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ToP 24 - Fall Brawl PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenkashi Mazuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenkashi Mazuke!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazuke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noble's waist but Noble gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mazuke off to one side.
Noble shoots in looking for a takedown. Mazuke tries to sprawl out of it but Noble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mazuke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mazuke closes the distance and clinches.
Mazuke goes for a takedown attempt but Noble pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mazuke is defended easily by Noble.
Reggie Noble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenkashi Mazuke.
Mazuke misses with a takedown attempt - Noble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble is looking to clinch but Mazuke is avoiding it.
Noble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noble is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mazuke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noble pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mazuke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Noble manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mazuke.
Mazuke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noble has his foot on Mazuke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mazuke works his way back into a safe position though.
Noble is breathing heavily.
Noble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mazuke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mazuke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Noble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mazuke is in close to Noble's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazuke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noble's head.
Mazuke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mazuke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mazuke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mazuke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mazuke cracks Noble with a solid left hand.
Mazuke stopping the sweep attempt from Noble.
Mazuke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mazuke working some strikes from top position.
Mazuke postures up in Noble's guard and throws a big left but Noble blocks it.
Mazuke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mazuke scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mazuke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mazuke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazuke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mazuke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mazuke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noble's head.
Mazuke postures up in Noble's guard and throws a big left but Noble blocks it.
Mazuke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mazuke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mazuke scoring with some ground and pound.
Mazuke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mazuke is pushing down on Noble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noble is fighting to maintain full guard but Mazuke has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazuke works his way into full mount!
Mazuke working Noble over with strikes here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenkashi Mazuke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mazuke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noble but Noble pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mazuke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noble is looking to clinch.
Noble changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mazuke tries to avoid it but Noble manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mazuke to the ground. Mazuke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mazuke closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mazuke goes for a takedown attempt but Noble pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reggie Noble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenkashi Mazuke.
Mazuke dodges the punch combination from Noble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazuke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Noble sprawls well initially but Mazuke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mazuke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mazuke working the head and body with strikes.
Mazuke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Mazuke.
Mazuke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mazuke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mazuke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mazuke lands a nice short elbow.
Mazuke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mazuke connects with a nice short shot to Noble's temple.
Mazuke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noble with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Mazuke.
Mazuke lands strikes from half guard.
Mazuke winds up and cracks Noble with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mazuke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kenkashi Mazuke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mazuke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Noble is rocked!
Mazuke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Noble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mazuke there.
Mazuke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noble with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Noble blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mazuke.
Mazuke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Noble seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazuke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mazuke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mazuke is nestled in close to Noble, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Noble trying to control here.
Mazuke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazuke passes to full mount!
Mazuke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazuke landing punches.
Mazuke working Noble over with strikes here.
Mazuke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mazuke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mazuke working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mazuke is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Noble is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Noble flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mazuke anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Noble and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mazuke slips an arm under Noble chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mazuke has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mazuke is squeezing on Noble like an anaconda would it's prey. Noble fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenkashi Mazuke!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kenkashi Mazuke waved his t-shirt featuring Vitality's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Basic Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean has chosen AC/DC - Hells Bells as his entrance music. The key to victory for Basic Three has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basic Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Dean!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean cracks the inside of Three's front leg.
Dean clinches with his opponent.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Three is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dean to keep the fight standing.
Three misses with some punches.
Three works on Dean's body with a couple of short punches.
Dean lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dean lands a damaging elbow.
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
Three misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean looking to throw knees to the head but Three is blocking nicely.
Dean lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Three makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Three tries to pull guard but Dean won't allow it.
Three misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Three's defenses.
Dean landing knees to the body.
Three fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basic Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dean obliges.
Three is breathing heavily.
Dean throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Three throws a punch but it's blocked by Dean.
Dean leaning against his opponent.
Three takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dean lands a damaging elbow.
Three throws a head punch that misses.
Dean lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dean creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Three's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dean.
Dean creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Three's defenses.
Three takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Dean.
Three tries to pull guard but Dean holds him up against the cage and eventually Three drops back down to his feet.
Three letting Dean take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Three swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Three misses with some punches.
Three swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Three takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dean obliges.
Dean connects with a knee to the head.
Dean lands a knee to the head.
