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Q.F.C 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Asanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramyay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanovic comes to the cage accompanied by Rokeri S Moravi - Daj Ribu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nikola Asanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Ramyay!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramyay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Asanovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ramyay cracks Asanovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramyay.
Ramyay is looking to clinch but Asanovic is avoiding it.
Asanovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramyay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ramyay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramyay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asanovic throws a right hand that Ramyay ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramyay also avoids with ease.
Asanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramyay doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramyay is looking to clinch.
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!
Ramyay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asanovic.
Gordon Ramyay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramyay tries to clinch but Asanovic moves out of range.
Ramyay closes the distance but Asanovic moves to the side
letting Asanovic counter with a right hand.
Asanovic scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramyay tries to clinch but Asanovic is having none of it.
Asanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Asanovic connects with a jab.
Asanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramyay doesn't manage to clinch there - Asanovic circles away.
Ramyay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ramyay moves to clinch but Asanovic breaks away
letting Asanovic counter with a right hand.
Asanovic misses the shot to the body.
Asanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramyay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramyay throws a sloppy head kick and Asanovic moves out of range easily.
Asanovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramyay wants to clinch.
Ramyay fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic misses with a body shot.
Ramyay wants to clinch up but Asanovic keeps it at a distance.
Asanovic closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramyay tries a knee to the head but Asanovic blocks it.
Asanovic lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramyay.
Ramyay lands a nice elbow.
Ramyay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramyay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramyay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramyay throws an elbow that misses.
Ramyay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asanovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramyay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramyay throws an elbow that misses.
Asanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramyay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asanovic.
Ramyay tries to clinch but Asanovic moves out of range.
Asanovic has Ramyay up against the cage in a clinch.
Asanovic manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic feints and then cracks Ramyay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramyay down.
Ramyay wants to clinch
and Asanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asanovic cracks the inside of Ramyay's front leg.
Asanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asanovic scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Asanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramyay doesn't seem phased though.
Asanovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramyay's sensitive parts.
Ramyay moves to clinch but Asanovic breaks away
and Asanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Ramyay wants to clinch
and Asanovic counters with a three punch combo that has Ramyay backing up. Ramyay nods at Asanovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramyay closes the distance but Asanovic moves to the side
enabling Asanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramyay tries to clinch but Asanovic is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramyay scores with a jab to the head.
Asanovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Ramyay is rocked!
It looks like Gordon Ramyay has been cut.
Ramyay darts in trying to clinch
and Asanovic counters with a body kick that stops Ramyay in his tracks momentarily.
Ramyay is still on wobbly legs! Can Asanovic finish him?
Asanovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asanovic scores with a shot to the body.
Ramyay seems to have recovered his senses.
Ramyay moves to clinch but Asanovic breaks away
enabling Asanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramyay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramyay looks gassed!
Asanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ramyay tries to clinch up but Asanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Asanovic looks to land a combination but Ramyay avoids it well.
Asanovic scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asanovic moves away from the strike by Ramyay.
Ramyay looks to clinch
and Asanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramyay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramyay cracks a nice hook into Asanovic's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Asanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Ramyay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Asanovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramyay walks into a stiff left hand from Asanovic.
Ramyay misses with an uppercut.
Asanovic jabs Ramyay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramyay wants to clinch.
Ramyay takes one on the button.
Asanovic with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Ramyay misses its intended target.
Ramyay tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Asanovic counter with a right hand.
Asanovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Asanovic throws a combination. Ramyay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramyay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asanovic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramyay is just out of range.
Ramyay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramyay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asanovic breaks from the clinch.
Ramyay tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Asanovic tenderised Ramyay's leg. Ramyay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramyay circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramyay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramyay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramyay circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramyay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramyay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic throws a body punch but Ramyay moves out of range.
Ramyay throws a head kick that Asanovic semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramyay tries to close the distance and clinch but Asanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramyay darts in trying to clinch
and Asanovic counters with a leg kick.
Ramyay lands with a nice body punch.
Asanovic misses with a straight left.
Asanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramyay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramyay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramyay tries to clinch there but Asanovic circles away.
Ramyay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramyay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramyay cracks Asanovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramyay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramyay moves in looking to clinch but Asanovic pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Asanovic.
Asanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asanovic has Ramyay pushed against the cage.
Asanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramyay closes the distance looking to clinch
and Asanovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Ramyay throws a right and a left that Asanovic avoids nicely.
Ramyay tries to clinch
and Asanovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Asanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Ramyay moves out of range easily.
Ramyay wants to clinch but Asanovic slips to the side
and Asanovic counters with a nice body shot.
Ramyay darts in trying to clinch
and Asanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic cracks Ramyay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramyay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramyay throws a sloppy head kick and Asanovic moves out of range easily.
Asanovic has closed the distance and engaged Ramyay in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Asanovic.
Asanovic dodges an elbow strike from Ramyay.
Asanovic lands a knee to the body.
Ramyay is breathing heavily.
Asanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asanovic throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asanovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramyay momentarily.
Asanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramyay can do to turn this around?
Asanovic misses with a double jab.
Asanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramyay doesn't manage to clinch there - Asanovic circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Asanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Ramyay's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ramyay closes the distance looking to clinch
and Asanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Asanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramyay doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramyay tries to clinch up but Asanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Asanovic cracks Ramyay with a good jab.
Asanovic digs a good hook to Ramyay's body.
Ramyay tries to close the distance and clinch but Asanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asanovic throws out a powerful jab.
Asanovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Asanovic throws a body punch but Ramyay moves out of range.
Asanovic cracks Ramyay on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ramyay falls backwards against the cage. Asanovic follows up with more strikes that drop Ramyay to his knees. Asanovic keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ramyay! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikola Asanovic!
A victorious Nikola Asanovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Canadian Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoost is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Man With A Harmonica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
27 - 19 - 0 |
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178 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Canadian Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remy Hoost!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Canadian Kid misses the target.
Hoost staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Hoost misses.
Canadian Kid throws a lazy head kick
and Hoost counters with an outside leg kick.
Canadian Kid throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Remy Hoost has been cut.
Canadian Kid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoost.
Hoost moves out of range as Canadian Kid strikes.
Hoost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canadian Kid at a distance.
Canadian Kid throws a sloppy head kick and Hoost moves out of range easily.
Canadian Kid pushes Hoost up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Canadian Kid is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Hoost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoost.
Hoost throws a punch but it's blocked by Canadian Kid.
Hoost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoost has Canadian Kid pressed against the cage, preventing Canadian Kid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canadian Kid is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canadian Kid.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Canadian Kid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canadian Kid throws a leg kick
and Hoost counters with a good low kick that Canadian Kid was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoost.
Canadian Kid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoost counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoost jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Canadian Kid throws a push kick but Hoost slaps the foot to one side.
Canadian Kid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoost in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canadian Kid lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Canadian Kid.
Hoost jabs Canadian Kid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Canadian Kid lands a nice shot that snaps Hoost's head back.
Canadian Kid looks for the body kick but Hoost saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hoost to counter with a crisp jab.
Canadian Kid throws a nice looking combination but Hoost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canadian Kid misses with a shot to the body
and Hoost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canadian Kid moves into the clinch.
Canadian Kid missing with knees to the body.
Hoost can't find room to land a body shot as Canadian Kid controls the action.
Hoost lands a shoulder strike.
Canadian Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canadian Kid throws a shot to the body.
Hoost avoids the body shot from Canadian Kid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid misses with a hook. Hoost ducked under it nicely.
Hoost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canadian Kid throws a shot from downtown. Hoost moves away and avoids it.
Canadian Kid throws a hook but Hoost blocks it.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that misses
and Hoost counters with a nice leg kick.
Canadian Kid misses with a body shot
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canadian Kid misses with an uppercut
and Hoost counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Canadian Kid. Hoost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canadian Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoost was well out of range. Poor timing from Canadian Kid.
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 Jason Canadian Kid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Remy Hoost's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hoost tries to clinch up but Canadian Kid circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoost takes one on the button.
Hoost wants to land a leg kick but Canadian Kid is out of range.
Canadian Kid looks to land a left hand but Hoost moved out of range nicely.
Canadian Kid throws a body kick that misses
and Hoost counters with a three punch combo that has Canadian Kid backing up. Canadian Kid nods at Hoost to acknowledge the strikes.
Canadian Kid is rocked!
