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GCF 29 - Morgan vs Marabou PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Alamar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lei comes into the arena with Closer blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Lei! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Alamar! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alamar shoots in for a takedown but Lei shows good takedown defense. Lei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lei tries to score with a low kick but Alamar moves his leg out of the way. Alamar checks a leg kick nicely. Lei missing with a left hand there. Alamar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. No luck for Alamar with that takedown attempt. Lei lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alamar shoots for a double leg takedown but Lei sprawls well. He's pushed Alamar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Louis Lei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Alamar. Lei throws a right and a left that Alamar avoids nicely. Lei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alamar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lei throws a head kick but Alamar moves out of range.
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alamar swats him away and circles back towards the center. Alamar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lei's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Lei working for a triangle but Alamar defends it easily.
Alamar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alamar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Alamar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Alamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Lei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Alamar controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nate Alamar wasn't active enough on the ground. Lei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Nate Alamar has been cut. Alamar shoots in looking for a takedown but Lei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alamar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Lei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alamar misses with a takedown attempt - Lei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Alamar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alamar prevents Lei from improving his position. Lei is not content to let Alamar control the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Alamar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Lei dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nate Alamar's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch but Alamar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Alamar blocks the leg kick.
Lei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alamar keeps the fight on the outside. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lei. Alamar shrugs it off though. Lei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alamar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lei sprawls well. Lei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alamar gets slowly back to his feet. Lei wants to clinch and Alamar counters with a single leg into guard. Lei didn't expect that. Lei pulls Alamar in close to prevent any damage. Lei looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Alamar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lei is trying to keep Alamar in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alamar wants to control from the top but Lei keeps moving.
Nate Alamar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Lei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alamar checks it well. Alamar shoots in for a double leg but Lei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Lei fails to land with a series of punches.
Lei tries to clinch but Alamar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lei wants it to stay on the feet. Louis Lei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Alamar. Lei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Alamar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lei manages to avoid it. Lei tries to land a front kick but Alamar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Alamar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lei throws a leg kick but Alamar checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alamar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Lei keeping moving, preventing Alamar from controlling successfully. Lei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alamar manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lei looking to pass the guard. Alamar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Alamar can't keep his opponent in guard - Lei advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Lei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alamar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Lei is looking to take a break and control but Alamar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Lei dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Nate Alamar's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lei is looking to clinch. Lei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alamar. Alamar checks a low kick from Lei. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alamar circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lei looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Louis Lei is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alamar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lei sprawls well initially but Alamar persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Lei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Alamar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Alamar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Lei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Alamar won't allow Lei to sweep him here. Lei trying to keep a closed guard but Alamar is proving a slippery customer.
Alamar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Alamar postures up and lands a big shot to Lei's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lei looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Alamar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lei is keeping the position for now. Alamar stopping the sweep attempt from Lei. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lei is pulling down on Alamar's head. It's preventing any offense from Alamar, at least for the moment. Alamar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Lei misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lei gets in close and instigates a clinch. Alamar avoiding damage as Lei throws knees to the body.
Alamar is trying to drag Lei to the mat but Lei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A knee to the head by Lei.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alamar takes an elbow to the forehead. Lei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Nate Alamar's cut even more. Alamar has had enough of the clinch but Lei keeps him there for the moment. Alamar looking for a takedown. Louis Lei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Alamar. Lei pushes off an throws an elbow but Alamar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Lei lands a nice elbow. Lei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Nate Alamar's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Lei pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Louis Lei showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Lei! Louis Lei 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Monty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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263 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buzz Killer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robin Monty! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Monty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Monty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Monty wants to stall.
