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SFC 91 - Pep vs. Pratt II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Byron Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Jonson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Jonson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Jonson shoots in.
Jonson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jonson lands with a right and another and another! Jones is in big trouble! Jonson lands again and this time it's lights out for Jones! A quality knockout there for Jonson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carl Jonson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evangelos Terrofinos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sachel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jason Sachel enters the cage!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evangelos Terrofinos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Sachel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sachel is defended easily by Terrofinos.
Sachel closes the distance and clinches up with Terrofinos, looking for a takedown. Sachel pushes Terrofinos against the cage but Terrofinos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sachel shoots for a double leg takedown but Terrofinos sprawls well. He's pushed Sachel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Evangelos Terrofinos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sachel.
Terrofinos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sachel, pushing him back against the cage.
Sachel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Terrofinos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sachel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Jason Sachel has been cut.
Evangelos Terrofinos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrofinos clinches up against the cage.
Terrofinos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sachel avoids it.
Terrofinos working aggressively here.
Sachel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Terrofinos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Terrofinos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sachel blocks the elbow strike.
Sachel avoiding damage as Terrofinos throws knees to the body.
Terrofinos lands a body punch.
Terrofinos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrofinos missing with knees to the body.
Sachel wants a takedown.
Terrofinos lands a nice uppercut.
Terrofinos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Terrofinos tries a body shot but Sachel blocks it.
Terrofinos looking to throw knees to the head but Sachel is blocking nicely.
Sachel avoiding damage as Terrofinos throws knees to the body.
Terrofinos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sachel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terrofinos.
Terrofinos throws a head punch that misses.
Terrofinos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Terrofinos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sachel.
Terrofinos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sachel.
Terrofinos throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Terrofinos digs a right hand into Sachel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sachel's gas tank.
Sachel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sachel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Terrofinos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evangelos Terrofinos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sachel looks gassed!
Terrofinos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terrofinos tries to clinch but Sachel is having none of it.
Sachel has a takedown stuffed.
Sachel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos moves into the clinch.
Terrofinos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Terrofinos scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Terrofinos.
Sachel jumps guard but Terrofinos stands there with Sachel around his waist. Sachel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Terrofinos lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachel blocks an elbow strike.
Terrofinos lands a knee to the body.
Terrofinos lands a body punch.
Terrofinos trying to land knees to the body.
Terrofinos throws an elbow but it misses.
Terrofinos missing with knees to the body.
Terrofinos throws a punch but it's blocked by Sachel.
Terrofinos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Terrofinos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terrofinos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Terrofinos lands an elbow that stopped Sachel in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Jason Sachel's cut even more.
Terrofinos lands a nice shot to the body.
Terrofinos trying to land knees to the body.
Terrofinos is struggling to control the position.
Terrofinos throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sachel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Terrofinos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Terrofinos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Terrofinos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sachel.
Terrofinos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sachel blocks it with crossed arms.
Terrofinos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrofinos tries to land a knee to the head but Sachel blocks with his arms.
Terrofinos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Terrofinos stalling in the clinch.
Terrofinos lands an elbow that stopped Sachel in his tracks for a moment.
Terrofinos prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sachel looking for a takedown.
Terrofinos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sachel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Terrofinos misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelos Terrofinos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sachel'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.
Terrofinos tries to clinch up but Sachel circles away and keeps his distance.
Terrofinos clobbers Sachel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sachel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Terrofinos as he avoids it easily.
Terrofinos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evangelos Terrofinos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sachel tries for a takedown but Terrofinos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Terrofinos stuffs the takedown.
Evangelos Terrofinos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sachel.
Terrofinos wants to clinch.
Terrofinos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Terrofinos wants to clinch.
Sachel closes the distance and clinches up with Terrofinos, looking for a takedown. Sachel pushes Terrofinos against the cage but Terrofinos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sachel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachel shoots in for a takedown but Terrofinos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sachel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terrofinos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sachel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sachel shoots for a double leg takedown but Terrofinos sprawls well. He's pushed Sachel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sachel keeps the fight on the outside.
Sachel avoids the head kick by Terrofinos.
Terrofinos 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.
Terrofinos tries to clinch up but Sachel circles away and keeps his distance.
Sachel is looking to clinch but Terrofinos is avoiding it.
Terrofinos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Terrofinos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sachel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sachel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Terrofinos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Terrofinos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sachel, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sachel letting Terrofinos take a breather here.
Terrofinos lands an elbow inside that Sachel shrugs off.
Terrofinos lands an elbow inside that Sachel shrugs off.
The cut above Jason Sachel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Terrofinos stalling.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terrofinos.
Terrofinos tries to work over Sachel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sachel blocking some punches.
Terrofinos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Terrofinos lands an elbow that stopped Sachel in his tracks for a moment.