Canadian Kid walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Canadian Kid limp body while Hoost jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy Hoost!
Remy Hoost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean ORiordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Bishop will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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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
26 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sean ORiordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORiordan slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Bishop looks to land a combination but ORiordan avoids it well.
Bishop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ORiordan circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop throws a combination that misses
and ORiordan counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Charles Bishop has been cut.
ORiordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
ORiordan dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
ORiordan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bishop on his heels. He'll look to pass Bishop's guard now, I'm sure.
Bishop looking to control.
ORiordan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop seems keen to control ORiordan's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Bishop was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed right hand from ORiordan misses the target.
ORiordan cracks Bishop with an uppercut from hell and Bishop crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of ORiordan's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop looking to hit a scissor sweep but ORiordan is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells ORiordan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
ORiordan wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop wants to sweep here but ORiordan controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ORiordan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ORiordan pushes down on Bishop's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bishop manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop trying to control the position.
Bishop controlling ORiordan's posture.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing ORiordan from controlling successfully.
ORiordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Bishop is pulling down on ORiordan's head. It's preventing any offense from ORiordan, at least for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
ORiordan postures up.
ORiordan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Charles Bishop wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bishop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bishop is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan cracks Bishop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bishop throws a series of punches but ORiordan moves out of range.
ORiordan misses with a hook.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but ORiordan pushes him off.
Bishop throws a series of punches but ORiordan avoids them all with ease.
ORiordan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ORiordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
ORiordan lands a big shot that drops Bishop! Can he finish him?
That has opened up Charles Bishop's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ORiordan trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop controlling ORiordan's posture.
Bishop wants to sweep here but ORiordan controlling him for the moment.
ORiordan trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
ORiordan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop is trying to keep ORiordan in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ORiordan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bishop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bishop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
ORiordan misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bishop as ORiordan tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from ORiordan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ORiordan.
Bishop is looking to control ORiordan's arms but ORiordan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bishop has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean ORiordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Bishop's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bishop misses with a head kick.
ORiordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ORiordan misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. ORiordan eats them both and turns towards Bishop to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
ORiordan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bishop gets a double leg takedown into ORiordan's guard.
Bishop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop throwing strikes but missing.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ORiordan is keeping the position for now.
Bishop throws a strike but ORiordan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop controls ORiordan momentarily but ORiordan frees himself.
ORiordan passes into half guard.
Bishop is trying to control but can't.
ORiordan prevents Bishop from improving his position.
ORiordan wants to take a breather but Bishop is having none of it.
Charles Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop is looking to control ORiordan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bishop avoid being mounted?
Bishop is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of ORiordan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take ORiordan's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. ORiordan is defending well though. Bishop let's go of the attempt for now.
Bishop controlling well, preventing ORiordan from escaping the position.
ORiordan staying busy and making it hard for Bishop to control.
ORiordan trying to control but not successfully.
ORiordan rolls, trying to escape but Bishop keeps control of the position.
ORiordan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bishop prevents ORiordan from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ORiordan is looking to escape.
Bishop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan is in a horrible position here. Bishop smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
ORiordan is squirming around, avoiding Bishop's attempts to control the action.
ORiordan working to try and regain half guard.
Bishop landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bishop 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.
ORiordan wants to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
Bishop has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of ORiordan's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop avoids the attempt from ORiordan to control.
ORiordan is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looking to ground and pound but ORiordan is blocking nicely.
Bishop scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bishop looking to land elbow strikes but ORiordan uses the position to regain half guard.
ORiordan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bishop is fighting to break ORiordan's control of his arms but ORiordan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bishop postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ORiordan keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Bishop throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
ORiordan throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
ORiordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
ORiordan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps ORiordan thinking.
Bishop clinches with his opponent.
Bishop lands a knee to the body.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
ORiordan tries to score a body lock takedown but Bishop shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
ORiordan has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Bishop - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bishop wants to stall.
A hook to the body from ORiordan.
Bishop prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean ORiordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ORiordan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORiordan avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Bishop stops a takedown attempt from ORiordan.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as ORiordan controls the action.
Bishop stalling the fight.
ORiordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Bishop.
Bishop pulls guard successfully.
Bishop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop trying to keep a closed guard but ORiordan is proving a slippery customer.
ORiordan stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
Bishop trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ORiordan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bishop working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Bishop was stalling too much, according to the referee.