Monty turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Monty manages to end up in side control. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Monty controls the position. Killer is looking to regain half guard here but Monty keeps moving and retains side control. Killer is not content to let Monty control the position. Monty tries to move to mount but Killer blocks the move with his legs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Monty controlling the position. Killer is not content to let Monty control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robin Monty wasn't active enough on the ground. Monty shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Killer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Monty wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving. Monty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Monty stopping the sweep attempt from Killer. Monty tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monty works a leg free and moves into half guard. Monty wants to control but Killer is keeping him busy. Monty decides to stand and escape the position. Monty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killer pinned against the cage. Killer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Monty shoots in but no luck this time. Killer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Monty is trying to improve his position. Killer working the ground and pound but Monty is defending the strikes. Monty manages to get back to half guard. Monty is trying to control but can't.
Killer misses with a head shot. Monty uses the momentum to regain guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monty wants to stand but Killer is controlling the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Monty is trying to keep Killer in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Monty dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monty throws a combination that misses and Killer counters with a right hand to the body. Monty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but Monty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Monty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killer. No luck for Monty with that takedown attempt. Killer gets a takedown into half guard. Monty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Killer. Monty wants to control but Killer is keeping busy.
Monty looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killer is looking to advance position but Monty won't allow it. Monty trying to control from the bottom.
Monty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Monty is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Killer scores with a couple of nice shots. Killer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Killer drops an elbow to the side of Monty's head. Killer lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monty is trying to stand back up but Killer is controlling him
Killer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Monty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Killer prevents Monty from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Killer there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Killer seems to be working for a kimura but Monty defends the submission attempt. Monty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Monty is breathing heavily. Killer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Killer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Monty looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monty is working to get back to half guard.
Monty is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Monty in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Robin Monty has been cut. Killer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Killer lands a big shot there that rocks Monty but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That has opened up Robin Monty's cut even more. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Killer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The cut above Robin Monty's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robin Monty's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buzz Killer! A relieved looking Buzz Killer 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayden Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent LeBlanc! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hayden Dobson! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! LeBlanc slips under a jab from Dobson. LeBlanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice uppercut there from Dobson. LeBlanc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dobson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LeBlanc somewhat. Dobson swings away with a leg kick that misses. LeBlanc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dobson circles away. LeBlanc scores a takedown into full mount! LeBlanc throwing strikes here but Dobson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
LeBlanc breaks from Dobson's wrist control and lands an elbow. LeBlanc lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dobson hang on? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. LeBlanc is trying to control here but Dobson has managed to regain half guard.
LeBlanc prevents Dobson from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. LeBlanc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. LeBlanc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. LeBlanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dobson keeps working. LeBlanc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dobson is trying to stand up here but LeBlanc is controlling him well. LeBlanc is nestled in close to Dobson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dobson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LeBlanc is working away from the top position though. LeBlanc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. LeBlanc is figuring out what he wants to do next. Dobson is looking to improve his position.
LeBlanc working the head and body with strikes. Dobson wants to control but LeBlanc is keeping busy.
Dobson trying to get back to full guard but LeBlanc takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Dobson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dobson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. LeBlanc breaks from Dobson's wrist control and lands an elbow. Oooooh, big shot lands for LeBlanc! Dobson is hurt baaadly! LeBlanc is firing away with more strikes - Dobson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent LeBlanc! Vincent LeBlanc 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Alleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alleman comes into the arena with Battery blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Alleman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Levi Foster! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Foster moves into the clinch successfully.
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Levi Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alleman to the mat! Alleman manages to get full guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Foster 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. Alleman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Foster rolls with it to try and escape but Alleman cranks on the arm and Foster is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hunter Alleman! Hunter Alleman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Masden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - --Human. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marshall Masden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Silva! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Masden misses. Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Masden counters with a straight right hand. Masden misses with a double jab.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Masden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Silva pushes Masden up against the cage in a clinch. Masden is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Masden lands an uppercut. Masden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Masden blocks with his arms.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masden's defenses. Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Silva lands a nice elbow. Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Masden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards. Masden taking a breather. Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masden pulls him back up using the underhooks. A quick uppercut on the inside from Masden. Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands a takedown into guard.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Masden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Masden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Masden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground. Silva passes Masden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Masden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots. Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masden's head. Masden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva. Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Masden is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Masden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva 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. Masden is looking to escape. 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. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Masden's temple. Silva slows the pace down in half guard. Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Silva trying to mount his opponent but Masden defends it. Masden looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masden's head. Silva trying to control from half guard but Masden is working away. Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Silva dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Masden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head. Masden gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Masden manages to retain guard. Masden wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it. Masden keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Masden wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position. Silva is in close to Masden's body, working some short punches and elbows. Masden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Antonio Silva has got the better of the ground game so far. Masden wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it. Masden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Silva pushes down on Masden's leg and manages to get into half guard. Masden taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard. Silva gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Silva wants to clinch and Masden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Masden swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva. Marshall Masden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Masden swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva. Masden swinging wildly here.
