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OFC 129: Pride PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Clement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clement's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Infinite Mass - Bullet . Jones has chosen Holla If Ya Hear Me! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Clement!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Clement decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clement gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clement enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clement manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clement is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Clement tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clement is not content to let Jones control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones stands up.
Clement keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnny Clement has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Jones.
Jones looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Clement pushes him off.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Clement sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Clement looking for submissions off his back.
Clement actively working from the bottom here.
Clement looking for submissions off his back.
Clement actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement manages to get to full guard.
Clement is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Clement has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Johnny Clement!
A relieved looking Johnny Clement thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Dragonfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Beauvais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baby Dragonfly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragonfly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beauvais shoots for a takedown but Dragonfly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dragonfly.
Dragonfly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragonfly with a poor takedown
and Beauvais counters by clinching up.
Dragonfly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dragonfly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beauvais is defending well for now.
Beauvais will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dragonfly up against the cage.
Beauvais jumps guard and drags Dragonfly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dragonfly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beauvais's guard.
Beauvais is trying to maintain the position but Dragonfly is very close to passing his half guard.
Dragonfly is looking to advance position but Beauvais won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonfly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dragonfly working the head and body with strikes.
Dragonfly tries to pass to full mount but Beauvais defends it.
Dragonfly is working for a submission of some sort.
Dragonfly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beauvais sees it coming and defends easily.
Dragonfly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beauvais sees it coming and defends easily.
Dragonfly moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonfly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beauvais has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dragonfly looks gassed!
Beauvais defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragonfly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dragonfly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dragonfly trying to control the action but Beauvais is working from the bottom.
Beauvais knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dragonfly on the ground.
Beauvais throws Dragonfly to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais throws a series of punches but Dragonfly moves out of range.
Beauvais looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beauvais closes the distance and clinches.
Beauvais stops a takedown attempt from Dragonfly.
Scott Beauvais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Dragonfly.
Beauvais wants to take the fight to the mat but Dragonfly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beauvais breaks from the clinch.
Beauvais throws a head kick but Dragonfly moves out of range.
Baby Dragonfly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beauvais is looking to clinch but Dragonfly is avoiding it.
Beauvais gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beauvais manages to break the clinch.
Beauvais tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dragonfly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beauvais drives through with a takedown into Dragonfly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beauvais tries to stand but Dragonfly is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais throwing strikes but missing.
Beauvais trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dragonfly's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beauvais decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dragonfly, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beauvais is looking to clinch.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dragonfly sprawls well. Dragonfly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beauvais gets slowly back to his feet.
Beauvais instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Scott Beauvais will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beauvais looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dragonfly is fending him off so far but Beauvais persists. Nope, Dragonfly circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragonfly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beauvais but Beauvais pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beauvais shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragonfly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beauvais's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beauvais circles away from the clinch attempt
so Beauvais counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beauvais might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beauvais trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragonfly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beauvais wants to get up but he can't break Dragonfly's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dragonfly keeping moving, preventing Beauvais from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Beauvais would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dragonfly is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Scott Beauvais just wasn't active enough.
Dragonfly shoots in but no luck this time.
Beauvais wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beauvais.
It looks like Baby Dragonfly has been cut.
Dragonfly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beauvais counters with a left and a right that stings Dragonfly.
Scott Beauvais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Dragonfly.
Beauvais tries a head kick but it misses.
Beauvais has managed to clinch.
Beauvais has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beauvais stalling against the cage.
Dragonfly tries to score a body lock takedown but Beauvais shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais is looking to break free of the clinch but Dragonfly has double underhooks.
Dragonfly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beauvais lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dragonfly or not.
Beauvais prevents the takedown attempt.
Dragonfly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beauvais gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dragonfly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beauvais gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Beauvais.
Beauvais jumps guard.
Beauvais is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beauvais looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dragonfly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dragonfly postures up in Beauvais's guard and throws a big left but Beauvais blocks it.
Beauvais wants to sweep here but Dragonfly controlling him for the moment.
Beauvais wants to get back to his feet but Dragonfly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beauvais manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Beauvais misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais controlling his opponent.
Beauvais is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dragonfly to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dragonfly shrugs it off.
Beauvais working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beauvais trying to control but Dragonfly is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Beauvais dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baby Dragonfly's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Beauvais tries to clinch but Dragonfly is having none of it.
