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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sinhjo Babalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guigui Borgne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guigui Borgne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sinhjo Babalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Guigui Borgne!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babalu swats away the attempt to clinch by Borgne.
Borgne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Babalu is concentrating on defense, preventing Borgne from advancing position.
Borgne is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Babalu tries to get to full guard but Borgne has control of the leg.
Borgne wants to stand but Babalu has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Babalu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borgne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babalu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borgne prevents Babalu from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babalu moves into full guard.
Borgne is fighting to break Babalu's control of his arms but Babalu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Babalu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Babalu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Borgne's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Borgne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Babalu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Borgne wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne is looking to get to half guard.
Borgne is squirming around, avoiding Babalu's attempts to control the action.
Babalu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Babalu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgne is looking to escape.
Babalu unloading with bombs!
Borgne wants to get back to his feet.
Babalu landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu trying to control but Borgne is having none of it.
Borgne is in a horrible position here. Babalu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Babalu unloading with bombs!
Babalu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Babalu lands a big shot there that rocks Borgne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Babalu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Babalu landing shots from mount.
Babalu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgne is looking to escape.
Babalu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgne is trying to stand.
Babalu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Borgne is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Borgne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Babalu lands with some strikes.
Babalu controlling his opponent.
Babalu landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Babalu is working for a guillotine from mount but Borgne frees his head quite easily.
Borgne squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinhjo Babalu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Borgne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babalu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babalu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
It looks like Borgne is going to stand back up.
Borgne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Babalu is just riding it out for now. Borgne eventually gives up the hold.
Babalu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgne gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Babalu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Borgne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babalu circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babalu cracks the inside of Borgne's front leg.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babalu as Borgne tries to tie him up.
Borgne manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Babalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babalu passes into half guard.
Babalu passes to side control.
Borgne wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne is not content to let Babalu control the position.
Babalu grinds an elbow into Borgne's temple.
Babalu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Borgne taking a bit of punishment here - Babalu scoring with strikes.
Sinhjo Babalu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babalu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babalu tries to move to mount but Borgne blocks the move with his legs.
Babalu is looking to take a break and control but Borgne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgne stops Babalu from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgne wants to get back to his feet but Babalu drags him back down.
Borgne tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Babalu lands shots from the back.
Babalu tries to keep control of the position but Borgne is staying busy.
Borgne trying to get back to his feet but Babalu is in full control for now.
Borgne manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Borgne.
Babalu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Babalu is controlling him.
Babalu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Babalu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Babalu scoring with some ground and pound.
Babalu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Borgne's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borgne being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgne uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinhjo Babalu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Borgne moves in looking to clinch but Babalu pushes him off.
Borgne moves in looking to clinch but Babalu pushes him off.
Babalu misses with a head kick.
Babalu shoots in for a double leg but Borgne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borgne misses with a takedown attempt - Babalu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Babalu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Borgne wants to get back to his feet but Babalu drags him back down.
Borgne takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Borgne stops Babalu from passing to mount.
Borgne is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgne taking a bit of punishment here - Babalu scoring with strikes.
Babalu scores with punches from side control.
Babalu working the ground and pound.
Babalu is looking to take a break and control but Borgne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Babalu stalls from top position.
Babalu working the ground and pound.
Borgne avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Babalu.
Babalu landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babalu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babalu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Babalu working the ground and pound but Borgne is defending the strikes.
Babalu is working Borgne over with some ground and pound from side control.
Babalu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Borgne's shoulder. That is not cool.
Borgne pushes Babalu away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Babalu gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Babalu trying to control the action but Borgne is working from the bottom.
Babalu cracks Borgne with a big right hand but Borgne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Borgne is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Babalu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Borgne to see if he's OK.
Borgne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu wants to control but Borgne is keeping him busy.
Babalu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Borgne is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Babalu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Borgne regains half guard, as Babalu was trying to land strikes.
Babalu trying to control from half guard but Borgne is working away.
Babalu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Babalu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Babalu.
Guigui Borgne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babalu is pressing down on Borgne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borgne is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Babalu in particular looking to stall.
Babalu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borgne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sinhjo Babalu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babalu stops Borgne from getting back to his feet.
