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SFC 89 - Pearson vs. Shield 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Romonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatton has chosen Bret Hart theme as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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217 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitri Romonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romonov rushes Hatton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hatton blocking some punches.
Romonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hatton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romonov tries to clinch up but Hatton circles away and keeps his distance.
Romonov stuffs the takedown.
Hatton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hatton somewhat.
Romonov steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hatton is out on his feet! Romonov sets himself and nearly takes Hatton's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dmitri Romonov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Vanvalkenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakkon Hakkonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanvalkenburg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman - Metallica. Hakkonson has chosen Blashyrk as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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196 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Vanvalkenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hakkon Hakkonson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakkonson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vanvalkenburg throws a sloppy head kick and Hakkonson moves out of range easily.
Vanvalkenburg connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Hakkon Hakkonson has been cut.
Vanvalkenburg misses the shot to the body.
Vanvalkenburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakkonson.
Hakkonson tries to clinch there but Vanvalkenburg circles away.
Vanvalkenburg scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanvalkenburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakkonson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanvalkenburg throws out the jab.
Hakkonson avoids the head kick by Vanvalkenburg.
Vanvalkenburg scores with a nice head shot.
Hakkonson is looking to clinch.
Hakkonson slips under a jab.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a hook.
Hakkonson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hakkonson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg lands a big head kick that sends Hakkonson tumbling to the mat! Vanvalkenburg takes a step backwards and waves Hakkonson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vanvalkenburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanvalkenburg throws a head kick that misses.
Vanvalkenburg lands a jab to Hakkonson's midsection.
Hakkonson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Vanvalkenburg.
That has opened up Hakkon Hakkonson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakkonson walks straight into a right hand from Vanvalkenburg - that's dropped him! Vanvalkenburg jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hakkonson from any more punishment! Hakkonson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lance Vanvalkenburg!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crispin ONeal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner comes into the arena with Fight Night blaring out of the sound system. 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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7 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Crispin ONeal!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ONeal sprawls well. ONeal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
ONeal lands a nice looking body shot.
ONeal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ONeal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winner.
Winner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
ONeal looks to land a left hand but Winner moved out of range nicely.
Winner walks into a straight right hand from ONeal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeal throws a nice looking combination but Winner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crispin ONeal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ONeal swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from ONeal misses.
Winner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches ONeal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Winner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, ONeal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Winner's guard! Nice work there by ONeal!
ONeal wants to stand but Winner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Winner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ONeal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ONeal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead ONeal passes into half guard.
Winner is trying to maintain the position but ONeal is very close to passing his half guard.
Winner is looking to get back to is feet but ONeal passes into side control.
ONeal staying calm.
Winner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner trying to control but ONeal postures up.
Winner wants to control but ONeal passes into side.
Winner is looking to regain half guard here but ONeal keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winner is trying to control ONeal's posture but ONeal avoids it.
Winner controls the position for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winner sneaks back into half guard.
Winner looking for a kimura from the bottom but ONeal passes into side control!
Winner is looking for a sweep.
Winner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
ONeal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crispin ONeal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
ONeal throws out a loose jab but Winner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winner avoids the body shot from ONeal.
ONeal misses with a few strikes there.
Winner shoots for a double leg takedown but ONeal sprawls well. He's pushed Winner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winner dives in and grabs ONeal's left leg, looking for a takedown. ONeal pushes down on Winner's head and hops out.
Winner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ONeal but ONeal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal drops Winner with a beautiful combination! Winner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - ONeal is looking for the KO!
It looks like Milo Winner has been cut.
ONeal looks to land a right hand but Winner moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ONeal ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Winner's jaw. Winner's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! ONeal does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crispin ONeal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogan Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bogan Riley!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
Riley throws a one two combo.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riley's defenses.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Riley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Riley shrugs off.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Riley.
Riley is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Riley 's eye.
Riley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Riley looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riley looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Riley shrugs off.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riley's face.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riley's defenses.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Riley working aggressively here.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Riley shrugs off.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riley looking to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riley's defenses.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Riley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riley's defenses.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Riley tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Riley avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.
Riley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riley wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Riley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up in Riley's guard and throws a big left but Riley blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riley cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Riley looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson pushes Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
Riley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Riley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Riley.
