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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Melphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cote has chosen For Those About To Rock - ACDC as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Melphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Cote!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melphy throws a right hand that Cote ducks under and follows up with a left that Cote also avoids with ease.
Cote lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Melphy sprawling to the canvas. Cote follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Melphy hang on?
Melphy is rocked!
It looks like Mark Melphy 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cote decides to return to a standing position.
BOOM! Cote lands a beautiful left hook that drops Melphy. Melphy tries to recover but Cote is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Melphy lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Cote!
Our winner, Chris Cote, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Titus Borrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Anka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalle Anka has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Titus Borrello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Anka!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anka dives in and grabs Borrello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Borrello pushes down on Anka's head and hops out.
Anka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anka wants it to stay on the feet.
Borrello tries for a takedown but Anka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anka gets a clinch.
Borrello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borrello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anka manages to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anka pushes Borrello off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Borrello lands with a straight right. Anka didn't see that one coming.
Borrello tries to bum rush Anka with a series of wild strikes but Anka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anka drives through with a takedown into Borrello's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Borrello thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borrello is striking but Anka is not phased and passes to half guard.
Anka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Borrello is in trouble now - Anka has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anka is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Anka gets a double leg takedown into Borrello's guard.
Anka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Borrello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anka slows the pace down in half guard.
Anka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Borrello working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Borrello is surviving well by controlling Anka's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borrello is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borrello knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anka on the ground.
Anka stands up from mount. Strange move.
Anka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Borrello to the ground. Anka is now in Borrello's guard.
Anka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borrello is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borrello trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anka gets to his feet - Borrello follows without any prompting.
Borrello gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anka stands and steps away. Borrello gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Borrello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anka has Borrello up against the cage in a clinch.
Anka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anka is pushing Borrello up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Borrello regains guard immediately.
Anka trying to control the position from guard on top but Borrello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Borrello shoots in for a takedown but Anka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Borrello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borrello tries to clinch but Anka moves out of range.
Anka scores a takedown into full mount!
Borrello has given up his back here. Will Anka look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Borrello looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Borrello is breathing heavily.
Anka biding his time, looking for the opening.
Anka is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Borrello has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Anka has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Borrello taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Anka doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kalle Anka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Bone Crusher- Never Scared. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mendes working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Mendes stands up.
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mendes to the ground. Johnson is now in Mendes's guard.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes wants to control but Johnson passes easily into half guard.
Johnson prevents Mendes from improving his position.
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.
Mendes tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Mendes defends it.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Floyd Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mendes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mendes sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendes is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Mendes.
Mendes fails with the takedown.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Jake Mendes has been cut.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendes pinned against the cage. Mendes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Mendes scores with a four punch combination!
Mendes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Mendes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Mendes'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.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendes fails with the takedown.
Mendes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mendes.
Mendes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to stand up but Mendes is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mendes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Mendes content to control rather than advance.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Mendes is having none of it.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
Jake Mendes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Floyd Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Mendes.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Mendes counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendes stands up from Johnson's guard - Mendes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mendes shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheers as Mendes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Mendes avoids it well.
Mendes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Mendes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendes misses with a wild combination.
Mendes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendes slips under a jab from Johnson.
Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes trying to get back to full guard but Johnson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Mendes tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Mendes to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes really wants to buck Johnson off and get back to his feet.
Mendes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Mendes to control.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
No luck for Mendes with that takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Floyd Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes 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.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendes defends it easily.
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 Floyd Johnson.
Well Mendes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Mendes!
Our winner, Jake Mendes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stackhouse comes to the cage accompanied by And then they run. Durden is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pride . 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Stackhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stackhouse is defended easily by Durden.
Stackhouse shoots in for a double leg but Durden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stackhouse shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Stackhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Stackhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse slips a jab and a cross from Durden.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durden scores with a jab.
Stackhouse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durden is fending him off so far but Stackhouse persists. Nope, Durden circles away and we're back to standing.
Stackhouse shoots in but no luck this time.
Durden is looking to slow Stackhouse down with leg kicks.
Stackhouse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden lands a jab to Stackhouse's midsection.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stackhouse. Stackhouse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stackhouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stackhouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Durden darts in and clinches Stackhouse up against the cage.
Durden working Stackhouse over with knees to the body.
Stackhouse is trying to drag Durden to the mat but Durden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stackhouse throws a head punch that misses.
Durden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stackhouse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durden trying to land knees to the body.
Durden keeps control of Stackhouse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stackhouse managing to block the knees to the body from Durden.
Stackhouse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Durden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Durden gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stackhouse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden prevents a body shot from Stackhouse.
Stackhouse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden lands an elbow just above Stackhouse 's eye.
