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NAF 34: Younglbood vs. Goc PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Hewitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Hewitte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Li!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewitte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Li swivels and escapes.
Hewitte fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Li to the ground. Hewitte is now in Li's guard.
Hewitte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Li is looking to stand up but Hewitte isn't so interested in that idea.
Hewitte is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Li is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Li scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hewitte is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Li is defending well.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Hewitte avoids the damage to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Hewitte wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Hewitte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hewitte avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitte avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hewitte avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hewitte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hewitte avoids it.
Hewitte can't get the takedown.
Hewitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Hewitte won't want to take too many of those.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hewitte.
Hewitte is trying to drag Li to the mat but Li just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hewitte is breathing heavily.
Hewitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Hewitte changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Li fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hewitte gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch.
Knees to the body from Li.
Hewitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Li working Hewitte over with knees to the body.
Li utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Hewitte won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li working Hewitte over with knees to the body.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Hewitte won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Li.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
Hewitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hewitte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Hewitte has Li pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Li manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Li.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Hewitte avoids the damage to the body.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li stops a takedown attempt from Hewitte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hewitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
Hewitte managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Hewitte wants a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hewitte.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hewitte managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Hewitte is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Li dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Li has managed to clinch.
Hewitte has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Li after a bit of a struggle.
Li missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hewitte is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hewitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hewitte avoids it.
Tito Li seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hewitte is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Hewitte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hewitte is defending well for now.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hewitte is defending well for now.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hewitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li landing knees to the body.
Hewitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hewitte avoids it.
Li gets underhooks to prevent Hewitte's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Li.
Hewitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hewitte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hewitte avoids it.
Hewitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hewitte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Hewitte drops down looking for an ankle pick but Li pulls his leg out and moves away.
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hewitte.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Hewitte avoids the damage to the body.
Hewitte is looking to take this one to the mat.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Hewitte won't want to take too many of those.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Hewitte avoids the damage to the body.
Hewitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hewitte tries for a takedown. No joy.
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!
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hewitte is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Hewitte drops down looking for an ankle pick but Li pulls his leg out and moves away.
Li moves into range and clinches up with Hewitte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Hewitte's ribcage.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hewitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hewitte goes for a takedown in the clinch but Li prevents it.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hewitte.
Hewitte managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Hewitte changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Li fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Li tries to clinch there but Hewitte circles away.
Li takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li working Hewitte over with knees to the body.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hewitte takes a knee to the side of the body.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Hewitte's ribcage.
Hewitte is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hewitte takes a knee to the side of the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hewitte.
Hewitte wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hewitte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hewitte managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li working Hewitte over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hewitte has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Li is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Li moves into the clinch.
Hewitte takes a knee to the side of the body.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Hewitte is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hewitte avoids it.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hewitte avoids it.
Li working Hewitte over with knees to the body.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hewitte avoids it.
Li gets underhooks to prevent Hewitte's takedown attempt.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Hewitte's ribcage.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hewitte avoids it.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Li.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hewitte has Li pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Li manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Hewitte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Hewitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Li gets underhooks to prevent Hewitte's takedown attempt.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Hewitte's ribcage.
Hewitte avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Hewitte won't want to take too many of those.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hewitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hewitte managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Hewitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hewitte changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Li fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hewitte shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to clinch up but Hewitte keeps it at a distance.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hewitte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hewitte keeps the fight on the outside.
Li pushes Hewitte up against the cage in a clinch.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Steven Hewitte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hewitte is working for takedown but Li is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Li.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hewitte.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hewitte.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hewitte is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hewitte is defending well for now.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hewitte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hewitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li gets underhooks to prevent Hewitte's takedown attempt.
Hewitte takes a knee to the side of the body.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hewitte wants a takedown but no success here.
Hewitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hewitte changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Li fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hewitte keeps the fight on the outside.
Li pushes Hewitte up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
Li landing knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hewitte is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hewitte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hewitte is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Li.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Hewitte won't want to take too many of those.
Li utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hewitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hewitte managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Hewitte has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Tito Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hewitte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Li 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Li!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Appley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter McBain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Appley comes to the cage accompanied by Headlines. McBain has chosen Alien8 as his entrance music. Peter McBain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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134 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Appley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter McBain!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Appley.
Appley throws a series of punches but McBain avoids them all with ease.
McBain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McBain swinging wildly here.
Appley slips a jab and a cross from McBain.
McBain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Appley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBain moves out of range as Appley strikes.
