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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Woody Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cave has chosen HYPOCRISY - Unleash The Beast as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Woody Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Cave!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer tries to bum rush Cave with a series of wild strikes but Cave uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Cave circles away.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Cave swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammer misses with a double jab.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Cave avoids nicely.
Cave misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammer tries to clinch but Cave is having none of it.
Hammer tries to clinch but Cave moves out of range.
Cave fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cave avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Cave circles away and keeps his distance.
Cave lands a big uppercut and Hammer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hammer looks OK. Cave waves Hammer back to his feet!
It looks like Woody Hammer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cave counters with a crisp right that sends Hammer to the canvas! Cave follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Cave!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Dugre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard's entrance music is Can't Touch This. A fine choice. 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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156 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Dugre!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard scores with a body shot.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Dugre.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dugre circles away quickly and effectively.
Dugre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Howard to score with a decent uppercut.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Howard tries to clinch up but Dugre circles away and keeps his distance.
Dugre fails with a takedown attempt.
Dugre shoots in and bounces Howard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Howard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugre postures up.
Dugre wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Dugre tries to free his leg and advance position but Howard is retaining full guard.
Dugre postures up.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Dugre from controlling successfully.
Howard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dugre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Howard loads up on a big right hand but Dugre slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Howard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Dugre. No joy for Howard on that attempt.
Howard tries to clinch there but Dugre circles away.
John Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Dugre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard misses with the combination.
Howard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howard throws a right and a left that Dugre avoids nicely.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Dugre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard throws out a loose jab but Dugre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dugre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howard defends it nicely.
John Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Dugre.
Howard throws a right and a left that Dugre avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Howard misses with a takedown
and Dugre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dugre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dugre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howard controls Dugre momentarily but Dugre frees himself.
Dugre controlling from the top position.
Howard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Dugre 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.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Dugre shoots in but Howard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howard wants to clinch but Dugre slips to the side
and Dugre counters with a single leg into guard. Howard didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howard is on top in guard.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Dugre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard slips nicely into half guard.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Dugre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dugre makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Howard tries to clinch
and Dugre counters with a big head kick but Howard shrugs it off.
Dugre is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Howard showed some decent athleticism there.
Dugre is refusing to be controlled, as Howard sits in half guard.
Howard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dugre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Howard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Howard seems to be working for a kimura but Dugre defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard wants to take a breather but Dugre is having none of it.
Dugre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howard.
Howard trying to control the action but Dugre is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Howard looks to clinch
so Dugre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard is trying to keep Dugre in close.
Dugre stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dugre looking to sit in guard and control but Howard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chris Dugre has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard 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.
Howard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dugre is not content to let Howard control the position.
Howard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Howard is looking to stall here but Dugre recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Howard stands and steps away. Dugre gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howard lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dugre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howard.
Howard has his takedown stuffed
so Dugre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Dugre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dugre pinned against the cage. Dugre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dugre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howard fails with the takedown.
Howard tries to clinch but Dugre is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard doesn't manage to clinch there - Dugre circles away.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch but Dugre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dugre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dugre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Howard's guard now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howard is on top in guard.
Dugre is looking to stand up but Howard isn't so interested in that idea.
Dugre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howard is pushing down on Dugre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dugre is fighting to maintain full guard but Howard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Howard is keen to just control but Dugre is a slippery customer.
Howard is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dugre is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Howard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rockhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prachuap Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Rockhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prachuap Prasoetram!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhead closes the distance and pushes Prasoetram back into the cage.
Prasoetram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rockhead is defending well for now.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the head but Rockhead blocks with his arms.
Rockhead gets through Prasoetram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prasoetram tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rockhead smiles and moves away.
Prachuap Prasoetram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockhead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prasoetram manages to avoid it.
Rockhead wants to clinch up but Prasoetram keeps it at a distance.
Rockhead takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prasoetram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rockhead.