Riley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
Danga de danga de dang - Riley scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riley cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Riley looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
Riley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Riley.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riley throws out the jab.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Riley circles away and keeps his distance.
Riley digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson clinches.
Riley has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Riley misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Riley takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riley avoids it.
Riley struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Riley wants to break free but Jackson has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riley misses with a double jab.
Riley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Riley circles away.
Jackson rushes Riley and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Riley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Riley in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Riley in his tracks for a moment.
Arthur Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riley blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Riley takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley fails to pull guard.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
Riley dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Riley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Riley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Riley circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Riley circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riley misses with the combination.
Riley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Riley looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riley misses with the combination.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson clinches up with Riley and pushes him back against the cage.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Riley 's eye.
Riley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Riley blocks it.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Riley shrugs off.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Riley blocks it.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Riley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Riley tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Riley.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Riley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
Riley blocks a leg kick.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Riley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Riley keeps it at a distance.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Riley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Riley pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riley, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riley's defenses.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riley fails to pull guard.
Arthur Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogan Riley.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Riley is blocking nicely.
Riley working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riley is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Riley is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riley's brow.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Riley shrugs off.
Jackson has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riley managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Riley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Riley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riley avoids it.
Jackson has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Riley wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Riley avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Riley tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Riley is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Riley managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Riley scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Riley jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Riley around his waist. Riley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Riley is blocking nicely.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Riley stalling.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riley wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Riley misses with a punch on the inside.
Riley working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arthur Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Riley scores with a shot to the body.
Riley throws a good cross that connects.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riley tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Riley back into the cage.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Riley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Riley scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Riley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Riley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Riley circles away.
Riley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Riley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riley punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Riley's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Riley duly obliges.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson avoids the body shot from Riley.
Riley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riley just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Riley circles away.
Riley throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Riley lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Riley circles away.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Bogan Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Riley in a clinch.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riley's face.
Riley works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson keeps control of Riley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riley misses with a body punch.
Riley tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Riley has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riley is defending well for now.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riley.
Riley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps control of Riley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riley blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Riley jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Riley around his waist. Riley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Riley's ribcage.
Riley is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Riley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Riley in his tracks for a moment.
Riley can't break the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Riley avoids the damage to the body.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Arthur Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Riley blocks with his arms.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
Riley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Riley looking to slow down the pace here.
Riley has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riley's defenses.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Riley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riley's face.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riley's brow.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Riley is blocking nicely.
Riley blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Riley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riley lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Riley has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Riley blocks the elbow strike.
Bogan Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Riley throws a head punch that misses.
Riley misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bogan Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Ce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sun Ce 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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164 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sun Ce!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries to clinch up.
Walker tries to clinch but Ce is having none of it.
Ce looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Walker!
Ce working for a submission but Walker is keeping him at bay.
Ce is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sun Ce!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shrimpboat VanderShmoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Sandy Hawkins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Shrimpboat VanderShmoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandy Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
Hawkins tries to clinch up but VanderShmoot circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawkins, right into the meat.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
VanderShmoot throws a hook but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick
and VanderShmoot counters with a left to the body.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
VanderShmoot cracks Hawkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanderShmoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawkins.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as VanderShmoot throws out the jab.
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but VanderShmoot moves away.
A swing and a miss from VanderShmoot.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but VanderShmoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins swinging wildly here.
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.
VanderShmoot throws a lazy head kick
and Hawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
VanderShmoot throws a lazy body kick
and Hawkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
VanderShmoot moves out of range as Hawkins strikes.
Sandy Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins wants to clinch.
VanderShmoot lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawkins defending well as VanderShmoot loads up on a big left hand.
VanderShmoot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
VanderShmoot misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but VanderShmoot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
VanderShmoot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkins at a distance.
VanderShmoot looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
VanderShmoot throws a head kick but Hawkins moves out of range.
VanderShmoot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from VanderShmoot.
A left and a right from Hawkins both land. Nice combination.
VanderShmoot checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanderShmoot throws a hook but Hawkins avoids it easily.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hawkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawkins landing strikes from the mount.
VanderShmoot wants to try and get back to his feet.
VanderShmoot is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Hawkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawkins trying to control but VanderShmoot is having none of it.
VanderShmoot wants to hold on but Hawkins pushes him away.
VanderShmoot is trying desperately to improve position.