Sachel blocks the elbow strike.
Sachel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terrofinos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Terrofinos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachel tries to score a body lock takedown but Terrofinos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Terrofinos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrofinos misses with a punch to the body.
Sachel blocks an uppercut.
Terrofinos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Terrofinos lands a good knee to the midsection. Sachel won't want to take too many of those.
Terrofinos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Terrofinos misses with a punch to the body.
Sachel blocks an elbow strike.
Terrofinos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrofinos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sachel.
Terrofinos stalling in the clinch but Sachel improves position.
Sachel can't get the takedown.
Terrofinos lands with a left to the head.
Terrofinos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sachel blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrofinos lands with a short shot to the head.
Terrofinos throws an elbow but it misses.
Terrofinos lands a damaging elbow.
Jason Sachel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sachel dodges an elbow strike from Terrofinos.
Sachel has picked Terrofinos up - he's going for a ride! Sachel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sachel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sachel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Terrofinos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Terrofinos and Sachel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Terrofinos tries to escape but Sachel is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelos Terrofinos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sachel's cut.
That's time! Terrofinos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Terrofinos.
Sachel dives in and grabs Terrofinos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Terrofinos pushes down on Sachel's head and hops out.
Terrofinos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sachel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terrofinos. Terrofinos obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sachel is defended easily by Terrofinos.
Terrofinos scores with a one two! Sachel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Terrofinos tries to clinch but Sachel moves away
and Sachel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Terrofinos won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sachel prevents Terrofinos from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachel trying to control the position but Terrofinos is working away.
Sachel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Terrofinos is looking to get back to his feet here but Sachel is keeping cool and he's managed to take Terrofinos's back.
Jason Sachel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sachel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Terrofinos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Terrofinos for a finish.
Evangelos Terrofinos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terrofinos is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Sachel 's hooks.
Terrofinos tries to buck Sachel off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachel controlling from mount.
Sachel looking for a guillotine from mount but Terrofinos is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terrofinos is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Terrofinos blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Terrofinos trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sachel is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Sachel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Sachel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between brian tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bob bobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). brian tomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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278 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, brian tomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, bob bobson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bobson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches tomas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
tomas is trying to buck bobson off.
bobson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
bobson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
bobson laying and praying for a moment but tomas takes advantage and regains half guard.
tomas is trying to control but bobson passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
tomas is trying to control bobson's posture but bobson avoids it.
bobson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by tomas, who protects the arm well.
bobson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
bobson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, tomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
bobson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
bobson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but tomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
bobson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for tomas!
tomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
bobson wants to control the pace but tomas is squirming around nicely.
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.
bobson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
tomas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
bobson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and tomas is now in bobson's guard. A big mistake from bobson there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
bobson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
tomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
tomas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
bobson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
bobson is pressing down on tomas's thigh, looking to free his foot. tomas is holding on for now.
tomas is staying active underneath bobson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bobson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
bobson is trying to control the action in half guard but tomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bob bobson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
tomas lands a left and a right that send bobson crashing to the mat, dazed. tomas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like bob bobson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
tomas cracks bobson with a hook to the temple - bobson is on wobbly legs here! tomas swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! bobson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! tomas wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). brian tomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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162 lbs
2 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Walker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Levesque pushes him off.
Levesque lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Levesque throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Levesque lands with a slapping head kick.
Levesque rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.
Levesque lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Levesque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Levesque closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Levesque breaks from the clinch.
Levesque smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Walker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Levesque. Levesque obviously looking to wear him down.
Levesque throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Walker's head.
Walker looks to clinch
and Levesque counters by moving into the clinch.
Walker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Walker misses with a knee to the head.
Walker throws an elbow but it misses.
Levesque manages to break the clinch.
Levesque scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levesque lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Levesque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Levesque circles away from the clinch attempt
and Levesque counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Levesque moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Levesque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Walker looks to clinch
and Levesque counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Levesque lands a knee to the body.
Walker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walker looks gassed!
Walker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Levesque landing knees to the head.
It looks like Kyle Walker has been cut.
Levesque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker ducks right into an uppercut from Levesque.
Walker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Levesque.
Levesque scores with a one two! Walker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levesque connects with a nice looking jab.
Levesque clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
Levesque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levesque lands with a straight right. Walker didn't see that one coming.
Levesque plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Levesque lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kyle Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levesque digs a good body shot into Walker's ribs.
Levesque rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.
Levesque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Levesque lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Levesque decides to pull guard.
Levesque manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
Levesque preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque is working Walker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Levesque working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Levesque stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Levesque moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Levesque instigates a clinch.
Levesque jumps into guard, dragging Walker to the mat.
Walker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Levesque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Levesque wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Levesque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levesque working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walker's head.
Walker wants to stand and escape but Levesque is having none of it.