Dean is stalling here.
Dean lands a nice elbow.
Dean with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Three jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dean walks away with a smile on his face. Three gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Three, pushing him back against the cage.
Dean has Three pressed against the cage.
Three tries to pull guard but Dean holds him up against the cage and eventually Three drops back down to his feet.
Three jumps guard but Dean turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Three swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dean unloads a knee to the mid-section. Three lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dean is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean landing knees to the body.
Dean lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dean.
Dean with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dean lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Dean.
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!
Dean utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dean connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Basic Three has been cut.
Dean lands a nice knee to the body.
Three tries to pull guard but Dean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dean obliges.
Three misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean lands a knee to the head.
Dean lands an elbow inside that Three shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dean obliges.
Dean has Three pushed against the cage.
Dean unloads a knee to the mid-section. Three lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands a knee to the body.
Dean creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Three's defenses.
Dean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Three can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
Dean with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dean connects with a nasty looking knee right to Three's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dean.
Dean lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Three takes a knee right on the jaw!
Three takes a knee right on the jaw!
Three is rocked!
Dean lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Three is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dean with a knee to the head.
Dean lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dean takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dean crunches a lovely knee into Three's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dean landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dean comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dean putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Three in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dean.
Dean lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Dean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Basic Three's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dean has closed the distance and engaged Three in a clinch.
Three seems to have got his legs back now.
Dean lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Three is trying to pull guard but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dean.
Dean prevents a body shot from Three.
Nice elbow from Dean.
Dean lands an elbow that stopped Three in his tracks for a moment.
Three throws a head punch that misses.
Three misses with the head strike.
Three tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Three back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dean obliges.
Jimmy Dean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dean blocks a body shot from Three.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dean lands a damaging elbow.
Dean stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
Dean lands an elbow that stopped Three in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
Dean lands an elbow that stopped Three in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Three letting Dean take a breather here.
Clinched against the cage, Dean lands a big elbow that drops Three! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Three is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Dean!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jimmy Dean waved his t-shirt featuring Vitality's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Offerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Duguay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offerson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't F with da South. Duguay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chumbawamba - Tubthumping kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Offerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Duguay!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duguay is defended easily by Offerson.
Offerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duguay defends it nicely.
Duguay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Offerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Duguay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Offerson is fending him off so far but Duguay persists. Nope, Offerson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack Offerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Duguay.
Offerson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Offerson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Duguay has managed to free his arm - good work.
Offerson tries to pass to full mount but Duguay defends it.
Offerson is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offerson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Offerson is keen to just control but Duguay is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Offerson controlling the action here.
Jack Offerson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Duguay shoots in looking for a takedown. Offerson tries to sprawl out of it but Duguay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Offerson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Offerson as Duguay shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offerson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duguay sprawls well. Duguay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Offerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Offerson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duguay stuffs the takedown.
Duguay wants to clinch.
Offerson shoots in but no luck this time.
Offerson shoots in for a takedown but Duguay shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duguay is defended easily by Offerson.
Offerson shoots in for a takedown but Duguay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Offerson throws a head kick that misses.
Offerson shoots in for a double leg but Duguay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Offerson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offerson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Offerson leaves Duguay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duguay fails with a takedown attempt.
Duguay has his takedown stuffed
and Offerson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Offerson shoots in and bounces Duguay off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Offerson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Offerson looking to pass the guard.
Duguay keeping moving, preventing Offerson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duguay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Offerson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Duguay is not content to let Offerson control the position.
Offerson working away.
Offerson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Offerson trying to control the position but Duguay is working away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Offerson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Offerson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duguay as he jumps to the side.
Duguay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Offerson.
Duguay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duguay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duguay shoots and misses
and Offerson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Offerson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duguay keeps working.
Offerson works his way into full mount!
Offerson misses with a head shot.
Offerson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duguay is looking to escape.
Duguay wants to control but Offerson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offerson wants to control the pace but Duguay is squirming around nicely.
Offerson content just to control the position here.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Offerson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Duguay misses with a takedown
and Offerson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack Offerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Duguay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offerson gets caught napping as Duguay dives in and scores a takedown. Offerson manages to retain guard.
Offerson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Duguay wants to control from the top but Offerson keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Offerson rushes Duguay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Offerson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duguay stops a takedown attempt from Offerson.