ORiordan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
ORiordan throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ORiordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
ORiordan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bishop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ORiordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan working aggressively here.
ORiordan lands with a light punch inside.
Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bishop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
ORiordan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ORiordan blocks an elbow strike.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
ORiordan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bishop prevents it.
Bishop tries a body shot but ORiordan blocks it.
ORiordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charles Bishop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bishop looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
ORiordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
ORiordan lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ORiordan is pushing Bishop up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bishop prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of ORiordan backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bishop - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bishop 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bishop!
After winning the bout, Charles Bishop thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Sproles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuego Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sproles comes to the cage accompanied by can't be touched -Roy Jones Jr. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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172 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
22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Sproles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fuego Salsa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salsa eats them both and turns towards Sproles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Fuego Salsa has been cut.
Sproles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sproles looks to land a left hand but Salsa moved out of range nicely.
Sproles throws a lazy head kick
and Salsa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Salsa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sproles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sproles working a defensive guard here.
Salsa slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salsa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sproles defends it well.
Salsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salsa is looking to take a break and control but Sproles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sproles won't allow Salsa to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproles is looking to improve his position.
Sproles is controlling Salsa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sproles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sproles is trying to control the position but Salsa postures up.
Salsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sproles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sproles working a defensive guard here.
Sproles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salsa defends it easily.
Sproles looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sproles holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salsa wants to work for an arm triangle but Sproles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sproles is staying active underneath Salsa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sproles wants to improve his position but Salsa is controlling well.
Salsa trying to control from half guard but Sproles is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sproles trying to control but Salsa postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salsa is trying to control the action in half guard but Sproles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fuego Salsa.
Sproles misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Sproles misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa throws the left hand but Sproles avoids the punch easily.
Sproles fails to land with a series of punches.
Pete Sproles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salsa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sproles.
Pete Sproles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sproles is looking to clinch.
Sproles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sproles.
Sproles missing with a left hand there. Salsa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Sproles misses.
Sproles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Salsa moves away from the strike by Sproles.
Salsa looks to land a left hand but Sproles moved out of range nicely.
Sproles lands with an overhand left.
Salsa throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Sproles.
Sproles is looking to clinch but Salsa is avoiding it.
Salsa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sproles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sproles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sproles slips under a jab.
Sproles slips under a jab.
Sproles wants to clinch.
Sproles lands with a nice body punch.
Sproles gets caught flat footed, as Salsa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sproles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salsa controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sproles wants to sweep but no luck.
Salsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sproles is keeping the position for now.
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 Pete Sproles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fuego Salsa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sproles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salsa throws an overhand right that lands on Sproles's shoulder, as Sproles tries to avoid the shot.
Sproles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salsa throws the left hand but Sproles avoids the punch easily.
Sproles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Sproles does it's job there.
Salsa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sproles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sproles misses with a series of wild punches.
Sproles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Salsa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pete Sproles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salsa throws an overhand right that lands on Sproles's shoulder, as Sproles tries to avoid the shot.
Sproles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salsa on the side of the head.
Sproles looks to land a right hand but Salsa moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Sproles.
Salsa keeps the fight on the outside.
Sproles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salsa avoids the head kick by Sproles.
Salsa misses with a looping left.
Sproles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salsa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sproles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salsa.
Sproles loads up on a big right hand but Salsa slips the punch.
Sproles connects with a single shot there.
Sproles lands a nice shot that snaps Salsa's head back.
Sproles defending well as Salsa loads up on a big left hand.
Salsa slips a jab and a cross from Sproles.
Sproles throws a sloppy head kick and Salsa moves out of range easily.
Sproles clinches up with Salsa and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproles throws an elbow but it misses.
Salsa pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Salsa is adopting a defensive guard.
Salsa 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.
Salsa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Salsa looking for a triangle here. Sproles is fighting it but it looks tight! Salsa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sproles is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fuego Salsa!
An out of breath Fuego Salsa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ringo Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase comes to the cage accompanied by Bobcaygeon. Spar has chosen i Get Knocked Down, But i Get Up Again as his entrance music. Johnny Chase could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ringo Spar's chin.
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215 lbs
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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
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ringo Spar!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Spar catches Chase right on the button with a cross.
Chase looks to score with a jab to the body but Spar is just out of range.
