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OFC 133: Congo vs Gibson III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marti Kornas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Dragonfly (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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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marti Kornas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baby Dragonfly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kornas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kornas throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Kornas does no damage.
Kornas slaps away a takedown attempt from Dragonfly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kornas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dragonfly under the eye.
Dragonfly fails with a takedown attempt.
Kornas throws a head kick but Dragonfly moves out of range.
Kornas connects with a crisp jab.
Kornas cracks Dragonfly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kornas scores with a jab to the body.
Kornas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragonfly. That did some damage!
Kornas is looking to land body kicks.
Dragonfly closes the distance and clinches.
Dragonfly turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dragonfly manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dragonfly has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dragonfly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kornas.
Kornas looks to land a combination but Dragonfly avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonfly moves in looking to clinch but Kornas pushes him off.
Dragonfly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kornas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dragonfly somewhat.
Marti Kornas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Dragonfly.
Kornas wants to clinch.
Dragonfly shoots in for a takedown but Kornas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kornas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragonfly dodges the punch combination from Kornas.
Dragonfly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kornas as he jumps to the side.
Dragonfly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kornas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragonfly looks gassed!
Dragonfly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kornas as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kornas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kornas rushes Dragonfly and presses him up against the cage.
Kornas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragonfly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kornas prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Kornas.
Kornas breaks from the clinch.
Kornas misses with a body kick.
Kornas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragonfly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kornas.
Kornas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kornas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dragonfly tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kornas lands with a straight right. Dragonfly didn't see that one coming.
Kornas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kornas stalks Dragonfly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dragonfly's face. Dragonfly staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornas thuds his shin into the meat of Dragonfly's side.
Nice uppercut lands for Kornas. That snapped Dragonfly's head back.
Kornas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kornas throws a right and a left that Dragonfly avoids nicely.
Kornas stuns Dragonfly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kornas darts in and clinches Dragonfly up against the cage.
Kornas breaks from the clinch.
Kornas looks to land a combination. Dragonfly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dragonfly is rocked!
Dragonfly is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Kornas just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Dragonfly has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marti Kornas!
A victorious Marti Kornas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tortuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Nie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Tortuga had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Tortuga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krzysztof Nie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nie throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krzysztof Nie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tortuga tries a low kick but Nie avoids it.
Tortuga doesn't manage to clinch there - Nie circles away.
Nie jabs at Tortuga's body.
Nie cracks Tortuga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tortuga takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Nie.
Tortuga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tortuga somewhat.
Nie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nie scores with a punch to the head.
Jab by Nie.
Tortuga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tortuga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tortuga is rocked!
Nie misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Tortuga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tortuga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tortuga seems to have got his legs back now.
Nie tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nie lands a head kick!
Nie throws a series of punches but Tortuga moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tortuga.
Tortuga ducks under a wild hook from Nie.
Nie scores with a nice body kick.
Nie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nie lands an overhand right.
Tortuga checks a leg kick nicely.
Nie scores with a nice right hand.
Nie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nie misses with a series of wild punches.
Tortuga fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Tortuga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nie does it's job there.
Nie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Nie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tortuga slips a jab and a cross from Nie.
Nie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nie stuffs the takedown.
A cross from Nie lands.
Nie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nie lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tortuga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tortuga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Nie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Nie 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.
Nie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nie, right into the meat.
Nie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tortuga misses with a head kick.
Tortuga doesn't manage to clinch there - Nie circles away.
Nie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No luck for Tortuga with that takedown attempt.
Nie throws a leg kick which misses Tortuga's front leg but catches the back leg as Tortuga tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nie misses with a head kick.
Nie lunges at Tortuga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tortuga's hand.
Nie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Nie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tortuga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nie - the referee stops the clock and Tortuga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nie. Tortuga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tortuga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nie. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tortuga has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Tortuga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Nie scores with a four punch combination!
Nie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tortuga walks into a stiff left hand from Nie.
Nie scores with a jab.
Tortuga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nie's waist but Nie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tortuga off to one side.
Tortuga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nie digs a good hook to Tortuga's body.
Tortuga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nie throws a right and a left that Tortuga avoids nicely.
Crunch! Nie slams his shin into Tortuga's torso.
Nie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nie looks to land a combination but Tortuga avoids it well.
