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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Nymann Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pilot Abilene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nymann Jr comes into the arena with Volbeat - A Warriors Call blaring out of the sound system. Abilene has chosen All These Things I've Done by Killers as his entrance music. Pilot Abilene 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kasper Nymann Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pilot Abilene! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nymann Jr rushes Abilene and presses him up against the cage. Nymann Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nymann Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abilene backwards.
Nymann Jr is trying to trip Abilene. He has hold of a leg but Abilene is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nymann Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Nymann Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abilene works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Abilene is trying to keep Nymann Jr in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nymann Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nymann Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nymann Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Abilene looking to control.
Nymann Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Abilene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Nymann Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abilene tries to land a sweep but no joy. Nymann Jr working some strikes from top position. Nymann Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Abilene is retaining full guard. Nymann Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nymann Jr stands up from Abilene's guard - Nymann Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Nymann Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Abilene throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nymann Jr darts in and clinches Abilene up against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Nymann Jr.
Abilene scores with a nice hook to the head. A shot in the inside from Nymann Jr. Abilene looking to slow down the pace here. Abilene lands a damaging elbow. A left hand lands to the body for Nymann Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nymann Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nymann Jr closes the distance and clinches. Nymann Jr prevents a body shot from Abilene.
Nymann Jr breaks the clinch.
Nymann Jr ducks under a wild hook from Abilene.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Abilene struggles to land a body shot inside as Nymann Jr controls his hands.
Nymann Jr scores with a shot to the side of Abilene's head. Nymann Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nymann Jr prevents a body shot from Abilene. Nymann Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abilene pulls him back up using the underhooks. Nymann Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nymann Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Abilene digs a good hook to Nymann Jr's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abilene, as that shot connected.
Abilene lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nymann Jr darts in and clinches Abilene up against the cage. Abilene trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Still in the clinch, Nymann Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. Nymann Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nymann Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nymann Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Nymann Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nymann Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. Abilene trying to control the position but instead, Nymann Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abilene into the cage. Abilene misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nymann Jr.
Nymann Jr is struggling to control the position. Nymann Jr pushes Abilene back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nymann Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Abilene backwards. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nymann Jr lands a takedown into guard.
Abilene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nymann Jr stands up and waves to Abilene to follow him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Nymann Jr dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Abilene misses the shot to the body. Nymann Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abilene. Abilene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nymann Jr. Some bone on bone action there as Abilene checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Abilene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nymann Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nymann Jr jumps into guard, dragging Abilene to the mat.
Abilene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nymann Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. Abilene wants to stand and escape but instead Nymann Jr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Abilene not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Abilene can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nymann Jr controls the pace. Abilene is trying to control the position but Nymann Jr postures up.
 OK we're going to have a standup here. Pilot Abilene hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Nymann Jr avoids the head kick by Abilene.
Nymann Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Pilot Abilene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Abilene throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nymann Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Abilene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abilene wants it to stay on the feet. Jab by Abilene. Pilot Abilene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from Nymann Jr misses. Abilene smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Abilene leaves Nymann Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasper Nymann Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nymann Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Abilene tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nymann Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Abilene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nymann Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Abilene misses with an uppercut. Nymann Jr saw that one coming.
Nymann Jr rushes Abilene and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nymann Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Abilene uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Abilene takes a shot to the head. Nymann Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Nymann Jr lands a nice elbow. Nymann Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abilene backwards. Nymann Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abilene's elbow. Abilene misses with an elbow strike.
Abilene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nymann Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nymann Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abilene. Abilene throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abilene darts in and clinches Nymann Jr up against the cage. Nymann Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abilene gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Nymann Jr lands a shoulder strike. Abilene lands with a right to the head.
Nymann Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nymann Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Abilene throwing strikes from guard but Nymann Jr blocks nicely.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abilene drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nymann Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nymann Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nymann Jr! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nymann Jr has hold of Abilene's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Abilene tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nymann Jr cranks the arm and Abilene screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Abilene, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kasper Nymann Jr! Kasper Nymann Jr very nearly forgot to thank Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Saurkraut might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Poland National Anthem. 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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166 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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Foster! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Saurkraut connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Saurkraut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Saurkraut tries for a takedown but Foster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saurkraut bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Saurkraut lands a decent elbow from side control. Foster tries to improve position but can't. Saurkraut tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Foster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saurkraut off and has taken his back! I really don't envy Saurkraut right now.
Foster scores with strikes from the back.
 It looks like Olaf Saurkraut has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Foster trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Foster.