Silva tries to clinch there but Masden circles away.
Masden throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range. Silva takes the fight into the clinch. Silva lands an elbow inside that Masden shrugs off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masden's face.
Silva lands an elbow inside. Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva wants to clinch up but Masden keeps it at a distance. Silva drives through and clinches with Masden against the cage.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masden prevents it.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Masden takes an elbow to the forehead. Masden has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Masden avoids the damage to the body. A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva. Masden is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him. Masden wants to break free but Silva has control.
Masden stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Marshall Masden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Antonio Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Masden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Masden circles away.
Masden throws a combination that misses and Silva counters with a takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva happy to just control the position for now. Silva is working Masden over with some ground and pound from side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The fight moves into the clinch position. Masden is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks. Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masden's defenses. Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masden's efforts to push away. Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masden in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Masden can't break the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Masden blocks it.
Masden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges. 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! Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva has clasped his hands together around Masden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Silva cracks Masden with a big elbow. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Silva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Silva lands some shots froms side control. Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva controlling from side mount. Silva working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Masden wants to get back to his feet. Silva stands up and beckons Masden to his feet. Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Silva lands some shots froms side control. Silva working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva misses with the ground and pound. Silva cracks Masden with an elbow. That is naaassty. Silva trying to control the position but Masden is working away. Masden tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Marshall Masden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Silva lands shots from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva trying to control momentarily.
Silva has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Masden. Masden covers up after that shot from Silva.
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! Silva lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Masden covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Silva is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Silva scores with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight! Antonio Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Silva! After winning the bout, Antonio Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stinky Bastid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Germ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Les Germ 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stinky Bastid! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Les Germ! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bastid with a poor takedown and Germ holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Bastid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Germ stuffs the takedown. Germ looking to score a takedown here. Bastid is defending well but Germ drives through and ends up in Bastid's guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Germ trying to control but Bastid is working from the bottom. Germ might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bastid kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Bastid has his foot on Germ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germ works his way back into a safe position though. Bastid tries to land a sweep but no joy. Germ is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Germ passes Bastid's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Germ is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bastid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Germ stops Bastid from getting back to his feet.
Germ trying to control from half guard but Bastid is working away. Germ takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Les Germ hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Germ fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bastid tries to clinch up but Germ circles away and keeps his distance. Germ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bastid paws at him with a jab and circles away. Germ shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastid defends it nicely. Stinky Bastid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Germ gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bastid to score an easy takedown into full guard. Germ working a defensive guard but Bastid manages to pass into side control anyway.
Germ tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bastid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bastid trying to control the action but Germ is working from the bottom. Bastid stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Germ doesn't manage to clinch there - Bastid circles away.
Bastid clinches up against the cage. Germ is trying to pull guard but Bastid has him pressed against the cage. Stinky Bastid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Les Germ. A nice right hand lands inside from Bastid. Germ avoids a wild elbow strike from Bastid. Bastid tightens his grip and picks Germ up, before dumping him to the ground. Germ manages to land in guard. Bastid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Germ throws a couple of heel strikes.
Bastid trying to control but Germ is working from the bottom. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bastid stays in close to Germ's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Germ wants to control the position but Bastid says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Germ makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Germ. Bastid wants to control from the top but Germ keeps moving. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Germ tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bastid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Germ throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bastid uses it to pass to side control.
