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WCF 11 : Midweek Madness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Felix Zakora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Charles Soprano has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charles Soprano seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emmanuel Felix Zakora!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano keeps the fight on the outside.
Soprano gets a takedown into half guard.
Zakora is staying active underneath Soprano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soprano throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zakora to regain full guard.
Soprano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zakora works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soprano wants to stand but Zakora has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Soprano sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Charles Soprano just wasn't active enough.
Soprano closes the distance and clinches.
Soprano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zakora jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Soprano walks away with a smile on his face. Zakora gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zakora gets caught napping as Soprano dives in and scores a takedown. Zakora manages to retain guard.
Soprano trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soprano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soprano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Soprano wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zakora tries to clinch up
and Soprano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soprano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zakora tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Soprano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soprano.
Zakora is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soprano is keeping busy.
Zakora looking to throw knees to the head but Soprano is blocking nicely.
Soprano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soprano tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Soprano stalling away here and it's allowed Zakora to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Soprano is looking to stand up but Zakora won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soprano is looking to stand up but Zakora won't let him.
Soprano throws a big right hand that misses.
Zakora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soprano wanted to stand there but Zakora had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Soprano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Soprano misses with a head kick.
Soprano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zakora on the side of the head.
It looks like Emmanuel Felix Zakora has been cut.
Soprano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zakora sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Charles Soprano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soprano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soprano is stalling here. Zakora is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Soprano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zakora has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zakora works to advance to full mount. Soprano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zakora controlling his opponent.
Zakora tries to control but Soprano wriggling away.
Zakora mounts Soprano! Really nice guard pass there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakora looking to secure an arm triangle but Soprano defends it well.
Soprano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zakora lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Soprano hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakora throws some wild stikes that Soprano manages to avoid easily.
Soprano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soprano is working hard here to advance position.
Zakora looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zakora punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakora looking for a guillotine from mount but Soprano is having none of it.
Zakora looking to control but Soprano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zakora looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zakora has control of Soprano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Soprano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soprano is desperately trying to improve his position but Zakora has a good base and remains in mount.
Zakora trying to control but Soprano is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano tries to hold on but Zakora postures up.
Soprano taking shots to the head.
Zakora looking to ground and pound but Soprano is blocking nicely.
Soprano is looking to get to half guard.
Zakora fails to take his opponent's back.
Soprano is squirming around, avoiding Zakora's attempts to control the action.
Zakora has control of Soprano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Soprano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Soprano wants to control but Zakora is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakora is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Soprano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Soprano doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Soprano tries to hold on but Zakora postures up.
Soprano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soprano tries to lock up and control but Zakora gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soprano tries to reverse the position but Zakora maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Felix Zakora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Felix Zakora's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zakora tries to clinch but Soprano is having none of it.
Soprano moves into the clinch.
Soprano can't break the clinch.
Soprano pulls guard successfully.
Zakora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soprano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zakora wants to control from the top but Soprano keeps moving.
Zakora drops back looking for a leg! Soprano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soprano manages to kick Zakora off! Zakora jumps back into Soprano's guard.
Soprano controls Zakora momentarily but Zakora frees himself.
Zakora preventing the sweep.
Soprano looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakora trying to control but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Soprano looking to control.
Soprano controlling Zakora's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Soprano wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zakora closes the distance and clinches.
Zakora looking to throw knees to the head but Soprano is blocking nicely.
Zakora looking to stall.
Zakora comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soprano is trying to push Zakora away but Zakora has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Soprano is trying to push Zakora away but Zakora has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Soprano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zakora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is trying to keep Zakora in close.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Zakora from controlling successfully.
Zakora stopping the sweep attempt from Soprano.
Zakora is looking to work some ground and pound but Soprano has wrist control.
Zakora forces his way into half guard.
Soprano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soprano trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakora trying to control from half guard but Soprano is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakora frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zakora sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Zakora wants to take his opponent's back but Soprano doesn't allow it.
Soprano is working to get back to half guard.
Zakora is working for a guillotine from mount but Soprano frees his head quite easily.
Zakora wants to control the pace but Soprano is squirming around nicely.
Zakora looking to finish with strikes here!
Soprano tries to lock up and control but Zakora gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Soprano is looking to get to half guard.
Zakora is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Soprano is in real trouble.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soprano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakora looking for the RNC.
Zakora is landing with strikes. Soprano can't take much more of this.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soprano trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Felix Zakora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zakora has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Felix Zakora!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doug Camcho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camcho comes into the arena with Higher Ground blaring out of the sound system. Doug Camcho has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Camcho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clay Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camcho lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camcho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones tries to clinch
and Camcho counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Camcho backpedaling.