Saurkraut is trying to get back to his feet but Foster has full control of the position and if anything, Saurkraut has just worked his way into a worse spot. Foster is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Foster scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Saurkraut is looking for a way out. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Foster has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Saurkraut.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Saurkraut looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Foster scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Foster throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Saurkraut!
Foster is trying to stick to Saurkraut's back but Saurkraut is turning into Foster. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Foster's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saurkraut. Saurkraut stopping the sweep attempt from Foster. Saurkraut throwing strikes but missing. Saurkraut stopping the sweep attempt from Foster. Saurkraut 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. Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving. Saurkraut is looking to stand up but Foster won't let him. Saurkraut is in close to Foster's body, working some short punches and elbows. Saurkraut trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foster is on top in guard.
 That's two 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! Saurkraut wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment. Saurkraut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Saurkraut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Saurkraut keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully. Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saurkraut has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though. Foster is in close to Saurkraut's body, working some short punches and elbows. Foster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Foster is in close to Saurkraut's body, working some short punches and elbows. Foster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Foster with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Foster throwing strikes from guard but Saurkraut blocks nicely.
Saurkraut is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saurkraut kicks Foster off and gets to his feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Saurkraut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foster is fending him off so far but Saurkraut persists. Nope, Foster circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Saurkraut. That's going to take a lot out of him. Saurkraut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foster. Saurkraut sizes up Foster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Foster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saurkraut napping and manages to drive through into side control! Foster tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Saurkraut tries to get back to half guard but can't. Saurkraut is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Foster is controlling him well. Saurkraut is trying to get back to half guard. Foster connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saurkraut some visible discomfort.
Foster is trying to get an arm triangle but Saurkraut is defending well. Saurkraut tries to improve position but can't. Saurkraut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Foster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Saurkraut wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Foster lands strikes from half guard. Saurkraut trying to control from the bottom.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saurkraut defending well though. Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time. Foster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Saurkraut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Foster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saurkraut's head. The fighters are battling for position here. Saurkraut manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Saurkraut keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully. Foster looking to pass the guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Saurkraut is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Foster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saurkraut scores with a couple of nice shots. Foster is in trouble now - Saurkraut has advanced to mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Foster dominated that round. The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foster but Foster pushes him off and we're back to square one. Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Saurkraut dodges the punch combination from Foster.
Saurkraut feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Saurkraut chips away with some ground and pound. Foster 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. Foster keeping moving, preventing Saurkraut from controlling successfully. Saurkraut slips nicely into half guard. Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saurkraut seems to be looking for submissions.
Saurkraut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Saurkraut tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Foster. Foster is trying to control but can't.
Foster gets full guard. Saurkraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saurkraut decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Foster, up you get! Saurkraut shoots in looking for a takedown but Foster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saurkraut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Saurkraut. That's going to take a lot out of him. Foster doesn't manage to clinch there - Saurkraut circles away.
Foster feints and then cracks Saurkraut's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saurkraut down. Foster cracks the inside of Saurkraut's front leg. Foster misses with a series of wild punches.
Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Foster working the body and head with strikes.
 Olaf Saurkraut's cut is getting worse. This has been an exciting period of action! Saurkraut is trying to get back to half guard. Saurkraut is working hard here to advance position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Check out the look on Foster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
 Olaf Saurkraut's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. You can see the frustration on Saurkraut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Saurkraut is trying to improve his position. Saurkraut is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Foster tries for a kimura but Saurkraut is defending well. Foster looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Saurkraut is avoiding damage well.
Saurkraut is trying to improve his position. Saurkraut struggling a bit here. Saurkraut tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position. Foster is looking to take a break and control but Saurkraut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Foster is working Saurkraut over with some ground and pound from side control.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Saurkraut being controlled for a moment.
Foster tries for a kimura but Saurkraut is defending well. Foster landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Saurkraut manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foster's best efforts. The fighters are battling for position here. Saurkraut manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saurkraut has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Foster lands a couple of digs.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Saurkraut is retaining full guard. Saurkraut wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment. Foster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Saurkraut tries to land a sweep but no joy. Foster looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Saurkraut looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Foster forces his way into half guard. Saurkraut tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg. Saurkraut tries to kick Foster off but Foster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Saurkraut is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard.
Foster is working for a submission of some sort.
Foster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saurkraut knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Foster will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Saurkraut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foster tries to avoid it but Saurkraut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foster to the ground. Foster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saurkraut gets slowly back to his feet.
Saurkraut closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foster did well to prevent Saurkraut getting side control. Saurkraut lands strikes from half guard. Saurkraut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Foster works his way to full guard. Good work. Saurkraut tries to stand but Foster is controlling from the bottom.