Spar lands a high kick to the side of Chase's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Spar dives into guard, looking to finish.
Chase is rocked!
It looks like Johnny Chase has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spar postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Chase's head off the mat! Chase is out! He's out! Spar jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ringo Spar!
A victorious Ringo Spar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between QL Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taro Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, QL Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taro Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishima lands an overhand right.
Mishima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hicks on the side of the head.
Mishima misses with a takedown attempt - Hicks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mishima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mishima wants to clinch up but Hicks keeps it at a distance.
Hicks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mishima looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mishima. That's going to slow Hicks down.
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!
Mishima connects with a high kick.
Mishima throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hicks.
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Mishima.
Mishima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mishima throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks gets caught napping as Mishima dives in and scores a takedown. Hicks manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hicks wants to sweep here but Mishima controlling him for the moment.
Mishima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hicks is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mishima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks won't allow Mishima to sweep him here.
Mishima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mishima wants to sweep but no luck.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mishima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Mishima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mishima throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks counters with a left and a right that stings Mishima.
Mishima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mishima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mishima is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks tries to roll over but Mishima keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hicks moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mishima uses it to pass to side control.
Hicks can't do much from the bottom here.
Hicks tries to improve position but can't.
Hicks is not content to let Mishima control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mishima 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.
Taro Mishima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hicks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mishima tries to avoid it but Hicks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mishima to the ground. Mishima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Mishima.
Mishima has a takedown stuffed.
Mishima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hicks thows a body shot but no joy.
Mishima throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hicks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mishima is in Hicks's guard.
Mishima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hicks being controlled here, momentarily.
Mishima stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mishima passes into half guard.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Mishima has control of the leg.
Hicks gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to control the position.
Hicks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mishima regains half guard.
Hicks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mishima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hicks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hicks wants to take a breather but Mishima is having none of it.
Hicks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mishima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to mount his opponent but Mishima defends it.
Mishima tries to get to full guard but Hicks has control of the leg.
Hicks with the ground and pound but Mishima uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Mishima is trying to keep Hicks in close.
Hicks preventing the sweep.
Mishima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Mishima is retaining full guard.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Mishima keeps moving.
Mishima wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
Mishima looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hicks puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks stalling.
Mishima is staying active underneath Hicks, 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.
QL Hicks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mishima misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Mishima thows a body shot but no joy.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but Mishima shows good takedown defense.
Hicks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hicks avoids the head kick by Mishima.
Mishima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hicks doesn't manage to clinch there - Mishima circles away.
Hicks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mishima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mishima looks to land a left hand but Hicks moved out of range nicely.
Mishima just misses with a punch to the body.
Mishima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Mishima connects with a leg kick. Hicks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hicks is defended easily by Mishima.
Mishima fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mishima doesn't seem phased though.
Hicks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hicks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Mishima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for QL Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mishima lands a really nice looking cross but Hicks seems unphased.
Hicks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hicks thuds a left hand into Mishima's body.
Mishima loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Hicks looking to score a takedown here. Mishima is defending well but Hicks drives through and ends up in Mishima's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mishima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hicks trying to control but Mishima is working from the bottom.
Mishima wants to stand and escape but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Mishima.
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
QL Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mishima is looking for a triangle but Hicks pushes his legs off easily.
Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Mishima is retaining full guard.
Hicks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mishima's guard.
Hicks lands strikes from half guard.
Mishima is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mishima on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hicks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mishima!
Hicks dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima is squirming around, avoiding Hicks's attempts to control the action.
Hicks lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks lands a big shot there that rocks Mishima but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Mishima that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hicks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hicks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mishima is surviving well by controlling Hicks's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
QL Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hicks 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... QL Hicks!
After winning the bout, QL Hicks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ran Plan III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Beck (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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27
197 lbs
19 - 16 - 1 |
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23
201 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ran Plan III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Luka Beck!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck digs a good body shot into Plan III's ribs.
A big right from Plan III misses.
Plan III throws a shot from downtown. Beck moves away and avoids it.
Beck thows a body shot but no joy.
Plan III looks to throw the jab but Beck is out of range.
Plan III on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Plan III stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beck.
Beck lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beck throws an overhand right that lands on Plan III's shoulder, as Plan III tries to avoid the shot.
Plan III throws a sloppy head kick and Beck moves out of range easily.
