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QFC Tournament 96 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Rotch!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Rotch. No joy for Klein on that attempt.
Rotch swings widly with a right hand
and Klein counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rotch!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rotch is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Klein connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Klein swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rotch is now in Klein's guard. A big mistake from Klein there, giving up the dominant position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klein has Rotch pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rotch throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Klein holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rotch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotch.
Rotch won't allow Klein to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein has Rotch pulled in close to control his posture.
Rotch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We're going to have a standup here because Larry Klein wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rotch lands with a right hand.
Klein shoots in but Rotch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Klein, right into the meat.
Klein moves out of range of the strikes.
Klein moves out of range of the strikes.
Rotch closes the distance but Klein moves to the side
and Klein counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Rotch.
Rotch misses with an uppercut.
Klein gets a double leg takedown into Rotch's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotch keeping moving, preventing Klein from controlling successfully.
Rotch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klein's guard.
Rotch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Klein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rotch has managed to get both his arms back between Klein's legs - danger averted.
Klein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klein trying to control the position here.
Klein 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rotch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klein controlling Rotch's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rotch wants to control from the top but Klein keeps moving.
Klein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Klein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rotch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rotch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Klein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rotch.
Rotch trying to control the action but Klein is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein pushes Rotch off looking to stand but Rotch dives back in and keeps control.
Klein is pressing down on Rotch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Klein controls Rotch momentarily but Rotch frees himself.
Rotch throwing strikes from guard but Klein blocks nicely.
Klein is adopting a defensive guard.
Klein trying to control the position.
Rotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Klein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Larry Klein has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rotch tests Klein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Klein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rotch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klein.
Rotch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Rotch. Beautiful body shot.
Rotch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klein counters with a shoot takedown. Rotch fights it but they end up in guard.
Klein throws a strike but Rotch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotch wants to control from the top but Klein keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotch throws a big elbow that misses.
Rotch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rotch trying to control but Klein is working from the bottom.
Klein looking for a sweep. Not yet Klein, not yet.
Rotch wants to control from the top but Klein keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klein looking for a sweep. Not yet Klein, not yet.
Rotch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rotch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Klein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klein keeping moving, preventing Rotch from controlling successfully.
Rotch postures up in Klein's guard and throws a big left but Klein blocks it.
Rotch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Klein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rotch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotch throws a big right hand that misses.
Klein keeping moving, preventing Rotch from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klein trying to control the position.
Klein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotch.
Klein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rotch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotch.
Rotch throws a big right hand that misses.
Klein keeping moving, preventing Rotch from controlling successfully.
Rotch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rotch won't allow Klein to sweep him here.
Rotch throws an elbow that misses. Klein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rotch's guard. Nice move by Klein!
Rotch is trying to keep Klein in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Klein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rotch is trying to keep Klein in close.
Larry Klein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rotch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klein throws a strike but Rotch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Klein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Klein looking for a sweep. Not yet Klein, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Klein holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Klein fails to land the takedown.
Rotch wants to slow Klein down by chopping away at his legs.
Rotch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rotch misses with a left hand
and Klein counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rotch!
The referee warns Rotch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Klein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Klein misses with a head shot.
Klein looking to ground and pound but Rotch is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotch tries to hold on but Klein postures up.
Klein is landing with some decent strikes but Rotch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Klein dominating with strikes here.
Klein avoids the attempt from Rotch to control.
Rotch is bucking up trying to escape but Klein cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Klein is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rotch can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Klein landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klein raining down shots from the mount!
Rotch is rocked!
Rotch wants to hold on but Klein pushes him away.
Rotch is still in real trouble! Can Klein finish him?
Rotch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rotch hang on?
Rotch wants to control but Klein is having none of it.
Klein drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rotch! More shots from Klein and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Klein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Earl Knockemout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Eckman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knockemout comes to the cage accompanied by Friends In Low Places. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Earl Knockemout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tor Eckman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knockemout throws the left hand but Eckman avoids the punch easily.
Knockemout swings for the body but Eckman moves out of range.
Eckman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eckman lands in his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Eckman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Eckman cracks Knockemout with a solid left hand.
Eckman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Eckman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knockemout is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eckman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knockemout has momentary wrist control but Eckman slips an elbow through the middle.
Knockemout working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eckman.
Eckman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eckman wants to control from the top but Knockemout keeps moving.
Eckman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockemout utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eckman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eckman stands up over Knockemout, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eckman is looking to work some ground and pound but Knockemout has wrist control.
Eckman cracks Knockemout with a solid left hand.
Eckman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eckman trying to control the position from guard on top but Knockemout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eckman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eckman tries to free his leg and advance position but Knockemout is retaining full guard.
