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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simon Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Holla If Ya Hear Me!. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cole has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones taking a break here but Cole is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Cole holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cole tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to control but Cole wriggling away.
Cole blocking the ground and pound.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cole is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cole and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jones laying and praying for a moment but Cole takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cole controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cole is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones wants to stand but Cole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Cole throws up his legs and catches Jones in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jones tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Cole! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Simon Cole!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kanir Kaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cormier's choice of entrance music: Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says. Corey Cormier has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kanir Kaan's chin.
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
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World class MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kanir Kaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cormier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cormier throws a jab when Kaan was well out of range.
Cormier moves into the clinch.
Kaan tries to work over Cormier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaan moves out of range of the leg kick from Cormier.
Cormier rushes Kaan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaan tries a body shot but Cormier blocks it.
Cormier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but Kaan is controlling him.
A short right from Kaan.
Cormier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kaan gets underhooks to prevent Cormier's takedown attempt.
Cormier prevents a body shot from Kaan.
A short left from Kaan.
Kaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier's defenses.
Kaan can't find room to land a body shot as Cormier controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaan has him pressed against the cage.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Kanir Kaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Cormier.
Cormier is trying to force a seperation but Kaan has the dominant position.
Cormier breaks from the clinch.
Kaan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Kaan.
Cormier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaan throws a leg kick which misses Cormier's front leg but catches the back leg as Cormier tries to avoid it.
Cormier tried to score with a low kick but Kaan checks it.
Kaan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cormier throws out a loose jab but Kaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaan lands a front kick.
Cormier fails to land with a series of punches.
Cormier gets tackled into the cage by Kaan. Kaan maintains the clinch.
Kaan lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaan.
Kaan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cormier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kaan.
Kaan slips a jab and a cross from Cormier.
Cormier misses with a two punch combination.
Cormier closes the distance and clinches.
Kaan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaan.
Kaan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Cormier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kaan stalls.
Kaan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier's defenses.
It looks like Corey Cormier has been cut.
Kaan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kaan!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaan pushes Cormier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaan lands with a right to the head.
Cormier tries to break free but Kaan pushes him back against the cage.
Kaan is pressed up against the cage. Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaan down to the mat. Kaan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cormier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cormier looks gassed!
Kaan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kaan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cormier closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaan lands with a short shot to the head.
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but Kaan is controlling him.
Kaan scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier breaks from the clinch.
Cormier takes one to the side of the head.
Cormier has closed the distance and engaged Kaan in a clinch.
Cormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaan lands a jab to Cormier's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaan.
Cormier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaan clinches up against the cage.
Kaan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaan can't find room to land a body shot as Cormier controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaan presses Cormier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kaan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cormier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanir Kaan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Cormier'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.
A combination from Cormier does no damage.
Kaan lands a lovely overhand right.
Cormier clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Kaan.
Kaan works on Cormier's body with a couple of short punches.
Cormier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaan breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaan checks a leg kick.
Kaan thumps Cormier with a low kick.
Kaan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cormier on the side of the head.
Kaan lands with a nice body punch.
Kaan moves out of range as Cormier strikes.
A cross from Kaan lands.
Kaan lands a jab to Cormier's midsection.
Cormier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cormier.
Cormier moves into range and clinches up with Kaan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Kaan.
A frustrated look appears on Cormier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier is working for takedown but Kaan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cormier breaks the clinch.
Cormier misses with a head kick.
Kaan feints a jab promting Cormier to slip. Kaan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cormier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kaan lands with a shot to the body.
Kaan lands a head shot.
Kaan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Kaan finds it's target.
Kaan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cormier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cormier gets a clinch.
Kaan lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kaan.
Kaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Kaan misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Kaan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaan lands an uppercut.
Kaan effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Kaan lands with a right to the head.
Kaan blocks an elbow strike from Cormier.
Kaan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaan gets through Cormier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kanir Kaan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cormier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kanir Kaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Cormier.
Cormier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaan cracks Cormier with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaan. That's going to slow Cormier down.
Cormier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaan gets a clinch.
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but Kaan has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kaan.
Nice body punch from Kaan.
A right hand to the body from Kaan.
Cormier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaan lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaan.
Kaan pushes Cormier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cormier blocks a body shot from Kaan.
Cormier working hard to break the clinch.
Kaan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Kaan scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaan lands a nice uppercut.
Kaan gets through Cormier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kaan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaan is struggling to control the position.
Kaan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cormier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cormier is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaan has double underhooks.
A short right from Kaan on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaan.
Kaan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaan lands a hook that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Kaan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Kaan - that landed with a thud.