Beck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plan III.
Plan III throws out a leg kick but Beck moves out of range and Plan III only half commits.
Plan III with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beck avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plan III checks a leg kick nicely.
Beck scores with a nice strike.
Plan III throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Plan III takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Plan III doesn't manage to clinch there - Beck circles away.
Plan III fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beck is out of range.
Beck misses with a series of wild punches.
Beck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plan III.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Plan III on the side of the head.
Plan III missing with a left hand there. Beck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plan III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plan III takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Plan III attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beck throws out a loose jab but Plan III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plan III throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beck blocks a head kick by Plan III.
Plan III misses with a straight right.
Beck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Plan III misses.
Plan III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plan III tries to close the distance and clinch but Beck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plan III avoids a kick to the body.
Plan III doesn't manage to clinch there - Beck circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plan III misses with a left hand
and Beck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beck throws a wild body kick that Plan III sees coming a mile off.
Plan III misses with a looping left.
Plan III misses with a head kick.
Plan III moves in looking to clinch but Beck pushes him off.
Plan III doesn't manage to clinch there - Beck circles away.
Plan III misses with a looping left.
Plan III lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Plan III.
Beck thuds his right hand into Plan III's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Plan III.
Plan III takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plan III moves in looking to clinch but Beck pushes him off.
Plan III wants to slow Beck down by chopping away at his legs.
Plan III dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beck misses with a low kick as Plan III jumps back.
Plan III tries to work over Beck's front leg with a kick but Beck checks it.
Beck lands with a good body shot.
Plan III dodges the punch combination from Beck.
Plan III has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beck.
Beck cracks Plan III with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beck moves out of range of the leg kick from Plan III.
Plan III swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beck counters with a nice uppercut.
Plan III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Beck dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Plan III swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Plan III fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Plan III misses
and Beck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ran Plan III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Beck misses.
Luka Beck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plan III moves into the clinch.
Plan III lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plan III goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plan III tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Beck to work.
Plan III scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Beck.
Beck trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plan III is defending well.
Beck lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beck.
Plan III fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plan III tries to circle away but Beck has him pinned against the cage.
Beck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plan III is defending well.
Beck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plan III misses with a punch on the inside.
Beck lands an elbow inside that Plan III shrugs off.
Plan III misses with some punches.
Plan III throws a head punch that misses.
Beck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plan III blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plan III.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plan III tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plan III doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plan III is looking to break free of the clinch but Beck has double underhooks.
Beck has clasped his hands together around Plan III's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Plan III tries to buck Beck off but Beck is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Plan III's face as Beck controls the position.
Plan III is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beck asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck slows the pace down.
Beck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beck taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plan III has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plan III can't do much from the bottom here.
Beck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beck takes a little break here. Plan III wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Beck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
A low kick from Plan III is predictable there
and Beck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plan III swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beck misses with a kick to the body.
Beck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plan III's hands.
Plan III rushes Beck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plan III working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beck gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Plan III goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plan III misses with a punch on the inside.
Beck taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beck blocking some punches.
Luka Beck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Beck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plan III fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plan III tries a body shot but Beck blocks it.
Beck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beck.
Plan III misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Beck.
Plan III tries to land knees in the clinch but Beck avoids the damage to the body.
Beck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Plan III is rocked!
Plan III pushes Beck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Plan III is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plan III misses with some punches.
Beck gets through Plan III's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beck presses Plan III against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plan III tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plan III.
Beck is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beck scores with a hook to the body.
Ran Plan III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plan III seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plan III backwards.
Plan III throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Beck.
Beck is working for takedown but Plan III is calmly controlling the position for now.
Plan III doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Beck.
Plan III throws a punch but it's blocked by Beck.
Beck prevents a body shot from Plan III.
Beck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beck lands a big right hand that drops Plan III! The killer instinct kicks in and Beck finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Beck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Beck!
Luka Beck took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuyo Hayate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Mouzone (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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32
287 lbs
25 - 26 - 0 |
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33
291 lbs
15 - 19 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatsuyo Hayate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Mouzone!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayate misses with a right hand
and Mouzone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mouzone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mouzone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hayate's waist but Hayate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mouzone off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Hayate. Those never looked like landing.
Hayate takes one to the side of the head.