Rockhead tries to clinch but Prasoetram is having none of it.
Prasoetram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prasoetram throws a head kick but Rockhead moves out of range.
Rockhead tries to clinch up but Prasoetram circles away and keeps his distance.
Prasoetram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rockhead counters by clinching up.
Rockhead lands a shot to the body.
Prasoetram looking to throw knees to the head but Rockhead is blocking nicely.
Prasoetram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prasoetram wants to clinch up but Rockhead keeps it at a distance.
Rockhead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rockhead moves into range and clinches up with Prasoetram.
Rockhead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rockhead keeps control of Prasoetram as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rockhead lands a shoulder strike.
Prasoetram fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Prasoetram connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rockhead's face.
It looks like Joe Rockhead has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Rockhead's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prasoetram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasoetram blocks an uppercut.
Prasoetram looking to throw knees to the head but Rockhead is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Rockhead's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prasoetram with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Prasoetram looking to throw knees to the head but Rockhead is blocking nicely.
Prasoetram looks gassed!
A short body shot lands from Rockhead as the two fighters clinch.
Prasoetram looking to throw knees to the head but Rockhead is blocking nicely.
Rockhead working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rockhead wants to get back to striking at distance but Prasoetram won't allow it.
Rockhead gets through Prasoetram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rockhead lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
Rockhead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
Prasoetram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rockhead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prasoetram has him pressed against the cage.
Rockhead lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the head but Rockhead blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockhead.
Rockhead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockhead lands a body punch in the clinch.
Prasoetram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rockhead has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rockhead lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
Rockhead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prasoetram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rockhead blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Rockhead.
Prasoetram takes a shot to the head.
Rockhead stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rockhead lands a body punch.
Rockhead lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
Rockhead tries to break free but Prasoetram pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhead gets through Prasoetram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rockhead wants to get back to striking at distance but Prasoetram won't allow it.
Rockhead throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prasoetrams head.
Rockhead has had enough of the clinch but Prasoetram keeps him there for the moment.
Rockhead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rockhead managing to block the knees to the body from Prasoetram.
Rockhead lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
Prasoetram is rocked!
Rockhead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockhead swings for the body but Prasoetram moves out of range.
Rockhead thuds his right hand into Prasoetram's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Prasoetram is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockhead finish him?
Prasoetram tries to keep at a distance but Rockhead has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rockhead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prasoetram missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Rockhead.
Prasoetram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rockhead lands with a light punch inside.
Rockhead lands a nice uppercut.
Rockhead breaks the clinch.
Rockhead gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rockhead can't break the clinch.
Rockhead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rockhead manages to break the clinch.
Rockhead dances in with a quick combination. Prasoetram is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Rockhead snaps Prasoetram's head back. Prasoetram stumbles backwards against the cage. Rockhead steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Prasoetram's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Prasoetram just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Rockhead!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squirmy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Squirmy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee keeps the fight on the outside.
Brannigan wants to clinch up but McGee keeps it at a distance.
Brannigan throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGee.
McGee throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Brannigan circles away.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brannigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee misses with a body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGee.
McGee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brannigan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McGee off and has taken his back!
Brannigan tightening his grip on McGee, looking for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Brannigan.
McGee is taking damage to the body and head.
McGee controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Brannigan is trying to control but McGee is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
McGee tries to hold on but Brannigan pushes him away.
McGee is working to get back to half guard.
Brannigan has control of McGee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Brannigan tries to control but McGee wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGee can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McGee is looking to improve his position but Brannigan isn't that keen on the idea.
Brannigan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McGee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brannigan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Brannigan controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan avoids the attempt from McGee to control.
McGee squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McGee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brannigan controlling from mount.
McGee is bucking up trying to escape but Brannigan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brannigan controlling from mount.
McGee is trying to escape the mount.
Brannigan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGee hang on?
McGee looks gassed!
Brannigan avoids the attempt from McGee to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to improve his position but Brannigan isn't that keen on the idea.