Nie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nie, as that shot connected.
Nie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tortuga blocks the body kick.
Tortuga shoots in for a double leg but Nie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tommy Tortuga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nie lands with a shot to the body.
Tortuga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Nie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tortuga eats them both and turns towards Nie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab from Nie.
Nie misses with a wild combination.
Nie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tortuga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nie drives through and clinches with Tortuga against the cage.
Nie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tortuga's face.
Tortuga tries to score a body lock takedown but Nie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Nie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nie throws a shot to the body.
Tortuga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nie as he avoids it easily.
Nie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nie punishes Tortuga's body with a nice straight punch.
Tortuga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nie tries to bum rush Tortuga with a series of wild strikes but Tortuga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nie scores with a sloppy right hand. Tortuga should have avoided that one.
Krzysztof Nie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nie misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tortuga.
Tortuga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tortuga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tortuga shoots in but Nie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Tortuga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nie stuffs the takedown.
Nie lands a left and a right that send Tortuga crashing to the mat, dazed. Nie thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nie throws a powerful right kick. Tortuga tried to block low but the kick was high! Tortuga was taken right off of his feet! Nie jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Krzysztof Nie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz comes to the cage accompanied by GSP SONG. Neil Howard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neil Howard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz shoots in but Howard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Munoz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Munoz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Howard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Munoz lands with a punch from half guard.
Munoz slips a nice elbow through Howard's hands, connecting with Howard's forehead.
Howard looks gassed!
Howard trying to control here.
Munoz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Munoz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munoz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Howard taking some punishment here, with Munoz in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Munoz there.
Munoz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munoz working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Munoz there.
Munoz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Munoz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Munoz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Munoz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Munoz prevents Howard from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munoz landing strikes from the mount.
Munoz raining down shots from the mount!
Munoz 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.
Munoz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Howard looks a forlorn figure.
Howard is rocked!
Munoz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Howard hang on?
Howard is still in real trouble! Can Munoz finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard is in a horrible position here. Munoz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Munoz unloading with bombs!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Munoz unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Howard wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Munoz celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Munoz!
Post fight, an emotional Chuck Munoz said 'I AM THE NEW REF 135LBS CHAMPION!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Audet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Driftwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Audet comes to the cage accompanied by Will.I.Am - T.H.E.. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Audet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Otis Driftwood!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Audet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Driftwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Audet fails to land the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Driftwood.
Audet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Driftwood.
Audet tries to clinch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Audet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Audet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Driftwood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Driftwood jumps guard and drags Audet to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Driftwood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Driftwood trying to control the position.
Driftwood looking for a guillotine here but Audet defends easily.
Audet trying to control but Driftwood is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Audet throws a big elbow that misses.
Audet trying to control the position from guard on top but Driftwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Audet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Driftwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Audet.
Audet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Driftwood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Driftwood keeping moving, preventing Audet from controlling successfully.
Driftwood working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Audet is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Audet's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Audet is stalling in the full guard.
Driftwood keeping full guard, as Audet tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Audet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Audet wants to control from the top but Driftwood keeps moving.
Audet landing with the ground and pound.
Audet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Audet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Driftwood pulls Audet in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Driftwood keeping moving, preventing Audet from controlling successfully.
Audet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Audet passes into half guard.
Audet wants to control but Driftwood is keeping him busy.
Driftwood tries to roll over but Audet keeps him under control.
Audet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Driftwood!
Audet avoids the attempt from Driftwood to control.
Audet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Driftwood is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood is trying desperately to improve position.
Audet landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood is in a horrible position here. Audet smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Audet connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Driftwood is rocked!
Audet is landing with some decent strikes but Driftwood is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Driftwood is still in real trouble! Can Audet finish him?
Audet postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Driftwood out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Audet goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nathan Audet!
Nathan Audet 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNulty has chosen Enter Sandman by Metallica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jimmy McNulty was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy McNulty !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNulty throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McNulty thinking.
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the body.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
letting McNulty counter with a right hand.
McNulty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McNulty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McNulty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McNulty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McNulty misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McNulty counters with a leg kick.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNulty . McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and McNulty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNulty connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
McNulty feints and then cracks McCarthy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCarthy down.
McNulty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from McNulty .