McBain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Appley back to the cage. McBain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McBain lands a head shot.
McBain defending well as Appley loads up on a big left hand.
Appley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBain moves away.
McBain misses with a double jab
and Appley counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Appley throws the left hand but McBain avoids the punch easily.
Appley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBain.
Appley swings for the body but McBain moves out of range.
Appley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McBain's waist but McBain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Appley off to one side.
Appley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McBain lands a glancing blow to the side of Appley's head.
McBain misses with the combination.
McBain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Appley misses with a right hand
and McBain counters with a nice uppercut.
McBain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Appley.
Sloppy strikes from McBain. Those never looked like landing.
Brett Appley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Appley misses
and McBain counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBain tries to clinch up but Appley circles away and keeps his distance.
Appley is looking to wear down McBain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McBain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Appley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Appley moves out of range as McBain strikes.
Appley has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Appley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Appley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Appley needs to keep his hands up - McBain had a free shot at his head there.
Appley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Appley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horrible takedown by Appley or perhaps it was just good defense by McBain which made him look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from McBain lands but Appley takes it in his stride.
Appley is rocked!
McBain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Appley back to the cage. McBain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oh Appley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Appley throws the left hand but McBain avoids the punch easily.
Appley just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain misses with a double jab.
Appley seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut lands for McBain. That snapped Appley's head back.
Appley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Appley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McBain's waist but McBain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Appley off to one side.
McBain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Appley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McBain fails to land with a series of punches.
Appley throws a right hand that McBain ducks under and follows up with a left that McBain also avoids with ease.
Appley throws a hook but McBain blocks it.
Appley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McBain defends it nicely.
Appley is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McBain's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Appley closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBain circles away.
McBain moves away from the strike by Appley.
McBain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBain slips under a jab.
McBain cracks Appley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Appley punishes McBain's body with a nice straight punch.
McBain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Appley manages to avoid it.
Appley walks into a straight right hand from McBain.
McBain jabs at Appley's body.
McBain lands a jab to the head.
McBain digs a good body shot into Appley's ribs.
A low kick from Appley misses
and McBain counters with a left and a right that stings Appley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Appley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Appley misses.
McBain slips under a jab from Appley.
McBain fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter McBain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McBain throws the left hand but Appley avoids the punch easily.
McBain slips a straight right by Appley.
Appley throws an off balance right hand
and McBain counters with a left and a right that stings Appley.
Appley shoots for a double leg takedown but McBain sprawls well. He's pushed Appley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice uppercut there from Appley.
McBain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Appley just misses with a punch to the body.
McBain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Appley throws a right and a left that both miss.
McBain stuffs the takedown attempt from Appley. Appley gets slowly back to his feet.
Appley scores with a sloppy right hand. McBain should have avoided that one.
McBain 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.
Appley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McBain. Those never looked like landing.
Peter McBain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBain looks to land a combination. Appley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McBain lands a lovely overhand right.
Appley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McBain wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Appley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBain lands with a cross.
Appley throws a big shot that misses.
McBain leaves Appley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McBain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McBain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Peter McBain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Appley.
Peter McBain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBain is looking to clinch.
McBain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Appley drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McBain keeping moving, preventing Appley from controlling successfully.
Appley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McBain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Appley has McBain in his guard.
McBain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Appley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Appley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McBain manages to get himself to full guard.
McBain scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Appley misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by McBain as he connects with a hook.
Appley throws a poor cross that misses
and McBain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Appley throws a jab but it's blocked by McBain.
McBain moves away from the strike by Appley.
Appley has a takedown stuffed.
McBain tries to clinch but Appley is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBain slaps away a takedown attempt from Appley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Appley shoots in for a double leg but McBain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Appley is trying hard to land a takedown here. McBain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McBain tries to clinch up but Appley circles away and keeps his distance.
McBain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McBain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBain doesn't manage to clinch there - Appley circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBain clinches up with Appley and pushes him back against the cage.
McBain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Appley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Decent striking displayed by McBain there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter McBain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McBain lands a two punch combo.
Appley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBain just misses with a punch to the body.
McBain scores with a head kick. Appley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Appley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Appley misses the shot to the body.
McBain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Appley shoots in and drives through. McBain sprawls well.
Appley digs a good hook to McBain's body.
McBain lands a high kick!
Appley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Appley misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Appley misses with a hook to the body
and McBain counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McBain closes the distance but Appley moves to the side
letting Appley counter with a right hand.