Offerson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duguay prevents it.
Duguay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Offerson after a bit of a struggle.
Duguay is trying to trip Offerson. He has hold of a leg but Offerson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Duguay persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Offerson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duguay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Offerson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Duguay forces his way into half guard.
Duguay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duguay is breathing heavily.
Offerson tries to get to full guard but Duguay has control of the leg.
Jack Offerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Jack Offerson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Duguay shoots in but no luck this time.
Offerson gets caught napping as Duguay dives in and scores a takedown. Offerson manages to retain guard.
Duguay wants to control from the top but Offerson keeps moving.
Duguay is fighting to break Offerson's control of his arms but Offerson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Duguay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Offerson as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Duguay with that takedown attempt.
Jack Offerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Duguay.
Duguay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Offerson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duguay is looking to take this one to the mat.
Duguay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Offerson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duguay managing to block the knees to the body from Offerson.
Offerson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duguay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Offerson trying to control the position but instead, Duguay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Offerson into the cage.
Duguay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Offerson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Offerson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offerson stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Offerson throws an elbow but misses.
Offerson stalling.
Duguay has had enough of the clinch but Offerson keeps him there for the moment.
Offerson is trying to pull guard but Duguay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Duguay throws an elbow that misses.
Offerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Offerson forces Duguay back against the cage and clinches.
Duguay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duguay tries to score a body lock takedown but Offerson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offerson is looking for a takedown.
Offerson breaks from the clinch.
Offerson dives in and grabs Duguay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duguay pushes down on Offerson's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Offerson is defended easily by Duguay.
Jack Offerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Offerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Duguay tries to sprawl out of it but Offerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duguay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duguay dives in and grabs Offerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Offerson pushes down on Duguay's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Offerson.
Duguay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Offerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duguay somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson scores with a takedown into Duguay's guard.
Offerson trying to control but Duguay is working from the bottom.
Offerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duguay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack Offerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Offerson is working hard here to advance position.
Dustin Duguay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Offerson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Offerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Offerson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Offerson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelinho Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred The Shank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelinho Garcia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcelinho Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred The Shank!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Shank counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Shank throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Marcelinho Garcia has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Shank!
Garcia with a poor takedown
and The Shank counters with a body kick that stops Garcia in his tracks momentarily.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
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!
Whack! The Shank lands a heavy head kick that drops Garcia. The ref tackles The Shank to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Garcia was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Fred The Shank!
Fred The Shank made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'woooooooooooooooooo'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Puempel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Paradise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Puempel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sal Paradise 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Puempel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Paradise !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puempel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puempel throws a chopping leg kick but Paradise manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paradise with a jab.
Paradise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puempel moves away.
Nice body punch from Paradise .
Puempel misses with a low kick.
Puempel lands a head kick that stumbles Paradise and the fighters go to the mat.
Paradise is rocked!
It looks like Sal Paradise has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puempel postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Paradise covers up, he's hurt! Puempel keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Puempel and the ref steps in to end the fight! Puempel can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Puempel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Silfversberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Lescott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakob Silfversberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Lescott!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silfversberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Lescott off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Michael Lescott has been cut.
Silfversberg cracks Lescott with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lescott. Silfversberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silfversberg connects with a right hand. Lescott shakes it off.
Lescott misses with a straight right.
Silfversberg lands a nice shot that snaps Lescott's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silfversberg swings widly with a right hand
and Lescott counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silfversberg!
Lescott is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silfversberg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silfversberg shrugs it off.
Lescott prevents Silfversberg from getting the reversal.
Lescott unloads with some shots from mount but Silfversberg bucks and avoids them well.
Silfversberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silfversberg is squirming around, avoiding Lescott's attempts to control the action.
Lescott pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lescott trying to control but Silfversberg is having none of it.
Lescott swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silfversberg is now in Lescott's guard. A big mistake from Lescott there, giving up the dominant position!
Silfversberg wants to pass the guard but Lescott is keeping the position.
Silfversberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lescott trying to control the position here.
Silfversberg looking to sit in guard and control but Lescott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg is pulling down on Lescott's head. It's preventing any offense from Lescott, at least for the moment.
Lescott looking to pass the guard.
Silfversberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silfversberg is trying to control the position but Lescott postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jakob Silfversberg.
Lescott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silfversberg counters with a straight right hand.
Silfversberg misses with the combination.
Lescott takes the fight into the clinch.
Silfversberg stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Silfversberg fails to land.
Silfversberg leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lescott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silfversberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lescott being controlled against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silfversberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Silfversberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Lescott's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silfversberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lescott circles away quickly and effectively.
Silfversberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silfversberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lescott.
Silfversberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silfversberg with a jab.
Silfversberg throws a body punch but Lescott moves out of range.
Lescott feints and as Silfversberg raises his hands in defense, Lescott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silfversberg is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lescott is on top in guard.
Lescott passes Silfversberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lescott trying to control the action but Silfversberg is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lescott is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Silfversberg still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Silfversberg has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Silfversberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Michael Lescott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silfversberg trying to control the position but Lescott is working away.
Silfversberg working away.
Lescott is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silfversberg is staying active.
Silfversberg trying to control the position but Lescott is working away.
Silfversberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Lescott controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg trying to control the position but Lescott is working away.
Lescott tries to bench press Silfversberg off him but Silfversberg keeps the position.
Silfversberg misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silfversberg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Silfversberg content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lescott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silfversberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silfversberg trying to control the action but Lescott is working from the bottom.
Silfversberg cracks Lescott with a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silfversberg tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lescott struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Lescott but he's now mounted!
Silfversberg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lescott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lescott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silfversberg raining down shots from the mount!
Silfversberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lescott is rocked!
Silfversberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Lescott is still in real trouble! Can Silfversberg finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silfversberg lands a big elbow - Lescott is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lescott is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jakob Silfversberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Pigeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pigeon has chosen Hank Williams Jr. - Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
210 lbs
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213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Pigeon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pigeon sprawls well. Pigeon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.
Pigeon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pigeon tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pigeon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slice thuds a left hand into Pigeon's body.
Slice avoids the body shot from Pigeon.
Slice shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pigeon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice scoring with punches from side control.
Slice cracks Pigeon with a big right hand but Pigeon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Slice looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pigeon is avoiding damage well.
Pigeon can't do much from the bottom here.
Pigeon is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pigeon struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigeon is looking to regain half guard here but Slice keeps moving and retains side control.
Slice looks up at the clock and then as Pigeon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slice smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pigeon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pigeon is trying to buck Slice off.
Slice creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pigeon sneaks back into half guard.
Pigeon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slice.
Pigeon trying to control but Slice postures up.
Pigeon pushes Slice off looking to stand but Slice dives back in and keeps control.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pigeon keeps working.
Slice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slice is working away from the top position though.
Slice takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pigeon is trying to get back to full guard.
Pigeon is staying active underneath Slice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slice is really struggling to control Pigeon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Slice working over Pigeon with some ground and pound. Pigeon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slice prevents Pigeon from improving his position.
Slice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pigeon wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Slice throws a strike but Pigeon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pigeon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Slice stopping the sweep attempt from Pigeon.
Pigeon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slice works over Pigeon with some ground and pound from guard.
Pigeon looking to control.
Pigeon is looking to stand up but Slice isn't so interested in that idea.
Slice scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Slice off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pigeon blocks a leg kick.
Pigeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pigeon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pigeon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pigeon throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pigeon trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice pulls Pigeon in close to his closed guard and prevents Pigeon from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Slice dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Pigeon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pigeon misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pigeon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
Harry Pigeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pigeon misses with the combination.
Slice slips under a jab from Pigeon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Pigeon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pigeon loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Slice throws a body punch but Pigeon moves out of range.
Pigeon defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slice is defended easily by Pigeon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigeon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slice takes a swing at Pigeon's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Pigeon.
Pigeon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pigeon throws a series of punches but Slice avoids them all with ease.
Harry Pigeon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pigeon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Pigeon shoots in.
Jimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Pigeon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slice, as that shot connected.
Pigeon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice.
Slice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pigeon.
Slice manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pigeon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slice regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pigeon.
Slice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pigeon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
Pigeon wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slice is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pigeon, into his guard.
Slice won't allow Pigeon to sweep him here.
Slice throws a big right hand that misses.
Pigeon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pigeon has momentary wrist control but Slice slips an elbow through the middle.