VanderShmoot tries to improve his position but instead Hawkins has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandy Hawkins dominated that round.
That's time! VanderShmoot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
VanderShmoot misses with a double jab
and Hawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
VanderShmoot takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
VanderShmoot throws the left hand but Hawkins avoids the punch easily.
Hawkins wants to clinch.
Hawkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
VanderShmoot throws a shot from downtown. Hawkins moves away and avoids it.
Sandy Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawkins misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Hawkins.
VanderShmoot slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
VanderShmoot misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to clinch up but VanderShmoot circles away and keeps his distance.
VanderShmoot scores with a jab to the head.
Hawkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
VanderShmoot is looking to regain half guard here but Hawkins keeps moving and retains side control.
VanderShmoot is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hawkins asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hawkins wants to control but VanderShmoot is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
VanderShmoot struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VanderShmoot pushes Hawkins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hawkins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
VanderShmoot connects with a crisp jab.
Sandy Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
VanderShmoot throws a nice looking combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawkins fails with the takedown.
Hawkins misses with a body punch
and VanderShmoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins motions for VanderShmoot to come forward. Hawkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
VanderShmoot throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. VanderShmoot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VanderShmoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandy Hawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
VanderShmoot scores with a jab. Hawkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
VanderShmoot needs to keep his hands up - Hawkins had a free shot at his head there.
VanderShmoot tries to clinch up.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but VanderShmoot manages to avoid it.
Hawkins misses with a head kick.
VanderShmoot closes the distance but Hawkins moves to the side
and Hawkins counters with an inside leg kick.
VanderShmoot throws a series of strikes that have Hawkins backpedaling.
VanderShmoot misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins takes a swing at VanderShmoot's ribcage but misses.
VanderShmoot throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
VanderShmoot throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to de liver by VanderShmoot. Beautiful body shot.
VanderShmoot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - VanderShmoot scores with a four punch combination!
Hawkins blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from VanderShmoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling VanderShmoot to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from VanderShmoot misses the target.
Hawkins staying out of range there.
VanderShmoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Hawkins misses
and VanderShmoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawkins darts in and clinches VanderShmoot up against the cage.
Hawkins pulls VanderShmoot into guard.
VanderShmoot wants to get up but he can't break Hawkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
VanderShmoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shrimpboat VanderShmoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
VanderShmoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandy Hawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawkins misses with a double jab.
VanderShmoot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hawkins on the side of the head.
A jab from VanderShmoot misses.
Hawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shrimpboat VanderShmoot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hawkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandy Hawkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solid Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark's entrance music is Iron Man. A fine choice. Solid Snake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Solid Snake!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Snake scores with a four punch combination!
Snake throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Snake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snake.
Snake throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark looks for a takedown but Snake sprawls well.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snake's waist but Snake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
Snake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snake throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Snake shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Stark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snake throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Snake tries to bum rush Stark with a series of wild strikes but Stark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snake misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake cracks Stark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snake throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark slips a jab and a cross from Snake.
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snake is pulling down on Stark's head. It's preventing any offense from Stark, at least for the moment.
Stark drops back looking for a leg! Snake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snake manages to kick Stark off! Stark jumps back into Snake's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snake has his hands on Stark's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake has Stark pulled in close to control his posture.
Stark won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Snake is adopting a defensive guard.
Stark has gone for a leg lock! Snake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stark throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solid Snake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Snake keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Snake gets full guard.
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snake dives on top into guard.
Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snake is aware though and is defending well.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake advances to half guard.
Snake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Solid Snake just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snake.
Snake lands a right hook to the body.
Stark slips a straight right by Snake.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snake avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Snake does no damage.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snake circles away.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Snake tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stark tries for a takedown but Snake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snake as he avoids it easily.
Stark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snake throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Snake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stark doesn't seem bothered though.
Snake lands with a straight right. Stark didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Stark walks into a left hand.
Snake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stark looks for a takedown but Snake sprawls well.
Snake scores with a jab.
Stark dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
Snake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stark shoots in but Snake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Snake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Snake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snake throws out the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Snake!
Stark takes one to the side of the head.
Snake sizes up Stark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snake.
Snake thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
Snake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stark's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Stark is not content to let Snake control the position.
