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederman is looking to get to half guard.
St Pierre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
St Pierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
St Pierre looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Frederman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
St Pierre landing strikes, looking to finish!
Frederman is looking to get to half guard.
St Pierre with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre landing strikes from the mount and Frederman is in trouble!
St Pierre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
St Pierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Frederman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
St Pierre jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Frederman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Frederman is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Frederman pushes St Pierre away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, St Pierre gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
St Pierre lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Frederman down.
Frederman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frederman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frederman's calf.
Frederman fails to land with a series of punches.
Frederman takes one to the chin there.
Frederman tries a head kick but it misses.
Frederman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Frederman misses.
St Pierre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Frederman!
St Pierre scoring with strikes but Frederman is staying in there.
St Pierre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Frederman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre avoids the attempt from Frederman to control.
Frederman is in a horrible position here. St Pierre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Frederman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frederman is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Frederman working to try and regain half guard.
Georges St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Pierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ronald Frederman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frederman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Frederman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
St Pierre breaks from Frederman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Pierre 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges St Pierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Webster (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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163 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitch Webster!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster swinging wildly here.
Webster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Webster tries to clinch up.
Webster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Webster is looking to clinch.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Webster as he jumps to the side.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Webster's half guard.
Sonnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Webster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sonnen.
Sonnen is nestled in close to Webster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sonnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sonnen is working away from the top position though.
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen trying to mount his opponent but Webster defends it.
Webster is trying to get back to full guard.
Sonnen throwing shots but Webster is blocking nicely.
Sonnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Webster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sonnen.
Sonnen thows a huge punch but Webster dodges it nicely.
Sonnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Webster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sonnen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Webster's guard.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Webster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen won't allow Webster to get back to his feet.
Webster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Webster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Webster's head.
Sonnen forces his way into half guard.
Sonnen lands strikes from half guard.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sonnen wants to free his trapped foot but Webster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Webster trying to hold on to Sonnen's head to control him but Sonnen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Webster is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Sonnen.
Sonnen looks to land a strike but Webster avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen forces his way into half guard.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sonnen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is trying to control. Webster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Webster is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sonnen misses with a head shot. Webster uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen 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.
Nate Sonnen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Webster moves into range and clinches up with Sonnen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Webster misses with a wild body shot.
Webster doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Webster wants to clinch.
Webster pushes Sonnen up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Webster.
Sonnen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sonnen takes a shot to the head.
Come on Webster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Webster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Webster manages to get underhooks.
Webster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sonnen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Webster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Webster.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sonnen postures up in Webster's guard and throws a big left but Webster blocks it.
Webster looking to control.
Sonnen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen trying to control but Webster is working from the bottom.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Sonnen postures up and lands a big shot to Webster's brow.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Webster is looking to stand up but Sonnen isn't so interested in that idea.
Webster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Webster's head.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Webster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sonnen prevents Webster from getting back to his feet.
Webster is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen trying to move into half guard but instead Webster has managed to sweep!
Sonnen pushes Webster off and gets back to his feet.
Mitch Webster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Webster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster gets through Sonnen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Webster - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sonnen tries a knee to the head but Webster blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch but Webster keeps him there for the moment.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Webster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster blocking some punches.
Sonnen working hard to break the clinch.
Webster taking a breather.
Sonnen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webster breaks the clinch.
Webster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sonnen, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Webster.
Webster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Webster wants to clinch.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Webster avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Sonnen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sonnen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Webster is bucking up trying to escape but Sonnen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the head.
Webster is rocked!
It looks like Mitch Webster has been cut.
Sonnen softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Webster is out cold! Sonnen jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Sonnen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Knee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wild comes to the cage accompanied by ATTACK ATTACK - The Peoples Elbow. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Knee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knee tries to clinch up
and Wild counters by moving into the clinch.
Wild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knee's defenses.
Wild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knee tries a knee to the head but Wild blocks it.
Wild lands an elbow inside that Knee shrugs off.
It looks like Ricky Knee has been cut.
Wild throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wild has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wild pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knee avoids it.
Wild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knee blocks an elbow strike.
Wild stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild lands an elbow inside that Knee shrugs off.
Knee blocks the elbow strike.
Wild throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wild has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wild throws an elbow but it misses.
Wild lands a damaging elbow.
Wild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees to the body from Knee.
Knee avoids a wild elbow strike from Wild.
Wild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knee avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wild throws an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wild.
Knee blocks an elbow strike from Wild.
Knee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wild blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Wild.
Wild has Knee pressed against the cage.
Wild gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Knee.
Wild is pushing Knee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wild misses with a knee to the head.
Knee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wild has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knee managing to block the knees to the body from Wild.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knee's brow.
Knee takes an elbow to the temple.
Knee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wild is defending well for now.
Wild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knee's defenses.
Knee looking to throw knees to the head but Wild is blocking nicely.
Wild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wild has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wild lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Wild.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wild's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped Knee in his tracks for a moment.
Knee being controlled against the cage.
Knee dodges an elbow strike from Wild.
Wild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Eric Wild has been cut.
Knee tries a knee to the head but Wild blocks it.
Wild slowing the pace effectively.
Wild pushes off an throws an elbow but Knee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wild has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wild throws an elbow but it misses.
Knee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wild blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Wild - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wild blocks it with crossed arms.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped Knee in his tracks for a moment.
Wild lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wild pushes off an throws an elbow but Knee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knee's defenses.
