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ToP 36 - Full Contact PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stan Chowmein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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161 lbs
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161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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ADCC Champion
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Chowmein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Taphorn!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taphorn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chowmein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taphorn is in Chowmein's guard.
Taphorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Chowmein is retaining full guard.
Taphorn drops back looking for a leg! Chowmein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chowmein manages to kick Taphorn off! Taphorn jumps back into Chowmein's guard.
Chowmein keeping full guard, as Taphorn tries to pass.
Taphorn is pushing down on Chowmein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chowmein is fighting to maintain full guard but Taphorn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taphorn trying to mount his opponent but Chowmein defends it.
Taphorn is working for a kimura but Chowmein is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chowmein looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taphorn trying to mount his opponent but Chowmein defends it.
Chowmein is trying to stand.
Taphorn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chowmein defends it well.
Taphorn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chowmein is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Peter Taphorn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Myles Bradford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenkashi Mazuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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150 lbs
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151 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myles Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenkashi Mazuke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradford misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Bradford.
Mazuke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Myles Bradford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazuke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mazuke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mazuke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradford has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mazuke is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradford is defending well.
Mazuke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bradford is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazuke tries for a kimura but Bradford is defending well.
Bradford pushes Mazuke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mazuke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mazuke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradford, who protects the arm well.
Mazuke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradford has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mazuke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bradford wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mazuke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazuke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mazuke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradford, who protects the arm well.
Mazuke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bradford is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mazuke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mazuke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazuke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazuke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradford has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mazuke is controlling him well.
Bradford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradford tries to get out of the position.
Mazuke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bradford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bradford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mazuke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradford has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bradford is trying to get back to his feet.
Bradford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazuke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bradford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradford wants to get back to his feet but Mazuke drags him back down.
Mazuke is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradford is defending well.
Bradford pushes Mazuke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mazuke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mazuke is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradford is defending well.
Bradford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mazuke is controlling him well.
Mazuke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradford, who protects the arm well.
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!
Mazuke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradford is pushing Mazuke's head away, looking to escape. Mazuke manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenkashi Mazuke dominated that round.
That's time! Bradford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bradford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bradford swinging wildly here.
A combination from Bradford does no damage.
Bradford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bradford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradford swinging wildly here.
Bradford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bradford shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mazuke eats them both and turns towards Bradford to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mazuke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradford avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford misses with a wild combination.
Bradford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradford misses with a double jab.
Bradford misses with a head kick.
Bradford throws a leg kick but Mazuke moved away.
Bradford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bradford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mazuke counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazuke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mazuke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kenkashi Mazuke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bradford tries to escape but Mazuke is in control.
Mazuke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradford is pushing Mazuke's head away, looking to escape. Mazuke manages to hold on to the position though.
Mazuke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bradford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mazuke is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bradford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mazuke tries for a kimura but Bradford is defending well.
Bradford is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mazuke has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mazuke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bradford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bradford is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mazuke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mazuke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradford has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradford pushes Mazuke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mazuke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mazuke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mazuke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradford, who protects the arm well.
Bradford tries to escape but Mazuke is in control.
Mazuke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradford, who protects the arm well.
Mazuke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mazuke is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradford is trying to buck Mazuke off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenkashi Mazuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bradford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazuke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mazuke wants to free his trapped foot but Bradford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mazuke seems to be looking for submissions.
Mazuke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mazuke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bradford sees it coming and defends easily.
Bradford is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mazuke is working for a kimura but Bradford is defending it quite comfortably.
Bradford pushes Mazuke off looking to stand but Mazuke dives back in and keeps control.
Mazuke is working for a submission of some sort.
Mazuke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mazuke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mazuke is trying for a kimura here. Bradford looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mazuke wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenkashi Mazuke!
Kenkashi Mazuke 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Spezza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tom Sawyer - Rush. 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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165 lbs
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164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spezza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikhail Popov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spezza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spezza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popov.
Spezza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popov defending well as Spezza loads up on a big left hand.
Popov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Popov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spezza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Popov blocks the leg kick.
Popov staying out of range there.
Spezza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Popov.
Spezza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spezza circles away quickly and effectively.