Saurkraut got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saurkraut has managed to get both his arms back between Foster's legs - danger averted. Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet. Saurkraut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saurkraut 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. Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Foster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saurkraut. Saurkraut wants to stand but Foster is controlling his posture from full guard. Saurkraut stopping the sweep attempt from Foster. Foster has a closed guard, preventing Saurkraut from standing up. Foster keeping full guard, as Saurkraut tries to pass. Foster throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Saurkraut has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Foster to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Saurkraut is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Foster pulls down on the head and he's put Saurkraut to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Foster! Jake Foster really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damarcus Musasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakke Pietila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musasi comes to the cage accompanied by Collective Soul - Where the River Flows. Pietila has chosen Hard Night Out by Professor Green as his entrance music. Damarcus Musasi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sakke Pietila's chin.
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damarcus Musasi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sakke Pietila! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pietila connects with a right hand. Musasi shakes it off.
 It looks like Damarcus Musasi has been cut. Good work by Musasi as he checks the leg kick. Musasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pietila. Musasi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Musasi moves into range and connects with a jab. A swing and a miss from Musasi. Pietila blocks a head kick by Musasi.
That kick from Pietila tenderised Musasi's leg. Musasi is trying to keep his angry face on. Pietila misses with a two punch combination.
Pietila is looking to slow Musasi down with leg kicks. Musasi is looking to land body kicks. Pietila looks to score with a jab to the body but Musasi is just out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Musasi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pietila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Musasi somewhat. Sakke Pietila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Musasi misses with a head kick.
Pietila slips a jab from Musasi. Pietila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musasi. Musasi throws a head kick but Pietila moves out of range.
Pietila throws an overhand right that lands on Musasi's shoulder, as Musasi tries to avoid the shot. Musasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pietila. Pietila throws a jab but it's blocked by Musasi.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Musasi throws a head kick that misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Pietila.
Pietila moves in looking to clinch but Musasi pushes him off. Musasi moves forwards but Pietila connects with a nice, crisp jab. Pietila misses with the combination.
Pietila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musasi. Pietila tries to close the distance and clinch but Musasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Pietila tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pietila slips a jab and a cross from Musasi.
Horrible takedown by Musasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Pietila which made him look bad. Pietila slips under a jab from Musasi. Musasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pietila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Musasi moves away from the strike by Pietila. Pietila looks to score with a jab to the body but Musasi is just out of range. Pietila throws a jab but it's blocked by Musasi. Pietila moves in looking to clinch but Musasi pushes him off. Musasi misses with a two punch combination.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Musasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pietila. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pietila scores with a jab to the head.
Pietila misses with the combination.
Musasi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pietila on the side of the head. Musasi throws a looping overhand right but Pietila ducks down to avoid it. Pietila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Musasi throws a hook but Pietila blocks it. Pietila is looking to land body kicks. Musasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Pietila blocks a head kick by Musasi.
Pietila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musasi throws out the jab. Pietila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musasi. Musasi obviously looking to wear him down.
Pietila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musasi can pounce on him.
Pietila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Pietila misses with a head kick.
Musasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Musasi 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 Pietila has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pietila and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Pietila wants to clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Pietila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damarcus Musasi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pietila throws a right and a left that both miss. Pietila throws a hook to the side of Musasi's head but Musasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Musasi avoids a kick to the body.
Musasi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Pietila with a body punch. A glancing blow. Pietila lands a body shot.
Pietila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musasi. Musasi avoids a kick to the body.
Pietila avoids the head kick by Musasi.
Pietila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Pietila connects with an inside leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Musasi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Musasi misses with a hook. Musasi scores with a sloppy right hand. Pietila should have avoided that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pietila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Pietila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pietila throws a head kick that misses and Musasi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pietila avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Musasi throws a head kick but Pietila moves out of range.
Musasi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pietila's head. Pietila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietila. Musasi scores with a head kick.
 Pietila is rocked!
 It looks like Sakke Pietila has been cut. Pietila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musasi. Pietila is still on wobbly legs! Can Musasi finish him? Pietila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musasi. Musasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pietila missing with a left hand there. Musasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pietila misses with a leg kick and Musasi counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Pietila off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Musasi follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Pietila was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damarcus Musasi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy McGruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down by Johnny Cash. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Teller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy McGruger! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Teller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Teller connects with a nice looking jab.