Brannigan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGee is looking to escape.
McGee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brannigan wants to control the pace but McGee is squirming around nicely.
McGee is working to get back to half guard.
McGee 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.
McGee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brannigan is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Brannigan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brannigan darts in trying to clinch
and McGee counters with a body kick that stops Brannigan in his tracks momentarily.
McGee shoots for a double leg takedown but Brannigan sprawls well. He's pushed McGee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brannigan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Squirmy McGee has been cut.
Brannigan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brannigan working McGee over with knees to the body.
Brannigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brannigan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brannigan tries a knee to the head but McGee blocks it.
Brannigan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brannigan lands a knee to the body.
Brannigan lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Brannigan.
Brannigan scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brannigan scores with a knee to the head.
McGee avoiding damage as Brannigan throws knees to the body.
Brannigan lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGee is trying to maintain a safe position but Brannigan gets an underhook and turns McGee into the cage.
McGee has Brannigan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brannigan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Brannigan.
Brannigan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGee breaks the clinch.
Brannigan is looking to score with low kicks.
Brannigan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edward Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squirmy McGee.
McGee swats away the attempt to clinch by Brannigan.
Squirmy McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brannigan tries to clinch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee punishes Brannigan's body with a nice straight punch.
Edward Brannigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGee tries to clinch
and Brannigan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brannigan tries to clinch up
and McGee counters with a single leg into guard. Brannigan didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGee has gone for a leg lock! Brannigan slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGee's guard.
McGee pulls Brannigan in close to prevent any damage.
McGee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brannigan passes into side control.
McGee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brannigan is controlling him well.
Brannigan moves into full mount!
Brannigan controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is squirming around, avoiding Brannigan's attempts to control the action.
McGee is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGee tries to hold on but Brannigan postures up.
Brannigan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGee is looking to escape.
McGee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brannigan trying to control but McGee is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGee wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McGee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brannigan controlling from mount.
McGee really wants to buck Brannigan off and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brannigan controlling his opponent.
Brannigan get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Brannigan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Squirmy McGee's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brannigan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brannigan tries to clinch
and McGee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGee wants a takedown but no success here.
Brannigan prevents the takedown attempt.
Brannigan landing knees to the head.
Brannigan lands a good knee to the midsection. McGee won't want to take too many of those.
Brannigan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brannigan connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGee's face.
Brannigan scores a nice knee to the body.
Brannigan scores with a knee to the head.
McGee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edward Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squirmy McGee.
McGee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brannigan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brannigan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Brannigan pushes him off.
McGee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brannigan swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brannigan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGee checks it well.
Brannigan tries to clinch up but McGee circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan thows a leg kick but McGee checks it
and McGee counters with a shoot takedown. Brannigan fights it but they end up in guard.
Brannigan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brannigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brannigan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brannigan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McGee trying to control but Brannigan is working from the bottom.
Brannigan wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
Brannigan pushes McGee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee clinches.
McGee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head.
McGee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brannigan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head.
Brannigan stops a takedown attempt from McGee.
Brannigan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee trying to land knees to the body.
Brannigan unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Edward Brannigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brannigan connects with a knee to the head.
Brannigan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brannigan connects with a knee to the head.
Brannigan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brannigan's brow.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGee tries to circle away but Brannigan has him pinned against the cage.
Brannigan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brannigan is pressed up against the cage. McGee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brannigan down to the mat. Brannigan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brannigan is out of range and McGee settles back down.
Brannigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brannigan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brannigan wants it to stay on the feet.
McGee tries to clinch but Brannigan moves out of range.
Edward Brannigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brannigan moves into the clinch.
McGee takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGee wants a takedown but no success here.
McGee is trying to drag Brannigan to the mat but Brannigan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Squirmy McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brannigan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGee can't get the takedown.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee is working for takedown but Brannigan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brannigan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGee working hard to break the clinch.