Beauvais misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dragonfly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beauvais tries to avoid it but Dragonfly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beauvais to the ground. Beauvais escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beauvais is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragonfly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragonfly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beauvais is fending him off so far but Dragonfly persists. Nope, Beauvais circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott Beauvais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beauvais tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Beauvais.
Beauvais defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dragonfly.
Scott Beauvais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Dragonfly.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dragonfly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beauvais's efforts to push away.
Dragonfly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragonfly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beauvais after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauvais ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Beauvais no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Beauvais avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dragonfly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beauvais looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beauvais looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beauvais!
Beauvais wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dragonfly, who protects the arm well.
Beauvais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragonfly keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais wants to stand but Dragonfly is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonfly is looking to regain half guard here but Beauvais keeps moving and retains side control.
Beauvais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragonfly keeps working.
Dragonfly dodges the ground and pound from Beauvais.
Beauvais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragonfly keeps working.
Beauvais stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beauvais lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott Beauvais is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais tries for a takedown but Dragonfly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beauvais comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beauvais throws a sloppy head kick and Dragonfly moves out of range easily.
Beauvais shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragonfly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beauvais's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Beauvais was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Scott Beauvais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beauvais can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dragonfly is looking to escape.
Dragonfly avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beauvais.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Beauvais showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beauvais has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Beauvais!
Scott Beauvais decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourne comes to the cage accompanied by Donald Trump. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Bourne !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Overeem lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bourne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bourne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Overeem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bourne throws a nice looking combination but Overeem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bourne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Bourne .
Bourne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Overeem back to the cage. Bourne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Bourne does no damage.
Bourne throws a right and a left that Overeem avoids nicely.
Bourne lands a body shot.
Bourne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overeem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overeem is looking to clinch.
Bourne lunges at Overeem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Overeem's hand.
Bourne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Overeem back to the cage. Bourne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooh!!! Bourne has knocked Overeem down with a huge combo! Bourne steps away and waves a wobbly Overeem back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Overeem is rocked!
It looks like Mirko Overeem has been cut.
Jason Bourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem looks gassed!
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!
Overeem switches off momentarily and Bourne cracks him with a monster right hand! Overeem topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Bourne dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Bourne !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Bourne !
Jason Bourne bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Art Brooks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Art Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and Castle moves out of range easily.
Castle misses with a series of wild punches.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Castle circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks avoids the body shot from Castle.
Castle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Castle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castle swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks throws a good cross that connects.
Brooks scores with the left hand. Castle knows he should have avoided that one.
Castle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brooks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Castle is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Castle shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A bone on bone clash there as Brooks blocks the leg kick.
Castle tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks takes a swing at Castle's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castle throws a series of punches but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Castle misses with a shot to the body
and Brooks counters with a head kick.
Castle misses with a hook to the body
and Brooks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Castle is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A big left from Castle misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Castle.
Castle misses with a body shot
and Brooks counters with a straight right hand.
Castle tries to move into range but Brooks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Castle is avoiding it.
Castle misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Brooks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Castle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Castle is looking to wear down Brooks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Castle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brooks.
Castle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Castle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brooks counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Castle keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Castle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brooks's efforts to push away.
Castle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
Castle tries to score a body lock takedown but Brooks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Castle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brooks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brooks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brooks tries to clinch there but Castle circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle misses with a jab to the body
and Brooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castle looks for a takedown but Brooks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castle misses with a hook to the body
and Brooks counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks throws a head kick but Castle moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks lands with a right hand.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castle.
Richie Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castle looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Castle misses the body punch
and Brooks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A punch lands to the side of Castle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Castle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castle misses with a body shot.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Castle is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Castle thows a body shot but no joy.
Castle just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Castle misses
and Brooks counters with a head kick. That will keep Castle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Castle misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brooks.
Brooks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Castle throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard.
Castle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castle wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Brooks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Castle controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks working a defensive guard here.
Castle throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Art Brooks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Castle swings widly with a right hand
and Brooks counters with a big head kick but Castle shrugs it off.
Castle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot lands for Brooks.
Castle slips a jab from Brooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Castle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Castle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a looping right.