McGruger tries to clinch but Teller is having none of it. McGruger loads up on a big right hand but Teller slips the punch. McGruger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Teller misses the shot to the body. McGruger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Teller tenderised McGruger's leg. McGruger is trying to keep his angry face on. McGruger takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Teller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGruger on the side of the head. No luck for McGruger with that takedown attempt. Teller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teller swinging wildly here.
Jackson Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Teller connects with a body shot that sends McGruger's belly button to the back.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Teller misses with a wild combination.
Teller clobbers McGruger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. McGruger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teller scores with a jab. Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGruger moves away. Teller throws a series of punches but McGruger moves out of range. McGruger fails in his attempt to clinch. McGruger tries to bum rush Teller with a series of wild strikes but Teller uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Teller scores with a jab to the jaw. Jackson Teller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Teller slips under a jab. McGruger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teller. Teller obviously looking to wear him down.
Teller scores with a slapping inside leg kick. McGruger throws a one two combo.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Teller scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGruger in his tracks. Nice shot by Teller. McGruger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 McGruger is rocked! McGruger lands with an overhand left. Teller connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGruger. McGruger circles away out of range and recomposes himself. McGruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Teller finish him? and Teller counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McGruger! He's just covering up as Teller starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Teller! In his post fight interview, Jackson Teller 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Seng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hed Pe Judgement Day. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Seng! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Popov! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Popov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seng stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Popov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seng on the side of the head.
Seng closes the distance and pushes Popov back into the cage. Seng landing knees to the head.
Seng stops a takedown attempt from Popov.
Seng lands a damaging elbow. Knees to the body from Seng.
Seng 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Popov takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Carl Popov has been cut. Seng connects with a nasty looking knee right to Popov's face.
Popov takes an elbow to the temple. Seng lands an elbow inside that Popov shrugs off. Popov is trying to pull guard but Seng turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Popov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Popov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seng prevents it.
Eddie Seng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Popov. Popov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Popov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seng lands a nice elbow. Seng slows down the pace here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Knees in the clinch landing for Seng.
Popov looks gassed! Seng working Popov over with knees to the body. Seng lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Seng lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Seng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Seng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Popov's defenses. Seng working Popov over with knees to the body. Seng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Popov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Seng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Seng lands with a short head shot on the inside. Seng lands an elbow that stopped Popov in his tracks for a moment. Seng working Popov over with knees to the body. Seng leaning against his opponent.
Seng with a knee to the head.
 Popov is rocked! Seng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Popov is still on wobbly legs! Can Seng finish him? Seng working Popov over with knees to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Seng lands a damaging elbow. Seng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Seng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popov backwards. Seng stalling against the cage.
Seng lands a big knee! That's hurt Popov! Oh, he's all over the place! Seng lands another knee that sends Popov to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Seng! After the fight, Eddie Seng was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bija Firserfest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jirka Fukala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukala has chosen Baby Bash featuring T-Pain as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bija Firserfest! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jirka Fukala! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Firserfest loads up on a big right hand but Fukala slips the punch. Fukala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Firserfest connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fukala scrambles back to his feet. Firserfest uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukala. Fukala misses with a straight left. Fukala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Firserfest defends it nicely. No joy there for Fukala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fukala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Fukala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bija Firserfest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Firserfest dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Firserfest misses with a wild body shot. Fukala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Firserfest sees it coming and avoids it easily. Firserfest throws the left hand but Fukala avoids the punch easily. Fukala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fukala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Firserfest misses the shot to the body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Firserfest throws a hook but Fukala blocks it. Firserfest swings for the body but Fukala moves out of range.
Fukala swinging wildly here.
Fukala feints and then cracks Firserfest's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Firserfest down. Bija Firserfest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Firserfest swings for the body but Fukala moves out of range.
Fukala slips under a jab. Firserfest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukala was well out of range. Poor timing from Firserfest. Fukala misses with a wild body shot. A punch combination from Fukala misses. Fukala throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Firserfest is looking to wear down Fukala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Fukala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Firserfest with a hook. Fukala throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Firserfest misses with a shot to the body and Fukala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Firserfest thinking. A big left from Fukala misses. Firserfest misses with a double jab
and Fukala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Firserfest staying out of range there. Firserfest just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukala thuds a left hand into Firserfest's body. Firserfest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukala was well out of range. Poor timing from Firserfest. Firserfest lands a glancing blow to the side of Fukala's head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Firserfest scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Fukala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Firserfest. Firserfest staying out of range there. Firserfest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Fukala does it's job there. Fukala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Firserfest. Firserfest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukala. Firserfest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukala manages to avoid it. Firserfest throws a big shot that misses. Nice shot lands for Firserfest. Fukala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Firserfest. A combination from Firserfest does no damage. Firserfest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukala. Firserfest closes the distance and lands a one-two. Fukala throws a hook but Firserfest avoids it easily. Firserfest misses with a hook.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Fukala lands an overhand right. Firserfest ducks under a wild hook from Fukala. Firserfest takes a swing at Fukala's ribcage but misses. Firserfest throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nice shot by Fukala. Firserfest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukala.