McGee looking to throw knees to the head but Brannigan is blocking nicely.
Brannigan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brannigan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brannigan connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGee's face.
McGee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brannigan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brannigan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but Brannigan blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Brannigan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brannigan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Brannigan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reece Edward Duenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Stones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duenas comes to the cage accompanied by California Gurls. Stones has chosen T2 Theme by Austrian Death Machine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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24
166 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reece Edward Duenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Stones!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duenas.
Duenas moves forwards but Stones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Damien Stones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duenas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stones has his hands clasped together around Duenas's back. He's all about the action.
Duenas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duenas 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.
Stones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duenas wants to control from the top but Stones keeps moving.
Duenas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duenas trying to control but Stones is working from the bottom.
Duenas won't allow Stones to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stones wants to take a breather but Duenas is having none of it.
Duenas tries to roll over but Stones keeps him under control.
Stones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duenas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stones throwing strikes from guard but Duenas blocks nicely.
Duenas looking for subs off his back but Stones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Duenas is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duenas wants to control but Stones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duenas tries to get to full guard but Stones has control of the leg.
Duenas is working hard here to advance position.
Stones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stones wants to stand but Duenas has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Duenas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stones swivels and escapes.
Stones throws a big shot that misses.
Stones throws a lazy right hand but Duenas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duenas tries to clinch but Stones is having none of it.
Duenas shoots in for a takedown but Stones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Edward Duenas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stones clobbers Duenas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stones clobbers Duenas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stones misses with a two punch combination.
Stones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stones misses with a series of wild punches.
Stones fails to land with a series of punches.
Duenas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stones is fending him off so far but Duenas persists. Nope, Stones circles away and we're back to standing.
Stones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Duenas shoots in looking for a takedown. Stones tries to sprawl out of it but Duenas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stones lands a jab to Duenas's midsection.
Duenas tries to clinch but Stones moves out of range.
Stones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duenas shoots for a double leg takedown but Stones sprawls well. He's pushed Duenas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duenas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duenas tries to clinch but Stones is having none of it.
Stones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duenas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Stones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Decent striking displayed by Stones there.
Duenas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stones.
Duenas misses with a takedown attempt - Stones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Stones does no damage.
Duenas staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Stones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stones.
No joy there for Stones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duenas shoots for a double leg takedown but Stones sprawls well. He's pushed Duenas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duenas wants to clinch up but Stones keeps it at a distance.
Stones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stones avoids the body shot from Duenas.
Stones moves out of range of the leg kick from Duenas.
Duenas slips a straight right by Stones.
A big right from Stones misses.
Duenas moves out of range as Stones strikes.
Stones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stones misses the jab.
Stones misses with a looping right.
Duenas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stones is trying to defend but Duenas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Duenas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duenas prevents Stones from improving his position.
Stones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Duenas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duenas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stones looking for a guillotine here but Duenas defends easily.
Duenas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stones has Duenas pulled in close to control his posture.
Duenas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stones looking to control.
Duenas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duenas throwing strikes from guard but Stones blocks nicely.
Stones looking to control but Duenas passes into half guard.
Duenas prevents Stones from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duenas lands a nice short elbow.
Duenas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duenas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stones tries to roll over but Duenas keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duenas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duenas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duenas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duenas throwing strikes but missing.
Duenas postures up in Stones's guard and throws a big left but Stones blocks it.
Stones 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duenas looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duenas staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damien Stones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Duenas feints and as Stones raises his hands in defense, Duenas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stones trying to keep a closed guard but Duenas is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Duenas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duenas connects with a couple of short punches.
Stones punching to the body, from the bottom.
Duenas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duenas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stones throws the left hand but Duenas avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stones throws a solid leg kick but Duenas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stones.
Duenas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Duenas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stones working to try and regain half guard.
Duenas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Duenas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Duenas with shots to the head and body - Stones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Duenas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stones is looking to escape.