Kaan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaan is working Cormier over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanir Kaan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey Cormier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kaan takes the fight into the clinch.
Cormier tries to break the clinch but Kaan is controlling the position.
Kaan pushes Cormier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cormier goes for a takedown attempt but Kaan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Cormier does no damage.
Cormier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Kaan.
Cormier swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaan.
Kanir Kaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaan blocks a leg kick.
Cormier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaan lands the left hand.
Kaan scores with a body shot.
Kaan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier misses with a hook. Kaan ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Kaan.
Kaan lands a nice hook to Cormier's body. Cormier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corey Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Kaan.
Cormier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cormier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaan jabs Cormier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cormier has closed the distance and engaged Kaan in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kaan.
Cormier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right from Kaan.
Kaan is pushing Cormier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cormier manages to break the clinch.
Cormier takes one to the side of the head.
Kaan connects with a body shot.
Cormier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaan throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaan throws a leg kick which misses Cormier's front leg but catches the back leg as Cormier tries to avoid it.
Kaan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cormier. Cormier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaan slips a jab and a cross from Cormier.
Kaan scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cormier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cormier is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaan gets an underhook and turns Cormier into the cage.
Kaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cormier controls his hands.
Cormier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kanir Kaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Cormier.
Kaan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corey Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaan lands with a light punch inside.
Cormier looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaan.
Kaan has Cormier pushed against the cage.
Kaan pushes Cormier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Kaan.
Kaan is working Cormier over against the cage.
Kanir Kaan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaan pushes Cormier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cormier is rocked!
Kaan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cormier is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaan finish him?
Cormier tries to break the clinch but Kaan is controlling the position.
Kaan scores with a shot to the side of Cormier's head.
Cormier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cormier can do to turn this around?
Kaan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaan presses Cormier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaan prevents it.
Cormier looking to throw knees to the head but Kaan is blocking nicely.
Cormier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cormier seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaan lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cormier wants a takedown.
Cormier tries to stall but Kaan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kaan lands an elbow inside that Cormier shrugs off.
Kaan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaan is defending well for now.
Kaan avoids a wild elbow strike from Cormier.
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!
Kaan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanir Kaan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanir Kaan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baba Diuob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hardy's choice of entrance music: Ain't No Rest For The Wicked . Jake Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Baba Diuob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy pushes Diuob up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy blocks the elbow strike.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diuob tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy avoiding damage as Diuob throws knees to the body.
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Diuob.
Hardy managing to block the knees to the body from Diuob.
Hardy pulls guard effortlessly.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diuob would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jake Hardy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hardy closes the distance and pushes Diuob back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diuob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Diuob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy takes an elbow to the temple.
Diuob landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hardy takes an elbow to the temple.
Diuob pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diuob lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Diuob throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardy blocks it with crossed arms.
Hardy looking to throw knees to the head but Diuob is blocking nicely.
Hardy avoiding damage as Diuob throws knees to the body.
Hardy avoiding damage as Diuob throws knees to the body.
Diuob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Diuob misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Diuob has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diuob using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hardy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diuob throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diuob throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardy blocks it with crossed arms.
Diuob scores a nice knee to the body.
Diuob gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diuob throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diuob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Diuob.
Hardy looks gassed!
Diuob lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy avoiding damage as Diuob throws knees to the body.
Diuob tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diuob misses with a knee strike.
Diuob putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diuob lands a good knee to the midsection. Hardy won't want to take too many of those.
Diuob misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Diuob misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Diuob scores with a knee to the head.
Diuob using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hardy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diuob tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardy avoids it.
Diuob unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hardy drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diuob wants to stand and escape but instead Hardy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hardy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diuob wants to stand and escape but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy trying to control but Diuob is working from the bottom.
Diuob is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baba Diuob dominated that round.
That's time! Diuob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diuob wants to clinch
and Hardy moves into the clinch.
Diuob scores a nice knee to the body.
Diuob lands a damaging elbow.
Diuob lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Diuob throws an elbow but it misses.
Diuob trying to land knees to the body.
Diuob tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardy avoids it.
Diuob lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Diuob misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Diuob lands a damaging elbow.
Diuob connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hardy's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diuob missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diuob lands a nice elbow.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Diuob has him pressed against the cage.
Diuob with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diuob gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy avoiding damage as Diuob throws knees to the body.
Diuob tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Diuob.
A knee to the head by Diuob.
Diuob with a knee to the head.
Diuob with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diuob with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diuob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diuob misses with an elbow over the top.
Diuob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Diuob throws an elbow but it misses.
Diuob tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diuob throws an elbow that misses.