Fukala throws a nice outside leg kick. Nice defenses there by Firserfest. Fukala blocks a jab. Firserfest takes a swing at Fukala's ribcage but misses. Fukala throws a series of punches but Firserfest moves out of range. Firserfest slips under a jab from Fukala. Firserfest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Firserfest loads up on a big right hand but Fukala slips the punch. Firserfest with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fukala to score with a decent uppercut. Firserfest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukala. Fukala takes a body punch but keeps moving. Fukala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Fukala misses. Fukala avoids the body shot from Firserfest.
Fukala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Firserfest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukala manages to avoid it. Decent striking displayed by Fukala 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! Fukala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firserfest. Fukala is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Firserfest had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Firserfest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Firserfest looks to land a left hand but Fukala moved out of range nicely. Fukala throws a good cross that connects.
Firserfest misses with a few strikes there.
Fukala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Firserfest swings for the body but Fukala moves out of range.
Firserfest throws a body punch but Fukala moves out of range. Firserfest throws a poor cross that misses
and Fukala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Firserfest lands a body shot.
A jab from Fukala misses. Fukala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Good shot there by Fukala. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bija Firserfest dominated that round. That's time! Firserfest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fukala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firserfest moves away. Fukala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fukala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firserfest. Firserfest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Firserfest scores with a one two! Fukala had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fukala scores a takedown into full mount! Firserfest is controlling an arm, preventing Fukala from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Firserfest is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Firserfest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Nice strikes from Fukala there.
Fukala is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Firserfest has managed to free his arm - good work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Firserfest is holding on to half guard well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Firserfest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fukala jumps into side control! Firserfest manages to get back to half guard. Fukala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Firserfest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Firserfest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fukala is working away from the top position though. Fukala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Firserfest tries to roll over but Fukala keeps him under control. Firserfest is staying active underneath Fukala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala is working for a submission of some sort.
Firserfest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fukala is working away from the top position though. Firserfest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fukala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fukala's back! Fukala trying to control the position but Firserfest manages to sink in the hooks. Firserfest is trying to stick to Fukala's back but Fukala is turning into Firserfest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Firserfest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fukala.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Fukala looking to pass the guard. Fukala wants to control from the top but Firserfest keeps moving. Firserfest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Firserfest pulls Fukala in close to his closed guard and prevents Fukala from doing any damage or advancing position. Fukala pushes down on Firserfest's leg and manages to get into half guard. Fukala passes to full mount! Jirka Fukala has got the better of the ground game so far.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Firserfest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Firserfest regains half guard. Fukala trying to mount his opponent but Firserfest defends it. Firserfest moves into full guard.
Firserfest wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jirka Fukala 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Firserfest fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fukala closes the distance and clinches up with Firserfest, looking for a takedown. Fukala pushes Firserfest against the cage but Firserfest circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Firserfest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Firserfest thows a body shot but no joy. Fukala walks into a jab. Fukala throws a jab but it's blocked by Firserfest. Firserfest misses with a looping left. Fukala is looking to slow Firserfest down with leg kicks. Firserfest moves away from the strike by Fukala. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fukala, as that shot connected.
Firserfest staying out of range there. Bija Firserfest is winning the standup battle so far. Fukala fails with a takedown attempt. Fukala misses the jab. Firserfest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukala throws out the jab. Firserfest just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Firserfest misses its intended target. Fukala throws the left hand but Firserfest avoids the punch easily. Firserfest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Firserfest moves out of range of the strikes. Fukala digs a good body shot into Firserfest's ribs. Fukala thows a left - swing and a miss! Firserfest cracks Fukala with a right hand to the side of the head. Fukala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fukala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Firserfest.
Fukala scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Firserfest just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Firserfest finds it's way through Fukala's defenses. Firserfest waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukala. Firserfest throws a body punch but Fukala moves out of range. The fighters circling - Firserfest throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Firserfest is trying to maintain the position but Fukala is very close to passing his half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Firserfest wants to improve his position but Fukala is controlling well.