Stones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Duenas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stones is looking to escape.
Stones gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duenas pulls his head out easily.
Reece Edward Duenas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stones wants to control but Duenas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duenas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duenas.
Reece Edward Duenas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duenas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duenas's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duenas trying to control the action but Stones just sinks the hooks in.
Duenas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Duenas regains half guard.
Duenas works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duenas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stones manages to get himself to full guard.
Duenas throwing strikes from guard but Stones blocks nicely.
Stones is trying to keep Duenas in close.
Duenas looking to sit in guard and control but Stones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duenas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Duenas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Duenas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duenas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Duenas working the ground and pound effectively.
Stones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stones is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Stones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Damien Stones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duenas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stones is working to get back to half guard.
Stones tries to hold on but Duenas pushes him away.
Stones flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stones tries to lock up and control but Duenas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Edward Duenas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finnegan O McMacElveney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Chilltown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O McMacElveney comes to the cage accompanied by The Way I Feel. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chilltown's choice of entrance music: Soulja Boy (Travis Barker Remix) Featuring Stewie From Family Guy. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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229 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finnegan O McMacElveney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JD Chilltown!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chilltown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from O McMacElveney.
Chilltown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chilltown is looking to stand up but O McMacElveney isn't so interested in that idea.
Chilltown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O McMacElveney thows a big elbow that misses.
O McMacElveney 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.
O McMacElveney thows a big elbow that misses.
O McMacElveney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O McMacElveney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
O McMacElveney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chilltown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O McMacElveney working some strikes from top position.
O McMacElveney stops Chilltown from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chilltown holds on and takes a little breather.
Chilltown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O McMacElveney postures up in Chilltown's guard and throws a big left but Chilltown blocks it.
O McMacElveney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chilltown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chilltown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chilltown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chilltown working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
O McMacElveney misses with a head kick.
O McMacElveney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
O McMacElveney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
O McMacElveney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chilltown is staying active underneath O McMacElveney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chilltown looks like he's trying to stand up.
O McMacElveney thows a huge punch but Chilltown dodges it nicely.
Chilltown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O McMacElveney is working away from the top position though.
O McMacElveney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chilltown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chilltown tries to get to full guard but O McMacElveney has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chilltown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O McMacElveney counters by clinching up.
Chilltown stops a takedown attempt from O McMacElveney.
A hook to the body from Chilltown.
Chilltown is trying to force a seperation but O McMacElveney has the dominant position.
O McMacElveney has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chilltown is trying to keep an underhook but O McMacElveney manages to get the takedown into half guard.
O McMacElveney blocks the strikes from Chilltown.
Chilltown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
O McMacElveney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chilltown is looking to control O McMacElveney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chilltown avoid being mounted?
Chilltown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O McMacElveney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O McMacElveney's back!
O McMacElveney rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
O McMacElveney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. O McMacElveney manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chilltown got a little sloppy there for a moment and O McMacElveney has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chilltown has managed to get both his arms back between O McMacElveney's legs - danger averted.
O McMacElveney is breathing heavily.
O McMacElveney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney has his foot on Chilltown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chilltown works his way back into a safe position though.
Chilltown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chilltown trying to control but O McMacElveney is working from the bottom.
Chilltown pushing down on O McMacElveney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
O McMacElveney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chilltown working O McMacElveney over with strikes.
Chilltown wants to stand but O McMacElveney has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Chilltown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks O McMacElveney with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chilltown lands a nice short elbow.
O McMacElveney lands a couple of sideways elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chilltown pulls his head out easily.
Chilltown lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Chilltown there.
Chilltown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O McMacElveney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chilltown is nestled in close to O McMacElveney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chilltown working O McMacElveney over with strikes.
O McMacElveney wants to improve his position but Chilltown is controlling well.
Chilltown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O McMacElveney is staying active underneath Chilltown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnegan O McMacElveney dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chilltown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O McMacElveney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chilltown counters with a two punch combo.