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNulty moves away.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McNulty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNulty lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick from McNulty .
McCarthy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McNulty .
McNulty looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McNulty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McNulty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McNulty throws a head kick that misses.
McNulty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
McNulty misses with a looping left.
McNulty slips under a jab.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McNulty looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
McNulty throws a poor cross that misses
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McNulty tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McNulty misses its intended target.
McNulty misses with the combination.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNulty was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
The fighters circling - McNulty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy misses with a body shot
and McNulty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNulty was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McNulty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy McNulty will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McNulty moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
McNulty digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNulty .
McCarthy swings for the body but McNulty moves out of range.
McCarthy drops his hands momentarily and McNulty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
McNulty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McNulty misses with a straight right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McNulty in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McCarthy throws a body punch but McNulty moves out of range.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNulty .
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNulty .
A punch combination from McNulty misses.
McNulty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCarthy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCarthy lands with an overhand left.
McNulty throws a good cross that connects.
McCarthy walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNulty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNulty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McNulty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from McNulty misses.
A swing and a miss from McNulty .
McNulty throws a nice looking combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McNulty moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
McNulty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McNulty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
McNulty misses with a low kick.
McNulty lands with a right hand.
McCarthy throws a hook but McNulty avoids it easily.
McNulty throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
McCarthy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNulty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNulty .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy thows a body shot but no joy.
McNulty misses the jab.
McCarthy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCarthy lands with a cross.
McCarthy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McNulty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from McNulty .
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into McNulty 's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from McNulty misses.
McNulty throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
McNulty falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McNulty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy jabs McNulty right on the nose. McNulty blinks but takes it well.
Jimmy McNulty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
McNulty digs a good body shot into McCarthy's ribs.
McCarthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McNulty jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McNulty misses with a head kick.
McNulty feints and then cracks McCarthy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCarthy down.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarthy misses the target.
McNulty throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarthy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McNulty misses with a straight left.
McNulty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McNulty throws a leg kick but McCarthy sees it coming and moves out of range.
McNulty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but McNulty is just out of range.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and McNulty counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCarthy's knee momentarily.
Ryan McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
McNulty scores with a nice strike.
McNulty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by McNulty .
McCarthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNulty circles away quickly and effectively.
McCarthy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McNulty throws a leg kick but McCarthy checks it.
McNulty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a sloppy body shot
and McNulty counters with a leg kick.
McNulty scores with a jab to the body.
McNulty thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McNulty .
Jab by McNulty .
McNulty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McNulty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCarthy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for McNulty .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNulty misses with a series of wild punches.
McNulty throws a leg kick which misses McCarthy's front leg but catches the back leg as McCarthy tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from McNulty .
McCarthy throws a hook but McNulty blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy throws a predictable looking body shot
and McNulty counters with a nice body shot.
McNulty jabs at McCarthy's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from McNulty .
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy McNulty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McNulty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McNulty !
A very excited looking Jimmy McNulty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BOOM by P.O.D.. Bourne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Donald Trump. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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258 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Bourne !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton throws a poor cross that misses
and Bourne counters with a nice uppercut.
Orton throws the kick towards the body but Bourne avoids it.
Bourne connects with a crisp jab.
Bourne lands a right hook to the body.
Orton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Bourne does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orton slips under a jab from Bourne .
Orton loads up on a big right hand but Bourne slips the punch.
Orton shoots and misses
and Bourne counters with a crisp one two that drops Orton! Bourne thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Orton to his feet! Orton is in big trouble!
Orton is rocked!
Orton throws a right and a left that Bourne avoids nicely.
Oh Orton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Bourne does no damage.
Orton loses concentration momentarily and Bourne pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Orton crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Bourne finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Bourne !
A very excited looking Jason Bourne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Stojkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zjues Xhombre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xhombre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rock Superstar. Jan Stojkowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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258 lbs
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Excellent 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Stojkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zjues Xhombre!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stojkowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stojkowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Stojkowski loads up on a big right hand but Xhombre slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xhombre, right into the meat.
Stojkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Jan Stojkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Xhombre lands.
A cross from Xhombre lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stojkowski swinging wildly here.
Xhombre walks into a jab.