Knockemout controls Eckman momentarily but Eckman frees himself.
Eckman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eckman is in close to Knockemout's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eckman working some strikes from top position.
Eckman is in close to Knockemout's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knockemout being controlled here, momentarily.
Eckman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knockemout's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eckman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Eckman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Eckman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tor Eckman.
Eckman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knockemout defends it nicely.
Eckman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knockemout napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knockemout takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Eckman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knockemout some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Eckman dominated that round.
That's time! Knockemout's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eckman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knockemout's half guard.
Eckman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eckman passes to full mount!
Eckman scoring with strikes but Knockemout is staying in there.
Knockemout is rocked!
Eckman lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Knockemout is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tor Eckman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eckman raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eckman controlling from mount.
Knockemout in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Knockemout takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Eckman's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Eckman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Howes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linus Wallin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephen Howes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Linus Wallin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wallin to the mat! Wallin manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Howes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wallin controls Howes momentarily but Howes frees himself.
Howes gets to his feet. Wallin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wallin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Howes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wallin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Howes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howes stands and steps away. Wallin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Howes fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallin misses with a takedown attempt - Howes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallin. Howes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallin shoots in looking for a takedown but Howes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Howes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wallin is trying to defend but Howes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wallin wants to control but Howes is keeping busy.
Wallin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stephen Howes.
Wallin misses with a wild combination.
Howes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallin avoids it really well and circles away.
Howes misses with a takedown attempt - Wallin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Howes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Howes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Howes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wallin off and has taken his back!
Wallin wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howes gets his hands free as Wallin looks to control.
Howes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wallin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallin is trying to escape the mount but Howes keeps good control and instead manages to take Wallin's back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Howes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wallin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Howes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallin closes the distance and clinches up with Howes, looking for a takedown. Wallin pushes Howes against the cage but Howes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howes checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howes as he avoids it easily.
Wallin misses with a low kick as Howes jumps back.
Howes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wallin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Howes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephen Howes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wallin tries to strike from the bottom.
Wallin keeping full guard, as Howes tries to pass.
Howes passes Wallin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Howes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wallin.
Howes wants to pass to mount but Wallin is defending the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Howes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wallin misses with a takedown attempt
and Howes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stephen Howes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linus Wallin.
Howes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wallin is proving hard to escape from.
Howes passes Wallin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Howes wants to free his trapped foot but Wallin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howes trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howes prevents Wallin from improving his position.
Wallin wants to control but Howes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Howes is controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Howes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wallin for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Howes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Howes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wallin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Howes stands up.
Linus Wallin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Wallin.
Wallin shoots in looking for a takedown but Howes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallin tries to clinch there but Howes circles away.
Howes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Howes throws a push kick but Wallin slaps the foot to one side.
Howes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallin can't do much from the bottom here.
Howes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wallin wants to control but Howes postures up.
Wallin is letting Howes control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephen Howes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wallin ducks under a wild hook from Howes.
Howes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howes moves away.
Wallin shoots in for a takedown but Howes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephen Howes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linus Wallin.
Wallin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Howes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stephen Howes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Howes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Howes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wallin.
Howes is looking to advance position but Wallin won't allow it.
Howes decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallin tries for a takedown but Howes circles away easily
so Howes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wallin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Howes wants to pass the guard but Wallin is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Howes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Howes, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Stephen Howes!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Stephen Howes!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Stephen Howes!
Stephen Howes wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Mutters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Rooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Mutters!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mutters.
Rooney moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rooney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mutters tries to clinch but Rooney moves away
and Rooney counters with a stiff right hand.
Mutters is looking to clinch.
Rooney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mutters.
Rooney lands with a nice combination. Mutters backs away looking to recover.
Mutters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mutters wants to clinch up but Rooney keeps it at a distance.
Rooney tries to bum rush Mutters with a series of wild strikes but Mutters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mutters throws out a loose jab but Rooney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutters wants to clinch but Rooney slips to the side
and Rooney counters with a series of strikes. Mutters will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutters looks to land a right hand but Rooney moved out of range.
Rooney takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rooney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mutters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rooney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney misses the shot to the body.
Rooney digs a good body shot into Mutters's ribs.
Mutters tries to clinch up
and Rooney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rooney misses with a wild body shot.
Rooney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rooney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rooney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutters throws a jab when Rooney was well out of range.
Mick Mutters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutters tries to close the distance and clinch but Rooney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mutters slips a jab and a cross from Rooney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutters is looking to clinch but Rooney is avoiding it.
Mutters throws the left hand but Rooney avoids the punch easily.