Appley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McBains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McBain scores with a body shot.
McBain scores with a nice head shot.
McBain moves away from the strike by Appley.
McBain throws a series of punches but Appley avoids them all with ease.
Appley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McBain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Appley.
A telegraphed right hand from Appley misses the target.
Appley misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Appley throws a lazy right hand but McBain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Appley. Beautiful body shot.
Appley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McBain pinned against the cage. McBain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Appley throws a poor cross that misses
and McBain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBain lands a nice hook to Appley's body. Appley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McBain misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Appley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for McBain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Appley tries to work over McBain's front leg with a kick but McBain checks it.
McBain wants to clinch up but Appley keeps it at a distance.
Appley shoots for a takedown but McBain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Appley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Appley circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Appley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Appley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBain.
McBain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McBain walks into a jab.
McBain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Appley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Appley misses with a looping right.
Appley shoots in but McBain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McBain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Appley tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Appley somewhat.
Nice body punch from McBain.
Appley misses with a left hand
and McBain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBain scores with a head kick. Appley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Appley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brett Appley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice takedown defense from McBain. No joy for Appley on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Appley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peter McBain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McBain connects with a right hand. Appley shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter McBain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McBain 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter McBain!
Post fight, Peter McBain stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank my fans, my team at Nacho Libre Gym, New Age Nutrition, all of my loved ones back home and Kain Lock for letting me fight here in New Age Fighting!! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Testament (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Snow 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Testament!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Testament gets caught flat footed, as Snow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Testament trying to control the position.
Testament working for a triangle but Snow defends it easily.
Testament utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Testament is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snow distracts Testament with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Testament has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snow has managed to get both his arms back between Testament's legs - danger averted.
Snow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Testament is not content to let Snow control the position.
Snow prevents Testament from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Testament defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Snow.
Snow lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Snow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Snow postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Testament is out cold - huge knockout for Snow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Snow!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Ironheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironheart comes to the cage accompanied by Jag - Phone Numbers. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Ironheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironheart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Ironheart.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ironheart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobs is rocked!
Ironheart steps in with a hook that catches Jacobs right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ironheart follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jacobs looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Ironheart!
After winning the bout, Jim Ironheart 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deidara Zetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilles Gerard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zetsu comes to the cage accompanied by I like the view. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deidara Zetsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilles Gerard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerard throws a jab when Zetsu was well out of range.
Gerard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick from Gerard misses.
Zetsu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Deidara Zetsu has been cut.
Gerard throws a poor cross that misses
and Zetsu counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Gerard misses.
Gerard misses with an uppercut. Zetsu saw that one coming.
Gerard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zetsu.
Zetsu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Zetsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zetsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerard is just out of range.
Gerard swings widly with a right hand
and Zetsu counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zetsu misses with a leg kick
and Gerard counters with a right hand to the body.
Gerard scores with a jab to the head.
Gerard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerard blocks a leg kick.
Zetsu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gerard if he has to take too many more of those.
Gerard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zetsu.
Gerard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gerard throws a right and a left that Zetsu avoids nicely.
Zetsu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deidara Zetsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Zetsu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gerard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zetsu throws a leg kick which misses Gerard's front leg but catches the back leg as Gerard tries to avoid it.
Zetsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gerard.
Gerard clinches.
Gerard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gerard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerard can't find room to land a body shot as Zetsu controls the action.
A body shot lands from Gerard.
Gerard blocking some punches.
Gerard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zetsu lands a body shot.
Gerard looks gassed!
Zetsu is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Zetsu.
Gerard tries a body shot but Zetsu blocks it.
Gerard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zetsu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zetsu tries to throw a body punch but Gerard avoids it by throwing Zetsu back against the cage.
Gerard throws a punch but it's blocked by Zetsu.
Zetsu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gerard pushes Zetsu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zetsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gerard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zetsu's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zetsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gerard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zetsu misses with a wild body shot.
Zetsu misses with a straight right.
Gilles Gerard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerard swings for the body but Zetsu moves out of range.
Zetsu throws a sloppy head kick and Gerard moves out of range easily.
Gerard cracks Zetsu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gerard throws the left hand but Zetsu avoids the punch easily.
Zetsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerard moves away.
Zetsu slips a jab from Gerard.
Zetsu scores with a nice right hand.
Gerard fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zetsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerard ducks under a wild hook from Zetsu.
Gerard misses with an uppercut.
Zetsu slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gerard, right into the meat.