Levesque postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levesque works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Levesque drops an elbow to the side of Walker's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque works his way into side control.
Levesque in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Levesque decides to stand back up. Levesque steps back and let's Walker get back to his feet.
Levesque goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Levesque moves into the clinch.
Levesque drags the fight down to the ground.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Levesque manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Levesque connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Levesque.
A lazy left from Levesque finds it's target.
Levesque lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Levesque throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Walker.
Levesque drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walker is working an open guard so Levesque takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker clinches but Levesque breaks the clinch
and Levesque counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Levesque.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Levesque won't allow it.
Levesque pulls guard successfully.
Levesque 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.
Levesque wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Walker throws and elbow that misses. Levesque uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walker's guard. Nice move by Levesque!
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Levesque is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Levesque passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Walker tries to bench press Levesque off him but Levesque keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Levesque tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Levesque has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Levesque grinds an elbow into Walker's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Levesque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Walker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Levesque scores with a decent looking hook.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Levesque holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walker tries to break the clinch but Levesque is controlling the position.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Levesque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Levesque counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Levesque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Levesque breaks the clinch.
Walker darts in trying to clinch
and Levesque counters by clinching up.
Levesque manages to pull guard.
Levesque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker prevents Levesque from getting back to his feet.
Walker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Levesque manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Walker is breathing heavily.
Levesque gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to clinch but Levesque moves away
and Levesque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peter Levesque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Levesque with a nice cross.
Levesque stalks Walker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walker's face. Walker staggers backwards, shaken.
Levesque clinches with his opponent.
Levesque pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Levesque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Levesque breaks from the clinch.
Levesque cracks Walker with a good jab.
Levesque moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Levesque counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Walker!
Walker is trying desperately to improve position.
Levesque wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Levesque working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker is looking to improve his position but Levesque isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque lands with some strikes.
Levesque is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Walker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Walker throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Levesque scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Walker can't escape the position.
Levesque looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levesque with good strikes from the mount here!
Levesque prevents Walker from getting the reversal.
Levesque with a couple of short strikes.
Levesque with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque scoring with strikes but Walker is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Levesque cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Levesque can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walker is looking to escape.
Peter Levesque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levesque trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker working to try and regain half guard.
Levesque cracks Walker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Walker is trying to escape the mount.
Levesque tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Levesque raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Walker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Levesque is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Walker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Levesque is landing with some decent strikes but Walker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Levesque connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Levesque prevents Walker from getting the reversal.
Levesque breaks from Walker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Levesque connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Levesque fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Levesque.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levesque has hold of Walker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Walker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Levesque scoring with strikes but Walker is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Levesque dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Walker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Levesque counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Levesque.
Levesque blocks an elbow strike from Walker.
Levesque cracks Walker with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Levesque.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Levesque blocks it.
Walker is trying to break free.
Walker working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Levesque creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Levesque looking to slow down the pace here.
Levesque working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Levesque has him pressed against the cage.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Levesque has him pressed against the cage.
Levesque breaks from the clinch.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Levesque counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Levesque blocks it.
Levesque drags the fight down to the ground.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levesque seems keen to control Walker's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque wriggles free and stands up.
Levesque displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Walker tries to clinch
and Levesque counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Levesque.
Levesque pulls guard successfully.
Levesque wants to stand up but Walker is controlling him.
Levesque is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Walker postures up in Levesque's guard and throws a big left but Levesque blocks it.
Levesque keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Levesque is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Levesque gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Walker wants to clinch but Levesque slips to the side
and Levesque counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Levesque moves into the clinch.
Walker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Levesque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Levesque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peter Levesque is winning the standup battle so far.
Levesque has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
Levesque manages to break the clinch.
Levesque clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
Levesque manages to break the clinch.
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Levesque counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levesque postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levesque trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Levesque won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Levesque decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Walker, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to clinch
and Levesque counters with a right hand to the body.
Levesque has managed to clinch.
Levesque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levesque clinches up against the cage.
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levesque scores with a shot to the body.
Levesque swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Levesque throws a head kick that Walker semi-blocks.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Levesque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Levesque.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Levesque finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Levesque fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Levesque is controlling him.
Levesque using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Levesque stalling in the clinch.
Levesque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Levesque throws a head kick that half lands.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Levesque counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Walker throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Levesque - that landed with a thud.
Levesque breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Levesque.
Walker clinches but Levesque breaks the clinch
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to de liver by Levesque. Beautiful body shot.
Levesque defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Levesque pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Levesque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker darts in trying to clinch
and Levesque counters with a good low kick that Walker was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levesque rushes Walker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Levesque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peter Levesque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Walker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Levesque gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kyle Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker misses with an elbow strike.