Knee blocks an elbow strike from Wild.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knee's brow.
Knee tries to pull guard but Wild won't allow it.
Wild slows down the pace here.
Knee blocks an elbow strike.
Knee avoiding damage as Wild throws knees to the body.
Wild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wild.
Wild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knee misses with a knee strike.
Wild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wild pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wild pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knee misses with a punch on the inside.
Wild lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Wild dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick by Knee misses
and Wild counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knee's brow.
Wild has Knee pressed against the cage.
Wild putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Knee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wild leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped Knee in his tracks for a moment.
Wild misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wild.
Wild managing to block the knees to the body from Knee.
Wild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knee looking to throw knees to the head but Wild is blocking nicely.
Knee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knee tries to land a knee to the head but Wild blocks with his arms.
Wild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wild misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wild blocks it with crossed arms.
Wild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knee's defenses.
Knee stalling in the clinch but Wild improves position.
Wild lands an elbow inside that Knee shrugs off.
Wild throws an elbow but it misses.
Knee looking to throw knees to the head but Wild is blocking nicely.
Knee avoids a wild elbow strike from Wild.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped Knee in his tracks for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knee blocks an elbow strike.
Wild leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wild avoids it.
Wild lands an elbow inside that Knee shrugs off.
Wild slowing the pace effectively.
Knee blocks an elbow strike from Wild.
Knee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Wild.
Wild unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knee dodges an elbow strike from Wild.
Knee avoids the elbow strike from Wild, against the cage.
Wild lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wild stalling the fight.
Wild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wild lands a damaging elbow.
Wild throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knee is defending well for now.
Wild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wild's face.
Wild avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wild for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Wild seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Wild.
Knee with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild misses with a knee strike.
Wild stalls.
Knee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wild taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wild throws an elbow but misses.
Knee dodges an elbow strike from Wild.
Knee scores with a shot to the side of Wild's head.
Wild lands an elbow inside.
Knee blocks the elbow strike.
Wild looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knee blocks an elbow strike from Wild.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knee misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knee takes an elbow to the temple.
Knee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wild has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knee blocks the elbow strike.
Wild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wild throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wild using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knee is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wild has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knee blocks an elbow strike from Wild.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Wild dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wild tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knee misses with a knee strike.
Wild is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wild lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild lands an elbow inside that Knee shrugs off.
Wild pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wild - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wild throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Eric Wild has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wild lands an elbow inside that Knee shrugs off.
Wild throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wild just leaning against Knee, taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Knee.
Knee dodges an elbow strike from Wild.
Knee with a knee to the head.
Wild misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knee's brow.
Wild effectively controlling the action here.
Knee avoids the elbow strike from Wild, against the cage.
Wild lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knee takes an elbow to the temple.
Wild working Knee over with knees to the body.
Wild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knee letting Wild take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wild throws an elbow but misses.
Wild throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wild pushes off an throws an elbow but Knee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wild throws an elbow but it misses.
Knee tries to land a knee to the head but Wild blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wild.
Knee dodges an elbow strike from Wild.
Wild throws an elbow but it misses.
Wild blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Wild.
Knee takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knee blocks the elbow strike.
Wild misses with an elbow strike.
Knee scores with a shot to the side of Wild's head.
Wild avoiding damage.
Knee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wild has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wild's elbow.
Wild lands an elbow inside that Knee shrugs off.
Ricky Knee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild lands a damaging elbow.
Wild lands an elbow inside that Knee shrugs off.
Knee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wild has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Wild.
Wild lands an elbow that stopped Knee in his tracks for a moment.
Wild misses with a knee strike.
Wild misses with an elbow strike.
Wild will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knee up against the cage.
Wild lands a damaging elbow.
Knee crunches a lovely knee into Wild's ribcage.
Knee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wild blocks it with crossed arms.
Knee avoids a wild elbow strike from Wild.
Wild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knee missing with knees to the body.
Wild misses with an elbow over the top.
Wild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knee blocks an elbow strike.
Knee misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wild will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knee up against the cage.
Knee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knee avoids the elbow strike from Wild, against the cage.
Wild trying to control the position but instead, Knee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wild into the cage.
Knee being controlled against the cage.
Knee dodges an elbow strike from Wild.
Knee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wild throws an elbow but it misses.
Wild throws an elbow but it misses.
Wild is trying to maintain a safe position but Knee gets an underhook and turns Wild into the cage.
Wild misses with an elbow strike.
Knee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Wild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wild has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Wild!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lutalo Hajjar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lutalo Hajjar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lutalo Hajjar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Moore!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore connects with a jab.
Hajjar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hajjar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Hajjar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Moore finds it's way through Hajjar's defenses.
Keith Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hajjar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lutalo Hajjar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hajjar on the side of the head.
Hajjar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hajjar at a distance.
Moore digs a good hook to Hajjar's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hajjar's hands.
Hajjar moves out of range as Moore strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hajjar at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Hajjar on that attempt.
Moore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hajjar in his tracks.
Hajjar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Hajjar persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
Hajjar is breathing heavily.
Moore scores with a jab to the head.
Hajjar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore jabs at Hajjar's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore scores with a jab to the body.
Moore lands a head shot.
Hajjar ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
Hajjar is rocked!
Moore drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hajjar right on the button. Hajjar goes down! Moore follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Moore gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Moore!
Keith Moore is the new lightweight champion!
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