Babalu lands strikes from half guard.
Babalu controlling the action here.
Babalu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borgne can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borgne actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinhjo Babalu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babalu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinhjo Babalu!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Ansari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Your Fuckin' Head Split. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ansari's choice of entrance music: Macarena. Justus Sheehan Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aziz Ansari!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sheehan Jr, right into the meat.
Ansari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aziz Ansari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ansari shoots for a takedown but Sheehan Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good leg kick by Sheehan Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sheehan Jr.
Ansari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sheehan Jr misses with a body kick.
Sheehan Jr lands a high kick!
Sheehan Jr lands a high kick!
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick which misses Ansari's front leg but catches the back leg as Ansari tries to avoid it.
Sheehan Jr scores with a head kick. Ansari tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheehan Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ansari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aziz Ansari.
Ansari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sheehan Jr can pounce on him.
Ansari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sheehan Jr's waist but Sheehan Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ansari off to one side.
Sheehan Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ansari.
Ansari misses with a takedown
and Sheehan Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Ansari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sheehan Jr lands a high kick!
Ansari is rocked!
Sheehan Jr pounces like a tiger and cracks Ansari with a vicious hook! Ansari is down but not out! Sheehan Jr follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Justus Sheehan Jr!
Justus Sheehan Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jet Astronix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astronix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, POW 2011. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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133 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Astronix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce lands a jab to Astronix's midsection.
Astronix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pierce is fending him off so far but Astronix persists. Nope, Pierce circles away and we're back to standing.
Pierce connects with a single shot there.
Astronix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pierce pinned against the cage. Pierce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Astronix shoots in for a takedown but Pierce shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jet Astronix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astronix is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Astronix. Those never looked like landing.
Pierce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pierce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Astronix's efforts to push away.
Pierce prevents Astronix from breaking the clinch.
Astronix tries to pull guard but Pierce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pierce lands a left hand.
Astronix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astronix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pierce has closed the distance and engaged Astronix in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce lands a shoulder strike.
Pierce lands a left hand that snaps the head of Astronix backwards.
Pierce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Astronix backwards.
Pierce lands with a light punch inside.
Astronix tries to break free but Pierce pushes him back against the cage.
Astronix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pierce to keep the fight standing.
Pierce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Astronix backwards.
Pierce lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pierce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Astronix is rocked!
Pierce lands a shot to the body.
Pierce lands an uppercut.
Oh Astronix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierce scores with a shot to the side of Astronix's head.
Pierce pushes Astronix against the cage. Pierce is working some dirty boxing. Pierce pushes off with a quick right hook! Astronix goes down! Astronix tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pierce moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Pierce!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adam Pierce made sure he mentioned L.A. Elite Clothing Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Stojkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Edwards (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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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Stojkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathaniel Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.
Edwards trying to mount his opponent but Stojkowski defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stojkowski trying to control from the bottom.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Stojkowski is defending well.
Stojkowski controlling the position well.
Stojkowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stojkowski.
Stojkowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Edwards trying to control but Stojkowski is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Edwards drives through with a takedown into Stojkowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
Edwards trying to control but Stojkowski is working from the bottom.
Stojkowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edwards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stojkowski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards postures up in Stojkowski's guard and throws a big left but Stojkowski blocks it.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Stojkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stojkowski is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
Edwards scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Stojkowski keeps moving.
Stojkowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Edwards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stojkowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stojkowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stojkowski!
Edwards is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stojkowski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Stojkowski crashes against the mat.
Edwards managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stojkowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkowski working away.
Stojkowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Edwards is avoiding damage well.
Edwards is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stojkowski is controlling him well.
Edwards sneaks out the side door and pushes Stojkowski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Edwards gets the takedown into side control.
Edwards working the body and head with strikes.
Stojkowski tries to bench press Edwards off him but Edwards keeps the position.
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Stojkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edwards scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stojkowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stojkowski is trying to control Edwards's posture but Edwards avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stojkowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Edwards tries for a kimura but Stojkowski is defending well.
Edwards landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Edwards landing a few strikes.
Edwards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stojkowski manages to get back to half guard.
Edwards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stojkowski defends it well.