Spezza throws a wild body kick that Popov sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Spezza.
Popov connects with a leg kick. Spezza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Popov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov slips under a jab from Spezza.
Spezza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Popov misses with a body punch
enabling Spezza to counter with a crisp jab.
Spezza avoids the body shot from Popov.
Spezza throws a hook but Popov blocks it.
Popov swings for the body but Spezza moves out of range.
Spezza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spezza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Popov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spezza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spezza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Popov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spezza circles away quickly and effectively.
Spezza misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov throws a big shot that misses.
Spezza looks to land a right hand but Popov moved out of range.
Popov takes a swing at Spezza's ribcage but misses.
Popov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Popov does no damage.
Mikhail Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spezza throws out the jab.
Popov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spezza.
Spezza cracks Popov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
A big right from Spezza misses.
The fighters circling - Spezza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spezza moves away.
Popov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Popov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spezza throws a series of punches but Popov moves out of range.
Popov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spezza rather than just go for the knockout.
Popov tries to land a leg kick but Spezza saw it coming and moves away.
Spezza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spezza throws a jab but it's blocked by Popov.
Popov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spezza throws the left hand but Popov avoids the punch easily.
Popov lands a jab to Spezza's midsection.
Popov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Popov connects with a body shot that sends Spezza's belly button to the back.
Popov fails to land with a series of punches.
Spezza throws a looping overhand right but Popov ducks down to avoid it.
Spezza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Popov misses.
Popov throws a jab but it's blocked by Spezza.
Spezza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popov.
Spezza cracks Popov with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Popov.
Popov misses with a double jab.
Spezza moves away from the strike by Popov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spezza looks to land a left hand but Popov moved out of range nicely.
Spezza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spezza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Popov throws a combination that misses
letting Spezza counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popov looks to score with a jab to the body but Spezza is just out of range.
Popov looks to land a combination but Spezza avoids it well.
Popov throws a series of punches but Spezza moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Popov. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikhail Popov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
Popov throws a leg kick but Spezza moved away.
Mikhail Popov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popov checks a leg kick nicely.
Popov throws a series of punches but Spezza avoids them all with ease.
Popov scores with a jab. Spezza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Popov slips under a jab from Spezza.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spezza, as that shot connected.
Popov scores with a sloppy right hand. Spezza should have avoided that one.
Popov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Popov misses with a body shot.
Popov throws a low kick but Spezza moves out of range easily.
Spezza throws a series of punches but Popov avoids them all with ease.
Mikhail Popov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popov defending well as Spezza loads up on a big left hand.
Popov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Popov throws a body punch but Spezza moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spezza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Popov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spezza circles away quickly and effectively.
Spezza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popov punishes Spezza's body with a nice straight punch.
Popov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spezza. Spezza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spezza slips under a jab from Popov.
Popov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spezza circles away quickly and effectively.
Popov throws an overhand right that lands on Spezza's shoulder, as Spezza tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Spezza misses.
Spezza misses with a looping right.
Popov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Popov misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popov. Spezza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Spezza counter with a right hand.
That kick from Popov tenderised Spezza's leg. Spezza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popov moves out of range as Spezza strikes.
Popov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popov lands a two punch combo.
Spezza scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popov blocks a jab.
Spezza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spezza throws a hook to the side of Popov's head but Popov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Popov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spezza throws a big shot that misses.
Popov wants to slow Spezza down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Popov misses
and Spezza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spezza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good work by Spezza as he checks the leg kick.
Spezza lands with a nice body punch.
Spezza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spezza throws out a powerful jab.
Popov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Popov throws a jab but it's blocked by Spezza.
Spezza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spezza slips under a jab from Popov.
Popov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popov throws a right and a left that Spezza avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov slips a straight right by Spezza.
Popov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spezza scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spezza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popov is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popov. Spezza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spezza throws a jab when Popov was well out of range.
Popov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spezza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popov throws out a loose jab but Spezza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Spezza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spezza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Popov eats them both and turns towards Spezza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spezza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Popov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Spezza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Spezza jabs Popov right on the nose. Popov blinks but takes it well.
Popov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spezza moves away.
Popov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spezza catches Popov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Popov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spezza.