Jimbo Slice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slice throwing strikes but missing.
Slice cracks Pigeon with a solid left hand.
Slice connects with a couple of short punches.
Slice trying to control but Pigeon is working from the bottom.
Pigeon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pigeon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slice content to stall in guard here.
Pigeon keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
Slice stands up over Pigeon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pigeon is trying to keep Slice in close.
Slice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slice throwing strikes but missing.
Pigeon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pigeon keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
Slice prevents Pigeon from getting back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Slice dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Slice swings for the body but Pigeon moves out of range.
Slice connects with a body shot that sends Pigeon's belly button to the back.
Slice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but Pigeon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Pigeon is just out of range.
Slice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab from Pigeon.
Pigeon jabs at Slice's body.
Pigeon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Pigeon misses the target.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slice jabs at Pigeon's body.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pigeon walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice moves out of range as Pigeon strikes.
Pigeon misses with a wild combination.
Pigeon shoots in but Slice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
Pigeon misses with a leg kick.
Slice stuns Pigeon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pigeon avoids the body shot from Slice.
Pigeon works over Slice's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Jimbo Slice has been cut.
Pigeon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
Slice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slice lands with a nice body punch.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pigeon throws a right and a left that Slice avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pigeon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice misses with a looping left.
Harry Pigeon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pigeon dives in and grabs Slice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes down on Pigeon's head and hops out.
Pigeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pigeon misses with a hook
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pigeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Slice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pigeon avoids it really well and circles away.
Pigeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
Pigeon avoids the body shot from Slice.
Slice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pigeon wants to stand up but Slice is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon is looking for a triangle but Slice pushes his legs off easily.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slice makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pigeon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slice wants to control from the top but Pigeon keeps moving.
Slice postures up in Pigeon's guard and throws a big left but Pigeon blocks it.
Harry Pigeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice throwing strikes from guard but Pigeon blocks nicely.
Slice won't allow Pigeon to sweep him here.
Jimbo Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon striking off his back but it's not causing Slice any problems.
Slice lands a couple of digs.
Slice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pigeon is looking for a triangle but Slice pushes his legs off easily.
Slice is working Pigeon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Pigeon has his foot on Slice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slice works his way back into a safe position though.
Pigeon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slice trying to control but Pigeon is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pigeon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slice is controlling him.
Slice with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimbo Slice.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slice, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Slice!
Jimbo Slice really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Torment Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Folignus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romero Jacare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Folignus comes to the cage accompanied by Laces Out. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Romero Jacare enters the cage!
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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, Nick Folignus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romero Jacare!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacare moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jacare throws a hook but Folignus blocks it.
Jacare connects with a good right hand that stumbles Folignus. Folignus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Folignus tries to clinch up but Jacare circles away and keeps his distance.
Folignus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacare takes a swing at Folignus's ribcage but misses.
Jacare misses with a double jab
and Folignus counters with a head kick.
Folignus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacare finds it's way round the side to connect with Folignus's head.
Folignus throws a leg kick that misses.
Folignus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacare has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Folignus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus lands a high kick!
Folignus tries to work over Jacare's front leg with a kick but Jacare checks it.
Folignus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Folignus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Folignus throws out a loose jab but Jacare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Folignus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Folignus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Folignus moves into the clinch.
Folignus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jacare is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Folignus to the mat. Folignus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jacare wants to stand but Folignus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jacare won't allow Folignus to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacare wants to pass the guard but Folignus is keeping the position.
Folignus looking for a sweep. Not yet Folignus, not yet.
Jacare sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Folignus doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jacare paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Folignus - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Folignus!
Nick Folignus tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xiahou Dun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Piscopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dun comes into the arena with Otto Dix - Antichrist blaring out of the sound system. Piscopo has chosen He's Carl Lewis as his entrance music. The key to victory for Xiahou Dun has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xiahou Dun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Piscopo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piscopo throws a sloppy head kick and Dun moves out of range easily.
Dun finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Dun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Piscopo doesn't seem phased though.
Piscopo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dun throws a low kick, looking for Piscopo's leg but Piscopo calmly moves out of range.
Piscopo throws a lazy right hand but Dun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Piscopo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Piscopo walks into a left hand.