Walker misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Levesque showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Levesque has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Levesque!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spoon McGinty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier has chosen Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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161 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spoon McGinty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Cormier misses.
McGinty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cormier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinty manages to avoid it.
Cormier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinty moves away.
Cormier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinty manages to avoid it.
McGinty scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGinty!
Cormier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGinty.
Cormier looks to land a right hand but McGinty moved out of range.
McGinty fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cormier sprawls well initially but McGinty persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGinty missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGinty trying to control the action but Cormier is working from the bottom.
Cormier pushes McGinty off looking to stand but McGinty dives back in and keeps control.
McGinty sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cormier defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinty wants to pass the guard but Cormier is defending well.
McGinty is trying to work for a kimura but Cormier is defending well.
Cormier wants to improve his position but McGinty is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGinty shoots in but no luck this time.
McGinty feints and as Cormier raises his hands in defense, McGinty changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cormier keeping moving, preventing McGinty from controlling successfully.
Cormier looking for a sweep. Not yet Cormier, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinty is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cormier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cormier has escaped and now he's on top!
Cormier slips nicely into half guard.
Cormier wants to control but McGinty is keeping him busy.
Cormier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cormier tries to stand and escape but McGinty is controlling the position.
Cormier stands up from half guard.
Some wild striking there from McGinty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty scores with a three punch combo!
Cormier throws a combination that misses
and McGinty counters with a straight right hand.
McGinty blocks a head kick by Cormier.
McGinty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGinty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McGinty is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cormier still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cormier has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cormier decides to stand back up. Cormier steps back and let's McGinty get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cormier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cormier throws a combination that misses
and McGinty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGinty wants to pass the guard but Cormier is defending well.
McGinty is working hard here to advance position.
Cormier trying to control but McGinty postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cormier is looking to improve his position.
McGinty wants to work for an arm triangle but Cormier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spoon McGinty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cormier throws a combination that misses
and McGinty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cormier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGinty is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cormier still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cormier has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cormier misses with the ground and pound.
McGinty gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cormier wants to stand up but McGinty manages to regain full guard.
McGinty is working an open guard so Cormier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cormier misses with a combination
and McGinty counters with a one-two to the body.
McGinty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cormier.
Cormier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cormier falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGinty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGinty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGinty misses with a combination
and Cormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cormier throws out a loose jab but McGinty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corey Cormier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cormier misses with a double jab
and McGinty counters with a takedown into side control.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
McGinty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cormier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGinty asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cormier is not content to let McGinty control the position.
McGinty tries to move to mount but Cormier blocks the move with his legs.
Cormier wants to get back to his feet but McGinty drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is trying to control McGinty's posture but McGinty avoids it.
McGinty tries to move to mount but Cormier blocks the move with his legs.
McGinty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cormier tries to buck McGinty off but McGinty is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGinty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cormier throws a combination that misses
and McGinty counters with a straight right hand.
Cormier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cormier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGinty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cormier thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGinty is defended easily by Cormier.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinty.
McGinty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGinty throws a series of punches but Cormier moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Cormier as McGinty shoots in.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGinty, as that shot connected.
Cormier slips a jab and a cross from McGinty.
McGinty slips a jab and a cross from Cormier.
McGinty misses with a double jab
and Cormier counters with a head kick. That will keep McGinty thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Spoon McGinty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGinty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Cormier misses the target.
Cormier lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Spoon McGinty will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cormier scoring well with a low kick there.
McGinty scores with the left hand. Cormier knows he should have avoided that one.
McGinty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cormier circles away.
Cormier misses with a wild body shot.
Cormier falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGinty counters with a one-two to the body.
McGinty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cormier stuns McGinty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corey Cormier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cormier misses with a head kick.
Cormier falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGinty counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Cormier.
Cormier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGinty throws a head kick but Cormier moves out of range.
Cormier dodges the punch combination from McGinty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGinty.
Cormier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGinty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the body from Cormier misses
and McGinty counters with a shoot takedown. Cormier fights it but they end up in guard.
Cormier looking for a sweep. Not yet Cormier, not yet.
Spoon McGinty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGinty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cormier is keeping the position for now.
McGinty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cormier won't allow McGinty to pass to mount.
McGinty thows a huge punch but Cormier dodges it nicely.
Corey Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinty thows a huge punch but Cormier dodges it nicely.
McGinty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cormier tries to kick McGinty off but McGinty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Cormier.
Cormier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGinty wants to pass the guard but Cormier is keeping the position.
McGinty wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cormier is on top in guard.
Cormier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGinty is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cormier, into his guard.
Cormier pushes McGinty off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cormier misses the body punch
and McGinty counters with a nice uppercut.