Popov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Popov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spezza.
A swing and a miss from Popov.
Spezza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Popov is looking to slow Spezza down with leg kicks.
Spezza looks to land a left hand but Popov moved out of range nicely.
Popov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spezza connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Spezza lands.
Popov is rocked!
Popov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spezza throws a leg kick
enabling Popov to counter with a crisp jab.
Popov misses with a double jab.
Popov scores with a jab to the body.
Popov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spezza.
Popov connects with a body shot.
Popov ducks under a wild hook from Spezza.
Spezza throws a hook but Popov blocks it.
Popov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spezza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spezza throws a shot from downtown. Popov moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spezza lunges at Popov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popov's hand.
Popov defending well as Spezza loads up on a big left hand.
Spezza throws a looping overhand right but Popov ducks down to avoid it.
Spezza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popov just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Popov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popov misses with a hook to the body
and Spezza counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spezza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
Spezza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Popov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spezza was well out of range. Poor timing from Popov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Popov on the side of the head.
Spezza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spezza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Popov scores with a body shot.
Popov wants to slow Spezza down by chopping away at his legs.
Spezza throws a body punch but Popov moves out of range.
Spezza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Spezza.
Popov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spezza moves away.
Spezza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Popov throws a sloppy body shot
and Spezza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popov slips under a jab from Spezza.
Spezza misses with an uppercut
and Popov counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza throws a shot from downtown. Popov moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Spezza coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spezza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spezza throws out a loose jab but Popov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spezza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spezza was well out of range. Poor timing from Popov.
Popov lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Popov.
Spezza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spezza was well out of range. Poor timing from Popov.
Popov misses with the combination.
Spezza throws the left hand but Popov avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Spezza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spezza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Spezza!
Jason Spezza 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
285 lbs
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246 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Dietrich!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Lebowski.
Lebowski misses with a hook. Dietrich ducked under it nicely.
Dietrich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lebowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lebowski throws a body punch but Dietrich moves out of range.
Dietrich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lebowski. Lebowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Dietrich throws out a loose jab but Lebowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lebowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Dietrich throws an off balance right hand
and Lebowski counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Lebowski lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebowski lands a body shot.
Dietrich scores with a jab to the body.
Lebowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dietrich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dietrich drops his hands momentarily and Lebowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick there by Lebowski.
Lebowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Dietrich is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dietrich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lebowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lebowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy left from Lebowski finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lebowski catches Dietrich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dietrich. Lebowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lebowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dietrich looks winded!
Lebowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jeffrey Lebowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lebowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lebowski lands a nice hook to Dietrich's body. Dietrich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lebowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Dietrich walks into a stiff left hand from Lebowski.
Lebowski jabs Dietrich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lebowski lands with a shot to the body.
Lebowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lebowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lebowski is looking to slow Dietrich down with leg kicks.
Dietrich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dietrich needs to keep his hands up - Lebowski had a free shot at his head there.
Dietrich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dietrich is rocked!
Dietrich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lebowski sizes up Dietrich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dietrich is still on wobbly legs! Can Lebowski finish him?
Lebowski drops Dietrich with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dietrich! Lebowski dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Lebowski!
Jeffrey Lebowski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Louzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX. Joe Louzon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Louzon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Louzon did well to prevent Dragov getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ground and pound from Dragov.
Louzon trying to control from the bottom.
Dragov trying to mount his opponent but Louzon defends it.
Louzon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Louzon actively working from the bottom here.
Dragov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Louzon actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dragov lands a nice short elbow.
Louzon won't allow Dragov to pass to mount.
Louzon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dragov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragov landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Louzon is looking to escape.
Dragov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Louzon hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dragov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Louzon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dragov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dragov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dragov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Louzon's face.
Louzon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dragov dominating with strikes here.
Dragov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Louzon tries to hold on but Dragov pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louzon is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Dragov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louzon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Louzon is trying to escape the mount.
Dragov is working for a guillotine from mount but Louzon frees his head quite easily.
Dragov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Louzon tries to reverse the position but Dragov maintains control.
Louzon is in a horrible position here. Dragov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dragov raining down shots from the mount!