Bastid tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. 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 Stinky Bastid will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bastid is looking to clinch but Germ is avoiding it.
Germ avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bastid has a takedown stuffed. Germ rushes Bastid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bastid works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Germ is trying to control the position but Bastid postures up. Bastid passes easily into side control. Nice work. Bastid tries for a kimura but Germ is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Germ stops Bastid from passing to mount. Bastid wants to control for a moment but Germ uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Germ has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bastid is working away from the top position though. Germ has his hands clasped together around Bastid's back. He's all about the action. Ground and pound from Bastid.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Germ trying to hold on to Bastid's head to control him but Bastid postures up.
Germ tries to get to full guard but Bastid has control of the leg. Germ is looking to escape. Bastid controlling the action here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Germ can do anything to dispel that myth. Germ is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bastid misses with a head shot. Germ uses the momentum to regain guard. Bastid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bastid won't allow Germ to get back to his feet. Bastid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Germ wants to stand and escape but Bastid is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bastid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bastid won't allow Germ to sweep him here. Germ keeping full guard, as Bastid tries to pass. Germ keeping moving, preventing Bastid from controlling successfully. Bastid wants to get up but he can't break Germ's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Bastid trying to control but Germ is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stinky Bastid dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Germ misses with a takedown attempt - Bastid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bastid throws a nice looking combination but Germ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Germ closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bastid quickly recovers to half guard. Bastid moves into full guard.
Germ postures up.
Bastid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Germ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Germ throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Germ trying to control but Bastid is working from the bottom. Bastid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Germ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastid is keeping the position for now. Germ trying to control but Bastid is working from the bottom. Bastid wants to sweep here but Germ controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Les Germ. Germ closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bastid quickly recovers to half guard. Bastid wants to control but Germ is keeping busy.
Germ controlling the action here. Germ trying to mount his opponent but Bastid defends it. Bastid has one foot on Germ's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Germ scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Germ scores with a couple of short elbows. Germ working away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Germ gets to mount! Bastid was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Germ trying to control but Bastid is having none of it. Germ lands a big shot there that rocks Bastid but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stinky Bastid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bastid is desperately trying to improve his position but Germ has a good base and remains in mount. Bastid tries to hold on but Germ pushes him away. Germ looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Germ trying to control but he's not successful this time. Germ controlling the pace for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bastid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Les Germ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bastid 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stinky Bastid! A determined Stinky Bastid didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Farnhook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Palmdale by Afroman. Brandon Farnhook will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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169 lbs
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Deeds! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Farnhook! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Deeds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Farnhook scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Mister Deeds has been cut. Deeds tries to close the distance and clinch but Farnhook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Farnhook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Deeds walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Farnhook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Farnhook, as that shot connected.
Farnhook scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Deeds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farnhook misses with a few strikes there.
Deeds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farnhook swats him away and circles back towards the center. Deeds tries for a takedown but Farnhook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Farnhook misses with a combination
and Deeds counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Farnhook is lucky that one didn't land flush. Farnhook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Deeds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farnhook paws at him with a jab and circles away. Farnhook scores with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Deeds or perhaps it was just good defense by Farnhook which made him look bad. Farnhook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deeds. Farnhook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deeds in his tracks. Deeds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Farnhook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Farnhook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Farnhook lands an overhand right. Deeds moves in looking to clinch but Farnhook pushes him off. Farnhook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Farnhook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Farnhook moves into range and clinches up with Deeds. Farnhook has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Farnhook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Farnhook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandon Farnhook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Deeds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farnhook. Deeds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Farnhook misses with a hook. Deeds ducked under it nicely. Farnhook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Deeds tries to close the distance and clinch but Farnhook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Farnhook throws a series of punches but Deeds moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Deeds. Farnhook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. 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! Farnhook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deeds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Farnhook works Deeds's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farnhook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farnhook darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Farnhook just misses with a punch to the body.