Gerard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zetsu dodges the punch combination from Gerard.
Zetsu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerard jabs Zetsu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zetsu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gerard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gilles Gerard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deidara Zetsu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zetsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerard circles away quickly and effectively.
Gerard moves away from the strike by Zetsu.
Gerard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gerard seems to be looking for submissions.
Gerard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gerard wants to work for an arm triangle but Zetsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zetsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zetsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zetsu, not yet.
Gerard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zetsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerard with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerard wants to stand but Zetsu is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsu is trying to keep Gerard in close.
Gerard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gerard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gerard preventing the sweep.
Gerard trying to control the position from guard on top but Zetsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zetsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zetsu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gerard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gerard throws a big elbow that misses.
Zetsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gerard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerard trying to control but Zetsu is working from the bottom.
Gerard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zetsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zetsu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerard is looking to work some ground and pound but Zetsu has wrist control.
Gerard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zetsu's head.
Gerard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerard stands up over Zetsu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zetsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zetsu keeping moving, preventing Gerard from controlling successfully.
Zetsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Zetsu pulls Gerard in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerard looking to pass the guard.
Gilles Gerard has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerard scoring with some ground and pound.
Gerard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gerard forces his way into half guard.
Gerard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zetsu keeps working.
Gerard is thwarting Zetsu's attempts to control the position.
Zetsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerard lands strikes from half guard.
Zetsu tries to roll over but Gerard keeps him under control.
Zetsu is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zetsu's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gerard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zetsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Zetsu is holding on to half guard well.
Gerard drops an elbow to the side of Zetsu's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zetsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gerard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gerard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zetsu is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilles Gerard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deidara Zetsu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zetsu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deidara Zetsu's cut is getting worse.
Gerard missing with a left hand there. Zetsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zetsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerard moves into the clinch.
Gerard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gerard is looking to work some ground and pound but Zetsu has wrist control.
Gerard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zetsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zetsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zetsu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gerard!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zetsu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gerard is looking to escape.
Gerard can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsu looking to control but Gerard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerard gets back to half guard.
Zetsu escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gerard avoids the body shot from Zetsu.
Decent striking displayed by Gerard there.
Gerard looks to land a right hand but Zetsu moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Gerard blocks the leg kick.
Gerard lands a body shot.
Zetsu is looking to wear down Gerard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gerard scores with a jab to the body.
Zetsu avoids the body shot from Gerard.
Gerard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Zetsu tenderised Gerard's leg. Gerard is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerard throws a hook but Zetsu avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Zetsu.
Zetsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zetsu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zetsu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gerard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zetsu.
Gerard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zetsu looks to throw the jab but Gerard is out of range.
Zetsu tries to work over Gerard's front leg with a kick but Gerard checks it.
Donk. Zetsu catches Gerard right on the button with a cross.
Zetsu lands a jab.
Gerard misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu dips to his left and cracks Gerard with an uppercut!
Zetsu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gerard looks to land a combination but Zetsu avoids it well.
Jab by Gerard.
Gerard works the jab nicely.
Deidara Zetsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerard staying out of range there.
Zetsu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zetsu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gerard throws a low kick but Zetsu moves out of range easily.
Gerard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zetsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gilles Gerard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gerard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zetsu misses with an uppercut. Gerard saw that one coming.
Zetsu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gerard cracks the inside of Zetsu's front leg.
Gerard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gerard tries to clinch but Zetsu moves out of range.
Zetsu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gerard lands a glancing blow to the side of Zetsu's head.
Deidara Zetsu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gerard defending well as Zetsu loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerard's corner calls for a 1-2. Gerard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zetsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerard scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilles Gerard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gerard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilles Gerard!
A victorious Gilles Gerard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cullen Castrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuese Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castrello's entrance music is Styles P & Currensy - Jekell N Hyde. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cullen Castrello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zuese Zorro!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorro rushes Castrello and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zorro prevents a body shot from Castrello.
Zorro missing with knees to the body.
Zorro looking to throw knees to the head but Castrello is blocking nicely.
Castrello managing to block the knees to the body from Zorro.
Zorro stalling.
Still in the clinch, Castrello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zorro misses with a knee strike.
Zorro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castrello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zorro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castrello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zorro lands a good knee to the midsection. Castrello won't want to take too many of those.
Castrello taking a breather.
Zorro misses with a knee strike.
Castrello misses with a knee to the head.
Castrello tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zorro smiles and moves away.
Zorro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello connects with an inside leg kick.
Zorro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zorro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castrello moves out of range of the body kick.