Edwards is trying to control the action in half guard but Stojkowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stojkowski has a hand on Edwards's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Edwards takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Edwards wants to finish this one by submission but Stojkowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Edwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Edwards dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Edwards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jan Stojkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stojkowski manages to get back to half guard.
Stojkowski trying to control here.
Edwards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stojkowski is just riding it out for now. Edwards eventually gives up the hold.
Stojkowski is positioning himself well to prevent Edwards advancing to mount.
Edwards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stojkowski defends it well.
Stojkowski is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edwards throwing shots but Stojkowski is blocking nicely.
Edwards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stojkowski trying to hold on to Edwards's head to control him but Edwards postures up.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nathaniel Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojkowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Stojkowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.
Edwards content to control rather than advance.
Edwards works his way into full mount!
Edwards throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stojkowski because Edwards loaded up on that one.
Stojkowski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards working Stojkowski over with strikes here.
Edwards scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stojkowski?
Stojkowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Edwards has a good base and remains in mount.
Edwards looking to control but Stojkowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stojkowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Edwards is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards wants to control but Stojkowski is keeping him busy.
Stojkowski is trying to control but can't.
Edwards looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stojkowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Edwards prevents Stojkowski from improving his position.
Edwards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojkowski won't allow Edwards to pass to mount.
Stojkowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.
Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stojkowski tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.
Stojkowski is trying to maintain the position but Edwards is very close to passing his half guard.
Stojkowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards wants to stand but Stojkowski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Stojkowski wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Stojkowski scores with a jab to the head.
Stojkowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stojkowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Stojkowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stojkowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stojkowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards is looking to advance position but Stojkowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Edwards wants to hold on but Stojkowski pushes him away.
Stojkowski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Edwards can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stojkowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stojkowski connects with a nice short shot to Edwards's temple.
Stojkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stojkowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edwards does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stojkowski misses with a head shot. Edwards uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stojkowski throwing strikes from guard but Edwards blocks nicely.
Stojkowski won't allow Edwards to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards pulls Stojkowski in close to prevent any damage.
Edwards trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stojkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stojkowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stojkowski preventing the sweep.
Edwards lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stojkowski!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stojkowski is looking to escape.
Edwards throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stojkowski because Edwards loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking to control but Stojkowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stojkowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stojkowski trying to hold on to Edwards's head to control him but Edwards postures up.
Stojkowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Edwards.
Edwards wants to pass to mount but Stojkowski is defending the position.
Stojkowski is doing well to control the position and prevent Edwards from advancing to side control.
Stojkowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stojkowski.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nathaniel Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojkowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Stojkowski is retaining full guard.
Stojkowski is pulling down on Edwards's head to control his posture.
Edwards pushes down on Stojkowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Edwards controlling the pace.
Stojkowski trying to hold on to Edwards's head to control him but Edwards postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stojkowski controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Stojkowski.
I think Edwards 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Edwards!
Nathaniel Edwards managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagdiyev comes to the cage accompanied by Mamaliga. Bates has chosen Hmmm... Interesting... as his entrance music. Borat Sagdiyev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Norman Bates's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borat Sagdiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Norman Bates!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagdiyev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bates.
Bates throws a hook to the side of Sagdiyev's head but Sagdiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagdiyev missing with a left hand there. Bates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bates's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sagdiyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bates scrambles back to his feet.
Bates punishes Sagdiyev's body with a nice straight punch.
Bates slips a jab from Sagdiyev.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bates, as that shot connected.
Sagdiyev thows a body shot but no joy.
Bates tries to bum rush Sagdiyev with a series of wild strikes but Sagdiyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sagdiyev is looking to slow Bates down with leg kicks.
Sagdiyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bates.
Sagdiyev missing with a left hand there. Bates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sagdiyev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Sagdiyev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates scores with a jab to the head.
Bates misses with a looping left.
Sagdiyev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bates momentarily.
Bates avoids the body shot from Sagdiyev.
Bates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sagdiyev cracks Bates with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev lands a jab.
Bates is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Bates. Those never looked like landing.
Bates blocks a jab.