Diuob misses with an elbow strike.
Diuob missing with knees to the body.
Diuob looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diuob is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy jumps guard but Diuob stands there with Hardy around his waist. Hardy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baba Diuob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Hardy.
Diuob missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diuob throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardy blocks it with crossed arms.
Hardy successfully pulls guard.
Hardy is trying to hold Diuob in close to prevent damage but Diuob has managed to pass into half guard.
Diuob tries to stand and escape but Hardy is controlling the position.
Diuob stands up from half guard.
Diuob tries to clinch up
and Hardy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diuob!
Diuob is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controlling from mount.
Hardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hardy trying to control but Diuob is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diuob wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baba Diuob dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Diuob as Hardy shoots in.
Diuob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Diuob.
Baba Diuob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diuob is looking to clinch.
Diuob wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Diuob gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diuob tries to land a knee to the head but Hardy blocks with his arms.
Diuob lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diuob throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardy blocks it with crossed arms.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diuob lands a nice knee to the body.
Diuob throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baba Diuob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Hardy.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy takes an elbow to the temple.
Diuob landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diuob looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Diuob is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diuob crunches a lovely knee into Hardy's ribcage.
Diuob lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diuob scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diuob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Hardy avoiding damage as Diuob throws knees to the body.
Diuob looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Diuob won't allow it.
Diuob misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Diuob missing with knees to the body.
Diuob with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy avoiding damage as Diuob throws knees to the body.
Diuob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardy managing to block the knees to the body from Diuob.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diuob throws an elbow but it misses.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Hardy wants a takedown but no success here.
Diuob lands a nice knee to the body.
Diuob misses with a knee to the head.
Diuob misses with a knee strike.
Hardy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diuob blocks it with crossed arms.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diuob to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diuob missing with knees to the body.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diuob with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diuob connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hardy's face.
Diuob tries a knee to the head but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Diuob blocks it.
Baba Diuob has scored more points in the clinch so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Diuob lands a nice elbow.
Jake Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baba Diuob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy looking to throw knees to the head but Diuob is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baba Diuob showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diuob, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baba Diuob!
Baba Diuob was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bj Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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200 lbs
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195 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bj Wizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Wizard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
Santos thuds a left hand into Wizard's body.
Wizard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Bj Wizard has been cut.
Wizard avoids the body shot from Santos.
Wizard moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Wizard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Santos pulls Wizard in close to his closed guard and prevents Wizard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wizard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wizard is pushing down on Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Wizard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wizard moves nicely into side control.
Wizard is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Santos is trying to escape and Wizard transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Santos is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wizard! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bj Wizard!
Bj Wizard took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Corvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corvia comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Akiyama has chosen Fallen Army - GRV Music as his entrance music. Sean Corvia had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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199 lbs
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190 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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Corvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masato Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corvia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akiyama swivels and escapes.
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Corvia pushes him off.
Akiyama tries to clinch up.
Akiyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corvia.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corvia fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Corvia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corvia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akiyama forces Corvia back against the cage and clinches.
Corvia looking for a takedown.
Corvia dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Corvia avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Akiyama lands an elbow just above Corvia 's eye.
It looks like Sean Corvia has been cut.
Corvia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akiyama is defending well.
Corvia avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corvia's defenses.
Akiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corvia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akiyama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Corvia lands a two punch combo.
Akiyama has managed to clinch.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Corvia dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Corvia blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Corvia blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Corvia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Corvia avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Corvia looking for a takedown.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corvia blocks the elbow strike.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sean Corvia's cut is getting worse.
Corvia avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Corvia in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Corvia blocks an elbow strike.
Akiyama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Corvia blocks the elbow strike.
Akiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Corvia blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akiyama lands an elbow just above Corvia 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corvia blocks the elbow strike.
Akiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Corvia avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside.
Sean Corvia's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama stops a takedown attempt from Corvia.
Akiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corvia's defenses.
Akiyama lands an elbow just above Corvia 's eye.
Corvia is rocked!
Jeez, Sean Corvia's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oh Corvia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corvia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Corvia blocks the elbow strike.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Corvia avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Corvia seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside that Corvia shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sean Corvia's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masato Akiyama!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Talib Kweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kweli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2Pac - Hit em up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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142 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Talib Kweli!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kweli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belanger.
Belanger throws a big shot that misses.
Kweli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kweli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belanger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kweli somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Kweli.
Kweli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belanger's guard.
Kweli throwing strikes but missing.
Kweli is fighting to break Belanger's control of his arms but Belanger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Belanger can't keep his opponent in guard - Kweli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kweli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger is looking to improve his position.