Zorro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zorro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zorro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zorro throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castrello, as that shot connected.
Castrello throws a push kick but Zorro slaps the foot to one side.
Zorro staying out of range there.
Castrello is looking to land body kicks.
Castrello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Zorro blocks the leg kick.
Zorro lands a big head kick that sends Castrello tumbling to the mat! Zorro takes a step backwards and waves Castrello back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Castrello is rocked!
It looks like Cullen Castrello has been cut.
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!
Castrello on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Castrello throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zorro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Castrello crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zorro - the referee stops the clock and Castrello gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zorro. Castrello manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Castrello is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zorro.
Zorro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Zorro throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Castrello is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zuese Zorro!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Prescott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thiago Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rock Prescott!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prescott misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Prescott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Prescott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Prescott.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prescott is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prescott to get the leverage.
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. Prescott connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Prescott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prescott is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gracie to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prescott throwing strikes but missing.
Prescott is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Prescott throwing strikes but missing.
Prescott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Prescott throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prescott working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Prescott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Prescott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prescott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prescott looking for submissions off his back.
Prescott looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control!
Prescott is looking for a sweep.
Prescott sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Prescott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prescott is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Prescott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Prescott wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Prescott wants to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Prescott buck him off.
Prescott tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Prescott 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.
Prescott shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Rock Prescott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prescott working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Prescott trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gracie is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Prescott misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prescott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Prescott.
Prescott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prescott is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Prescott!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Prescott is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops!
Prescott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prescott tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prescott is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Prescott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Gracie.
Prescott tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Prescott tries to break free.
Prescott tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Prescott to take his back!
Prescott manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Prescott.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prescott looking for a takedown.
Prescott is looking for a takedown.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Prescott avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie prevents a takedown attempt there.
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!
Prescott is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Prescott to the mat. Prescott regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prescott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie gets to his feet - Prescott follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prescott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Gracie 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.
Gracie moves into full mount! Prescott won't be happy about that!
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Prescott regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prescott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prescott actively working from the bottom here.
Prescott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prescott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prescott wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.
Prescott is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prescott gets back to half guard.
Prescott actively working from the bottom here.
Prescott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prescott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Prescott actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prescott shoots and misses
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Prescott working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prescott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prescott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prescott looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is pressing down on Prescott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prescott is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Gracie!
A victorious Thiago Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redban has chosen M83 - Midnight City as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Redban!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redban lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torres at a distance.
Redban throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redban goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Redban just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres lands a leg kick that knocks Redban off balance momentarily.
Torres motions for Redban to come forward. Torres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torres.
Torres scores with a nice right hand.
Redban ducks right into an uppercut from Torres.
Redban lands with a shot to the body.
Torres misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Torres is predictable there
and Redban counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torres.
Torres misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Redban takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Torres.
Torres looks to clinch
and Redban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres works Redban's body with a nice hook.
Redban swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Redban smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torres cracks Redban with a good jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torres.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Redban finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torres.
Torres throws a leg kick which misses Redban's front leg but catches the back leg as Redban tries to avoid it.
Redban avoids the head kick by Torres.
Torres motions for Redban to come forward. Torres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torres throws out a leg kick but Redban moves out of range and Torres only half commits.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redban takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torres lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban throws a low kick but Torres avoids it.
Redban throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Redban thows a body shot but no joy.
Alfredo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redban. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres thows a leg kick but Redban checks it
and Redban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redban lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Redban misses.
Redban takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Torres rushes Redban and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Torres.
Torres crunches a lovely knee into Redban's ribcage.
Redban blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Torres controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Torres.
Redban's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Torres tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Redban takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Brian Redban has been cut.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Redban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Torres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Redban's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Redban lands with an overhand left.
Redban missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alfredo Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Torres scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Torres.
Redban avoids the body shot from Torres.
Torres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redban avoids it.
Torres throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Torres with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Redban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Torres leaning against his opponent.
Torres missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres missing with knees to the body.
Redban wants to stall.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but Redban blocks with his arms.
Torres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redban avoids it.
Redban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Torres tries a knee to the head but Redban blocks it.
Redban looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Torres takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Torres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redban is defending well for now.
Torres throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redban blocks it with crossed arms.
Redban blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Redban looking to stall.
Torres misses with a knee strike.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Torres is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torres throws a knee to the head but misses.
Redban can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
Redban is trying to break the clinch but Torres has him pressed against the cage.