Farnhook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Sloppy strikes from Farnhook. Those never looked like landing. Farnhook avoids the head kick by Deeds.
Deeds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Deeds. That's going to take a lot out of him. Deeds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farnhook as he avoids it easily. Deeds is looking to clinch but Farnhook is avoiding it.
Farnhook throws a series of punches but Deeds avoids them all with ease. Farnhook throws a nice looking combination but Deeds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Farnhook throws a combination. Deeds tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Farnhook lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Deeds doesn't manage to clinch there - Farnhook circles away.
Deeds moves in looking to clinch but Farnhook pushes him off. Deeds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farnhook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deeds looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farnhook throws a one two combo.
Deeds throws a nice looking combination but Farnhook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Farnhook is working the combinations to good effect here. A slow jab from Deeds misses its intended target. Farnhook fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deeds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Farnhook is looking to clinch. Deeds lands a really nice looking cross but Farnhook seems unphased.
Some bone on bone action there as Farnhook checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Deeds. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Deeds fails to land the takedown. Good shot there by Farnhook. Farnhook connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deeds's hands. Farnhook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Deeds misses with a body punch.
Farnhook working hard to break the clinch. Farnhook can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Farnhook's face as he tries to break the clinch. Farnhook wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deeds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Farnhook moves out of range of the body kick. Farnhook swats away the attempt to clinch by Deeds. Sloppy strikes from Farnhook. Those never looked like landing. Farnhook throws a right and a left that Deeds avoids nicely. Deeds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farnhook swats him away and circles back towards the center. Deeds fails in his attempt to clinch. Deeds tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Farnhook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Farnhook tries to clinch up. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Farnhook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deeds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farnhook paws at him with a jab and circles away. Farnhook connects with a looping right hand.
Farnhook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deeds in his tracks. Deeds tries to clinch but Farnhook moves away and Farnhook moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Farnhook dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mister Deeds's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Farnhook gets tackled into the cage by Deeds. Deeds maintains the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Farnhook's face as he tries to break the clinch. Deeds keeps control of Farnhook as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Nice body punch from Deeds. Farnhook has had enough of the clinch but Deeds keeps him there for the moment. Farnhook is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Deeds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farnhook's efforts to push away. Farnhook wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Farnhook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Farnhook looks to land a combination but Deeds avoids it well. Deeds avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deeds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Farnhook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farnhook lands a slapping body shot.
Deeds lands with a nice body kick. Farnhook is breathing heavily. Deeds pushes Farnhook up against the cage in a clinch. Farnhook wants to get back to striking at distance but Deeds won't allow it.
Deeds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deeds misses with a head kick.
Farnhook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A looping hook to the body misses from Farnhook. Deeds does a little dance to reset his feet. Farnhook wants to clinch. Farnhook swinging wildly here.
Farnhook takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Deeds tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Farnhook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mister Deeds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deeds tries to keep at a distance but Farnhook has taken the fight into the clinch. Farnhook breaks the clinch.
Farnhook tries to close the distance and clinch but Deeds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Left hook, right uppercut from Farnhook. Farnhook throws a big shot that misses. Deeds has closed the distance and engaged Farnhook in a clinch.
Farnhook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Farnhook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deeds has him pressed against the cage. Farnhook breaks from the clinch.
Farnhook throws a nice looking combination but Deeds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Farnhook lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deeds at a distance.
Farnhook fails to land with a series of punches.
Deeds is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Deeds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deeds tries to clinch there but Farnhook circles away.
Farnhook tries to close the distance and clinch but Deeds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deeds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farnhook swats him away and circles back towards the center. Farnhook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farnhook loads up on a big right hand but Deeds slips the punch. Farnhook scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Brandon Farnhook seems to be getting the better of the standup. Farnhook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deeds. Deeds doesn't manage to clinch there - Farnhook circles away.
Farnhook misses with a looping left. Farnhook throws a lazy right hand but Deeds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Farnhook throws a series of punches but Deeds moves out of range. Deeds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Farnhook fails to land with a series of punches.