Kweli stops Belanger from getting back to his feet.
Belanger trying to hold on to Kweli's head to control him but Kweli postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kweli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kweli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belanger is trying to stand up here but Kweli is controlling him well.
Kweli stalling.
Belanger is refusing to be controlled, as Kweli sits in half guard.
Belanger is trying to stand up here but Kweli is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belanger lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kweli.
Belanger's corner calls for a 1-2. Belanger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Kweli does no damage.
Belanger scores with a nice head shot.
Belanger throws the left hand but Kweli avoids the punch easily.
Kweli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belanger blocks a jab.
Kweli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Belanger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kweli shoots in looking for a takedown. Belanger tries to sprawl out of it but Kweli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belanger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruno Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Talib Kweli.
Kweli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belanger on the side of the head.
Kweli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belanger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Belanger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kweli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belanger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kweli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belanger circles away quickly and effectively.
Kweli shoots in looking for a takedown but Belanger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kweli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger looks to score with a jab to the body but Kweli is just out of range.
Kweli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belanger throws a series of punches but Kweli moves 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!
Good exchange - Kweli coming out on top.
Bruno Belanger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kweli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belanger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kweli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belanger circles away.
A swing and a miss from Kweli.
Kweli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belanger manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Belanger.
Kweli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belanger pinned against the cage. Belanger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talib Kweli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belanger lands a slapping body shot.
Kweli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kweli tries for a takedown but Belanger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kweli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belanger swivels and escapes.
Bruno Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Talib Kweli.
Belanger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belanger avoids the body shot from Kweli.
Belanger digs a good hook to Kweli's body.
Kweli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kweli showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belanger wants to control but Kweli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kweli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kweli lands strikes from half guard.
Kweli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belanger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belanger is trying to maintain the position but Kweli is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kweli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Belanger looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kweli passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kweli controlling the position from side mount.
Belanger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kweli is controlling him well.
Kweli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belanger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Belanger trying to control but Kweli flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
You can see the frustration on Belanger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kweli controlling the position well here. Belanger rolled but Kweli kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kweli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kweli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kweli connects with a big shot to the side of Belanger's head.
Can Belanger hold on?! Kweli is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kweli struggling to keep hold of the position.
Belanger wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Belanger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kweli biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kweli has the hooks in. Belanger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Kweli on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Belanger is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kweli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Talib Kweli has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kweli is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Belanger has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talib Kweli 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!
Belanger slips under a jab.
Belanger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kweli.
No luck for Kweli with that takedown attempt.
Bruno Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Talib Kweli.
Belanger misses with a wild combination.
Belanger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Kweli does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kweli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kweli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kweli gets to mount! Belanger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kweli controlling the pace for now.
Belanger tries to lock up and control but Kweli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kweli controlling his opponent.
Belanger tries to hold on but Kweli pushes him away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Belanger trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kweli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Kweli.
Kweli looking to control but Belanger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belanger is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Kweli has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kweli doesn't have the hooks in and Belanger manages to turn into his guard.
Kweli has his foot on Belanger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belanger works his way back into a safe position though.
Belanger wants to stand but Kweli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kweli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belanger's guard.
Belanger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belanger has his foot on Kweli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kweli works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belanger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kweli controls the pace.
Belanger controls Kweli momentarily but Kweli frees himself.
Kweli stands and throws Belanger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kweli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Belanger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bruno Belanger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talib Kweli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kweli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kweli scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talib Kweli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kweli 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 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talib Kweli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Devil. Henderson has chosen Waka Flocka Flame- Hard in The Paint as his entrance music. Colby Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Sheehan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sheehan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Henderson prevents Sheehan from moving into mount.
Henderson defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheehan is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheehan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sheehan working the ground and pound but Henderson is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henderson, who protects the arm well.
Sheehan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Henderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sheehan landing strikes.
Sheehan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sheehan tries for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Henderson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sheehan but great work by Henderson.
Sheehan is trying to get back to half guard.
Sheehan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sheehan avoid being mounted?
Sheehan is looking to improve his position.
Sheehan looking for submissions off his back.
Sheehan tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sheehan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sheehan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Sheehan works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheehan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justus Sheehan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Sheehan misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sheehan moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Sheehan's attempts to control the action.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Sheehan misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount but Sheehan keeps good control and instead manages to take Henderson's back.
Sheehan looking to break Henderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Henderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sheehan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Henderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sheehan is persistently looking for the submission but Henderson is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheehan has his arm under Henderson's chin here. Game over son! Sheehan squeezes tightly and Henderson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justus Sheehan!