Torres tries to land knees in the clinch but Redban avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres displaying some good clinch control by pressing Redban up against the cage.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Torres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Torres with a knee to the head.
Torres looking to throw knees to the head but Redban is blocking nicely.
Alfredo Torres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but Redban blocks with his arms.
Torres is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Redban takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Torres throws a low kick, looking for Redban's leg but Redban calmly moves out of range.
Torres punishes Redban's body with a nice straight punch.
Torres tries to clinch up but Redban circles away and keeps his distance.
Torres throws a leg kick that misses.
Torres moves into the clinch.
Redban looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redban's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redban stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Torres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Torres dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Redban's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torres 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 Redban has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Redban and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Redban thuds a left hand into Torres's body.
Torres misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Torres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redban doesn't seem phased though.
Redban misses with a body punch
and Torres counters with a good low kick that Redban was not able to check.
Redban misses with a straight right.
Redban is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torres rather than just go for the knockout.
Redban throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redban bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Torres's head.
Redban swats away the attempt to clinch by Torres.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redban.
Torres avoids the body shot from Redban.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Torres misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Torres.
Redban cracks Torres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redban throws a hook to the side of Torres's head but Torres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Redban.
Torres wants to slow Redban down by chopping away at his legs.
That kick from Torres tenderised Redban's leg. Redban is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redban misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Torres attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Torres throws a leg kick but Redban sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick from Redban.
Torres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Redban keeps the fight on the outside.
Torres throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Torres.
Redban throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
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!
Redban checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redban throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.
Torres blocks a jab.
Torres throws a leg kick but Redban sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Redban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Torres throws a leg kick but Redban sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Redban checks a leg kick.
Redban throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
Redban misses with an uppercut.
Redban cracks a nice hook into Torres's ribs.
Redban on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torres. Torres obviously looking to wear him down.
Redban misses with a series of wild punches.
Torres connects with a crisp jab.
Torres looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A body shot lands from Torres.
Torres missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Torres to work.
Torres misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redban.
Torres looking to throw knees to the head but Redban is blocking nicely.
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!
Torres has Redban pressed against the cage, preventing Redban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brian Redban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redban is trying to maintain a safe position but Torres gets an underhook and turns Redban into the cage.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alfredo Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torres blocks a body shot from Redban.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torres has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Torres!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alfredo Torres made sure he mentioned RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Goc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goc comes to the cage accompanied by Two Steps From Hell - ASAP. Youngblood has chosen DJ Khaled - All I do is win as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacek Goc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblood takes one on the button.
Goc misses with a head kick.
Youngblood blocks the body kick.
Goc throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Youngblood blocks a leg kick.
Goc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goc scores with a spinning back kick!
Youngblood tries to bum rush Goc with a series of wild strikes but Goc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goc tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goc explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Youngblood takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goc scores with a leg kick.
Goc throws an overhand right that lands on Youngblood's shoulder, as Youngblood tries to avoid the shot.
Goc throws a front kick aimed at Youngblood's knee but Youngblood avoids it well.
Goc misses with a wild body shot.
Youngblood walks into a stiff left hand from Goc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood throws a low kick but Goc avoids it.
Youngblood misses with a body shot.
Goc throws a body punch but Youngblood moves out of range.
Youngblood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goc's head backwards.
Goc misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goc keeps Youngblood at a distance using the push kick.
Youngblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goc manages to avoid it.
Youngblood misses with a looping right.
Youngblood misses with a looping right.
Youngblood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Youngblood.
Goc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Youngblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Youngblood looks to land a body kick but Goc moved away.
Youngblood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Youngblood lands in his opponent's guard.
Youngblood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goc keeping full guard, as Youngblood tries to pass.
Goc trying to control the position here.
Youngblood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goc is trying to keep Youngblood in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jacek Goc wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Youngblood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Youngblood stuns Goc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Youngblood throws a big shot that misses.
Youngblood moves out of range as Goc strikes.
Youngblood lands a jab to Goc's midsection.
Goc lands a jab to the nose.
Youngblood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goc tries a head kick but it misses.
Youngblood takes one to the chin there.
Youngblood avoids a kick to the body.
Youngblood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goc is able to avoid easily.
Youngblood throws a jab but it's blocked by Goc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Youngblood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Youngblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goc lets loose with a powerful body kick. Youngblood will feel that in the morning.
Youngblood misses with a low kick.
Youngblood jabs at Goc's body.