Mutters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mutters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rooney needs to keep his hands up - Mutters had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mutters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rooney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rooney keeps the fight on the outside.
Mutters throws a lazy uppercut
and Rooney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mutters tries to clinch but Rooney moves away
and Rooney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mutters closes the distance but Rooney moves to the side
and Rooney counters with a series of strikes. Mutters will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutters misses with a hook. Rooney ducked under it nicely.
Rooney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rooney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mutters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Rooney to counter with a crisp jab.
Mutters is looking to clinch but Rooney is avoiding it.
Rooney is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rooney misses with a wild body shot.
Mutters wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Rooney misses.
Nice defenses there by Rooney.
Rooney works over Mutters's head and body with a nice combination.
Mutters closes the distance but Rooney moves to the side
and Rooney counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutters wants to clinch but Rooney slips to the side
and Rooney counters with a series of strikes. Mutters will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rooney walks into a straight right hand from Mutters.
Mutters tries to clinch up
and Rooney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mutters thinking.
Rooney is looking to wear down Mutters with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rooney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutters manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rooney.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rooney. Mutters does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutters moves into range and clinches up with Rooney.
Rooney drags the fight down to the ground.
Mutters stops Rooney from standing up.
Rooney is breathing heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wayne Rooney will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rooney throws a combination. Mutters tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mutters wants to clinch but Rooney slips to the side
and Rooney counters with a left and a right that stings Mutters.
Wayne Rooney is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutters closes the distance but Rooney moves to the side
and Rooney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mutters doesn't manage to clinch there - Rooney circles away.
Mutters throws a right hand that misses
and Rooney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mutters thinking.
Rooney swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutters.
Rooney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wayne Rooney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rooney scores with a nice strike.
Mutters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rooney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mutters. Those never looked like landing.
Rooney scores with a one two! Mutters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rooney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rooney is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mutters misses with a right hand
and Rooney counters with a straight right hand.
Mutters tries to clinch up but Rooney circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mutters wants to clinch
and Rooney counters with a three punch combo that has Mutters backing up. Mutters nods at Rooney to acknowledge the strikes.
Mutters tries to clinch there but Rooney circles away.
Rooney swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutters.
Mutters moves into range and clinches up with Rooney.
Mutters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rooney prevents Mutters from breaking the clinch.
Mutters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mutters tries to clinch
and Rooney counters with a nice body shot.
Mutters misses with a hook
and Rooney counters with a three punch combo that has Mutters backing up. Mutters nods at Rooney to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mutters has closed the distance and engaged Rooney in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutters working aggressively here.
Rooney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rooney jumps guard but Mutters turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mutters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rooney lands a jab to the nose.
Mutters wants to clinch
and Rooney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mutters closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rooney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mutters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutters lands with an uppercut that bounces Rooney off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mutters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rooney fails to pull guard.
Mutters can't find room to land a body shot as Rooney controls the action.
Mutters misses with a punch on the inside.
Rooney tries to score a body lock takedown but Mutters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Rooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rooney wants to stall.
Mutters stalling in the clinch but Rooney improves position.
Mutters keeps control of Rooney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mutters misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mutters fails to land.
Mutters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mutters tries to clinch up
and Rooney counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney lands with a good body shot.
Rooney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mutters.
Mutters has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rooney misses the shot to the body.
Mutters closes the distance but Rooney moves to the side
and Rooney counters with a three punch combo that has Mutters backing up. Mutters nods at Rooney to acknowledge the strikes.
Mutters is looking to clinch.
Rooney misses with a combination
and Mutters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rooney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutters moves away.
Mutters might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rooney misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Mutters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mutters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutters throws a right hand that Rooney ducks under and follows up with a left that Rooney also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mick Mutters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mutters wants to clinch but Rooney slips to the side
and Rooney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mutters wants to clinch but Rooney slips to the side
and Rooney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mutters tries to clinch
and Rooney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mutters tries to clinch but Rooney moves away
and Rooney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mutters thinking.
Mutters gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rooney.
Mutters throws the left hand but Rooney avoids the punch easily.
Mutters wants to clinch
and Rooney counters with a two punch combo.
Mutters is looking to clinch but Rooney is avoiding it.
Mutters tries to clinch up but Rooney circles away and keeps his distance.
Rooney throws a right and a left that Mutters avoids nicely.
Rooney stuns Mutters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rooney misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rooney slips a straight right by Mutters.
Mutters misses with a hook. Rooney ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutters tries to clinch up but Rooney circles away and keeps his distance.
Mutters missing with a left hand there. Rooney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mutters tries to clinch but Rooney moves away
and Rooney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mutters takes a swing at Rooney's ribcage but misses.