Fukala wants to pass to mount but Firserfest is defending the position. Firserfest is trying is best to control the position here. Firserfest is looking to get back to full guard here but Fukala has managed to pass to side control instead. Firserfest is trying to improve his position. Firserfest tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Firserfest has given up his back here.
Firserfest manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fukala's guard. Nice work there by Firserfest.
Fukala seems keen to control Firserfest's posture.
Fukala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Firserfest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Firserfest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Fukala seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fukala has his foot on Firserfest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Firserfest works his way back into a safe position though. Fukala seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Firserfest throws a strike but Fukala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jirka Fukala. I think Fukala 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marsh's choice of entrance music: The Fight Song. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Stan Marsh enters the cage!
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edmund Dorrance! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Marsh! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marsh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dorrance.
 It looks like Stan Marsh has been cut. Dorrance looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsh is just out of range.
Marsh darts in and clinches Dorrance up against the cage. Dorrance landing knees to the head.
Dorrance lands a damaging elbow. Dorrance keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marsh's efforts to push away. Dorrance landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice elbow from Dorrance. Dorrance comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Dorrance scores a nice knee to the body.
Marsh looks gassed! Dorrance with a knee to the head.
Marsh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dorrance working the clinch nicely. Marsh is working for position but Dorrance cracks him with a big knee to the head! Marsh crumples up against the cage and Dorrance lands two more shots before the ref can save Marsh! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Edmund Dorrance! After the fight, Edmund Dorrance was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owain Glyndwr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson's entrance music is Fett's Vette. A fine choice. Glyndwr has chosen Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau 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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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Davidson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owain Glyndwr! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davidson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Glyndwr misses with a head kick.
Glyndwr looks for the body kick but Davidson saw that one coming. Davidson throws a low kick, looking for Glyndwr's leg but Glyndwr calmly moves out of range. Glyndwr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davidson fails to land with a series of punches.
Glyndwr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidson. Owain Glyndwr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck for Glyndwr with that takedown attempt. Davidson misses with a looping left. Left hook, right uppercut from Davidson. Davidson throws a hook but Glyndwr blocks it. Davidson swinging wildly here.
Davidson tries to clinch there but Glyndwr circles away.
Glyndwr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Davidson. No joy for Glyndwr on that attempt. Glyndwr fails in his attempt to clinch. Davidson scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davidson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 That's one minute gone in the round. That kick from Davidson tenderised Glyndwr's leg. Glyndwr is trying to keep his angry face on. Davidson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Some wild striking there from Glyndwr.
Glyndwr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jake Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owain Glyndwr. Davidson cracks Glyndwr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Glyndwr misses with a looping left. Davidson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davidson throws a low kick but Glyndwr moves out of range easily. Glyndwr tries to clinch there but Davidson circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davidson.
Decent striking displayed by Davidson there. Davidson ducks under a wild hook from Glyndwr. Glyndwr closes the distance and clinches up with Davidson, looking for a takedown. Glyndwr pushes Davidson against the cage but Davidson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Davidson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glyndwr.
Glyndwr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Davidson stuffs the takedown. Davidson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Davidson works the jab nicely. Glyndwr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Davidson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Davidson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Glyndwrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Davidson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Glyndwr. Davidson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glyndwr tries to keep at a distance but Davidson has taken the fight into the clinch. Davidson lands a hook to the side of the head. Glyndwr has a couple of punches blocked by Davidson.
Davidson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Davidson trying to stall but Glyndwr improves his position.
Davidson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Glyndwr has Davidson pressed against the cage, preventing Davidson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Davidson lands with a left to the head. Glyndwr prevents Davidson from breaking the clinch. Davidson tries to break the clinch but Glyndwr is controlling the position. Davidson wants to get back to striking at distance but Glyndwr won't allow it.
Glyndwr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Glyndwr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davidson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Glyndwr misses with a takedown attempt - Davidson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Davidson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glyndwr on the side of the head. A slapping leg kick lands for Davidson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Glyndwr. Davidson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Glyndwr misses with a hook. Davidson ducked under it nicely. Nice sprawl there from Davidson as Glyndwr shoots in. Davidson cracks Glyndwr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Glyndwr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davidson. Davidson tries to score with a low kick but Glyndwr moves his leg out of the way. Davidson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Davidson lands a lovely overhand right. Davidson checks a leg kick nicely. Glyndwr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Glyndwr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davidson sprawls well. Davidson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glyndwr gets slowly back to his feet. Glyndwr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Glyndwr throws the left hand but Davidson avoids the punch easily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Glyndwr missing with a left hand there. Davidson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Davidson is looking to chop away at Glyndwr's legs. Davidson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Glyndwr keeps the fight on the outside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Davidson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Glyndwr needs to keep his hands up - Davidson had a free shot at his head there.