Chilltown throws a leg kick but O McMacElveney sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chilltown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danga de danga de dang - O McMacElveney scores with a four punch combination!
Chilltown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O McMacElveney.
Chilltown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O McMacElveney misses with a two punch combination.
O McMacElveney looks to land a combination. Chilltown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
O McMacElveney shoots in and bounces Chilltown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O McMacElveney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chilltown keeping moving, preventing O McMacElveney from controlling successfully.
O McMacElveney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O McMacElveney postures up and lands a big shot to Chilltown's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chilltown looking to hit a scissor sweep but O McMacElveney is one step ahead there.
O McMacElveney landing with the ground and pound.
O McMacElveney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chilltown's guard.
Ground and pound from O McMacElveney.
O McMacElveney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O McMacElveney is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chilltown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from O McMacElveney.
O McMacElveney thows a huge punch but Chilltown dodges it nicely.
Chilltown blocking the ground and pound attempt from O McMacElveney.
O McMacElveney is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chilltown sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O McMacElveney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chilltown misses with a body punch
and O McMacElveney counters with a stiff right hand.
Chilltown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O McMacElveney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O McMacElveney drives through and clinches with Chilltown against the cage.
O McMacElveney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O McMacElveney is pressed up against the cage. Chilltown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O McMacElveney down to the mat. O McMacElveney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chilltown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O McMacElveney counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chilltown's guard now.
O McMacElveney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O McMacElveney wants to stand and escape but instead Chilltown has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
O McMacElveney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chilltown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O McMacElveney's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilltown trying to control but O McMacElveney is working from the bottom.
O McMacElveney is looking for a triangle but Chilltown pushes his legs off easily.
Chilltown distracts O McMacElveney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
O McMacElveney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chilltown is aware though and is defending well.
Chilltown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
O McMacElveney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chilltown is one step ahead there.
Chilltown wants to control from the top but O McMacElveney keeps moving.
Finnegan O McMacElveney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chilltown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
O McMacElveney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O McMacElveney looking for a guillotine here but Chilltown defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chilltown tries to stand but O McMacElveney is controlling from the bottom.
O McMacElveney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O McMacElveney looking for a guillotine here but Chilltown defends easily.
Chilltown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O McMacElveney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chilltown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O McMacElveney's head.
O McMacElveney keeping full guard, as Chilltown tries to pass.
Chilltown chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnegan O McMacElveney dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Chilltown pushes O McMacElveney up against the cage in a clinch.
Chilltown breaks the clinch.
O McMacElveney forces Chilltown back against the cage and clinches.
Chilltown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chilltown misses with a punch to the body.
O McMacElveney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O McMacElveney is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chilltown's half guard.
O McMacElveney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
O McMacElveney is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chilltown sees it coming and defends easily.
O McMacElveney throws a strike but Chilltown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
O McMacElveney throws and elbow that misses. Chilltown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in O McMacElveney's guard. Nice move by Chilltown!
O McMacElveney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chilltown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O McMacElveney looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chilltown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilltown throws a strike but O McMacElveney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chilltown wants to stand and escape but O McMacElveney is having none of it.
O McMacElveney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O McMacElveney postures up in Chilltown's guard and throws a big left but Chilltown blocks it.
O McMacElveney looking to pass the guard.
O McMacElveney stands up over Chilltown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
O McMacElveney drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O McMacElveney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chilltown wants to stand but O McMacElveney is controlling the position.
Chilltown can't keep his opponent in guard - O McMacElveney advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chilltown tries to kick O McMacElveney off but O McMacElveney keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilltown tries to roll over but O McMacElveney keeps him under control.
Chilltown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chilltown wants to get back to his feet.
Chilltown is staying active underneath O McMacElveney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chilltown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but O McMacElveney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chilltown wants to control but O McMacElveney is keeping busy.
O McMacElveney slows the pace down in half guard.