Brooks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brooks avoids the body shot from Castle.
Brooks misses with a kick to the body.
Castle thows a body shot but no joy.
Brooks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Castle is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richie Castle.
I think Brooks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Brooks!
Art Brooks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chico Lockdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Tortuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chico Lockdown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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133 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chico Lockdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Tortuga!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockdown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lockdown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tortuga swivels and escapes.
Lockdown scores with a punch to the head.
Lockdown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tortuga to the ground. Lockdown is now in Tortuga's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tortuga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lockdown is looking to work some ground and pound but Tortuga has wrist control.
Tortuga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tortuga holds on and takes a little breather.
Lockdown trying to control but Tortuga is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tommy Tortuga.
Lockdown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tortuga ducks right into an uppercut from Lockdown.
Tortuga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lockdown throws a hook but Tortuga blocks it.
Lockdown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tortuga's guard.
Tortuga keeping moving, preventing Lockdown from controlling successfully.
Tortuga is controlling Lockdown's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tortuga can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown trying to control but Tortuga is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lockdown scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tortuga tries to reverse the position but Lockdown maintains control.
Tortuga wants to control but Lockdown is having none of it.
Lockdown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tortuga is now in Lockdown's guard. A big mistake from Lockdown there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tortuga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lockdown has his foot on Tortuga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tortuga works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown has his feet on Tortuga's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tortuga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lockdown's head.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tortuga but Tortuga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tortuga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lockdown connects with a looping right hand.
Lockdown shoots in for a double leg but Tortuga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockdown misses with a double jab.
Lockdown throws a shot from downtown. Tortuga moves away and avoids it.
Lockdown connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Lockdown 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.
Lockdown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tortuga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lockdown misses with a wild body shot.
Tortuga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lockdown.
Lockdown cracks Tortuga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chico Lockdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tortuga shoots in but Lockdown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tortuga has a takedown stuffed.
Tortuga blocks a jab.
Lockdown misses with a body shot.
Lockdown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tortuga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lockdown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lockdown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lockdown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lockdown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tortuga in his tracks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tortuga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chico Lockdown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tortuga.
Tortuga closes the distance and clinches up with Lockdown, looking for a takedown. Tortuga pushes Lockdown against the cage but Lockdown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lockdown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tortuga is looking to clinch but Lockdown is avoiding it.
Lockdown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tortuga was covering up waiting for the punch and Lockdown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lockdown trying to control but Tortuga is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lockdown.
Lockdown wants to control from the top but Tortuga keeps moving.
Lockdown throws a big right hand that misses.
Tortuga lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lockdown!
Tortuga controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga prevents Lockdown from getting the reversal.
Lockdown is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lockdown wants to control but Tortuga is having none of it.
Tortuga throwing strikes here but Lockdown is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lockdown to take his back!
Tortuga has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tortuga doesn't have the hooks in and Lockdown manages to turn into his guard.
Tortuga trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tortuga keeping moving, preventing Lockdown from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Lockdown dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lockdown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lockdown fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Lockdown.
Lockdown shoots in for a double leg but Tortuga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lockdown throws a good cross that connects.
Lockdown misses with a series of wild punches.
Lockdown throws out a loose jab but Tortuga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tortuga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lockdown takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tortuga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tortuga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lockdown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tortuga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tortuga prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tortuga prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lockdown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lockdown misses with an elbow over the top.
Tortuga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lockdown after a bit of a struggle.
Lockdown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lockdown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lockdown has had enough of the clinch but Tortuga keeps him there for the moment.
Lockdown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tortuga keeping moving, preventing Lockdown from controlling successfully.
Lockdown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tortuga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lockdown, into his guard.
Tortuga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tortuga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown looking for a guillotine here but Tortuga defends easily.
Lockdown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tortuga defends well.
Chico Lockdown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lockdown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga stays in close to Lockdown's body and controls the position.
Tortuga stands and steps away. Lockdown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lockdown wants to clinch up but Tortuga keeps it at a distance.
Tortuga shoots for a takedown but Lockdown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tortuga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockdown lands with a shot to the body.
Tortuga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lockdown.
Tommy Tortuga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tortuga takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Lockdown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lockdown 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Lockdown!