Goc throws a push kick but Youngblood slaps the foot to one side.
Goc throws a looping overhand right but Youngblood ducks down to avoid it.
Youngblood works Goc's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Youngblood takes a swing at Goc's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Youngblood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goc throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Goc misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacek Goc dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Goc looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goc throws a head kick that misses
and Youngblood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goc scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Goc misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Youngblood. Goc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Youngblood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goc connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Goc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Youngblood misses with a leg kick.
Goc ducks under a wild hook from Youngblood.
Goc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Youngblood defends it nicely.
Goc wants to slow Youngblood down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood throws out a powerful jab.
Goc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Youngblood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goc.
Youngblood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goc missing with a left hand there. Youngblood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Youngblood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goc.
Goc lands with a thumping leg kick.
Youngblood cracks Goc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goc misses with a low kick.
Youngblood looks to score with a jab to the body but Goc is just out of range.
Goc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Youngblood tries to land a leg kick but Goc saw it coming and moves away.
Youngblood misses with a low kick.
Goc lands a leg kick that knocks Youngblood off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goc is looking to slow Youngblood down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Youngblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Youngblood tries to work over Goc's front leg with a kick but Goc checks it.
Youngblood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Youngblood throws a hook to the side of Goc's head but Goc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Youngblood throws a wild body kick that Goc sees coming a mile off.
Goc checks a leg kick nicely.
Youngblood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goc is out of range.
Youngblood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Youngblood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goc.
Youngblood lands a nice hook to Goc's body. Goc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Youngblood misses with a double jab.
Youngblood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Goc misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goc lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Youngblood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goc.
Youngblood blocks a head kick by Goc.
Youngblood blocks a head kick by Goc.
Youngblood misses with a wild body shot.
Goc misses with an uppercut.
Goc throws the kick towards the body but Youngblood avoids it.
Youngblood swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick from Youngblood misses.
Goc throws a nice outside leg kick.
Youngblood moves out of range as Goc strikes.
Goc is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Youngblood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Youngblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goc moves away.
Goc throws a head kick but Youngblood moves out of range.
Goc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Youngblood manages to avoid it.
Youngblood defending well as Goc loads up on a big left hand.
Youngblood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goc was well out of range. Poor timing from Youngblood.
Youngblood has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goc.
Goc gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Youngblood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goc throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goc throws a head kick that misses.
Youngblood scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Youngblood as he connects with a hook.
Youngblood blocks a leg kick.
Goc keeps Youngblood at a distance using the push kick.
Goc misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacek Goc will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Youngblood works the jab nicely.
A combination from Goc does no damage.
Goc lands a head kick. Youngblood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jacek Goc is winning the standup battle so far.
Goc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Youngblood.
Goc misses with a leg kick
and Youngblood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goc throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Goc.
Goc throws a hook but Youngblood avoids it easily.
Goc checks a leg kick nicely.
Goc fails with a takedown attempt.
Youngblood lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Youngblood throws a jab when Goc was well out of range.
Goc moves forwards but Youngblood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Youngblood tries a low kick but Goc avoids it.
Youngblood swings widly with a right hand
and Goc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood digs a good hook to Goc's body.
Goc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Youngblood momentarily.
Goc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Youngblood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goc checks it well.
Youngblood is looking to slow Goc down with leg kicks.
Youngblood avoids the head kick by Goc.
Youngblood throws a leg kick but Goc checks it.
Youngblood tries to land a front kick but Goc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Youngblood lands with an overhand left.
Youngblood just misses with a punch to the body.
Youngblood misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Goc blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Youngblood misses with a low kick as Goc jumps back.
Goc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Youngblood.
Youngblood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A cross from Goc lands.
Youngblood misses with a leg kick
and Goc counters with a left to the body.
Goc slips under a jab.
Youngblood throws a leg kick which misses Goc's front leg but catches the back leg as Goc tries to avoid it.
Youngblood misses with a low kick as Goc jumps back.
Goc motions for Youngblood to come forward. Goc throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goc is looking to slow Youngblood down with leg kicks.
Youngblood lands a nice hook to Goc's body. Goc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goc throws a body kick the misses
and Youngblood counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood needs to keep his hands up - Goc had a free shot at his head there.
Youngblood connects with a solid leg kick.
Goc scores with a spinning back kick!
Good exchange - Goc coming out on top.
Youngblood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Youngblood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goc tries a head kick but it misses.
Goc throws a low kick but Youngblood moves out of range easily.