Dun moves out of range of the body kick from Piscopo.
Piscopo forces Dun back against the cage and clinches.
Piscopo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dun throws a low kick but Piscopo avoids it.
Piscopo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piscopo scores with a punch to the head.
Dun throws out a leg kick but Piscopo moves out of range and Dun only half commits.
Dun explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dun swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dun connects with an inside leg kick.
Piscopo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dun tries a low kick but Piscopo avoids it.
Dun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Piscopo misses the shot to the body.
Dun connects with a leg kick. Piscopo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dun throws out a leg kick but Piscopo moves out of range and Dun only half commits.
A jab from Dun finds it's way through Piscopo's defenses.
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!
Piscopo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dun circles away quickly and effectively.
Dun on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dun throws a leg kick but Piscopo moved away.
Dun connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Piscopo. Those never looked like landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dun. That's going to slow Piscopo down.
Some wild striking there from Piscopo.
Piscopo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dun throws a front kick that sends Piscopo stumbling back into the cage.
Dun tests Piscopo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiahou Dun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dun scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Dun misses the target.
Dun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Piscopo. That did some damage!
Dun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Piscopo is able to avoid easily.
Piscopo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dun circles away quickly and effectively.
Dun scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Dun.
Piscopo misses with a few strikes there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dun!
Piscopo looks gassed!
Some bone on bone action there as Piscopo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Piscopo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dun. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piscopo moves into the clinch successfully.
Dun taking a breather.
Piscopo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dun connects with a leg kick. Piscopo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Piscopo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Dun.
Piscopo misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dun is looking to slow Piscopo down with leg kicks.
Dun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiahou Dun dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dun takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dun throws a head kick that misses.
Piscopo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Piscopo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dun.
Piscopo checks the leg kick.
Piscopo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dun throws a leg kick which misses Piscopo's front leg but catches the back leg as Piscopo tries to avoid it.
Joe Piscopo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dun misses with a hook
and Piscopo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Piscopo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dun misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dun!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piscopo slips under a jab from Dun.
Dun throws a hook but Piscopo blocks it.
Dun dodges the punch combination from Piscopo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Piscopo 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.
Dun finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Piscopo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Piscopo blocks the low kick.
Dun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dun, right into the meat.
Piscopo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dun finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Piscopo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Piscopo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Piscopo.
Dun moves out of range as Piscopo throws a body kick.
Dun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dun tries a head kick but it misses.
Piscopo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dun.
Dun lets loose with a powerful body kick. Piscopo will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dun misses with a leg kick
and Piscopo counters with a left and a right that stings Dun.
Dun does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Dun tenderised Piscopo's leg. Piscopo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dun. Piscopo shrugs it off though.
Piscopo is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dun thuds his right hand into Piscopo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dun missing with a left hand there. Piscopo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dun lands a glancing blow to the side of Piscopo's head.
Dun connects with a leg kick. Piscopo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Piscopo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dun throws a lazy uppercut
and Piscopo counters by clinching up.
Piscopo tries to break free but Dun pushes him back against the cage.
Dun has Piscopo pressed against the cage.
Dun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Piscopo managing to block the knees to the body from Dun.
Dun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Piscopo.
Piscopo manages to pull guard.
Dun trying to control the position from guard on top but Piscopo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piscopo is pulling down on Dun's head. It's preventing any offense from Dun, at least for the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiahou Dun dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good leg kick by Dun there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Piscopo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dun lands a head shot.
Dun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Piscopo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Piscopo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xiahou Dun is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piscopo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dun throws a leg kick but Piscopo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dun misses with a lunging right hand
and Piscopo counters with a series of strikes. Dun will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dun thows a body kick. Piscopo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dun - that will leave a mark!
Piscopo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dun. That's going to slow Piscopo down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dun.
Dun throws a leg kick but Piscopo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Piscopo checks a leg kick.
Dun lands a head kick!
A good leg kick by Dun.
Dun tried to score with a low kick but Piscopo checks it.
Dun lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piscopo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dun tried to score with a low kick but Piscopo checks it.
Dun misses with a low kick.
Dun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dun misses with a low kick.
Dun tries to land a front kick but Piscopo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Piscopo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo moves away from the strike by Dun.
Dun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Dun misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Dun.
Piscopo slips a straight right by Dun.