Chico Lockdown made sure to mention his sponsor, CWXMCS Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otis Driftwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasmin Bonsant (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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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Otis Driftwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jasmin Bonsant!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonsant avoids the head kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood swinging wildly here.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Driftwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood blocks a leg kick.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Bonsant loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonsant.
Bonsant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bonsant throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Driftwood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonsant.
It looks like Jasmin Bonsant has been cut.
Bonsant throws the left hand but Driftwood avoids the punch easily.
Driftwood throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Driftwood throws a low kick but Bonsant moves out of range easily.
Driftwood throws a body punch but Bonsant moves out of range.
Bonsant throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Driftwood lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Bonsant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonsant misses with a hook.
Driftwood misses with a body shot.
Driftwood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driftwood throws a lazy head kick
and Bonsant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonsant looks to land a combination but Driftwood avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses.
Driftwood tries to work over Bonsant's front leg with a kick but Bonsant checks it.
Bonsant tries to land a front kick but Driftwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonsant avoids the head kick by Driftwood.
A good leg kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a head kick but Bonsant moves out of range.
Bonsant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Driftwood connects with a leg kick. Bonsant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bonsant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses.
Driftwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Driftwood pushes Bonsant away with a front kick.
Bonsant scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bonsant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Driftwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonsant circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Bonsant looks to land a combination but Driftwood avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bonsant throws a right hand that Driftwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Driftwood also avoids with ease.
Driftwood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Driftwood misses.
Driftwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Driftwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Driftwood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonsant.
Bonsant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Driftwood throws a right and a left that Bonsant avoids nicely.
Bonsant blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Bonsant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bonsant misses with a hook.
Driftwood is looking to score with low kicks.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bonsant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonsant.
Driftwood misses with a body kick.
Driftwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonsant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driftwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonsant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood scores with a head kick. Bonsant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bonsant throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bonsant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonsant blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Bonsant throws a big shot that misses.
Driftwood throws out a leg kick but Bonsant moves out of range and Driftwood only half commits.
Driftwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Driftwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jasmin Bonsant's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bonsant misses with an uppercut.
Bonsant misses with a wild combination.
Bonsant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bonsant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Driftwood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crunch! Driftwood slams his shin into Bonsant's torso.
Driftwood throws a push kick but Bonsant slaps the foot to one side.
Bonsant falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Driftwood stalks Bonsant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bonsant's face. Bonsant staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Bonsant.
Otis Driftwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Bonsant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Driftwood counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bonsant is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driftwood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonsant.
Bonsant moves out of range of the leg kick from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Driftwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bonsant blocks a leg kick.
Driftwood throws a looping overhand right but Bonsant ducks down to avoid it.
Otis Driftwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice combo by Bonsant! Oh, that's hurt him - Driftwood falls to the canvas and Bonsant follows him into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bonsant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Driftwood keeps working.
Driftwood struggling a bit here.
Driftwood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bonsant controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Driftwood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Driftwood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Driftwood seems a little lost for a moment, as Bonsant dominates the positioning.
Driftwood wants to control but Bonsant postures up.
Driftwood is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood sneaks back into half guard.
Driftwood trying to get back to full guard but Bonsant takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bonsant controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonsant prevents Driftwood from getting the reversal.
Bonsant avoids the attempt from Driftwood to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood working to try and regain half guard.
Bonsant in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bonsant trying to control but Driftwood is having none of it.
Driftwood tries to lock up and control but Bonsant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Driftwood is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jasmin Bonsant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jasmin Bonsant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bonsant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonsant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Driftwood.
Bonsant blocks a low kick nicely.
Bonsant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Bonsant misses with a body shot.
Driftwood throws a head kick but Bonsant moves out of range.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Bonsant off balance momentarily.
Driftwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonsant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses.
Bonsant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Driftwood counters with a nice leg kick.
Driftwood lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Bonsant. That snapped Driftwood's head back.
Driftwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonsant throws an overhand right that lands on Driftwood's shoulder, as Driftwood tries to avoid the shot.
Driftwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonsant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bonsant misses with a series of wild punches.
Driftwood dodges the punch combination from Bonsant.
Driftwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bonsant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Driftwood lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Driftwood misses the jab.
Driftwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Driftwood.
Bonsant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonsant blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood is looking to wear down Bonsant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonsant avoids a kick to the body.