McGinty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spoon McGinty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGinty is defended easily by Cormier.
No joy there for McGinty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinty slips under a jab.
Cormier misses with a straight right.
McGinty throws a sloppy head kick
and Cormier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGinty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cormier misses the jab.
Corey Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGinty scores with a jab.
Spoon McGinty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cormier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGinty circles away quickly and effectively.
Cormier looks to land a right hand but McGinty moved out of range.
McGinty misses with a series of wild punches.
McGinty gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spoon McGinty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGinty, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spoon McGinty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Di Maio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serguei Shirokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulie Di Maio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Serguei Shirokov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Maio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shirokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Di Maio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shirokov throws a body punch but Di Maio moves out of range.
Di Maio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Serguei Shirokov has been cut.
Shirokov misses the shot to the body.
Di Maio misses the shot to the body.
Shirokov moves out of range as Di Maio throws a body kick.
Shirokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Di Maio is just out of range.
Di Maio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shirokov.
Di Maio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Di Maio throws a body kick that misses.
Shirokov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Di Maio does it's job there.
Paulie Di Maio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Maio slips a straight right by Shirokov.
Shirokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Di Maio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirokov moves out of range of the leg kick from Di Maio.
Di Maio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shirokov.
Shirokov lands with an uppercut that bounces Di Maio off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Paulie Di Maio has been cut.
Di Maio throws a solid leg kick but Shirokov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Di Maio.
Di Maio looks for the body kick but Shirokov saw that one coming.
Di Maio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Di Maio throws a wild body kick that Shirokov sees coming a mile off.
Shirokov slips a straight right by Di Maio.
Di Maio connects with a right hand. Shirokov shakes it off.
Di Maio is looking to chop away at Shirokov's legs.
Di Maio tried to score with a low kick but Shirokov checks it.
Shirokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Di Maio throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shirokov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Di Maio - the referee stops the clock and Shirokov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Di Maio. Shirokov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shirokov throws a shot from downtown. Di Maio moves away and avoids it.
Shirokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Di Maio throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Shirokov misses.
Shirokov avoids the body shot from Di Maio.
Shirokov drops Di Maio with a beautiful combination! Di Maio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shirokov is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Di Maio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Di Maio is rocked!
Shirokov takes a swing at Di Maio's ribcage but misses.
Oh Di Maio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shirokov punishes Di Maio's body with a nice straight punch.
Di Maio seems to have got his legs back now.
Shirokov throws a nice looking combination but Di Maio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Di Maio misses with a low kick.
Di Maio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Shirokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shirokov moves out of range of the body kick.
Di Maio cracks the inside of Shirokov's front leg.
Shirokov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Di Maio rather than just go for the knockout.
Shirokov scores with the left hand. Di Maio knows he should have avoided that one.
Shirokov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Di Maio. Shirokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Maio.
Di Maio misses with a body kick.
Shirokov just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Di Maio.
Shirokov lands a jab to Di Maio's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Shirokov.
Paulie Di Maio's cut is getting worse.
Di Maio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Di Maio.
Di Maio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Maio tries to land a front kick but Shirokov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shirokov throws a series of punches but Di Maio moves out of range.
Di Maio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Di Maio misses with a body kick.
Shirokov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Di Maio works Shirokov's body with a nice hook.
Shirokov looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Di Maio lunges at Shirokov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shirokov's hand.
Di Maio cracks the inside of Shirokov's front leg.
Di Maio thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serguei Shirokov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crunch! Di Maio slams his shin into Shirokov's torso.
Di Maio scores with a head kick.
Di Maio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shirokov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shirokov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Di Maio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serguei Shirokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shirokov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Di Maio lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Di Maio lands a big head kick that sends Shirokov tumbling to the mat! Di Maio takes a step backwards and waves Shirokov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shirokov is rocked!
A punch combination from Shirokov misses.
Shirokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Di Maio finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Di Maio throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Shirokov is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paulie Di Maio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diddy Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather has chosen Jay-Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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151 lbs
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156 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diddy Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Mayweather moves away and avoids it.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
Mayweather fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Mayweather.
Mayweather fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wood but Wood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mayweather with a jab.
Mayweather showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wood.
Mayweather walks into a left hand.
Mayweather dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Wood lands a head shot.
Mayweather changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Mayweather manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mayweather doesn't manage to clinch there - Wood circles away.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Mayweather shoots in looking for a takedown. Wood tries to sprawl out of it but Mayweather keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kevin Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diddy Mayweather.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
Mayweather looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mayweather drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wood connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Wood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayweather doesn't seem phased though.
Wood thuds a left hand into Mayweather's body.
Wood scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mayweather takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mayweather takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mayweather is rocked!