Piscopo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dun feints and then cracks Piscopo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Piscopo down.
Dun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piscopo can do to turn this around?
Piscopo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dun.
Dun cracks the inside of Piscopo's front leg.
A jab from Dun misses.
Dun takes a swing at Piscopo's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dun lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Piscopo blocks a jab.
Piscopo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dun lands a nice shot that snaps Piscopo's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Dun.
Dun thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Piscopo if he has to take too many more of those.
Dun motions for Piscopo to come forward. Dun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Piscopo. That did some damage!
Piscopo slips a jab from Dun.
Dun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiahou Dun clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Piscopo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dun checks it well.
Dun moves into range and connects with a jab.
Piscopo misses with a two punch combination.
Piscopo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Dun.
Piscopo throws a nice looking combination but Dun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dun throws out a leg kick but Piscopo moves out of range and Dun only half commits.
Dun throws a low kick but Piscopo moves out of range easily.
Dun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dun throws a head kick that misses.
Piscopo looks to land a right hand but Dun moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Dun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Piscopo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Piscopo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dun. Dun obviously looking to wear him down.
Dun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Piscopo momentarily.
Dun throws a sloppy head kick and Piscopo moves out of range easily.
Dun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dun checks a low kick from Piscopo.
Piscopo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dun misses with an uppercut. Piscopo saw that one coming.
Dun throws the left hand but Piscopo avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dun, pushing him back against the cage.
Piscopo has a couple of punches blocked by Dun.
Piscopo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piscopo lands a takedown into guard.
Dun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piscopo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dun's legs.
The ground and pound from Piscopo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Piscopo working the ground and pound from side control.
Piscopo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dun tries to hold on but Piscopo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo looking to ground and pound but Dun is blocking nicely.
Dun is in all sorts of trouble here.
Piscopo avoids the attempt from Dun to control.
Piscopo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dun is working to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joe Piscopo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dun throws a hook to the side of Piscopo's head but Piscopo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piscopo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dun connects with a solid leg kick.
Piscopo throws a series of punches but Dun moves out of range.
Dun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dun throws a leg kick but Piscopo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dun throws a shot from downtown. Piscopo moves away and avoids it.
Dun misses with a low kick.
Piscopo throws a leg kick but Dun moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dun throws a leg kick but Piscopo moved away.
Dun throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dun misses with a body kick.
Piscopo looks to land a combination but Dun avoids it well.
Dun misses with a low kick.
Dun throws a leg kick but Piscopo checks it.
Piscopo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piscopo.
Dun throws a hook but Piscopo avoids it easily.
Dun throws a front kick aimed at Piscopo's knee but Piscopo avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dun in his tracks.
Dun lands with a straight right. Piscopo didn't see that one coming.
Dun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Piscopo. Piscopo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dun slips a jab and a cross from Piscopo.
Dun tries to land a leg kick but Piscopo saw it coming and moves away.
Piscopo blocks the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dun, right into the meat.
Dun throws a low kick but Piscopo avoids it.
Piscopo closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piscopo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dun to keep the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Piscopo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Piscopo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Xiahou Dun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xiahou Dun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Piscopo.
Dun stalling in the clinch.
Piscopo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piscopo jumps guard but Dun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Piscopo is looking to break free of the clinch but Dun has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Piscopo is trying to break free.
Piscopo is trying to drag Dun to the mat but Dun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Piscopo has hold of one of Dun's legs. Dun is fighting the takedown attempt but Piscopo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xiahou Dun.
I think Dun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiahou Dun!
Xiahou Dun is the new featherweight champion!
Xiahou Dun managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vitality, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craven Moorhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moorhead comes to the cage accompanied by I`m Too Sexy . Dux comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bloodsport - Fight to Survive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craven Moorhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moorhead counters with a straight right hand.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moorhead sprawls well initially but Dux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moorhead looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moorhead is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moorhead has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Moorhead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moorhead wants to control but Dux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moorhead is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moorhead defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorhead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moorhead trying to control the position.
Moorhead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moorhead working for a triangle but Dux defends it easily.
Moorhead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorhead looking to control.
Moorhead keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Moorhead pushes a forearm under Dux's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dux is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craven Moorhead!
After the fight, Craven Moorhead was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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