Bonsant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bonsant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Bonsant throws out a leg kick but Driftwood moves out of range and Bonsant only half commits.
Driftwood cracks the inside of Bonsant's front leg.
Driftwood misses with a wild combination.
Bonsant lands with a nice combination. Driftwood backs away looking to recover.
Driftwood is rocked!
Driftwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Driftwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Bonsant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Bonsant checks a leg kick.
Driftwood seems to have got his legs back now.
Driftwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonsant lands with an overhand left.
Danga de danga de dang - Bonsant scores with a four punch combination!
Driftwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonsant avoids the head kick by Driftwood.
Bonsant fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Driftwood to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Driftwood looks to clinch but Bonsant throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Driftwood taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jasmin Bonsant!
During a confident post fight interview, Jasmin Bonsant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hara comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple man. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rodrigo Santos enters the cage!
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197 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Hara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hara misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Hara tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos gets caught flat footed, as Hara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santos regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
Hara postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos looking for subs off his back but Hara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Santos moves into full guard.
Hara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hara is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hara is one step ahead there.
Hara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Hara.
Hara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hara stuffs the takedown.
Hara scores with a jab. Santos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Josh Hara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Santos.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hara has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Santos looks gassed!
Hara is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hara preventing the sweep.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Hara from controlling successfully.
Hara 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.
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!
Hara looking to pass the guard.
Hara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hara stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hara trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hara tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Hara, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Hara against the cage but Hara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hara tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos pushes Hara up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos looking for a takedown.
Josh Hara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Santos.
Hara gets underhooks to prevent Santos's takedown attempt.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santos is staying active underneath Hara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Hara content to control rather than advance.
Hara lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Santos has hold of Hara's hands but Hara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hara connects with a nice short shot to Santos's temple.
Hara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Hara from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Hara.
Hara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hara stuffs the takedown.
Hara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hara wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Hara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hara is looking to clinch.
Hara sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hara takes the fight into the clinch.
Hara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Santos has his foot on Hara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hara works his way back into a safe position though.
Hara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hara throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hara forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hara moves nicely into side control.
Santos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hara scores with a couple of short elbows.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hara is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hara wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Hara looks up at the clock and then as Santos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hara smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hara dominated that second round.
That's time! Hara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Hara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Hara doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Hara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Josh Hara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hara gets a clinch.
Hara scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Rodrigo Santos has been cut.
Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hara manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Hara with that takedown attempt.
Hara moves out of range of the leg kick from Santos.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hara takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Hara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hara checks the leg kick.
Hara darts in and clinches Santos up against the cage.
Hara has hold of one of Santos's legs. Santos is fighting the takedown attempt but Hara gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hara works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Hara stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hara wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Josh Hara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hara gets to his feet. Santos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hara tries to clinch up
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodrigo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hara scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santos to see if he's OK.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Hara cracks Santos with a big right hand but Santos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hara controls the position.
Hara wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Santos is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is not content to let Hara control the position.
Santos looking for a sweep but Hara has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hara with shots to the head and body - Santos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hara lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hara controlling from mount.
Hara is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to hold on but Hara pushes him away.
Hara landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hara trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
Hara controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos is squirming around, avoiding Hara's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hara landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Hara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Hara!
In his post fight interview, Josh Hara gave a big smile as he said 'Rodrigo is a good grappler but I really wanted to show my striking skills!I had hard training sessions in K-1 Academy in Tokio and it was very useful for me! And thank to my manager,thank to OFC, thank to King, thank to Tristar gym thank to everybody!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNulty is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman by Metallica. Jimmy McNulty told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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179 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abe Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy McNulty !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNulty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abe Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNulty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McNulty sprawls well. McNulty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet.
McNulty throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A combination from McNulty does no damage.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McNulty .
McNulty throws a jab when Jefferson was well out of range.
That kick from Jefferson tenderised McNulty 's leg. McNulty is trying to keep his angry face on.
McNulty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
McNulty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
Jefferson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jefferson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNulty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McNulty misses with a few strikes there.
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from McNulty misses.
Sloppy strikes from McNulty . Those never looked like landing.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from McNulty .
Jefferson scores with a nice strike.
Jefferson lands with a nice combination. McNulty backs away looking to recover.
Jefferson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McNulty is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Jefferson as he checks the leg kick.
McNulty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jeffersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNulty .
Jefferson misses with a two punch combination.
McNulty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Jefferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jefferson is defended easily by McNulty .
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
McNulty is looking to chop away at Jefferson's legs.
Jefferson works McNulty 's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McNulty has Jefferson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jefferson passes McNulty 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McNulty is trying to get back to full guard.
McNulty moves into full guard.
Jefferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McNulty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but McNulty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNulty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McNulty is looking for a triangle but Jefferson pushes his legs off easily.
McNulty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jefferson defends well.
McNulty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jefferson defends it easily.
McNulty keeping full guard, as Jefferson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNulty can't keep his opponent in guard - Jefferson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McNulty trying to control here.
Jefferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jefferson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McNulty still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McNulty has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McNulty stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson jabs McNulty right on the nose. McNulty blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Jefferson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jefferson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McNulty eats them both and turns towards Jefferson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jefferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McNulty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McNulty but McNulty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jefferson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Jefferson tenderised McNulty 's leg. McNulty is trying to keep his angry face on.
McNulty loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
Jefferson thumps McNulty with a low kick.
Jefferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McNulty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson throws an off balance right hand
and McNulty counters with a straight right hand.
Jefferson tries to bum rush McNulty with a series of wild strikes but McNulty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNulty manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jefferson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jefferson drops back looking for a leg! McNulty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McNulty manages to kick Jefferson off! Jefferson jumps back into McNulty 's guard.
McNulty keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McNulty is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jefferson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McNulty is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jefferson, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to improve his position but instead McNulty has moved into half guard.
Jefferson is in trouble now - McNulty has advanced to mount!
Jefferson is in all sorts of trouble here.
McNulty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McNulty stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNulty .
Jefferson scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McNulty lands with a nice combination. Jefferson backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but McNulty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McNulty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jefferson somewhat.
McNulty moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNulty .
McNulty thows a body shot but no joy.
McNulty throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abe Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McNulty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jefferson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Jefferson does no damage.
Jefferson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jefferson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNulty wants to land a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
McNulty throws a nice looking combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
McNulty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jefferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNulty circles away quickly and effectively.
Jefferson throws a hook but McNulty blocks it.
A swing and a miss from McNulty .
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but McNulty moved out of range.
McNulty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNulty wants to slow Jefferson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jimmy McNulty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McNulty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jefferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jefferson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McNulty on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Jefferson 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!
Jefferson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McNulty backs up against the cage.
McNulty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jefferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNulty circles away quickly and effectively.
Jefferson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McNulty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jefferson tries to bum rush McNulty with a series of wild strikes but McNulty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McNulty misses with a looping left.
Jefferson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jefferson lands with a right hand.
Jefferson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNulty slips a jab and a cross from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a leg kick
and McNulty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jefferson's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNulty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Jefferson is predictable there
and McNulty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNulty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McNulty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jefferson throws a one two combo.
Jefferson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jefferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNulty .
McNulty thumps Jefferson with a low kick.
Jefferson swinging wildly here.
McNulty thows a body shot but no joy.
McNulty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McNulty lands with an uppercut that bounces Jefferson off the cage and back into range.
Jefferson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McNulty counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson throws a low kick but it's checked well by McNulty .
Jefferson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McNulty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a combination
and McNulty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNulty looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jefferson lands a jab-cross combination.
McNulty throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.
McNulty moves away from the strike by Jefferson.
Jefferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNulty circles away quickly and effectively.
Jefferson misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty looks to land a right hand but Jefferson moved out of range.
McNulty lands with a thumping leg kick.
McNulty misses the jab.
Jefferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McNulty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McNulty walks into a left hand.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNulty .
Jefferson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McNulty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jefferson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McNulty .
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNulty .
McNulty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jefferson on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from McNulty . No joy for Jefferson on that attempt.
Jefferson throws a combination that misses
and McNulty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jefferson's knee momentarily.
McNulty throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNulty throws a head kick that misses.
McNulty lands with a nice body kick.
McNulty has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jefferson takes one to the side of the head.
Jefferson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McNulty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abe Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNulty throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimmy McNulty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by McNulty .
McNulty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Jefferson.
Jefferson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jefferson fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy McNulty .