Wood steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Mayweather is out on his feet! Wood sets himself and nearly takes Mayweather's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Wood!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrice Bergeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladamir Petrov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladamir Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrice Bergeron!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Bergeron misses.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bergeron napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Petrov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Petrov working away.
Petrov cracks Bergeron with a big elbow.
Petrov slows the pace down.
Bergeron is looking for a sweep.
Bergeron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Petrov stalls from top position.
Petrov works to advance to full mount. Bergeron defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Petrov has hold of Bergeron's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bergeron manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Petrov 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.
Bergeron is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petrov wants to take Bergeron's back but he can't do it this time.
Bergeron tries to lock up and control but Petrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Petrov.
Petrov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Petrov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Petrov lands a heavy elbow.
Petrov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bergeron is rocked!
Petrov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bergeron in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bergeron to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladamir Petrov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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200 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
5 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cohen tries to bum rush Manhoef with a series of wild strikes but Manhoef uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manhoef throws a big shot that misses.
Cohen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cohen blocks a leg kick.
Cohen lands with a cross.
Cohen avoids the body shot from Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a series of punches but Cohen moves out of range.
Cohen throws a lazy right hand but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brian Cohen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoef throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cohen throws a right hand that Manhoef ducks under and follows up with a left that Manhoef also avoids with ease.
Manhoef connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cohen. Cohen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cohen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manhoef dodges the punch combination from Cohen.
Cohen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manhoef moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cohen is out of range.
Cohen checks the leg kick.
Manhoef with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manhoef steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cohen.
Cohen throws a jab but it's blocked by Manhoef.
Manhoef scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cohen throws a combination that misses
and Manhoef counters with a left and a right that stings Cohen.
Cohen looks gassed!
Manhoef steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cohen.
Cohen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manhoef lands with a slapping head kick.
Cohen is rocked!
It looks like Brian Cohen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Manhoef - that's a beauty! Cohen is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Manhoef can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Melvin Manhoef!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Pratt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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23
148 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Pep!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Pratt!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pep avoids the body shot from Pratt.
Al Pratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pratt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pep has time to react.
Pratt swings for the body but Pep moves out of range.
Pep moves into the clinch.
Pep has Pratt pressed against the cage, preventing Pratt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pratt is trying to break the clinch but Pep has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pep.
A frustrated look appears on Pratt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pratt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pep avoiding damage.
Pratt tries to break the clinch but Pep is controlling the position.
Pratt blocks a body shot from Pep.
Pep slows down the pace here.
Pratt is trying to break the clinch but Pep has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pratt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pratt working hard to break the clinch.
Pratt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pep fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pratt.
No joy there for Pratt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pratt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pep scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Al Pratt has been cut.
Pep throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pep tries to clinch but Pratt moves out of range.
Pratt thows a body shot but no joy.
Pep connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep tries to bum rush Pratt with a series of wild strikes but Pratt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pratt throws a series of punches but Pep moves out of range.
Pep wants to clinch up but Pratt keeps it at a distance.
Pratt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pep clinches with his opponent.
Pratt managing to block the knees to the body from Pep.
Pep has Pratt pressed against the cage, preventing Pratt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pep pulls guard successfully.
Pratt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pep is proving hard to escape from.
Pep manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pratt manages to get himself to full guard.
Pep wants to control from the top but Pratt keeps moving.
Pep wants to pass the guard but Pratt is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep wants to control from the top but Pratt keeps moving.
Pratt has his hands on Pep's head, controlling the position.
Pep 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.
Pep wants to control from the top but Pratt keeps moving.
Pratt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pratt throws a hook to the side of Pep's head but Pep sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pratt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pratt tries to clinch up but Pep circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Pratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pep ducks right into an uppercut from Pratt.
Pratt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pep walks into a jab.
Pratt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pep makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pep turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pratt takes a swing at Pep's ribcage but misses.
Pratt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pep cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pratt looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Pep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pep throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pep connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pep cracks the inside of Pratt's front leg.
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!
Pep throws a series of punches but Pratt moves out of range.
Pep with a hook.
A big left from Pratt misses.
Pep slips a jab from Pratt.
Pratt scores with a body shot.
Pep lands a nice looking body kick.
Pep feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pratt's calf.
Pep fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pratt, pushing him back against the cage.
Pratt tries to break the clinch but Pep is controlling the position.
Pep lands a nice shot to the body.
Pep controlling the action here for a moment.
Pep breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pep closes the distance and clinches.
Pep digs a right hand underneath Pratt's ribcage. Pratt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pratt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pep.
Pep looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Pep dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Pratt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pratt misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pep, as that shot connected.
Pep blocks a jab.
Pep throws a leg kick which misses Pratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Pratt tries to avoid it.
Pratt throws a hook to the side of Pep's head but Pep sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pratt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pep lands a with a good body shot.