Deeds clinches with his opponent.
Farnhook is trying to break the clinch but Deeds is controlling him. Deeds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farnhooks head. Farnhook is trying to push Deeds away but Deeds has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Farnhook can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farnhook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A slow jab from Deeds misses its intended target. A combination from Farnhook does no damage. Farnhook gets in close and instigates a clinch. Deeds breaks from the clinch.
Deeds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Farnhook's calf. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Farnhook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deeds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farnhook tries to avoid it but Deeds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farnhook to the ground. Farnhook escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Deeds forces Farnhook back against the cage and clinches. Farnhook scores with a shoulder strike. Farnhook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deeds.
Deeds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farnhook's efforts to push away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Deeds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farnhook backwards. A short right from Deeds on the inside. Farnhook breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Farnhook will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Mister Deeds's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Farnhook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farnhook looks to land a right hand but Deeds moved out of range. Deeds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Farnhook does no damage. Farnhook fails to land with a series of punches.
Farnhook throws a series of punches but Deeds moves out of range. Farnhook clinches with his opponent.
Deeds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Farnhook wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Farnhook tries to stall but Deeds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deeds lands a body punch. A hook to the body from Deeds.
Deeds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Brandon Farnhook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Farnhook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Farnhook can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short right from Deeds. Deeds misses with a punch to the body.
Deeds scores with a shoulder strike. Deeds has Farnhook pressed against the cage, preventing Farnhook from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Farnhook prevents a body shot from Deeds. Farnhook tries to break the clinch but Deeds is controlling the position. Deeds lands a nice shot to the body. Deeds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farnhook takes a shot to the head. Farnhook is trying to break the clinch but Deeds is controlling him. Deeds tries to stall but Farnhook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Farnhook is looking to break free of the clinch but Deeds has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farnhook is pushing Deeds up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Deeds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farnhooks head. Deeds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Farnhook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Deeds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Deeds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farnhook. Deeds closes the distance and pushes Farnhook back into the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Farnhook - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Farnhook manages to break the clinch.
Farnhook lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Deeds throws a sloppy head kick and Farnhook moves out of range easily. Farnhook throws a series of punches but Deeds moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farnhook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deeds closes the distance and clinches. Farnhook tries to circle away but Deeds has him pinned against the cage. Deeds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Farnhook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mister Deeds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Farnhook wants to clinch up but Deeds keeps it at a distance. Deeds rushes Farnhook and presses him up against the cage. Deeds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farnhook or not. Deeds manages to break the clinch.
Deeds wants to clinch up but Farnhook keeps it at a distance. Deeds keeps the fight on the outside. A nice combination there by Farnhook.
Deeds tries to clinch but Farnhook is having none of it. Deeds rushes Farnhook and presses him up against the cage. Farnhook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deeds has him pressed against the cage. Deeds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Deeds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. An inside leg kick lands from Deeds. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Farnhook sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Deeds shoots in but Farnhook avoids the takedown attempt easily. Deeds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deeds moves in looking to clinch but Farnhook pushes him off. Deeds has closed the distance and engaged Farnhook in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deeds. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deeds. Farnhook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Deeds scores with a hook to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Deeds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deeds gets a clinch. Deeds struggles to land a body shot inside as Farnhook controls his hands.
Brandon Farnhook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Farnhook working hard to break the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Deeds.
And that's the end of the fight! Mister Deeds showed his dominance in that final round. I think Farnhook has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Farnhook! After the fight, Brandon Farnhook was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake DuLoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Shoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jake DuLoc has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jake DuLoc seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake DuLoc! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Shoot! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shoot thows a body shot but no joy. Shoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A jab lands there for Shoot. Shoot thows a body shot but no joy. DuLoc tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Shoot counters with a lovely shot to the body. DuLoc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Shoot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jake DuLoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shoot throws a sloppy head kick and DuLoc moves out of range easily. DuLoc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shoot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shoot moves away from the strike by DuLoc. A left and a right from Shoot both land. Nice combination. Shoot ducks under a wild hook from DuLoc. Shoot gets a clinch. DuLoc misses with a knee to the head. Shoot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DuLoc to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. DuLoc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shoot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DuLoc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shoot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DuLoc tries a knee to the head but Shoot blocks it.