Stojkowski connects with a jab.
Xhombre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stojkowski throws a lazy right hand but Xhombre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stojkowski avoids the body shot from Xhombre.
Stojkowski ducks right into an uppercut from Xhombre.
Xhombre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xhombre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xhombre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhombre throws a front kick that sends Stojkowski stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Stojkowski. Those never looked like landing.
Xhombre moves out of range of the strikes.
Xhombre lands a leg kick that knocks Stojkowski off balance momentarily.
Stojkowski misses with a hook.
Xhombre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stojkowski missing with a left hand there. Xhombre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xhombre throws a leg kick but Stojkowski checks it.
A good leg kick by Xhombre.
Xhombre scoring well with a low kick there.
Xhombre lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xhombre moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Xhombre.
Stojkowski throws out a powerful jab.
Xhombre 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.
Stojkowski lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xhombre loads up on a big right hand but Stojkowski slips the punch.
Xhombre throws an overhand right that lands on Stojkowski's shoulder, as Stojkowski tries to avoid the shot.
Stojkowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stojkowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xhombre lands a leg kick that knocks Stojkowski off balance momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stojkowski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Xhombre - the referee stops the clock and Stojkowski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Xhombre. Stojkowski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Xhombre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xhombre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stojkowski swings for the body but Xhombre moves out of range.
Xhombre throws a head kick but Stojkowski moves out of range.
Xhombre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xhombre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stojkowski eats them both and turns towards Xhombre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stojkowski misses with a body shot.
Stojkowski 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.
Stojkowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xhombre was well out of range. Poor timing from Stojkowski.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xhombre.
A combination from Stojkowski does no damage.
Stojkowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xhombre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xhombre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stojkowski checks it well.
Xhombre avoids the body shot from Stojkowski.
Xhombre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xhombre misses with a hook. Stojkowski ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xhombre, right into the meat.
Xhombre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stojkowski is breathing heavily.
Stojkowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xhombre. That's going to slow Stojkowski down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Xhombre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stojkowski slips a straight right by Xhombre.
Xhombre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stojkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Xhombre finds it's target.
Xhombre misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Xhombre. That snapped Stojkowski's head back.
Stojkowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stojkowski looks to land a combination but Xhombre avoids it well.
Stojkowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xhombre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stojkowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good exchange - Xhombre coming out on top.
Stojkowski is rocked!
Xhombre fakes the leg kick and cracks Stojkowski in the body.
Xhombre cracks Stojkowski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stojkowski falls to his knees and Xhombre doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zjues Xhombre!
Zjues Xhombre 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Souto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souto comes to the cage accompanied by Jorge Quintero - 300 violin orchestra. Margera has chosen Nightcall as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rolando Souto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Margera misses with a hook.
Margera misses with a double jab.
Margera's corner calls for a 1-2. Margera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Souto moves out of range as Margera strikes.
Margera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Souto slips the punch.
Margera looks to throw the jab but Souto is out of range.
Souto rushes Margera and presses him up against the cage.
Souto looking to throw knees to the head but Margera is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Souto misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Margera scores with a body shot.
Margera misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Margera.
Margera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souto.
Margera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Souto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Margera is defending against the submission attempts here by Souto.
Margera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souto is working for a kimura but Margera is defending it quite comfortably.
Souto is looking for a kimura but Margera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Souto to get the leverage.
Margera wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Margera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Margera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Souto from controlling successfully.
Souto looking to sit in guard and control but Margera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Margera trying to control but Souto is working from the bottom.
Souto working a defensive guard here.
Souto is looking for a triangle here but Margera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Margera scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Margera off and has taken his back!
Margera manages to reverse the position and now he's in Souto's guard. Nice work there by Margera.
Souto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Margera defends it easily.
Margera wants to control from the top but Souto keeps moving.
Margera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Margera wants to control from the top but Souto keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margera lands a couple of elbows.
Margera with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body punch from Margera.
Margera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Margera throws a right hand that misses
and Souto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Margera's guard.
Margera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Margera keeping full guard, as Souto tries to pass.
Margera looking for a sweep. Not yet Margera, not yet.
Souto looking to sit in guard and control but Margera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Souto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Margera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Margera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Margera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Souto is looking for a triangle but Margera pushes his legs off easily.