Camcho clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Camcho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Camcho finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Camcho thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camcho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camcho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Camcho trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camcho working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Camcho there.
Camcho works his way into side control.
Jones looks gassed!
Camcho throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camcho is chipping away with strikes.
Camcho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones is not content to let Camcho control the position.
Camcho fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Camcho throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Camcho working the ground and pound.
Camcho creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camcho in side control lands a decent elbow.
Camcho tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Camcho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Camcho working the head with strikes.
Camcho scoring with punches from side control.
Jones is rocked!
Camcho in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jones looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Camcho turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Camcho!
In his post fight interview, Doug Camcho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Armor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osulf Durin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osulf Durin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Armor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osulf Durin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durin misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Durin does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durin stuffs the takedown attempt from Armor. Armor gets slowly back to his feet.
Durin lands with a nice body punch.
Durin misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armor is defended easily by Durin.
Armor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durin pinned against the cage. Durin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Armor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durin looking to score a takedown here. Armor is defending well but Durin drives through and ends up in Armor's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Durin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Durin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Armor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Durin's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armor defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armor is looking for a sweep. Durin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Durin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Armor!
Durin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Armor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Armor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Durin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Armor's face.
Durin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Armor looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Armor turns into him and now he's in Durin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armor stopping the sweep attempt from Durin.
Armor trying to control but Durin is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Armor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Durin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durin keeping moving, preventing Armor from controlling successfully.
Armor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Durin is looking for a triangle but Armor pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armor wants to control from the top but Durin keeps moving.
Durin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Armor tries to free his leg and advance position but Durin is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armor preventing the sweep.
Armor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durin's head.
Durin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armor trying to control the position from guard on top but Durin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armor wants to control from the top but Durin keeps moving.
Armor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Durin 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.
Durin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Armor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Armor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Durin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armor breaks from Durin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Armor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durin is looking to escape.
Armor goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Durin turns into him and now he's in Armor's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osulf Durin 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.
Durin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armor has a takedown stuffed.
Armor misses with a kick to the body.
Armor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Armor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durin counters with a one-two to the body.
Armor is rocked!
Durin lands a big right hook! Armor looks hurt but is still standing! Durin lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Armor falls down and Durin dives in with a huge hammer fist! Armor's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Durin runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Osulf Durin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamilton Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne My (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hamilton Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janne My!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
My has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
My lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
My lands strikes from half guard.
My controlling the pace.
My thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
My tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My stalling.
My is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for My to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
My looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Janne My hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as My sprawls well. My wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but My swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
My shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than My was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thompson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
My looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
My has the hooks in. Thompson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
My has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Thompson is defending well but eventually My manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Thompson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Janne My!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eysteinn H Sigur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Seyedi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eysteinn H Sigur's chin.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eysteinn H Sigur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Seyedi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sigur.
Seyedi with a jab.
Seyedi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sigur throws out the jab.
Seyedi lands a body shot.
Seyedi clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Seyedi.
Seyedi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sigur is trying to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seyedi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sigur's face.
It looks like Eysteinn H Sigur has been cut.
Seyedi working Sigur over with knees to the body.
Seyedi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sigur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sigur is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Seyedi.
Seyedi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sigur takes an elbow to the temple.
Seyedi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sigur backwards.
Seyedi crunches a lovely knee into Sigur's ribcage.
Seyedi scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Seyedi.
Seyedi lands an elbow just above Sigur 's eye.
Sigur is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi lands a right hand.
Oh Sigur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sigur is pressed against the cage. Seyedi pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Sigur! Two more big strikes from Seyedi and Sigur crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ali Seyedi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saar Kouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saar Kouko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saar Kouko!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouko lands a nice hook to Price's body. Price takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kouko jabs Price to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Price fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Price shoots in but no luck this time.
Kouko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kouko misses with a double jab.
Price tries for a takedown but Kouko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Jesus Price 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!
Price tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kouko swivels and escapes.
Kouko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jesus Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kouko!
Price is breathing heavily.
Kouko tries to hold on but Price pushes him away.
Price wants to control the pace but Kouko is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouko wants to hold on but Price pushes him away.
Kouko is trying to escape the mount.
Price takes Kouko's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kouko is in trouble.
Price looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kouko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Price is looking for the choke from the back position but Kouko is controlling his hands well.
Price is looking to control Kouko but Kouko is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kouko tries to escape but Price has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Price has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Price is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kouko has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Price's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kouko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kouko is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Price gets his way!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kouko wants to control his opponent's hands but Price gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Price's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Price fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kouko connects with a jab.
Kouko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Price shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kouko but Kouko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kouko throws a series of punches but Price avoids them all with ease.
Price gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kouko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kouko keeps the fight on the outside.
Kouko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kouko tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jesus Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kouko looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well.