Chilltown trying to hold on to O McMacElveney's head to control him but O McMacElveney postures up.
Finnegan O McMacElveney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney is taking a breather. Chilltown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
O McMacElveney prevents Chilltown from standing back up.
JD Chilltown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chilltown is trying to control but can't.
O McMacElveney wants to free his trapped foot but Chilltown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O McMacElveney slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chilltown is trying to control but can't.
O McMacElveney slips a nice elbow through Chilltown's hands, connecting with Chilltown's forehead.
O McMacElveney wants to take a breather but Chilltown is having none of it.
Still in half guard, O McMacElveney seems content to control.
O McMacElveney prevents Chilltown from improving his position.
O McMacElveney controlling the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Finnegan O McMacElveney just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
O McMacElveney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O McMacElveney showed some decent athleticism there.
O McMacElveney wants to take a breather but Chilltown is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnegan O McMacElveney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O McMacElveney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnegan O McMacElveney!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turk Ransel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hayes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slipknot-Surfaceing. Billy Hayes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Turk Ransel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes throws a leg kick but Ransel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ransel as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ransel as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Billy Hayes has been cut.
Ransel lands a big right hand that sends Hayes crashing to the mat! Ransel stays standing though and waves Hayes back to his feet!
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!
Ransel lands a big uppercut and Hayes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hayes looks OK. Ransel waves Hayes back to his feet!
Billy Hayes's cut is getting worse.
Hayes bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Ransel comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Hayes falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Hayes was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Turk Ransel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke McKendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Luke McKendrick enters the cage!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke McKendrick!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKendrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown. McKendrick tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKendrick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanov just misses with a punch to the body.
McKendrick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McKendrick is looking to control Ivanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKendrick avoid being mounted?
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura but McKendrick is defending well.
McKendrick gets full guard.
Ivanov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McKendrick wants to sweep but no luck.
McKendrick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ivanov controls the pace.
McKendrick keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McKendrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but McKendrick sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKendrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKendrick throws a series of punches but Ivanov avoids them all with ease.
McKendrick is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McKendrick fails with the takedown
and Ivanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Ivanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ivanov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McKendrick!
McKendrick is squirming around, avoiding Ivanov's attempts to control the action.
Ivanov content just to control the position here.
McKendrick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivanov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McKendrick tries to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ivanov is staying active.
McKendrick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ivanov controlling from mount.
Ivanov prevents McKendrick from getting the reversal.
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McKendrick tries to lock up and control but Ivanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McKendrick tries to reverse the position but Ivanov maintains control.
Ivanov misses with a head shot.
Ivanov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McKendrick is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKendrick is desperately trying to improve his position but Ivanov has a good base and remains in mount.
Ivanov controlling his opponent.
McKendrick tries to hold on but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov controlling the pace for now.
McKendrick wants to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Ivanov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McKendrick manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McKendrick is looking to reverse the position.
Ivanov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - McKendrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKendrick throws a leg kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ivanov.
McKendrick struggling a bit here.
Ivanov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McKendrick's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ivanov tries to advance to mount but can't.
McKendrick wants to control but Ivanov postures up.
McKendrick is looking for a sweep.
Ivanov controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKendrick is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ivanov working away.
McKendrick tries to buck Ivanov off but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov tries to advance to mount but McKendrick denies him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McKendrick checks the leg kick.
McKendrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKendrick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luke McKendrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McKendrick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanov is trying to control. McKendrick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ivanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ivanov prevents McKendrick from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ivanov is thwarting McKendrick's attempts to control the position.
Ivanov is controlling the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McKendrick shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McKendrick!
Ivanov prevents McKendrick from getting the reversal.
Ivanov goes for an armbar but McKendrick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McKendrick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov keeping full guard, as McKendrick tries to pass.
McKendrick looking to sit in guard and control but Ivanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but McKendrick is retaining full guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but McKendrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKendrick is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKendrick blocks a low kick nicely.