Snake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solid Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stark dodges the punch combination from Snake.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark tries for a takedown but Snake circles away easily
and Snake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Snake does no damage.
Snake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stark on the side of the head.
Solid Snake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Snake counters with a stiff right hand.
Snake lands with an uppercut that bounces Stark off the cage and back into rage.
Stark tries for a takedown but Snake circles away easily
and Snake counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stark is rocked!
Snake cracks Stark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snake throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snake cracks Stark with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Stark tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Snake pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Stark is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solid Snake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milton Vessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peyton Pyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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167 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milton Vessey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peyton Pyatt!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vessey tries to bum rush Pyatt with a series of wild strikes but Pyatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pyatt throws an overhand right that lands on Vessey's shoulder, as Vessey tries to avoid the shot.
Peyton Pyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vessey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vessey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vessey loads up on a big right hand but Pyatt slips the punch.
Pyatt swinging wildly here.
Pyatt tries to clinch up but Vessey circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyatt looks to land a combination but Vessey avoids it well.
Vessey lands a jab-cross combination.
Pyatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey scores with a decent looking hook.
Pyatt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vessey slips under a jab.
Pyatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vessey misses with a straight left.
Peyton Pyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vessey throws a looping overhand right but Pyatt ducks down to avoid it.
Vessey lands with an overhand left.
Vessey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pyatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vessey somewhat.
Vessey dives in and grabs Pyatt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pyatt pushes down on Vessey's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vessey just misses with a punch to the body.
Vessey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyatt.
Pyatt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vessey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vessey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pyatt moves away.
Pyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vessey shoots for a double leg takedown but Pyatt sprawls well. He's pushed Vessey'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 Milton Vessey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pyatt tries to close the distance and clinch but Vessey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyatt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pyatt tries to clinch there but Vessey circles away.
Vessey misses the jab.
Pyatt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vessey just misses with a punch to the body.
Vessey swats away the attempt to clinch by Pyatt.
Vessey defending well as Pyatt loads up on a big left hand.
Pyatt tries to bum rush Vessey with a series of wild strikes but Vessey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pyatt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pyatt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vessey.
Vessey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vessey moves into the clinch.
Pyatt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vessey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vessey misses with a wild body shot.
Pyatt moves out of range as Vessey strikes.
Pyatt is looking to clinch.
Vessey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pyatt tries to avoid it but Vessey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pyatt to the ground. Pyatt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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 Milton Vessey will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pyatt staying out of range there.
Pyatt tries to clinch but Vessey moves away
and Vessey counters with a nice body shot.
Pyatt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Vessey misses.
Vessey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vessey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Pyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peyton Pyatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vessey has a takedown stuffed.
Vessey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyatt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pyatt is looking to clinch but Vessey is avoiding it.
Vessey tries to close the distance and clinch but Pyatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vessey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Peyton Pyatt has been cut.
Pyatt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vessey counters with a nice uppercut.
Vessey slips under a jab from Pyatt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pyatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vessey.
Vessey throws a big shot that misses.
Pyatt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pyatt wants it to stay on the feet.
Pyatt swings for the body but Vessey moves out of range.
A jab from Vessey misses.
Vessey connects with a looping right hand.
Pyatt misses with the combination.
Pyatt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyatt looks to throw the jab but Vessey is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pyatt!
Vessey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pyatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vessey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pyatt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pyatt tries to clinch but Vessey moves away
letting Vessey counter with a right hand.
Vessey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyatt missing with a left hand there. Vessey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pyatt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vessey.
Pyatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pyatt throws an overhand right that lands on Vessey's shoulder, as Vessey tries to avoid the shot.
Pyatt misses with a double jab
and Vessey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vessey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pyatt moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Vessey finds it's target.
Pyatt blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Vessey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peyton Pyatt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pyatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vessey.
Milton Vessey is winning the standup battle so far.
Pyatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pyatt keeps the fight on the outside.
Vessey rushes Pyatt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pyatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vessey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pyatt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vessey scores with a sloppy right hand. Pyatt should have avoided that one.
Pyatt tries to clinch there but Vessey circles away.
Vessey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pyatt tries to avoid it but Vessey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pyatt to the ground. Pyatt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pyatt.
Pyatt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vessey fails to land the takedown.
Vessey throws a lazy right hand but Pyatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pyatt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pyatt cracks a nice hook into Vessey's ribs.