Louzon tries to hold on but Dragov pushes him away.
Dragov looking to secure an arm triangle but Louzon defends it well.
Louzon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Louzon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Louzon can't escape the position.
Louzon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Louzon tries to hold on but Dragov pushes him away.
Louzon is squirming around, avoiding Dragov's attempts to control the action.
Louzon regains half guard.
Dragov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Louzon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Louzon looking for submissions off his back.
Louzon gets back to full guard.
Louzon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dragov is aware though and is defending well.
Dragov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Louzon is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louzon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dragov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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!
Dragov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dragov is looking for a kimura here.
Dragov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Louzon keeps working.
Dragov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Louzon!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragov raining down shots from the mount!
Louzon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valko Dragov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Louzon digs a good body shot into Dragov's ribs.
Dragov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dragov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Louzon lands a head shot.
Joe Louzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louzon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Louzon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dragov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Louzon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dragov's head backwards.
Dragov is rocked!
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!
BAM! Louzon delivers a spinning backfist that drops Dragov like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Joe Louzon!
Joe Louzon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Turris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
143 lbs
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27
143 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Turris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
Turris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacManus.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus closes the distance and pushes Turris back into the cage.
MacManus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turris just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacManus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turris up against the cage.
MacManus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kyle Turris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacManus.
MacManus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turris just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Turris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Turris throws a punch but it's blocked by MacManus.
A short uppercut from MacManus.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turris.
MacManus stalling in the clinch but Turris improves position.
Turris breaks the clinch.
MacManus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turris.
MacManus throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacManus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacManus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Turris circles away.
Connor MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turris scores with a shot to the body.
Turris swats away the attempt to clinch by MacManus.
MacManus thows a body shot but no joy.
Turris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacManus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacManus tries to clinch up
and Turris counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacManus misses with a body kick.
MacManus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turris misses with a hook.
MacManus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turris is able to avoid easily.
Turris avoids the head kick by MacManus.
MacManus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turris can pounce on him.
MacManus looks to clinch
and Turris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turris misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacManus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turris, pushing him back against the cage.
MacManus is looking to break free of the clinch but Turris has double underhooks.
MacManus can't break the clinch.
MacManus is trying to pull guard but Turris has him pressed against the cage.
MacManus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turris smiles and moves away.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Turris is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Turris misses.
MacManus instigates a clinch.
MacManus pulls Turris into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turris throws a big right hand that misses.
MacManus is pulling down on Turris's head. It's preventing any offense from Turris, at least for the moment.
MacManus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Connor MacManus.
MacManus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacManus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Turris circles away.
MacManus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Turris.
MacManus tries to clinch up but Turris circles away and keeps his distance.
MacManus moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turris stalls.
Turris trying to control the position but instead, MacManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turris into the cage.
MacManus jumps guard but Turris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Turris holds him up against the cage and eventually MacManus drops back down to his feet.
MacManus misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kyle Turris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacManus.
Turris can't break the clinch.
Turris is trying to break free.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Turris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
MacManus looking to slow down the pace here.
MacManus is trying to pull guard but Turris has him pressed against the cage.
MacManus misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacManus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turris just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turris just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Turris holds him up against the cage and eventually MacManus drops back down to his feet.
Turris stalling in the clinch.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Turris won't allow it.
Turris leaning against his opponent.
MacManus is trying to pull guard but Turris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
MacManus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turris blocks an elbow strike from MacManus.
MacManus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turris walks away with a smile on his face. MacManus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Turris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacManus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacManus slips under a jab from Turris.
Turris misses with a straight left.
MacManus throws a leg kick that misses.
MacManus is looking to clinch but Turris is avoiding it.
MacManus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacManus throws a jab but it's blocked by Turris.
MacManus thows a leg kick but Turris checks it
and Turris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turris throws a jab when MacManus was well out of range.
MacManus moves in looking to clinch but Turris pushes him off.
Turris scores with a jab. MacManus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacManus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turris tries to avoid it but MacManus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turris to the ground. Turris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacManus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacManus throws out a leg kick but Turris moves out of range and MacManus only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Turris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus thows a body shot but no joy.