Sagdiyev drops Bates with a huge uppercut! Bates drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sagdiyev is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borat Sagdiyev!
Borat Sagdiyev decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Weapon of Choice. McNulty has chosen Enter Sandman by Metallica as his entrance music. Lucifer Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy McNulty 's 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
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucifer Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy McNulty !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McNulty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McNulty misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
McNulty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNulty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jimmy McNulty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
McNulty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNulty misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones looks to land a combination. McNulty sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McNulty is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
McNulty is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones keeps control of McNulty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is leaning against McNulty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones stalls.
McNulty 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones prevents McNulty from breaking the clinch.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McNulty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones throws a big uppercut that drops McNulty ! More strikes from Jones and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McNulty lies dazed against the cage as Jones celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifer Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucifer Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Probst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Probst's entrance music is Ballad of Worms. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Probst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gordon misses.
Probst pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt - Probst sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gordon shoots in but Probst avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gordon takes a swing at Probst's ribcage but misses.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Probst napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Probst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Probst wants to control but Gordon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Probst is defending well.
Probst takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Probst regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon stands up and beckons Probst to join him on the feet.
Gordon shoots in and drives through. Probst sprawls well.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gordon.
Probst tries to clinch
and Gordon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Probst blocks nicely.
Gordon chips away with some ground and pound.
Probst trying to control the position.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Probst pulls Gordon in to control the position.
Gordon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probst working a defensive guard here.
Gordon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Probst is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Probst has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probst got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Probst has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.
Gordon working for a triangle but Probst defends it easily.
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Probst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probst trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Probst defends it easily.
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Probst doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Probst manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Probst uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probst wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Probst happy to just control the position for now.
Gordon is looking to regain half guard here but Probst keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Probst off and has taken his back!
Gordon lands with a hammerfist to the side of Probst's head.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon tightening his grip on Probst, looking for the choke.
Probst tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Gordon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Probst stuffs the takedown.
Gordon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Probst counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Probst.
Gordon has Probst pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Probst manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gordon.
Probst stalling the fight.
Probst is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Michael Gordon has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Gordon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gordon jumps guard but Probst stands there with Gordon around his waist. Gordon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gordon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Probst slows down the pace here.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon wants to take the fight to the mat but Probst manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon tries to score a body lock takedown but Probst shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Probst lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Probst gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Probst comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon has had enough of the clinch but Probst keeps him there for the moment.
Probst misses with an elbow strike.
Probst pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Probst content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Probst holds him up against the cage and eventually Gordon drops back down to his feet.
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Michael Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Probst tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Probst to the ground. Probst escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gordon misses with a takedown
and Probst counters with a head kick.
Probst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Probst wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Gordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gordon fails with the takedown
and Probst counters with a leg kick.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon with a poor takedown
and Probst counters with a thumping low kick.
Gordon fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Probst.
Probst tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gordon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probst has Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Probst's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Probst manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Probst to work.
Gordon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Probst prevents it.
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Probst throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gordon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Probst stalling in the clinch but Gordon improves position.
Gordon being controlled against the cage.
Gordon is trying to break free.
Probst is pushing Gordon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Probst avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Probst throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gordon is defended easily by Probst.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Probst dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Gordon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gordon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Probst's waist but Probst gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gordon off to one side.
Probst tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Probst sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Probst fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Probst.
Probst throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Probst as he avoids it easily.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gordon.
Probst takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Probst throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probst is looking to control Gordon's arms but Gordon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Probst has his back to the cage.
Probst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Probst prevents the takedown attempt.
Probst holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gordon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Probst gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Probst gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon is working for takedown but Probst is calmly controlling the position for now.
Probst gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Probst throws an elbow but misses.
Probst connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gordon's face.
Probst pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Probst trying to land knees to the body.
Probst pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but Probst has him pressed against the cage.
Probst misses with a knee to the head.
Probst putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gordon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gordon goes for a takedown attempt but Probst pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gordon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Probst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeff Probst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probst stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Probst wants it to stay on the feet.
Probst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Probst is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Jeff Probst is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon shoots in but Probst avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Probst swivels and escapes.
Probst tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Probst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Probst lands but Gordon takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Michael Gordon's cut even more.