DuLoc lands a knee to the body.
Shoot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DuLoc just stands there and leans against the cage. Shoot is trying to pull guard but DuLoc has him pressed against the cage. Jake DuLoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Shoot. DuLoc gets underhooks to prevent Shoot's takedown attempt.
DuLoc tries a knee to the head but Shoot blocks it.
DuLoc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shoot has DuLoc pressed against the cage.
DuLoc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DuLoc with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DuLoc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shoot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Shoot's face as he tries to break the clinch. Shoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DuLoc gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. DuLoc throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on DuLoc - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shoot takes a knee to the side of the body. Shoot looks gassed! Shoot pulls guard successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. DuLoc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoot swivels though and keeps the full guard. Shoot can't keep his opponent in guard - DuLoc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. DuLoc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shoot wants to get back to his feet.
DuLoc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shoot defending well though. DuLoc sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jake DuLoc just wasn't active enough. DuLoc tries to close the distance and clinch but Shoot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Shoot keeps the fight on the outside. DuLoc misses with a looping right. A slow jab from Shoot misses its intended target. Shoot throws a chopping leg kick but DuLoc manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Shoot misses with a double jab.
Shoot rushes DuLoc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. DuLoc misses with a knee strike.
DuLoc working Shoot over with knees to the body. DuLoc lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shoot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DuLoc has him pressed against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! DuLoc lands an elbow inside. Shoot takes a knee right on the jaw!
DuLoc throws a knee to the head but misses.
DuLoc is struggling to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake DuLoc dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A left lands for Shoot. DuLoc moves into the clinch successfully.
DuLoc slows down the pace here.
Jake DuLoc has scored more points in the clinch so far. Shoot tries to break the clinch but DuLoc is controlling the position. DuLoc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by DuLoc.
It looks like Dante Shoot has been cut. DuLoc looking to throw knees to the head but Shoot is blocking nicely.
Shoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DuLoc gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shoot looking to slow down the pace here. DuLoc misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. DuLoc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DuLoc obliges. Shoot is breathing heavily. DuLoc landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DuLoc looking to throw knees to the head but Shoot is blocking nicely.
DuLoc landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shoot takes an elbow to the forehead. Knees to the body from DuLoc.
DuLoc putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shoot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. DuLoc lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shoot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DuLoc manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DuLoc misses with a knee strike.
Shoot wants to get back to striking at distance but DuLoc won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DuLoc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DuLoc lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stalling in the clinch from Shoot.
Shoot successfully pulls guard.
DuLoc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. DuLoc's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. DuLoc wants to control from the top but Shoot keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake DuLoc wasn't doing enough on the ground. DuLoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoot circles away.
Dante Shoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shoot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DuLoc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shoot scrambles back to his feet. Shoot gets in close and instigates a clinch. DuLoc with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. DuLoc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shoot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DuLoc prevents the takedown attempt.
DuLoc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shoot takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. DuLoc with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shoot takes a knee right on the jaw!
DuLoc lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shoot takes a knee right on the jaw!
DuLoc throws a knee to the head but misses.
DuLoc looking to throw knees to the head but Shoot is blocking nicely.
DuLoc lands a damaging elbow. DuLoc tries a knee to the head but Shoot blocks it.
DuLoc lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shoot lands a nice shot to the body. DuLoc landing knees to the body.
DuLoc throws an elbow but it misses.
DuLoc stalling against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! DuLoc throws a knee to the head but misses.
DuLoc looking to slow down the pace here. DuLoc can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake DuLoc dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dante Shoot's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
DuLoc takes a swing at Shoot's ribcage but misses. Shoot staying out of range there. Good shot there by Shoot. Dante Shoot seems to be getting the better of the standup. DuLoc misses with a straight left. DuLoc slips a jab and a cross from Shoot.