Mutters throws a hook to the side of Rooney's head but Rooney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mutters tries to clinch but Rooney is having none of it.
Mutters slips a jab and a cross from Rooney.
Mutters tries to close the distance and clinch but Rooney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mutters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mutters misses with some punches.
Mutters throws a head punch that misses.
Mutters is looking to control Rooney's arms but Rooney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mutters has his back to the cage.
Mutters wants to break free but Rooney has control.
Rooney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mutters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rooney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rooney moves out of range as Mutters strikes.
Rooney takes a swing at Mutters's ribcage but misses.
Mutters is looking to clinch but Rooney is avoiding it.
Mutters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rooney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rooney throws a body punch but Mutters moves out of range.
Rooney slips a jab from Mutters.
Rooney swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutters.
Rooney misses the shot to the body.
Mutters tries to clinch there but Rooney circles away.
Mutters throws an off balance right hand
and Mutters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Mutters forces Rooney back against the cage and clinches.
Mutters misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mutters connects with a nice looking jab.
Mutters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rooney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rooney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mutters at a distance.
Mutters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rooney throws out the jab.
Mutters misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Mutters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mutters scores with a jab.
Rooney is rocked!
Mutters moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Rooney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rooney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rooney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutters lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rooney to his knees! Mutters keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Mutters!
In his post fight interview, Mick Mutters started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Doran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tormy Skillz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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164 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Doran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tormy Skillz!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skillz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Doran counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Doran throws a big right hand that misses.
Doran throws a big elbow that misses.
Doran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skillz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doran chips away with some ground and pound.
Doran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skillz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doran decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skillz, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skillz closes the distance but Doran moves to the side
and Doran counters by clinching up.
Skillz is trying to pull guard but Doran has him pressed against the cage.
Doran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Doran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wesley Doran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skillz darts in trying to clinch
and Doran counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Skillz!
Skillz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Doran.
Doran controlling the position easily from mount.
Skillz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doran lands a heavy elbow.
Doran scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doran punishing his opponent with strikes.
Doran lands a big elbow.
Doran lands a big elbow.
Doran fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Skillz is looking to get to half guard.
Doran looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doran lands a heavy elbow.
Skillz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Doran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skillz is trying to control but can't.
Skillz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skillz.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doran connects with a couple of short punches.
Doran has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Skillz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Doran is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Skillz pulls down on the head and he's put Doran to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tormy Skillz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Robert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valentin Robert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wes Fox!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws a wild body kick that Robert sees coming a mile off.
Robert checks a leg kick.
Robert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fox.
Robert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fox. Fox obviously looking to wear him down.
Robert looks to land a right hand but Fox moved out of range.
Fox throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robert avoids the head kick by Fox.
Fox misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robert, pushing him back against the cage.
Fox lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fox gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Valentin Robert has been cut.
Robert is trying to pull guard but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Fox lands a damaging elbow.
Fox lands an elbow inside that Robert shrugs off.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fox lands an elbow just above Robert 's eye.
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fox can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fox.
Fox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robert was well out of range. Poor timing from Fox.
Fox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fox moves away from the strike by Robert.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Fox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Robert misses.
Sloppy strikes from Robert. Those never looked like landing.
Fox looks to land a body kick but Robert moved away.
Fox looks to score with a jab to the body but Robert is just out of range.
Fox throws the kick towards the body but Robert avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fox.
Fox moves into range and clinches up with Robert.
Fox lands an elbow just above Robert 's eye.
Nice elbow from Fox.
Fox lands an elbow inside that Robert shrugs off.
Fox slowing the pace effectively.
Fox lands a nice elbow.
Fox has Robert pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Fox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valentin Robert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fox lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fox.
Fox effectively controlling the action here.
Fox comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fox effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox lands an elbow inside.
Valentin Robert's cut is getting worse.
Fox lands an elbow just above Robert 's eye.
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fox.
Fox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robert jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Robert does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fox slips under a jab from Robert.
A solid body kick from Fox.
Fox lands with a nice body kick.
Robert throws a big shot that misses.
Robert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fox.
Fox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wes Fox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robert ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Robert throws a right hand that misses
and Fox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robert walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fox.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Robert will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fox connects with an inside leg kick.
Valentin Robert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robert misses the shot to the body.
Fox closes the distance and pushes Robert back into the cage.
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fox pushes Robert away with a front kick.
Fox scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Robert stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Valentin Robert's cut.
That's time! Robert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fox lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fox explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fox scores with a head kick. Robert tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Robert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fox.
Fox scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robert's head.
Fox cracks the inside of Robert's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fox.