Kouko misses with the combination.
Kouko lands with a good body shot.
Price dives in and grabs Kouko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kouko pushes down on Price's head and hops out.
Kouko misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouko looks to land a combination. Price sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Price is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Kouko.
Oh Price is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kouko misses with the combination.
Kouko drops Price with a huge uppercut! Price drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kouko is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saar Kouko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Munoz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santos, as that shot connected.
Santos dives in and grabs Munoz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Munoz pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Rodrigo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Munoz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Santos pushes down on Munoz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Munoz is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munoz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santos.
Munoz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santos.
Santos throwing shots but Munoz is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Munoz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Munoz 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.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Santos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Munoz cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Munoz thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munoz tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munoz to the ground. Munoz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos is working for a kimura but Munoz is defending it quite comfortably.
Santos stands up out of the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos throws out a leg kick but Munoz moves out of range and Santos only half commits.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Munoz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Munoz moves out of range of the leg kick from Santos.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munoz.
Munoz jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Munoz, as that shot connected.
Munoz's corner calls for a 1-2. Munoz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Munoz cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Munoz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Munoz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Munoz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Munoz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Munoz. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munoz slips under a jab from Santos.
Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Munoz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
Mark Munoz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos tries to keep at a distance but Munoz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munoz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Munoz scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Munoz.
A shot in the inside from Munoz.
Munoz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munoz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Munoz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Munoz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Munoz swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Munoz.
Sloppy strikes from Munoz. Those never looked like landing.
Mark Munoz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Munoz to the mat! Munoz manages to get full guard.
Munoz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Munoz is pulling down on Santos's head to control his posture.
Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Munoz dives on top into guard.
Munoz stops Santos from standing up.
Munoz throwing strikes but missing.
Rodrigo Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Munoz trying to move into half guard but instead Santos has managed to sweep!
Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Munoz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Santos wants to sweep here but Munoz controlling him for the moment.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munoz stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
Santos is trying to control the position but Munoz postures up.
Munoz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Munoz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munoz is one step ahead there.
Munoz stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Santos is not content to let Munoz control the position.
Santos is trying to control Munoz's posture but Munoz avoids it.
Munoz taking a break here but Santos is having none of it and regains half guard.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
Santos keeping full guard, as Munoz tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a big elbow that misses.
Munoz stands and steps away. Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rodrigo Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munoz looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Munoz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos looks for a takedown but Munoz sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos with a hook.
Santos misses with a hook. Munoz ducked under it nicely.
Munoz stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Munoz 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munoz.
Munoz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Munoz swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Munoz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Munoz's guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Santos stands up from Munoz's guard - Santos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Munoz throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a right and a left that Munoz avoids nicely.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Munoz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munoz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Munoz blocks the body kick.
Munoz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Munoz throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Munoz looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Munoz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Munoz sprawls well.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz moves into range and clinches up with Santos.
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!
Munoz pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Munoz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Munoz gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Munoz scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munoz.
Munoz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Munoz lands an elbow.
Munoz wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Munoz lands some shots froms side control.
Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Munoz lands a nice forearm strike.
Munoz cracks Santos with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Munoz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos sneaks back into half guard.
Munoz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos is trying to stand up here but Munoz is controlling him well.
Munoz trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Munoz lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Munoz there.
Santos wants to sweep but Munoz has passed to side control!
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Munoz wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Santos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Munoz working the body and head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munoz with the ground and pound but Santos regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Santos controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Munoz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Munoz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Munoz!
Mark Munoz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rayce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sompong Seesumran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sompong Seesumran will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rayce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sompong Seesumran!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Seesumran enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Seesumran manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control but Seesumran is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Seesumran keeps moving.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Seesumran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Seesumran is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Seesumran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails to advance to Seesumran's back.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Seesumran is having none of it.
Seesumran defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Seesumran is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Seesumran can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Seesumran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seesumran trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gracie is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gracie extends the arm and Seesumran is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rayce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georgius St Pierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch has chosen Till I Collapse- Eminem as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georgius St Pierra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitch circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitch throws the left hand but Pierra avoids the punch easily.
Fitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierra.
Fitch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pierra backs up against the cage.
It looks like Georgius St Pierra has been cut.
Pierra misses with a low kick.
Fitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Pierra off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Fitch misses.
Jab by Fitch.
Pierra looks to land a body kick but Fitch moved away.
Fitch lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitch dips to his left and cracks Pierra with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pierra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitch's hands.
Pierra misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitch throws the left hand but Pierra avoids the punch easily.
Fitch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fitch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Fitch.
Pierra is trying to force a seperation but Fitch has the dominant position.
Fitch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierra blocks a body shot from Fitch.