It looks like Jason Stackhouse has been cut.
Nice elbow from Durden.
Durden lands an elbow that stopped Stackhouse in his tracks for a moment.
Stackhouse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Durden wants to stall.
Durden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Durden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stackhouse tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stackhouse can't break the clinch.
Stackhouse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durden is struggling to control the position.
Durden looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse being controlled against the cage.
Stackhouse has Durden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Durden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Durden lands an elbow that stopped Stackhouse in his tracks for a moment.
Durden effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyler Durden.
Stackhouse fails with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durden!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Durden has cracked Stackhouse with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Durden lands another huge swinging hook and Stackhouse tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Stackhouse, before Durden can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyler Durden!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyler Durden waved his t-shirt featuring Crippler's Corner's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tristin Shonuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shonuck comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Tristin Shonuck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tristin Shonuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shonuck has Ramos up against the cage in a clinch.
Shonuck stalls.
Shonuck using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shonuck landing knees to the head.
It looks like Frank Ramos has been cut.
Shonuck is pressed up against the cage. Ramos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shonuck down to the mat. Shonuck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramos looks winded!
Shonuck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shonuck scores with a push kick.
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!
Shonuck drops Ramos with a beautiful combination! Ramos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shonuck is looking for the KO!
Ramos is rocked!
Shonuck moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ramos is still on wobbly legs! Can Shonuck finish him?
Shonuck moves in close and cracks Ramos with a massive right hand! Ramos, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Shonuck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tristin Shonuck!
After the big win, Tristin Shonuck made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vitality and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Millard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McManus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jeff Danna - 'The Blood of Cú Chulainn'. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Millard!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Millard counters with a nice body shot.
Millard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Millard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McManus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Millard defends it nicely.
Millard feints a jab promting McManus to slip. Millard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McManus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McManus misses with a lunging right hand
and Millard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McManus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Millard.
Millard misses with the combination.
McManus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard looks to land a body kick but McManus moved away.
McManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McManus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Millard is fending him off so far but McManus persists. Nope, Millard circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor McManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Millard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McManus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McManus showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Millard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Millard is refusing to be controlled, as McManus sits in half guard.
Millard is doing well to control the position and prevent McManus from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Millard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McManus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McManus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Millard looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millard manages to control the position for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Millard turns into him and now he's in McManus's guard.
Millard being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Connor McManus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McManus misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from McManus. Those never looked like landing.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McManus throws a shot to the body.
McManus misses with a jab to the body
and Millard counters with a left to the body.
A left and a right from Millard both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Millard. No joy for McManus on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McManus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Millard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from McManus misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Millard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Millard defending well as McManus loads up on a big left hand.
McManus misses with a double jab
and Millard counters with a good low kick that McManus was not able to check.
McManus fails with the takedown
and Millard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Millard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Millard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McManus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Millard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
Millard cracks a nice hook into McManus's ribs.
McManus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Millard is out of range and McManus settles back down.
Millard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McManus finds it's way round the side to connect with Millard's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus checks a leg kick nicely.
Millard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Millard.
A head kick misses from Millard.
McManus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Millard on his heels. He'll look to pass Millard's guard now, I'm sure.
Millard trying to keep a closed guard but McManus is proving a slippery customer.
McManus landing some decent shots from guard.
Millard controls McManus momentarily but McManus frees himself.
McManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Millard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus with a flurry of punches that miss.
McManus wants to control from the top but Millard keeps moving.
McManus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McManus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Millard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Millard misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Millard slips under a jab from McManus.
McManus walks into a stiff left hand from Millard.
Sloppy strikes from Millard. Those never looked like landing.
McManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Millard moves away.
McManus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Millard stuffs the takedown attempt from McManus. McManus gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from McManus misses.
Bruce Millard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McManus misses the jab.
McManus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard throws a series of punches but McManus moves out of range.
McManus lands a nice looking body shot.
Millard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McManus gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McManus trying to control the position but Millard is working away.
Millard tries to improve position but can't.
Millard struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Millard parries the strikes from McManus easily there. McManus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Millard to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McManus dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McManus takes a swing at Millard's ribcage but misses.
McManus slips under a jab.
Millard throws a solid leg kick but McManus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Millard.
Millard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Millard lands an impressive looking overhand right. McManus doesn't seem phased though.
Millard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
McManus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Millard momentarily.
Millard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - McManus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McManus fails with the takedown.
McManus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Millard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus has his takedown stuffed
and Millard counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor McManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McManus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Millard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Millard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
Bruce Millard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Millard thows a body shot but no joy.
Millard works the jab nicely.
Millard lands with a shot to the body.