Fox takes a swing at Robert's ribcage but misses.
Fox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wes Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robert goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fox throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fox scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fox thuds his shin into the meat of Robert's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Fox.
Fox throws a front kick that sends Robert stumbling back into the cage.
Fox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robert's head.
Fox clinches up against the cage.
Fox lands an elbow that stopped Robert in his tracks for a moment.
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fox has closed the distance and engaged Robert in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fox lands an elbow inside that Robert shrugs off.
Fox lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fox lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fox working aggressively here.
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!
Robert is trying to maintain a safe position but Fox gets an underhook and turns Robert into the cage.
Robert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox breaks the clinch.
Fox throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Wes Fox!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Wes Fox!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Wes Fox!
Wes Fox wins by unanimous decision!
Wes Fox thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beginner Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beginner Mode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Mode 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jamie Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mode connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mode checks a leg kick nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mode.
Mode throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Mode with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Mode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Mode moves away and avoids it.
Mode takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mode loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Mode with a nice cross.
Mode checks a leg kick.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mode lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jamie Jones has been cut.
Mode feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Mode feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Mode throws a big shot that misses.
Mode throws a big shot that misses.
Mode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mode slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mode misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mode looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Mode misses.
Mode lands the left hand.
Nice body kick from Mode.
Mode throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Mode is breathing heavily.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Mode's ribs.
Mode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Mode. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mode doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones scores with a jab. Mode acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Mode walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Mode takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones works Mode's body with a nice hook.
Mode 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.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mode takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Mode's front leg but catches the back leg as Mode tries to avoid it.
Jones stuns Mode with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mode on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Mode's torso.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mode takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mode walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones feints and then cracks Mode's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mode down.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mode has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mode takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mode takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones cracks Mode with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mode on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mode takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mode walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones lands a nice hook to Mode's body. Mode takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mode scores with a body shot.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mode lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mode at a distance.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Mode's head.
Mode looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mode moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Mode's front leg but catches the back leg as Mode tries to avoid it.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Mode moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mode throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mode throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Mode walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mode takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mode looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Mode.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Mode bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Mode misses with a wild body shot.
Mode takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mode connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mode avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones thuds a left hand into Mode's body.
Mode is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mode throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mode looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones scores with the left hand. Mode knows he should have avoided that one.
Mode throws a sloppy head kick
and Mode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Mode down.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Mode will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mode connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jamie Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mode takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mode misses with a hook.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mode avoids a kick to the body.
Jones punishes Mode's body with a nice straight punch.
Mode takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mode takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Mode misses with a few strikes there.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Mode's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mode scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Mode is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mode.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mode takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones throws a leg kick but Mode checks it.
Jones 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.
Mode throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones avoids the head kick by Mode.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mode has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Mode connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Mode.
Jones moves away from the strike by Mode.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Mode takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mode lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mode backs up against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mode's head.
A head kick misses from Mode.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Mode in the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mode might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mode throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Mode uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Mode throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Mode throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mode's head.
Mode needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones avoids the head kick by Mode.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mode throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with the combination.
Mode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamie Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mode takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mode.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mode throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Mode takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mode takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones cracks Mode with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Mode thows a body shot but no joy.
Mode misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mode takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mode throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones jabs at Mode's body.
Nice body punch from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mode if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mode's calf.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mode rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mode checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a body punch but Mode moves out of range.
Nice cross by Mode.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mode. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mode looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Mode's head back.
Mode throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mode stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mode on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mode missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones cracks Mode with an open hand slap.
Mode takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Mode backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheers as Mode lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mode with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mode checks a low kick from Jones.
Mode uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Mode jabs at Jones's body.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones tries a low kick but Mode avoids it.
Mode throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones scores with the left hand. Mode knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Mode's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick but Mode moved away.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Mode.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mode moves away.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mode.
Jones cracks the inside of Mode's front leg.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
An inside leg kick lands from Mode.
Jones lands a nice hook to Mode's body. Mode takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Mode.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Mode misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones digs a good hook to Mode's body.
Mode checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a body punch but Mode moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Mode does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mode moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beginner Mode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones lands a nice hook to Mode's body. Mode takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Mode thumps Jones with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands with a straight right. Mode didn't see that one coming.
Mode checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones stuns Mode with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mode throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands a body shot.
Mode throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jamie Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mode doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones digs a good hook to Mode's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jamie Jones!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jamie Jones!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Jamie Jones!
Jamie Jones wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jamie Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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