McKendrick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ivanov did well to prevent McKendrick getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ivanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ivanov throws a head kick but McKendrick moves out of range.
Ivanov swings for the body but McKendrick moves out of range.
Ivanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
McKendrick scores with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKendrick, as that shot connected.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ivanov blocks a jab.
McKendrick throws a head kick but Ivanov moves out of range.
McKendrick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKendrick wants it to stay on the feet.
McKendrick decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McKendrick is looking to advance position but Ivanov won't allow it.
McKendrick is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKendrick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ivanov controlling the position for now.
McKendrick throwing shots but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
McKendrick throwing shots but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
McKendrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
Ivanov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ivanov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McKendrick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanov.
McKendrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKendrick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McKendrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ivanov dives on top into guard.
Ivanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McKendrick wants to sweep but no luck.
McKendrick throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ivanov trying to control but McKendrick is working from the bottom.
Luke McKendrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKendrick working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ivanov has passed into half guard!
McKendrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but McKendrick defending well.
Aleksey Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKendrick is in trouble now - Ivanov has advanced to mount!
Ivanov avoids the attempt from McKendrick to control.
McKendrick is looking to improve his position but Ivanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Aleksey Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov content just to control the position here.
Ivanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McKendrick for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke McKendrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ivanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksey Ivanov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagner comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead - Deaf forever. Chad Wagner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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278 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Wagner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Dragonov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragonov stuffs the takedown.
Dragonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Wagner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wagner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dragonov!
Wagner goes for an armbar but Dragonov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dragonov.
Dragonov stops Wagner from standing up.
Wagner is pulling down on Dragonov's head. It's preventing any offense from Dragonov, at least for the moment.
Wagner wants to sweep here but Dragonov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner is looking to stand back up but Dragonov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wagner.
Wagner gets full guard.
Dragonov stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dragonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragonov is stalling in the full guard.
Wagner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wagner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragonov keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov trying to control here.
Wagner is working for an americana but Dragonov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Wagner was thinking about the submission.
Wagner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dragonov 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.
Dragonov managing to control the position.
Wagner looking to sit in guard and control but Dragonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 Chad Wagner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dragonov throws a head kick but Wagner moves out of range.
Dragonov is looking to clinch.
Wagner catches Dragonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Sergei Dragonov has been cut.
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragonov.
Wagner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dragonov defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Dragonov is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Danga de danga de dang - Wagner scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a kick to the body.
Chad Wagner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragonov wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Dragonov is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Wagner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wagner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dragonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Wagner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wagner misses with a straight left.
Dragonov slips a jab from Wagner.
Dragonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Wagner. Wagner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragonov slips a straight right by Wagner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragonov doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragonov is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Dragonov thumps Wagner with a low kick.
Wagner throws a lazy head kick
and Dragonov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wagner's knee momentarily.
Dragonov throws a sloppy head kick
and Wagner counters with a low kick, right behind Dragonov 's knee.
Dragonov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wagner fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragonov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wagner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wagner has a takedown stuffed.
Dragonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragonov.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Dragonov slams his shin into Wagner's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wagner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dragonov.
Dragonov looks to clinch
and Wagner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dragonov lands a big head kick that sends Wagner tumbling to the mat! Dragonov takes a step backwards and waves Wagner back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wagner is rocked!
It looks like Chad Wagner has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragonov forces Wagner back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Wagner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Dragonov avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner seems to have got his legs back now.
Wagner avoids the elbow strike from Dragonov, against the cage.
Dragonov lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragonov blocks an uppercut.
Dragonov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dragonov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dragonov lands an elbow just above Wagner 's eye.
Chad Wagner's cut is getting worse.
Dragonov just leaning against Wagner, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Dragonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dragonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wagner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Dragonov ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Dragonov throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Wagner is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergei Dragonov!
Sergei Dragonov is the new heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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