McManus blocks the body kick.
McManus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Millard swivels and escapes.
McManus throws a jab when Millard was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millard misses with a body shot.
Millard swings away with a body shot that misses
and McManus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Millard's knee momentarily.
Millard swings for the body but McManus moves out of range.
McManus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McManus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Millard jabs McManus right on the nose. McManus blinks but takes it well.
Millard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McManus moves away.
Millard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McManus rather than just go for the knockout.
McManus misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Millard.
Millard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McManus misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McManus.
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Millard throws a body kick that misses.
McManus misses with a left hand
and McManus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Millard connects with a single shot there.
McManus tries for a takedown but Millard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Millard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Millard duly obliges.
McManus throws a series of punches but Millard moves out of range.
Millard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McManus's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Millard feints a jab promting McManus to slip. Millard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McManus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McManus connects with a crisp jab.
Millard misses the jab.
McManus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Millard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus throws an overhand right that lands on Millard's shoulder, as Millard tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Millard lands a nice looking body shot.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Millard.
Millard scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Millard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Millard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Connor McManus!
A relieved looking Connor McManus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathurin Kerbouchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathurin Kerbouchard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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24
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
216 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brutus Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathurin Kerbouchard!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash misses with a lunging right hand
and Kerbouchard counters with a takedown into side control.
Nash can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nash is looking for a sweep.
Nash is working hard here to advance position.
Nash is trying to control Kerbouchard's posture but Kerbouchard avoids it.
Nash is looking to reverse the position.
Kerbouchard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kerbouchard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nash is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nash tries to buck Kerbouchard off but Kerbouchard is having none of it.
Kerbouchard in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nash wants to control but Kerbouchard postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerbouchard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nash keeps working.
Kerbouchard is trying to get an arm triangle but Nash is defending well.
Kerbouchard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kerbouchard landing strikes.
Kerbouchard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nash has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kerbouchard is trying to get an arm triangle but Nash is defending well.
Nash is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kerbouchard off and has taken his back!
Nash has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kerbouchard.
Kerbouchard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nash's guard. Nice work there by Kerbouchard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerbouchard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kerbouchard stopping the sweep attempt from Nash.
Kerbouchard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kerbouchard lands a couple of digs.
Nash is trying to control the position but Kerbouchard postures up.
Nash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerbouchard is one step ahead there.
Kerbouchard stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nash has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kerbouchard manages to get his head free but now Nash has transitioned to an armbar! Kerbouchard grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nash! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brutus Nash!
Brutus Nash really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vitality logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Nilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying James's choice of entrance music: NWO Wolfpack. On his way into the cage it seems that Lesley Nilson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lesley Nilson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lesley Nilson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilson forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Nilson pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James is trying to drag Nilson to the mat but Nilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Nilson avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Nilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James has Nilson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nilson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James is trying to stall.
James has Nilson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. James pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nilson tumbling to the mat - James dives into Nilson 's guard.
James wants to control from the top but Nilson keeps moving.
Nilson keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James passes Nilson 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
James wants to work for an arm triangle but Nilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nilson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nilson tries to get out of the position.
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
Nilson is looking to improve his position.
Nilson wants to get back to his feet.
Nilson won't allow James to pass to mount.
James wants to work for an arm triangle but Nilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nilson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but James manages to pass to mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilson is looking to get to half guard.
James pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James thowing shots but they're missing.
James with the ground and pound from mount.
James working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Nilson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by James! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy James!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jimmy James 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 Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bloodsport - Fight to Survive. 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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143 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from MacManus misses.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dux showed some decent athleticism there.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but MacManus defends it.
Dux is thwarting MacManus's attempts to control the position.
Dux is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacManus wants to get back to full guard.
MacManus is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing MacManus to regain full guard.
Dux trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
MacManus keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
MacManus looking for a sweep. Not yet MacManus, not yet.
Dux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux has gone for a leg lock! MacManus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dux's guard.
MacManus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dux looking to control.
MacManus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus slips nicely into half guard.
Dux is holding on to half guard well.
Dux trying to control but MacManus postures up.
MacManus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dux won't allow MacManus to pass to mount.
Dux tries to roll over but MacManus keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux is looking to control MacManus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to keep MacManus in close.
MacManus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dux is trying to keep MacManus in close.
Dux working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because MacManus has passed into half guard!
Dux is not content to let MacManus control the position.
Dux moves into full guard.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Connor MacManus.
MacManus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dux backs up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacManus gets caught flat footed, as Dux shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from Dux is predictable there
and MacManus counters with a thumping low kick.