Souto is looking for a triangle but Margera pushes his legs off easily.
Souto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Margera is one step ahead there.
Souto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Margera is aware though and is defending well.
Margera trying to control but Souto is working from the bottom.
Margera wants to pass the guard but Souto is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Margera won't allow Souto to sweep him here.
Souto has his foot on Margera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Margera works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souto keeping moving, preventing Margera from controlling successfully.
Margera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souto keeping moving, preventing Margera from controlling successfully.
Margera drops back looking for a leg! Souto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Souto manages to kick Margera off! Margera jumps back into Souto's guard.
Souto is trying to control the position but Margera postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Margera trying to control but Souto is working from the bottom.
Souto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Souto trying to control the position.
Margera is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Souto is looking to sweep but instead, Margera has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souto keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Souto is trying to get back to full guard.
Souto trying to hold on to Margera's head to control him but Margera postures up.
Margera is trying to control. Souto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Souto misses with a takedown
and Margera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rolando Souto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Margera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rolando Souto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Souto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Souto.
Margera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Souto is keen to just control but Margera is a slippery customer.
Souto prevents Margera from improving his position.
Souto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Margera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Souto is working for a submission of some sort.
Souto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera is trying to get back to full guard.
Souto wants to control but Margera is keeping him busy.
Margera is trying to get back to full guard.
Souto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Souto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Margera defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera is looking to get back to full guard here but Souto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Souto has control of an arm but Margera manages to advance to Souto's back!
I really don't envy Souto right now.
Souto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Margera wants to control the pace but Souto is squirming around nicely.
Souto is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera working the ground and pound effectively.
Margera with shots to the head and body - Souto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Souto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Margera lands a big shot there that rocks Souto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Souto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Margera working Souto over with strikes here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Margera scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Souto?
Margera lands a big shot to the head and Souto winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bam Margera!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bam Margera made sure he mentioned Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hara has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Hara!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hara.
Hara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hara avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Hara walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
A jab from Hara misses.
Johnson pushes Hara away with a front kick.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Hara's takedown attempt.
Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hara is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hara trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hara is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson is really struggling to control Hara but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hara defends it well.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Hara desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Hara is working away.
Hara trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hara is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Hara wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hara is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Hara is defending the position.
Johnson looking for a submission but Hara manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Hara keeps moving.
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Hara's shoulder, as Hara tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Hara saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hara misses with a knee strike.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hara.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson 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.
Johnson defending well as Hara loads up on a big left hand.
Josh Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Hara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Hara avoids nicely.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Hara tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hara's sensitive parts.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hara.
Hara shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hara avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Hara checks it.
Hara avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hara is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hara can do to turn this around?
Hara shoots in but no luck this time.
Hara shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Josh Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hara.
Hara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Hara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hara avoids the punch easily.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson clinches up with Hara and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson is looking to slow Hara down with leg kicks.
Josh Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Hara tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Hara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hara is rocked!
Johnson is looking to slow Hara down with leg kicks.
Hara is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hara is out on his feet! Johnson sets himself and nearly takes Hara's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josh Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghengis Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo comes to the cage accompanied by After the Smoke is Clear. Ghengis Congo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scott Gibson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghengis Congo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson scores a takedown into full mount!
Gibson with good strikes from the mount here!
Congo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gibson 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.
Congo is squirming around, avoiding Gibson's attempts to control the action.
Gibson looking to ground and pound but Congo is blocking nicely.
Gibson breaks from Congo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gibson lands a big shot there that rocks Congo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gibson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Congo turns into him and now he's in Gibson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Congo postures up.
Gibson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gibson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Congo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Congo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibson is trying to keep Congo in close.
Gibson wants to sweep here but Congo controlling him for the moment.
Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gibson working for a triangle but Congo defends it easily.
Gibson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gibson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gibson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Congo has picked Gibson up and slammed him! Gibson can't keep hold of the triangle and Congo manages to pass to side control!
Gibson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gibson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Congo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson prevents Congo from improving his position.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibson tries to pass to full mount but Congo defends it.
Congo tries to roll over but Gibson keeps him under control.
Gibson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Congo to regain full guard.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but Congo has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibson trying to control but Congo is working from the bottom.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
Gibson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Congo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson stands up over Congo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Gibson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gibson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gibson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Congo wants to land a leg kick but Gibson is out of range.