Davidson closes the distance and pushes Glyndwr back into the cage. Davidson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Glyndwr.
Glyndwr prevents Davidson from breaking the clinch.
Glyndwr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Davidson can't fight it off and eventually Glyndwr manages to take the fight to the floor. Davidson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glyndwr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glyndwr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Davidson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glyndwr is controlling him. Glyndwr wants to pass the guard but Davidson is keeping the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Davidson wants to get back to his feet but Glyndwr is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Glyndwr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davidson's head. Glyndwr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Glyndwr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Davidson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Glyndwr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Davidson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glyndwr on the ground. Davidson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Glyndwr controls the pace. Glyndwr with a flurry of punches that miss.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Glyndwr is in close to Davidson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Davidson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Glyndwr landing some decent shots from guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Glyndwr trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Glyndwr throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely. Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Glyndwr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Glyndwr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Davidson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davidson tries to get out of the position. Glyndwr being controlled here momentarily. Glyndwr wants to pass the guard but Davidson is keeping the position. Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Glyndwr with a flurry of punches that miss. Glyndwr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Glyndwr trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom. Glyndwr postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it. Glyndwr lands a couple of digs.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Glyndwr works a leg free and moves into half guard. Glyndwr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davidson defending well though. Glyndwr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davidson's head. Glyndwr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davidson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Glyndwr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. This has been an exciting period of action! Let's hope that Glyndwr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Glyndwr is keen to just control but Davidson is a slippery customer. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Glyndwr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Glyndwr scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ground and pound from Glyndwr. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owain Glyndwr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Glyndwr drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Davidson right on the button. Davidson goes down! Glyndwr follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Glyndwr gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owain Glyndwr! Owain Glyndwr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri De Wilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Doby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doby has chosen International Players Anthem 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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dimitri De Wilde! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Doby! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De Wilde scores with a leg kick.
Doby shoots and misses and De Wilde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Shane Doby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doby manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Wilde on his heels. He'll look to pass De Wilde's guard now, I'm sure. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Doby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Doby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Wilde is keeping the position for now. De Wilde not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Wilde looking for a guillotine here but Doby defends easily.
Doby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Doby trying to control the position from guard on top but De Wilde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 That's one minute gone in the round. De Wilde trying to keep a closed guard but Doby is proving a slippery customer.
Doby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Wilde is keeping the position for now. De Wilde looking to control.
De Wilde is trying to hold Doby in close to prevent damage but Doby has managed to pass into half guard.
Doby is trying to control. De Wilde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. De Wilde wants to improve his position but Doby is controlling well.
Doby trying to control from half guard but De Wilde is working away. De Wilde is looking to improve his position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Still in half guard, Doby seems content to control. Doby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
 The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shane Doby. Doby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Wilde.
De Wilde shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. De Wilde is stalling in the full guard. De Wilde postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Wilde distracts Doby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Doby keeping moving, preventing De Wilde from controlling successfully.
Doby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doby is trying to control the position but De Wilde postures up. Doby wants to sweep here but De Wilde controlling him for the moment. Doby is trying to keep De Wilde in close.
Doby keeping full guard, as De Wilde tries to pass. Doby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Doby wants to sweep but no luck. De Wilde wants to pass the guard but Doby is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Doby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Doby controlling De Wilde's posture. Doby 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. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doby looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Wilde has picked Doby up and slammed him! Doby can't keep hold of the triangle and De Wilde manages to pass to side control! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Wilde is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. De Wilde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doby keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dimitri De Wilde will probably get the nod. 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.
Doby moves away from the strike by De Wilde. Doby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Doby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Doby thows a leg kick but De Wilde checks it and De Wilde counters with a nice leg kick. Doby takes one on the button. De Wilde misses with a looping right.
Doby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. De Wilde is pressing down on Doby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doby's corner is telling him to maintain position. De Wilde wants to sweep but no luck. De Wilde being controlled here, momentarily. Doby wants to control from the top but De Wilde keeps moving.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Doby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
 OK we're going to have a standup here. Shane Doby hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Doby is looking to score with low kicks. Doby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Doby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Wilde avoids it really well and circles away. De Wilde throws a chopping leg kick but Doby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doby closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. De Wilde dodges the ground and pound from Doby. Doby trying to control the action but De Wilde is working from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. De Wilde is trying to get back to half guard. De Wilde regains half guard. Shane Doby has got the better of the ground game so far. De Wilde wants to get back to full guard. Doby is keen to just control but De Wilde is a slippery customer. De Wilde blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doby. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Doby in particular looking to stall. Doby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Doby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
 The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shane Doby. Doby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Wilde.