In his post fight interview, Justus Sheehan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Del Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Rey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mobb deep - Shook ones. Charlie Maccarone has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manu Del Rey!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Rey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maccarone.
Del Rey throws a right and a left that Maccarone avoids nicely.
Maccarone connects with a leg kick. Del Rey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Maccarone tenderised Del Rey's leg. Del Rey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maccarone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Rey moves away.
Maccarone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Del Rey swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maccarone, right into the meat.
Maccarone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maccarone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Del Rey. That did some damage!
Maccarone takes a swing at Del Rey's ribcage but misses.
Del Rey defending well as Maccarone loads up on a big left hand.
Maccarone throws a head kick but Del Rey moves out of range.
Maccarone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Del Rey looks gassed!
Maccarone scores with a spinning back kick!
Maccarone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maccarone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Manu Del Rey has been cut.
Maccarone misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maccarone.
Both fighters circling a little - Maccarone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Maccarone! Del Rey is out on his feet! Maccarone rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Del Rey is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Del Rey is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Maccarone!
After winning the bout, Charlie Maccarone 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook has chosen Lifeless by 12 Stones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greco Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dane Cook!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Cook.
Cook with a hook.
Roman throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roman fails to land the takedown.
Cook cracks Roman with an open hand slap.
Roman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cook napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook is trying to control Roman's posture but Roman avoids it.
Cook holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cook is trying to improve his position.
Cook manages to get back to half guard.
Cook is staying active underneath Roman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roman wants to advance to full mount but Cook doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Roman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Roman has passed into half guard!
Cook is looking to improve his position.
Cook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roman.
Cook wants to control but Roman is keeping busy.
Cook is looking to improve his position.
Cook slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cook trying to keep a closed guard but Roman is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roman trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Roman postures up.
Cook is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roman is aware though and is defending well.
Cook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Cook is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cook keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Cook wants to sweep but no luck.
Cook is looking for a triangle but Roman pushes his legs off easily.
Cook trying to control the position.
Roman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cook has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roman has managed to get both his arms back between Cook's legs - danger averted.
Roman trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Roman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cook on the ground.
Cook escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself.
Roman forces his way into half guard.
Cook trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cook wants to hold on but Roman pushes him away.
Cook is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roman misses with a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Cook dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cook lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice uppercut lands for Cook. That snapped Roman's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cook throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cook connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roman's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Cook. No joy for Roman on that attempt.
Cook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roman in his tracks.
Roman needs to keep his hands up - Cook had a free shot at his head there.
Cook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roman throws a combination that misses
and Roman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cook pinned against the cage. Cook gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greco Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook scores with a shot to the body.
Cook cracks Roman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cook lands with an overhand left.
Cook has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Cook - just one landing.
Cook works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cook lands an overhand right.
Cook is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Roman fails with the takedown.
Cook scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Cook finds it's way through Roman's defenses.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Roman.
Dane Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cook lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cook scores with a shot to the body.
Cook feints a jab promting Roman to slip. Cook then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cook's guard.
Roman wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman preventing the sweep.
Roman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman landing with the ground and pound.
Roman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman distracts Cook with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Cook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roman trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Cook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cook pulls Roman in close to prevent any damage.
Roman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roman.
Cook struggling a bit here.
Cook is trying to get back to half guard.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Cook lands a nice looking body shot.
Cook misses with the combination.
Cook might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cook leaves Roman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roman closes the distance and clinches up with Cook, looking for a takedown. Roman pushes Cook against the cage but Cook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cook sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greco Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cook connects with a leg kick. Roman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Cook tenderised Roman's leg. Roman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roman wants to land a leg kick but Cook is out of range.
Cook swinging wildly here.
Roman looks for a takedown but Cook sprawls well.
Roman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook throws a good cross that connects.
Cook defending well as Roman loads up on a big left hand.
Cook scores with a jab to the body.
Cook tries to bum rush Roman with a series of wild strikes but Roman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cook.
Roman shoots and misses
and Cook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dane Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Cook scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Greco Roman has been cut.
Cook moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roman.
Cook scores with a three punch combo!
Cook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roman shoots in but Cook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cook moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roman chips away with some ground and pound.
Roman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cook's guard.
Cook manages to get to full guard.
Cook is looking for a triangle here but Roman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cook sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook trying to control but Roman postures up.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dane Cook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cook is looking to control Roman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cook avoid being mounted?
Cook is refusing to be controlled, as Roman sits in half guard.
Roman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greco Roman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cook is pressing down on Roman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cook is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roman defends well.
Roman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cook is trying to keep Roman in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Cook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cook 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Cook!
In his post fight interview, Dane Cook started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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