Pierra blocks a body shot from Fitch.
Fitch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitch has him pressed against the cage.
Pierra wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitch won't allow it.
Fitch lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitch.
Fitch gets through Pierra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitch presses Pierra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch tries to work over Pierra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitch scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitch.
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!
Nice body punch from Fitch - that landed with a thud.
Fitch pushes Pierra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitch.
Pierra tries to break the clinch but Fitch is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Fitch as the two fighters clinch.
Pierra is breathing heavily.
Fitch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Fitch.
Fitch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierra backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Fitch.
Fitch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitch wants the takedown. Pierra is fighting it off but Fitch persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pierra's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitch landing with the ground and pound.
Pierra being controlled here, momentarily.
Fitch postures up.
Fitch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitch is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierra has wrist control.
Pierra has momentary wrist control but Fitch slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitch with a nice head shot there.
Fitch is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierra has wrist control.
Fitch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fitch pushing down on Pierra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fitch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierra keeps working.
Pierra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fitch works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Fitch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fitch raining down shots from the mount!
Fitch avoids the attempt from Pierra to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Fitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georgius St Pierra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierra.
A shot to the liver by Fitch. Beautiful body shot.
Fitch misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitch misses the target.
Fitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierra was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitch.
Pierra throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Fitch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pierra doesn't seem phased though.
Fitch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitch misses the shot to the body.
Fitch misses the jab.
Pierra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Pierra.
Fitch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pierra throws a front kick aimed at Fitch's knee but Fitch avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch loads up on a big right hand but Pierra slips the punch.
Pierra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fitch.
Fitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierra.
Fitch moves into the clinch.
Pierra gets underhooks to prevent Fitch's takedown attempt.
Pierra blocks a body shot from Fitch.
Fitch scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitch.
Fitch is leaning against Pierra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pierra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Georgius St Pierra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Fitch.
Fitch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitch throws a head punch that misses.
Fitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch goes for a takedown attempt but Pierra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Pierra misses.
Nice defenses there by Pierra.
Fitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitch looks to throw the jab but Pierra is out of range.
Georgius St Pierra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Fitch.
Pierra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitch throws a big shot that misses.
Fitch throws the left hand but Pierra avoids the punch easily.
Pierra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pierra.
Pierra misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Fitch.
Fitch looks to land a left hand but Pierra moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pierra counters with a leg kick.
Pierra tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitch avoids the head kick by Pierra.
Fitch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pierra blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Fitch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pierra doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Pierra.
Fitch looks to land a combination but Pierra avoids it well.
Pierra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Georgius St Pierra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Fitch finds it's target.
Fitch blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pierra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Fitch with that takedown attempt.
Fitch lands a glancing blow to the side of Pierra's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pierra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitch lands a jab.
Pierra takes one on the button.
Georgius St Pierra's cut is getting worse.
Fitch scores with a takedown into Pierra's guard.
Fitch wants to control from the top but Pierra keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch throws an elbow that misses. Pierra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fitch's guard. Nice move by Pierra!
Fitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierra is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Fitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Georgius St Pierra's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fitch swings for the body but Pierra moves out of range.
Pierra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pierra ducks under a wild hook from Fitch.
Fitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pierra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Fitch.
Pierra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pierra.
Pierra dips to his left and cracks Fitch with an uppercut!
Pierra throws a shot from downtown. Fitch moves away and avoids it.
Pierra throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fitch sizes up Pierra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitch blocks a leg kick.
Pierra just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch misses with a wild combination.
Fitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Pierra off the cage and back into range.
Fitch feints and as Pierra raises his hands in defense, Fitch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fitch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitch landing with the ground and pound.
Fitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierra is keeping the position for now.
Fitch drops back looking for a leg! Pierra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pierra manages to kick Fitch off! Fitch jumps back into Pierra's guard.
Pierra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fitch!
Georgius St Pierra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch trying to control from the bottom.
Pierra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pierra is thwarting Fitch's attempts to control the position.
Fitch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pierra wants to control from the top but Fitch keeps moving.
Fitch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fitch controls Pierra momentarily but Pierra frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitch is on top in guard.
Fitch slips nicely into half guard.
Fitch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fitch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pierra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pierra tries to kick Fitch off but Fitch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pierra!
Fitch landing strikes from the mount.
Pierra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fitch lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierra tries to reverse the position but Fitch maintains control.
Fitch with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Fitch.
Fitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch lands a big shot there that rocks Pierra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pierra is rocked!
Georgius St Pierra's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fitch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Pierra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Georgius St Pierra's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Georgius St Pierra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Fitch!
As Jon Fitch got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Im coming for your belt David Mcdonald, and theres nothing you can do about it! .'.
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