I think Jefferson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Jefferson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abe Jefferson thanked Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zjues Xhombre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xhombre has chosen Rock Superstar as his entrance music. Zjues Xhombre has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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258 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zjues Xhombre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt - Xhombre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xhombre but Xhombre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xhombre misses with a straight left.
Xhombre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Xhombre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibson's calf.
Xhombre feints and then cracks Gibson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gibson down.
Gibson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xhombre throws out the jab.
Xhombre 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.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gibson slips a jab from Xhombre.
Gibson slips a jab from Xhombre.
Xhombre just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xhombre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xhombre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gibson tries to clinch up but Xhombre circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhombre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gibson postures up in Xhombre's guard and throws a big left but Xhombre blocks it.
Xhombre trying to control the position.
Xhombre wants to stand up but Gibson is controlling him.
Gibson trying to control but Xhombre is working from the bottom.
Gibson 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.
Xhombre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xhombre has control of Gibson's left arm, preventing Gibson from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zjues Xhombre wasn't active enough on the ground.
Xhombre slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gibson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gibson lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Xhombre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson is in close to Xhombre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xhombre is keeping the position for now.
Gibson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gibson postures up.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
Gibson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xhombre holds on and takes a little breather.
Gibson has gone for a leg lock! Xhombre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gibson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson working for a triangle but Xhombre defends it easily.
Gibson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Xhombre!
Xhombre wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gibson.
The referee warns Xhombre that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson lands a big shot there that rocks Xhombre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gibson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Xhombre is rocked!
Gibson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Xhombre has worked his arm free - good work by Xhombre!
Gibson is staying tight to Xhombre's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Xhombre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gibson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Xhombre sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Xhombre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gibson looking to control but instead Xhombre has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Gibson 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.
Gibson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xhombre was covering up waiting for the punch and Gibson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gibson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Xhombre trying to control the position.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xhombre's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Xhombre is keeping the position.
Xhombre keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Xhombre keeping full guard, as Gibson tries to pass.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Xhombre keeps moving.
Xhombre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xhombre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gibson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Xhombre is keeping the position.
Gibson stays in close to Xhombre's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Xhombre is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xhombre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xhombre stops a takedown attempt from Gibson.
Come on Xhombre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gibson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xhombre is defending well.
Gibson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xhombre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gibson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Xhombre clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibson working for a choke but Xhombre reverses nicely into Gibson 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xhombre stopping the sweep attempt from Gibson.
Xhombre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xhombre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gibson, up you get!
Xhombre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown by Gibson or perhaps it was just good defense by Xhombre which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson shoots in for a double leg but Xhombre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gibson fails to land the takedown.
Gibson looks for a takedown but Xhombre sprawls well.
Xhombre throws a low kick but Gibson moves out of range easily.
Gibson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xhombre circles away.
Gibson moves out of range as Xhombre throws a body kick.
Xhombre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibson shoots in for a double leg but Xhombre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xhombre slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Gibson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Xhombre tests Gibson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Scott Gibson has been cut.
Gibson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gibson moves out of range of the body kick.
Xhombre stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibson. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibson.
Xhombre thuds his right hand into Gibson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xhombre tries to land a leg kick but Gibson saw it coming and moves away.
Gibson looking to score a takedown here. Xhombre is defending well but Gibson drives through and ends up in Xhombre's guard.
Xhombre wants to get back to his feet but Gibson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xhombre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson passes into half guard.
Gibson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Xhombre wants to improve his position but Gibson is controlling well.
Gibson with the ground and pound but Xhombre uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Xhombre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gibson!
Gibson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Xhombre wants to control the pace but Gibson is squirming around nicely.
Xhombre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gibson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zjues Xhombre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xhombre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gibson wants to hold on but Xhombre pushes him away.
Gibson working to try and regain half guard.
Gibson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xhombre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibson is working Xhombre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xhombre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xhombre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gibson postures up and lands a big shot to Xhombre's brow.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibson passes Xhombre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Xhombre looks like he's trying to stand up.
Xhombre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gibson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xhombre is just riding it out for now. Gibson eventually gives up the hold.
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson moves into full mount! Xhombre won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Gibson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
A nice elbow there by Gibson.
Xhombre is still in real trouble! Can Gibson finish him?
Gibson working for a submission but Xhombre is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Gibson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gibson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Gibson!
Scott Gibson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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