Dux thows a leg kick but MacManus checks it
and MacManus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacManus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dux is just too persistent for him and manages to trip MacManus to the mat. MacManus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dux is aware though and is defending well.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but MacManus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacManus is fighting to break Dux's control of his arms but Dux is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for MacManus!
MacManus tries to lock up and control but Dux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dux goes for an armbar but MacManus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacManus.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux is trying to keep MacManus in close.
Dux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacManus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacManus pushing down on Dux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacManus trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
MacManus trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux seems keen to control MacManus's posture.
Dux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacManus's guard.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacManus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux throws a big elbow that misses.
MacManus is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
MacManus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacManus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Connor MacManus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux dives in and scores a takedown into MacManus's guard.
Dux postures up.
MacManus looking for a sweep. Not yet MacManus, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Connor MacManus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
MacManus throws a right hand that Dux ducks under and follows up with a left that Dux also avoids with ease.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacManus moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
Dux is looking to land body kicks.
Dux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacManus. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dux throws out a loose jab but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux misses with a body kick.
MacManus throws a leg kick which misses Dux's front leg but catches the back leg as Dux tries to avoid it.
Connor MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus blocks a leg kick.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dux.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
MacManus tries to clinch up.
MacManus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacManus decides to pull guard.
MacManus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
MacManus looking to control.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dux wants to pass the guard but MacManus is keeping the position.
MacManus is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux passes MacManus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
MacManus wants to control but Dux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacManus trying to control here.
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
Dux seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead MacManus has recovered full guard.
Dux being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to sweep here but Dux controlling him for the moment.
Dux throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacManus wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux wants to pass the guard but MacManus is keeping the position.
Dux advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to control but Dux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dux works his way into full mount!
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dux controlling from the full mount.
Dux fails to advance to MacManus's back.
Connor MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vitality for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lee Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick comes to the cage accompanied by Slot - They killed Kenny. Daniels has chosen Kid Rock - Bawitdaba as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Lee Daniels!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daniels.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick.
McCormick checks the leg kick.
Kenny McCormick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on McCormick's shoulder, as McCormick tries to avoid the shot.
Daniels throws a jab when McCormick was well out of range.
Daniels misses with a right hand
and McCormick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniels misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.
Daniels connects with a crisp jab.
Daniels throws a leg kick but McCormick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCormick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels throws a hook but McCormick avoids it easily.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but McCormick uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCormick misses with a leg kick.
Daniels is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McCormick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daniels is looking to chop away at McCormick's legs.
McCormick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCormick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCormick ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daniels.
Daniels tries to clinch up but McCormick circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCormick blocks a head kick by Daniels.
McCormick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
A slow jab from McCormick misses its intended target.
McCormick thows a body shot but no joy.
Daniels throws a jab when McCormick was well out of range.
Daniels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daniels throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCormick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCormick ducks right into an uppercut from Daniels.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by McCormick as he connects with a hook.
Daniels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCormick works the jab nicely.
Nice shot by Daniels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick from McCormick.
McCormick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCormick works the jab nicely.
Daniels lands with a nice body kick.
Daniels throws a leg kick but McCormick sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCormick throws a push kick but Daniels slaps the foot to one side.
McCormick checks a leg kick.
McCormick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Daniels blocks the leg kick.
Daniels works the jab nicely.
Daniels looks to land a body kick but McCormick moved away.
McCormick looks to land a body kick but Daniels moved away.
Daniels blocks a low kick nicely.
Daniels looks for the body kick but McCormick saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels scores with a jab. McCormick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCormick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by McCormick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCormick misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCormick throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCormick.
McCormick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daniels shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daniels showed some decent athleticism there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daniels prevents McCormick from improving his position.
McCormick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels is trying to control the action in half guard but McCormick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCormick wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Daniels wants to control but McCormick is keeping him busy.
McCormick is trying to stand.
Daniels is keen to just control but McCormick is a slippery customer.
Bobby Lee Daniels has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McCormick throws a leg kick but Daniels checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by McCormick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lee Daniels dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daniels lands a slapping body shot.
McCormick avoids the body shot from Daniels.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
McCormick misses with a low kick.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body. McCormick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters circling a little - Daniels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daniels works McCormick's body with a nice hook.
Daniels throws a chopping leg kick but McCormick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but McCormick slips the punch.
Bobby Lee Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels blocks a leg kick.
Daniels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCormick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on McCormick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Daniels.
McCormick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body.
McCormick throws a chopping leg kick but Daniels manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCormick moves away.
Daniels lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Decent striking displayed by Daniels there.
McCormick is rocked!
Daniels ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking McCormick out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Lee Daniels!
A very excited looking Bobby Lee Daniels rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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