A slow jab from Pyatt misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyatt tries to clinch up
and Vessey counters with a straight right hand.
Pyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vessey.
Vessey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pyatt.
No luck for Vessey with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Vessey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pyatt misses with a hook to the body
and Vessey counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pyatt.
Pyatt falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Vessey to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyatt tries to close the distance and clinch but Vessey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Vessey misses the target.
Pyatt tries to clinch there but Vessey circles away.
Pyatt walks into a jab.
Peyton Pyatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vessey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pyatt wants to clinch.
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.
Vessey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pyatt throws a big shot that misses.
Vessey lands a right hook to the body.
Pyatt looks to land a left hand but Vessey moved out of range nicely.
Pyatt tries to move into range but Vessey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peyton Pyatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vessey 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 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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25
158 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Bale!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knight did well to prevent Bale getting side control.
Knight is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knight manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Bale has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bale tries to stand but Knight is controlling from the bottom.
Bale preventing the sweep.
Bale postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale misses with a low kick.
Bale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bale throws a front kick aimed at Knight's knee but Knight avoids it well.
Bale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knight takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Bale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight clinches up with Bale and pushes him back against the cage.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Knight.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Bale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knight.
Knight blocks a body shot from Bale.
Bale blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Knight for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
With the fighters up against the cage, Knight throws an elbow but misses.
Knight slows down the pace here.
Bale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bale tries to stall but Knight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knight is keeping busy.
Knight has Bale pressed against the cage.
Knight has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with some punches.
Knight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bale thows a body shot but no joy.
Bale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knight takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Bale misses.
Bale cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Bale circles away.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Bale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adrian Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knight checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Bale moves out of range easily.
Bale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Bale stalks Knight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knight's face. Knight staggers backwards, shaken.
Bale looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight stalls.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Bale.
A short right from Knight.
Bale avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Knight looking for a takedown.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Bale controls his hands.
Bale prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Bale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bale cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knight slips a jab from Bale.
Bale throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bale.
Bale throws a combination that misses
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch.
Knight is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Knight.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bale prevents it.
Knight tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale prevents a body shot from Knight.
Knight has clasped his hands together around Bale's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Knight works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Knight misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Bale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bale throws Knight to one side and escapes!
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Bale misses.
Bale punishes Knight's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Bale lands a jab to the head.
Steven Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knight is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bale throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Knight stumbling backwards into the cage! Knight bounces back off the cage towards Bale, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Bale lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Bale celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adrian Bale!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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23
278 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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24
265 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Pearson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Shield!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson leaves Shield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shield shoots for a takedown but Pearson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Shield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lester Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Shield.
Pearson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shield is trying to defend but Pearson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shield tries to kick Pearson off but Pearson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shield keeps working.
Pearson throwing shots but Shield is blocking nicely.
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.
Shield won't allow Pearson to pass to mount.
Pearson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pearson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pearson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pearson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matt Shield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson lands a head shot.
Shield tries for a takedown but Pearson circles away easily
and Pearson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shield looks gassed!
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!
Pearson is looking to take a break and control but Shield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but Shield defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shield to regain full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shield walks into a left hand.
Shield avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Pearson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shield at a distance.
Pearson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson lands a nice hook to Shield's body. Shield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pearson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shield to the mat! Shield manages to get full guard.
Pearson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is pushing down on Shield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shield is fighting to maintain full guard but Pearson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pearson wants to control but Shield is keeping him busy.
Pearson trying to mount his opponent but Shield defends it.
Pearson thows a huge punch but Shield dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearson trying to control from half guard but Shield is working away.
Shield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Pearson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shield with a poor takedown
and Pearson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pearson is looking to reverse the position.
Shield wants to stand but Pearson has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.
Pearson sneaks back into half guard.
Pearson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two 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.
Shield stands up from Pearson's guard - Shield perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pearson works Shield's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Pearson as he connects with a hook.
Pearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shield avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Shield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shield has his takedown stuffed
and Pearson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shield is breathing heavily.
Pearson scores with a jab. Shield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shield slips under a jab.
Shield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pearson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lester Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Shield.
Pearson connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson scores with a jab. Shield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shield is rocked!
Shield bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Pearson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Shield falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Shield was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lester Pearson!
Lester Pearson retains his heavyweight title!
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