Doby fails with the takedown enabling De Wilde to counter with a crisp jab. Doby throws a body punch but De Wilde moves out of range. De Wilde pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Doby throws a nice looking combination but De Wilde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. De Wilde lands with a cross. De Wilde thows a body shot but no joy. De Wilde will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doby is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Wilde's half guard. De Wilde wants to get back to full guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Doby is keen to just control but De Wilde is a slippery customer. Doby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Wilde kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. De Wilde trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Doby wants to free his trapped foot but De Wilde is holding on for dear life with his legs. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Doby is looking to take a break and control but De Wilde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
 The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shane Doby. De Wilde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doby was well out of range. Poor timing from De Wilde. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. De Wilde feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doby's calf. Doby misses with a wild body shot. De Wilde avoids the head kick by Doby.
De Wilde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doby was covering up waiting for the punch and De Wilde finishes the takedown easily into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Doby will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
De Wilde avoids the body shot from Doby.
Doby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doby just misses with a punch to the body.
Doby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Wilde. De Wilde connects with a solid leg kick. De Wilde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Wilde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doby manages to avoid it. De Wilde shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Dimitri De Wilde is winning the standup battle so far. Doby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Wilde manages to avoid it. Sloppy strikes from Doby. Those never looked like landing. De Wilde misses with a straight left. De Wilde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. De Wilde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Doby catches De Wilde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! De Wilde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doby was well out of range. Poor timing from De Wilde. De Wilde on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Doby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Wilde checks a low kick from Doby. A big left from De Wilde misses. Doby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Wilde.
Doby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Wilde rather than just go for the knockout. De Wilde throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. De Wilde with a hook. De Wilde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Doby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Good leg kick by Doby there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. De Wilde takes a swing at Doby's ribcage but misses. De Wilde misses with a takedown and Doby counters with a nice body shot. De Wilde throws a leg kick that misses. Doby moves out of range of the strikes. Doby swings for the body but De Wilde moves out of range.
Doby lands a nice hook to De Wilde's body. De Wilde takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doby takes a swing at De Wilde's ribcage but misses. De Wilde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doby manages to avoid it. De Wilde connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Doby throws a poor cross that misses
and Doby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Doby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Wilde.
Doby scores with a decent looking hook.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Doby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Wilde pinned against the cage. De Wilde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. De Wilde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doby tries to avoid it but De Wilde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doby to the ground. Doby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Doby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Wilde. Doby throws a leg kick but De Wilde sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Wilde gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Doby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Wilde is keeping the position for now. Doby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Doby sitting in guard here, content to control. Doby trying to control but De Wilde is working from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
 The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shane Doby wasn't active enough on the ground. Doby looks to land a combination. De Wilde sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Doby lands a body shot.
Doby scores with a one two! De Wilde had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. De Wilde throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. De Wilde blocks a low kick nicely. De Wilde misses with a lunging right hand
and Doby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Wilde thinking. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Doby chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doby misses with a straight right. Doby misses with an uppercut
and De Wilde counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doby's knee momentarily. De Wilde throws a hook to the side of Doby's head but Doby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight! Shane Doby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Doby 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Doby! Shane Doby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Templeton Peck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman has chosen Hoodie Ninja as his entrance music. Eric Cartman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Templeton Peck! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Cartman! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cartman with a jab. Cartman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cartman tries to clinch but fails miserably and Peck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. An inside leg kick lands from Peck. Cartman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peck. Sloppy strikes from Cartman. Those never looked like landing. Peck misses with a wild body shot. Peck scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A shot to the liver by Peck. Beautiful body shot. Peck misses with a wild body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Cartman misses the target. Cartman throws a shot from downtown. Peck moves away and avoids it. Peck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cartman throws a right hand that Peck ducks under and follows up with a left that Peck also avoids with ease. Cartman misses with a wild combination.
Peck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cartmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cartman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Peck finds it's target. Cartman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Peck defending well as Cartman loads up on a big left hand. Peck connects with a body shot that sends Cartman's belly button to the back. Peck lands a slapping body shot.
Cartman looks gassed! Peck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cartman misses with a straight right. A nice inside leg kick there by Peck. That's going to slow Cartman down. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peck.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Peck! Cartman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Templeton Peck! Templeton Peck made sure to mention his sponsor, Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview.
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