Gordon shoots in and drives through. Probst sprawls well.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Probst lands a really nice looking cross but Gordon seems unphased.
Probst has Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probst leaning his opponent against the cage.
Probst looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Come on Probst - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Probst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Probst is pushing Gordon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probst throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Probst has Gordon pressed against the cage, preventing Gordon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Probst showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Probst has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Probst!
Jeff Probst decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trang Troc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troc's entrance music is Dr. Octagon - Real Raw. A fine choice. Haim has chosen Anything Anything as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trang Troc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Haim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troc throws a series of punches but Haim avoids them all with ease.
Haim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Troc forces Haim back against the cage and clinches.
Troc connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Corey Haim has been cut.
Troc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Troc scores with a knee to the head.
Haim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haim is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Troc to keep the fight standing.
Troc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Troc taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Troc throws a knee to the head but misses.
Troc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Troc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haim fails with the takedown.
Trang Troc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Haim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haim fails with a takedown attempt.
Haim drops his hands momentarily and Troc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Troc throws a leg kick but Haim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Troc jabs Haim to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haim is defended easily by Troc.
Haim fails with the takedown.
Troc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Troc throws a shot from downtown. Haim moves away and avoids it.
Haim dives in and grabs Troc's left leg, looking for a takedown. Troc pushes down on Haim's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haim looking to score a takedown here. Troc is defending well but Haim drives through and ends up in Troc's guard.
Haim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Troc manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haim has Troc in his guard.
Haim keeping moving, preventing Troc from controlling successfully.
Haim wants to sweep here but Troc controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troc wants to stand but Haim has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haim 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.
Haim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Troc is one step ahead there.
Troc trying to control but Haim is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Troc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Troc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Troc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Trang Troc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Corey Haim's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haim throws a looping overhand right but Troc ducks down to avoid it.
Troc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Troc connects with the punch.
Troc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Troc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haim manages to avoid it.
Haim misses with a combination
and Troc counters with a three punch combo that has Haim backing up. Haim nods at Troc to acknowledge the strikes.
A good leg kick by Troc.
Troc missing with a left hand there. Haim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Troc lands with a nice body punch.
Troc looks to land a combination but Haim avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Troc. That snapped Haim's head back.
Haim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Haim with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Troc lands.
Trang Troc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Troc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trang Troc is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Troc misses the target.
Troc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haim shoots for a double leg takedown but Troc sprawls well. He's pushed Haim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Troc scores with a hook.
Troc throws a hook to the side of Haim's head but Haim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Troc looks to score with a jab to the body but Haim is just out of range.
Haim fails with a takedown attempt.
Trang Troc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Haim.
Haim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troc throws a series of strikes that have Haim backpedaling.
Troc ducks right into an uppercut from Haim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troc connects with an inside leg kick.
Troc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haim lands with a good body shot.
Troc ducks under a wild hook from Haim.
Troc scores with a shot to the body.
Troc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Haim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Troc can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Troc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Troc. Beautiful body shot.
Troc misses with a lunging right hand
and Haim counters with a stiff right hand.
Haim misses with a takedown attempt - Troc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Troc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haim.
Corey Haim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Troc clobbers Haim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Troc sizes up Haim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Troc lands with a nice body punch.
Haim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Troc tries to avoid it but Haim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Troc to the ground. Troc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Troc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haim is rocked!
Troc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haim to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haim is still in real trouble! Can Troc finish him?
Troc keeping moving, preventing Haim from controlling successfully.
Haim seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haim tries to free his leg and advance position but Troc is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Troc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haim was well out of range. Poor timing from Troc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trang Troc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey Haim's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haim fails to land the takedown.
Haim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Troc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Troc.
Haim shoots in and gets a takedown into Troc's guard.
Haim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Troc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Troc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haim is fighting to break Troc's control of his arms but Troc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haim stops Troc from standing up.
We're going to have a standup here because Trang Troc wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Haim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Troc pinned against the cage. Troc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Haim trying to control but Troc is working from the bottom.
Haim passes into half guard.