Goc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goc has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circling - Youngblood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goc throws a front kick aimed at Youngblood's knee but Youngblood avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Goc. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goc punishes Youngblood's body with a nice straight punch.
Goc moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Youngblood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goc.
Youngblood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Youngblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goc manages to avoid it.
Youngblood throws a sloppy head kick and Goc moves out of range easily.
Goc lands a high kick!
Goc takes a swing at Youngblood's ribcage but misses.
Goc throws a head kick but Youngblood moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Youngblood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Youngblood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Youngblood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Matt Youngblood just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Youngblood throws the kick towards the body but Goc avoids it.
Goc looks for the body kick but Youngblood saw that one coming.
Youngblood misses with a straight right.
Youngblood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Goc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Youngblood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Goc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Youngblood avoids the head kick by Goc.
Goc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Youngblood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Youngblood scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Youngblood avoids a kick to the body.
Goc misses with a body shot.
Goc misses with an uppercut. Youngblood saw that one coming.
Youngblood throws out a leg kick but Goc moves out of range and Youngblood only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goc misses with a left hand
and Youngblood counters with a straight right hand.
Goc looks to land a right hand but Youngblood moved out of range.
Youngblood tries to work over Goc's front leg with a kick but Goc checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Youngblood. That snapped Goc's head back.
Youngblood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goc throws a leg kick but Youngblood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goc drops his hands momentarily and Youngblood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Youngblood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Youngblood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goc will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goc bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Youngblood's head.
A head kick misses from Goc.
A big left from Youngblood misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood checks the leg kick.
Goc connects with a crisp jab.
Goc takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Goc cracks the inside of Youngblood's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goc shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Youngblood eats them both and turns towards Goc to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Goc misses with an attempted mid kick.
Youngblood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goc is out of range and Youngblood settles back down.
Goc looks for the body kick but Youngblood saw that one coming.
Youngblood moves out of range as Goc strikes.
Youngblood throws a leg kick but Goc checks it.
Goc drops his hands momentarily and Youngblood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Youngblood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Youngblood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goc is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood ducks under a wild hook from Goc.
Youngblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goc moves away.
Goc throws a head kick that misses.
Youngblood checks a leg kick.
Youngblood takes a swing at Goc's ribcage but misses.
Goc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Youngblood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goc throws a front kick aimed at Youngblood's knee but Youngblood avoids it well.
Goc throws a head kick but Youngblood moves out of range.
Goc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Youngblood connects with a looping right hand.
Goc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goc takes one on the button.
Goc throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Youngblood throws a low kick but Goc avoids it.
Goc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Youngblood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youngblood scores with a hook to the body. Goc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Youngblood scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Youngblood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goc is out of range.
Youngblood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Youngblood stuns Goc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Youngblood tries to work over Goc's front leg with a kick but Goc checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Youngblood dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Goc looks to land a body kick but Youngblood moved away.
Good exchange - Youngblood coming out on top.
Goc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Youngblood has time to react.
Goc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goc looks to score with a jab to the body but Youngblood is just out of range.
Youngblood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Youngblood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Goc gets full guard.
Goc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goc tries to get out of the position.
Youngblood trying to control but Goc is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood tries to free his leg and advance position but Goc is retaining full guard.
Goc wants to sweep here but Youngblood controlling him for the moment.
Goc pulls Youngblood in to control the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Youngblood trying to control the position from guard on top but Goc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matt Youngblood has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Youngblood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Youngblood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Youngblood misses with a wild body shot.
Goc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Youngblood on the side of the head.
Goc just misses with a punch to the body.
Youngblood misses with a straight right.
Goc has his takedown stuffed
and Youngblood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Youngblood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goc is keeping the position for now.
Youngblood passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youngblood is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Youngblood frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Youngblood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goc holds on for dear life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Youngblood unloading with bombs!
Goc wants to control but Youngblood is having none of it.
Matt Youngblood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Youngblood landing strikes from the mount.
Youngblood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Goc is looking to get to half guard.
Goc gets back to half guard.
Goc is trying to control but can't.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Youngblood lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goc's head.
Youngblood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goc sees it coming and defends easily.
Youngblood trying to pass the guard but Goc defending well.
Goc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goc wants to sweep but no luck.
Goc is trying to keep Youngblood in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Youngblood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goc trying to keep a closed guard but Youngblood is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Youngblood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Youngblood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Youngblood! Matt Youngblood retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Matt Youngblood 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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