A head kick misses from Gibson.
Gibson fails with the takedown.
Congo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Congo misses with a looping left.
Gibson shoots in looking for a takedown. Congo tries to sprawl out of it but Gibson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Congo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Congo tries to keep at a distance but Gibson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Congo manages to get underhooks.
Ghengis Congo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Gibson.
Gibson looking for a takedown.
Congo prevents the takedown attempt.
Congo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Scott Gibson has been cut.
Congo stops a takedown attempt from Gibson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Gibson avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage.
Gibson looking for a takedown.
Gibson prevents a body shot from Congo.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Congo manages to get underhooks.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gibson avoids it.
Congo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gibson.
Congo lands an elbow that stopped Gibson in his tracks for a moment.
Congo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Congo connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Scott Gibson's cut even more.
Gibson can't get the takedown.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Congo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Gibson avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Congo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Congo slowing the pace effectively.
A short uppercut from Congo.
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!
Gibson tries for a takedown but Congo manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gibson as Congo tries to tie him up.
Gibson is looking for a takedown.
Gibson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Congo prevents it.
Congo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gibson tightens his grip and picks Congo up, before dumping him to the ground. Congo manages to land in guard.
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Congo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson looking to sit in guard and control but Congo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Congo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gibson is looking for a triangle but Congo pushes his legs off easily.
Congo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gibson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Congo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gibson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gibson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Congo defends well.
Congo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Congo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibson is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Congo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ghengis Congo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gibson shoots for a takedown but Congo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghengis Congo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Gibson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gibson shoots for a double leg takedown but Congo sprawls well. He's pushed Gibson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Congo.
Gibson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Congo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gibson is in Congo's guard.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Congo wants to get back to his feet but Gibson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
Gibson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Congo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gibson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Congo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo can't keep his opponent in guard - Gibson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gibson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gibson trying to control the action but Congo is working from the bottom.
Gibson throwing shots but Congo is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson working the head and body with strikes.
Gibson tries to pass to full mount but Congo defends it.
Congo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibson.
Gibson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gibson working the head and body with strikes.
Gibson seems to be looking for submissions.
Congo won't allow Gibson to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is trying to control. Congo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Congo trying to control from the bottom.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibson trying to pass the guard but Congo defending well.
Congo is refusing to be controlled, as Gibson sits in half guard.
Gibson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibson thows a huge punch but Congo dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Gibson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Gibson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A right-left combo lands from Gibson.
Scott Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibson dives in and grabs Congo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Congo pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
Gibson checks a low kick from Congo.
Gibson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scott Gibson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Congo is trying to stand back up but Gibson is controlling him
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gibson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gibson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gibson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson seems to be working for a kimura but Congo defends the submission attempt.
Gibson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Congo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Congo is looking for a sweep. Gibson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Congo is just riding it out for now. Gibson eventually gives up the hold.
Congo trying to control but Gibson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Congo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Congo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gibson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Congo off and has taken his back!
Gibson scores with punches and elbows.
Congo covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Congo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gibson's arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo trying to control the position but Gibson manages to sink in the hooks.
Congo is in a bad position with Gibson working for a choke. Congo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Gibson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gibson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Congo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Congo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Congo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Congo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson working for a triangle but Congo defends it easily.
Congo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gibson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Congo wants to pass the guard but Gibson is keeping the position.
Gibson wants to sweep here but Congo controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Gibson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Scott Gibson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Congo. No joy for Gibson on that attempt.
Congo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Congo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Congo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Congo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but Congo is retaining full guard.
Gibson distracts Congo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ghengis Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gibson is trying to ground and pound but Congo uses the momentary lack of control by Gibson to regain half guard.
Gibson throwing shots but Congo is blocking nicely.
Gibson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Congo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gibson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gibson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gibson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Congo's head.
Gibson wants to free his trapped foot but Congo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gibson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Congo controls his leg.
Gibson is looking to advance position but Congo won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Congo's head.
Congo tries to roll over but Gibson keeps him under control.
Gibson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Congo defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Congo actively working from the bottom here.
Scott Gibson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gibson wants to take a breather but Congo is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Gibson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gibson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Gibson!
Scott Gibson is the new heavyweight champion!
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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