Hayate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mouzone is fending him off so far but Hayate persists. Nope, Mouzone circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayate lands a jab to Mouzone's midsection.
Mouzone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hayate as he avoids it easily.
Tatsuyo Hayate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Mouzone.
Hayate tried to score with a low kick but Mouzone checks it.
Hayate looks to score with a jab to the body but Mouzone is just out of range.
Hayate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tatsuyo Hayate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayate scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouzone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayate feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mouzone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hayate!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouzone tries to control but Hayate wriggling away.
Mouzone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hayate tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mouzone loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hayate scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Mouzone land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Mouzone stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlo Mouzone!
Our winner, Marlo Mouzone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Block Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Raining Blood. Rosenthal has chosen Rick Derringer - I Am a Real American as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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34
290 lbs
31 - 26 - 1 |
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240 lbs
32 - 20 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
31 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Block Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holden Rosenthal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenthal throws a head kick that half lands.
Liddell misses with a low kick.
Liddell's corner calls for a 1-2. Liddell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Holden Rosenthal has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosenthal misses with a two punch combination.
Rosenthal throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenthal is just out of range.
Liddell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liddell lands with a shot to the body.
Liddell scores with a spinning back kick!
Liddell thows a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Rosenthal blocks the low kick.
Liddell lands a nice looking body kick.
Rosenthal looks gassed!
Liddell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rosenthal on the side of the head.
Liddell lands a big head kick that sends Rosenthal tumbling to the mat! Liddell takes a step backwards and waves Rosenthal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Liddell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rosenthal will feel that in the morning.
Nice cross by Liddell.
Rosenthal is rocked!
Liddell tries to score with a low kick but Rosenthal moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell cracks Rosenthal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Liddell has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rosenthal to stand back up!
A swing and a miss from Liddell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liddell cracks Rosenthal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Liddell scores with a hook to the body. Rosenthal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rosenthal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liddell clobbers Rosenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Rosenthal blocks the low kick.
Liddell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rosenthal's calf.
Liddell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liddell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddell just misses with a punch to the body.
Block Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Liddell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal is looking to chop away at Liddell's legs.
Liddell keeps Rosenthal at a distance using the push kick.
A shot to the liver by Liddell. Beautiful body shot.
Liddell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rosenthal at a distance.
A good leg kick by Liddell.
Rosenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot lands for Liddell.
Nice cross by Liddell.
Liddell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liddell scores with a hook to the body. Rosenthal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liddell lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Liddell - just one landing.
Liddell grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Rosenthal takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Liddell cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Block Liddell!
A victorious Block Liddell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard has chosen do it as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
186 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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182 cm
33
186 lbs
26 - 21 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Maynard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Maynard on the inside.
Maynard misses with some punches.
Maynard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maynard misses the jab.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maynard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Maynard stuffs the takedown.
Maynard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maynard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Maynard looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Maynard misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie throws a body punch but Maynard moves out of range.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Maynard slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie defending well as Maynard loads up on a big left hand.
Maynard shoots in but no luck this time.
Maynard misses with a lunging right hand
and Maynard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Maynard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Sloppy strikes from Maynard. Those never looked like landing.
Maynard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maynard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maynard.
Maynard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Maynard working the strikes but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
Maynard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Maynard looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Maynard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maynard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mathew Maynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Maynard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Maynard sprawls well.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is letting Maynard control him for a moment.
Maynard wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gracie is not content to let Maynard control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maynard throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maynard throwing strikes but Gracie manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Maynard regains half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maynard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is really struggling to control Maynard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maynard wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Maynard wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard trying to control here.
Maynard is looking to improve his position.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie is trying to control. Maynard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Maynard misses with a straight left.
Maynard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Maynard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maynard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maynard throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Maynard.
Nice shot lands for Maynard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Maynard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Maynard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maynard is looking for a takedown.
Maynard misses with an elbow strike.
Maynard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maynard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Maynard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Maynard circles away and keeps his distance.
Maynard 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Maynard.
Maynard throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Maynard throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Maynard throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie 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.
Maynard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Maynard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maynard advances to half guard.
Maynard is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Maynard trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mathew Maynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Maynard keeps moving and retains side control.
Maynard throwing strikes but Gracie manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie trying to control the position but Maynard is working away.
Ryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maynard 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Maynard!
Mathew Maynard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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