Corey Haim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haim trying to mount his opponent but Troc defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haim is stalling here. Troc is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Haim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Troc has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Haim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Haim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haim trying to mount his opponent but Troc defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Haim seems to be working for a kimura but Troc defends the submission attempt.
Haim trying to control from half guard but Troc is working away.
Troc won't allow Haim to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troc is not content to let Haim control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Corey Haim wasn't active enough on the ground.
Troc looks to throw the jab but Haim is out of range.
Haim slips under a jab.
Haim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Troc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Troc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haim throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Troc was covering up waiting for the punch and Haim finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haim looking to sit in guard and control but Troc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Haim really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Haim's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Troc, right into the meat.
Troc has managed to clinch.
Troc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haim lands with a nice combination. Troc backs away looking to recover.
Haim looks for a takedown but Troc sprawls well.
Haim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Troc sprawls well. Troc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haim gets slowly back to his feet.
Haim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Troc's waist but Troc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haim off to one side.
Trang Troc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Haim.
That kick from Troc tenderised Haim's leg. Haim is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haim ducks under a wild hook from Troc.
Haim circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haim counters with a one-two to the body.
Troc feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haim's calf.
Troc throws the kick towards the body but Haim avoids it.
Troc just misses with a punch to the body.
Troc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Troc connects with a solid leg kick.
Troc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haim is out of range and Troc settles back down.
Horrible takedown by Haim or perhaps it was just good defense by Troc which made him look bad.
Troc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Troc. No joy for Haim on that attempt.
Haim is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haim shoots in looking for a takedown. Troc tries to sprawl out of it but Haim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Troc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Troc clinches.
Troc pressing his opponent against the cage.
Troc tries to land a knee to the head but Haim blocks with his arms.
Troc controlling the action here for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Troc just stands there and leans against the cage.
Troc taking a breather.
Troc is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Haim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Troc as the two fighters clinch.
Troc breaks from the clinch.
Haim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haim moves away from the strike by Troc.
Haim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Troc stuffs the takedown attempt from Haim. Haim gets slowly back to his feet.
Troc lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troc throws a series of punches but Haim moves out of range.
Troc connects with a right hand. Haim shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Troc slips under a jab from Haim.
Troc clinches up against the cage.
Troc tries to land a knee to the head but Haim blocks with his arms.
Haim jumps guard but Troc stands there with Haim around his waist. Haim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haim takes a knee to the side of the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troc throws an elbow that misses.
Troc dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Troc throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trang Troc had his way with Corey Haim in that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Haim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Troc.
Troc misses with a hook. Haim ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Troc, right into the meat.
Troc misses with a kick to the body.
Haim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Troc misses the shot to the body.
Haim looks for a takedown but Troc sprawls well.
Troc misses with an uppercut
and Haim counters with a straight right hand.
Haim has a takedown stuffed.
Haim avoids the head kick by Troc.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Troc.
Troc swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Troc misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haim.
Trang Troc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Haim.
Haim closes the distance and clinches up with Troc, looking for a takedown. Haim pushes Troc against the cage but Troc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haim is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Troc takes the fight into the clinch.
Troc manages to break the clinch.
Troc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haim slips a jab and a cross from Troc.
Sloppy strikes from Haim. Those never looked like landing.
Haim dives in and grabs Troc's left leg, looking for a takedown. Troc pushes down on Haim's head and hops out.
Troc fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haim shoots in and drives through. Troc sprawls well.
Troc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haim manages to avoid it.
Haim ducks under a wild hook from Troc.
Troc misses with a few strikes there.
Troc stuffs the takedown attempt from Haim. Haim gets slowly back to his feet.
Troc connects with a leg kick. Haim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Troc scores with a hook.
Haim fails with a takedown attempt.
Troc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Troc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haim. Troc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haim takes one to the side of the head.
Haim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Troc is trying to defend but Haim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Troc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haim.
Haim trying to control from half guard but Troc is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haim.
Trang Troc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Troc keeps working.
Corey Haim has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Troc defending well as Haim loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haim.
Troc throws a nice looking combination but Haim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Troc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corey Haim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haim misses with a takedown attempt - Troc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trang Troc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Troc 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trang Troc!
Trang Troc retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Trang Troc, 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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