DuLoc missing with a left hand there. Shoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. DuLoc with a body punch. A glancing blow. Shoot scores with a jab. A big left from DuLoc misses. DuLoc throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Shoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Shoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body. DuLoc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoot sees it coming and avoids it easily. DuLoc looks to throw the jab but Shoot is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. DuLoc misses with a lunging right hand
and Shoot counters with a stiff right hand. DuLoc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. DuLoc thuds a left hand into Shoot's body. Shoot ducks under a wild hook from DuLoc. Shoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DuLoc throws out the jab. Shoot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. DuLoc misses with a series of wild punches.
DuLoc missing with a left hand there. Shoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. DuLoc takes the fight into the clinch. Shoot tries to stall but DuLoc uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DuLoc utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! DuLoc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DuLoc with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Shoot tries to circle away but DuLoc has him pinned against the cage. Shoot takes a knee right on the jaw!
DuLoc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DuLoc stalling the fight.
Shoot takes an elbow to the forehead. DuLoc lands a knee to the head.
DuLoc looking to throw knees to the head but Shoot is blocking nicely.
Shoot breaks the clinch.
DuLoc avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Shoot tries to bum rush DuLoc with a series of wild strikes but DuLoc uses good footwork to avoid the assault. DuLoc lands a two punch combo.
DuLoc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DuLoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Shoot slips under a jab from DuLoc. DuLoc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoot can do to turn this around? DuLoc misses with an uppercut. Shoot avoids the body shot from DuLoc.
DuLoc misses with a looping left. Shoot connects with a body shot that sends DuLoc's belly button to the back. Shoot fails to land with a series of punches.
DuLoc misses with a wild body shot. Shoot misses with a jab, cross combination.
DuLoc moves in looking to clinch but Shoot pushes him off. Shoot defending well as DuLoc loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. DuLoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shoot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A big left from DuLoc misses. DuLoc is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. DuLoc throws a shot to the body.
DuLoc throws a jab when Shoot was well out of range. Good exchange - DuLoc coming out on top. DuLoc throws a body punch but Shoot moves out of range. A slow jab from DuLoc misses its intended target. Shoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DuLoc moves away. Shoot walks into a straight right hand from DuLoc. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! DuLoc scores with a punch to the head. A combination from Shoot does no damage. Dante Shoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jake DuLoc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. DuLoc moves into range and clinches up with Shoot.
And that's the end of the fight! Jake DuLoc showed his dominance in that final round. Well DuLoc 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake DuLoc!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the Terrordome. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luther Price! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice cross by Price. Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Price's guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Price is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Price for as long as he can get away with.
Rocky Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Price displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Price swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jones moves away from the strike by Price. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones feints and as Price raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Jones is working Price over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Price wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. Jones slips nicely into half guard. Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Price's head. Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Price is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Price is trying to get back to full guard. Price trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Price moves into full guard.
Price is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Price defends it well. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Jones 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. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Price is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rocky Jones! Rocky Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Anti-Tapout Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Marabou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Nightwish - Phantom Of The Opera. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Morgan! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Marabou! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marabou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marabou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Morgan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Marabou fails to land the takedown. Morgan cracks Marabou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A left and a right from Morgan both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Gary Marabou has been cut. Morgan throws a right and a left that Marabou avoids nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marabou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it. Marabou has a takedown stuffed. Marabou thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck for Marabou with that takedown attempt. Jason Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Marabou. Marabou shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Marabou looks gassed! Morgan connects with a body shot. Marabou has his takedown stuffed and Morgan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Marabou walks into a stiff left hand from Morgan. Marabou is trying desperately to land a takedown but Morgan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Marabou. Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marabou's head backwards. Marabou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marabou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Good shot there by Morgan. Morgan lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Morgan! Jason Morgan retains his heavyweight title! Jason Morgan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Anti-Tapout Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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