Frankie Pep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pep tries to close the distance and clinch but Pratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Pep.
Pratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pep was well out of range. Poor timing from Pratt.
Pratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pep moves away.
Pratt throws a series of punches but Pep moves out of range.
Pep lands a jab to the nose.
Pratt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pep paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pep uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pratt is breathing heavily.
Pep throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pep punishes Pratt's body with a nice straight punch.
Frankie Pep is winning the standup battle so far.
Pep lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pratt's sensitive parts.
Nice body punch from Pep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pep plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pratt swings for the body but Pep moves out of range.
Pep throws a leg kick which misses Pratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Pratt tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pep.
Pep slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pep slips a straight right by Pratt.
Pratt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pep drives through and clinches with Pratt against the cage.
Pep is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pratt wants to get back to striking at distance but Pep won't allow it.
A short left from Pep.
Pep lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pratt backwards.
Pratt has had enough of the clinch but Pep keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Pep.
A short body shot lands from Pep as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pep.
Pep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pep digs a right hand into Pratt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pratt's gas tank.
Pratt being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Pep.
Pep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pratt smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pep, right into the meat.
Pratt misses with a hook.
Pep is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pratt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pep connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pratt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pep. Pep circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pep getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Pep. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pep.
Pratt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pep counters with an inside leg kick.
Pratt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pep lands a jab to the head.
Pratt misses with the combination.
Pratt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pratt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pep.
Pratt misses with a wild body shot.
Pep feints and then cracks Pratt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pratt down.
Pratt tries to move into range but Pep moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pep displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pratt throws out the jab.
Pep looks to land a combination but Pratt avoids it well.
Pratt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pep throws a head kick that Pratt semi-blocks.
Pep feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pratt's calf.
Pratt misses with a straight left.
Pep misses with a double jab.
Pep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pratt.
Pep pushes Pratt up against the cage in a clinch.
Pratt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pep stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pep softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pratt can't break the clinch.
Pep is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pep escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pratt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pep circles away quickly and effectively.
Pep is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pratt throws a combination that misses
letting Pep counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick from Pep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pep fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Pep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pep lands a jab to Pratt's midsection.
Pratt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pep counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pratt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pep lands a slapping body shot.
Pep wants to clinch up but Pratt keeps it at a distance.
Pep slips a jab from Pratt.
Pratt misses with a straight right.
Pep scores with a decent looking hook.
Pratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pep dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pratt. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pratt misses with a combination
and Pep counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pep.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Pep dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Al Pratt's cut.
That's time! Pep's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pratt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pep to score with a decent uppercut.
Pratt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pep counters with a right hand to the body.
Pep shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pratt's guard.
Pratt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pep is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pep accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pratt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pep will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pep throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pratt holds on and takes a little breather.
Pratt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pep. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pep trying to control but Pratt is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep won't allow Pratt to sweep him here.
Pratt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pratt keeping moving, preventing Pep from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pratt misses with a series of wild punches.
Pep closes the distance and clinches.
Pratt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pep slows down the pace here.
Pep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pep prevents Pratt from breaking the clinch.
Pep unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pratt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pep throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pep gets through Pratt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pep lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pratt is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pep connects with a jab.
Pratt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pep closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pep throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pep throws a series of strikes that have Pratt backpedaling.
Pratt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pep misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pep takes a swing at Pratt's ribcage but misses.
Pratt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pratt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pratt misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Pep.
Pratt loads up on a big right hand but Pep slips the punch.
Pratt throws an overhand right that lands on Pep's shoulder, as Pep tries to avoid the shot.
Pratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pep sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pratt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pratt throws a hook but Pep avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pep throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pep lands a head kick!
Pep is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pratt can do to turn this around?
Pep throws a leg kick which misses Pratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Pratt tries to avoid it.
Pratt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pep stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pep bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pep, right into the meat.
Pep avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pratt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pep connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pratt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pratt misses the shot to the body.
Pratt throws a nice looking combination but Pep bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pratt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pratt throws a shot from downtown. Pep moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pep counters with a big head kick but Pratt shrugs it off.
Pep cracks Pratt with an open hand slap.
Pep scoring well with a low kick there.
Pratt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pep lands a head kick. Pratt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pep lands a nice hook to Pratt's body. Pratt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pep punishes Pratt's body with a nice straight punch.
Pep throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pep keeps Pratt at a distance using the push kick.
Pep moves into range and clinches up with Pratt.
A bit of stalling here from Pep.
Pep is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pep pushes Pratt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pep tries to pull guard but Pratt holds him up against the cage and eventually Pep drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pep decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratt stopping the sweep attempt from Pep.
Pratt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Pep clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Al Pratt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left lands for Pratt.
Pratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Pratt finds it's way through Pep's defenses.
Pratt tries to land a body kick
enabling Pep to counter with a crisp jab.
Pep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pratt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pep counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Pep misses.
Pratt throws a combination that misses
and Pep counters with a low kick, right behind Pratt 's knee.
Pep throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pratt misses with a head kick.
Pratt throws a jab when Pep was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Pep.
Pratt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pep stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pratt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pep gets a clinch.
Pratt can't break the clinch.
Pep gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pep stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pratt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pep working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pep trying to control but Pratt is working from the bottom.
Pep wants to pass the guard but Pratt is keeping the position.
Pep throwing strikes from guard but Pratt blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pep throwing strikes from guard but Pratt blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Pratt looks to land a left hand but Pep moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pratt. Pep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pratt swings for the body but Pep moves out of range.
Pratt misses with a combination
and Pep counters with a nice leg kick.
Pep plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pep punishes Pratt's body with a nice straight punch.
Pratt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pratt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pep moves into the clinch successfully.
Pratt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pep has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pratt up against the cage.
Pep misses with a body punch.
Pratt has had enough of the clinch but Pep keeps him there for the moment.
Pratt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pep has him pressed against the cage.
Pratt letting Pep take a breather here.
Pratt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pratt is trying to break the clinch but Pep has him pressed against the cage.
Pratt is looking to break free of the clinch but Pep has double underhooks.
Pratt tries to circle away but Pep has him pinned against the cage.
Pratt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pratt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pratt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pep has him pressed against the cage.
Pep looking to slow down the pace here.
Pep has Pratt pressed against the cage, preventing Pratt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pratt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pep blocks a body shot from Pratt.
Pep throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pratts head.
Pratt tries to break the clinch but Pep is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Pratt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pratt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pep has Pratt pressed against the cage, preventing Pratt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice body punch from Pep.
Pep will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pratt up against the cage.
Pep with a knee to the head.
Pep prevents Pratt from breaking the clinch.
Pratt tries to break free but Pep pushes him back against the cage.
Pep lands a shot to the body.
Pep jumps guard but Pratt stands there with Pep around his waist. Pep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pep manages to break the clinch.
Pep looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pep gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pep works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pep prevents a body shot from Pratt.
Pep lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pratt or not.
Pratt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pep lands a nice shot to the body.
Pep stalling the fight.
Pep lands with a short shot to the head.
Pratt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pep lands an uppercut.
Pratt working hard to break the clinch.
Pratt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pep scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Pep had his way with Al Pratt in that round.
The cut man is working on Al Pratt's cut.
That's time! Pep's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pep scores with a push kick.
Pratt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pratt throws an overhand right that lands on Pep's shoulder, as Pep tries to avoid the shot.
Pratt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pep scores with a jab to the head.
Pep scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pratt jabs at Pep's body.
Pratt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pratt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pep connects with a high kick.
Pep's corner calls for a 1-2. Pep obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pep moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pep has Pratt pressed against the cage, preventing Pratt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pep stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pratt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pep scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pep. That's going to slow Pratt down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pep connects with a body shot.
Pep works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pep lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pratt tries to clinch up.
Pratt takes a swing at Pep's ribcage but misses.
Pep slips under a jab from Pratt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pep.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pratt thows a leg kick but Pep checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pratt drops his hands momentarily and Pep takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pratt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pep.
Pep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pratt.
Pratt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pratt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pep staying out of range there.
Pratt loads up on a big right hand but Pep slips the punch.
Pep rushes Pratt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pep lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pep is trying to stall.
Pep manages to break the clinch.
Pep throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pratt throws a nice looking combination but Pep bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Pratt misses the target.
Pratt looks to land a left hand but Pep moved out of range nicely.
Pratt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pep scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pratt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pep.
Pep moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pep on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pratt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pep uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pratt.
Pep goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pratt tries to clinch up.
Pep avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pratt circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep connects with a solid leg kick.
Pep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pratt.
Pratt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pep scores with a nice strike.
Pep connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pratt misses the target.
A big left from Pratt misses.
Pratt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pratt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Pratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pratt misses with a hook.
Pep moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pratt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pep can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pep!
Pep is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pratt misses with a jab to the body
and Pep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frankie Pep is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pratt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pep dives in and grabs Pratt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pratt pushes down on Pep's head and hops out.
Pratt missing with a left hand there. Pep was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pep works over Pratt's head and body with a nice combination.
Pratt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pep counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pep closes the distance and clinches.
Pratt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pep successfully pulls guard.
Pep has a closed guard, preventing Pratt from standing up.
Pep wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pep manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pratt manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pep is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Pep showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pep has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:44
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Pep!
Frankie Pep retains his featherweight title!
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