MacManus pushes Turris up against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turris smiles and moves away.
Kyle Turris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacManus.
Turris misses with the combination.
MacManus tries to clinch but Turris is having none of it.
MacManus moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris is pushing MacManus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
MacManus is trying to stall.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Turris won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turris.
Turris slows down the pace here.
MacManus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kyle Turris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor MacManus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turris breaks the clinch.
MacManus moves away from the strike by Turris.
MacManus has Turris up against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus looking to slow down the pace here.
MacManus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turris is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Connor MacManus.
Well MacManus 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 Gregory Folan 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... Connor MacManus!
Connor MacManus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathurin Kerbouchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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26
216 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathurin Kerbouchard!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Kerbouchard moves out of range easily.
No luck for Kerbouchard with that takedown attempt.
Kerbouchard shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Kerbouchard wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Kerbouchard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kerbouchard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kerbouchard, into his guard.
Kerbouchard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kerbouchard is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerbouchard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johnson is defending well. Kerbouchard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johnson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kerbouchard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mathurin Kerbouchard!
An out of breath Mathurin Kerbouchard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Orndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orndorf's entrance music is "Bodies" by Drowning Pool. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Orndorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Suggs!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orndorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suggs misses with a looping right.
Suggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suggs pushes Orndorf away with a front kick.
Suggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orndorf.
Orndorf clinches up against the cage.
Suggs looking to throw knees to the head but Orndorf is blocking nicely.
Suggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Orndorf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orndorf thows a body shot but no joy.
Suggs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orndorf slips a jab from Suggs.
Suggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Orndorf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orndorf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Orndorf is trying to break the clinch but Suggs is controlling him.
Orndorf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suggs lands a good knee to the midsection. Orndorf won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Suggs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Suggs throws an elbow but misses.
Suggs is pushing Orndorf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Orndorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orndorf is trying to break free.
Suggs blocks an uppercut.
Orndorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Suggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orndorf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orndorf avoiding damage as Suggs throws knees to the body.
Suggs scores with a knee to the head.
Suggs misses with a knee strike.
Orndorf is trying to force a seperation but Suggs has the dominant position.
Suggs misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf tries to work over Suggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Orndorf.
Orndorf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orndorf is looking to break free of the clinch but Suggs has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Suggs throws an elbow but misses.
Suggs missing with knees to the body.
Suggs has Orndorf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orndorf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paul Orndorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Suggs.
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!
Suggs missing with knees to the body.
Orndorf has a couple of punches blocked by Suggs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orndorf.
Suggs trying to land knees to the body.
Orndorf tries to work over Suggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orndorf's efforts to push away.
Orndorf takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Suggs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Suggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suggs tries to land knees in the clinch but Orndorf avoids the damage to the body.
Suggs is trying to maintain a safe position but Orndorf gets an underhook and turns Suggs into the cage.
Orndorf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orndorf misses with some punches.
Suggs blocking some punches.
Orndorf is looking to break free of the clinch but Suggs has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Suggs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Orndorf is trying to break free.
Orndorf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf pushes Suggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Suggs looking to throw knees to the head but Orndorf is blocking nicely.
Suggs trying to control the position but instead, Orndorf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Suggs into the cage.
Orndorf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suggs misses with a body kick.
Orndorf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orndorf moves in looking to clinch but Suggs pushes him off.
Orndorf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orndorf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul Orndorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suggs clinches up with Orndorf and pushes him back against the cage.
Suggs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orndorf's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suggs tries a knee to the head but Orndorf blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Suggs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orndorf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orndorf misses with a hook. Suggs ducked under it nicely.
Suggs throws a leg kick which misses Orndorf's front leg but catches the back leg as Orndorf tries to avoid it.
Orndorf slips under a jab.
Suggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suggs lands an elbow inside that Orndorf shrugs off.
Suggs tries to land a knee to the head but Orndorf blocks with his arms.
Orndorf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Matt Suggs has been cut.
Suggs keeps control of Orndorf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suggs.
Suggs stalling the fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orndorf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf tries to break the clinch but Suggs is controlling the position.
Suggs avoiding damage.
Orndorf takes an elbow to the temple.
Orndorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Suggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suggs lands a nice elbow.
Orndorf is trying to break the clinch but Suggs has him pressed against the cage.
Orndorf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Suggs tries to clinch but Orndorf is having none of it.
Orndorf digs a good body shot into Suggs's ribs.
A big left from Orndorf misses.
Suggs drops his hands momentarily and Orndorf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Suggs tries to clinch but Orndorf moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs staying out of range there.
Orndorf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suggs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suggs throws the kick towards the body but Orndorf avoids it.
Orndorf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suggs lands an overhand right.
Orndorf thuds his right hand into Suggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Orndorf there.
Suggs wants to clinch.
Suggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suggs misses with a head kick.
Suggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orndorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suggs manages to avoid it.
Orndorf connects with a looping right hand.
Orndorf thows a leg kick but Suggs checks it
and Suggs counters with a body kick that stops Orndorf in his tracks momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Orndorf there.
Orndorf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suggs. Suggs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suggs is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Suggs.
Suggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Orndorf finish him?
Orndorf connects with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Suggs.
Suggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suggs seems to have recovered his senses.
Orndorf rushes Suggs and presses him up against the cage.
Suggs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Suggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orndorf throws a head punch that misses.
Orndorf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orndorf manages to break the clinch.
Orndorf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orndorf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suggs avoids the body shot from Orndorf.
Nice body punch from Orndorf.
Orndorf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Orndorf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Suggs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Orndorf looks to land a right hand but Suggs moved out of range.
Orndorf tries to clinch but Suggs moves out of range.
Orndorf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orndorf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orndorf swats away the attempt to clinch by Suggs.
Suggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orndorf.
Suggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suggs throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orndorf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orndorf misses with an uppercut
and Suggs counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf has a couple of punches blocked by Suggs.
Suggs stalling.
Orndorf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orndorf.
Suggs has Orndorf pushed against the cage.
Orndorf drops Suggs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Suggs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Orndorf is trying to force a seperation but Suggs has the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orndorf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Orndorf misses.
Orndorf throws a right hand that misses
and Suggs counters with a head kick. That will keep Orndorf thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Suggs throws a head kick that misses.
Suggs takes one on the button.
Suggs misses with a body kick.
Orndorf cracks Suggs with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Suggs tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Orndorf pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Suggs is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Orndorf!
Paul Orndorf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McManus's entrance music is Jeff Danna - 'The Blood of Cú Chulainn'. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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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
6 - 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parker Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus misses with a left hand
and McManus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin looks to land a combination but McManus avoids it well.
McManus blocks a head kick by Griffin.
McManus misses with a low kick.
McManus connects with a leg kick. Griffin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McManus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffin is looking to chop away at McManus's legs.
McManus blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Griffin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
McManus looking to score a takedown here. Griffin is defending well but McManus drives through and ends up in Griffin's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McManus passes Griffin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McManus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.
McManus misses with a head shot. Griffin uses the momentum to regain guard.
McManus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McManus preventing the sweep.
McManus throws an elbow that misses. Griffin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McManus's guard. Nice move by Griffin!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McManus manages to get to full guard.
McManus looking for a sweep. Not yet McManus, not yet.
McManus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McManus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McManus landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus controlling his opponent.
Griffin blocking the ground and pound.
McManus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Griffin tries to reverse the position but McManus maintains control.
Griffin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus landing strikes from the mount and Griffin is in trouble!
McManus misses with a head shot.
McManus trying to control but Griffin is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McManus dominated that round.
That's time! McManus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McManus scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffin should have avoided that one.
McManus misses with an attempted mid kick.
McManus throws out a powerful jab.
Griffin looks to land a left hand but McManus moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
A slapping leg kick lands for McManus.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McManus tries to stall but Griffin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McManus is looking for a takedown.
McManus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.
McManus is trying to drag Griffin to the mat but Griffin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus lands a nice uppercut.
McManus is working for takedown but Griffin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor McManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin is trying to maintain a safe position but McManus gets an underhook and turns Griffin into the cage.
McManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Griffin up against the cage.
Griffin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McManus's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McManus throws an overhand right that lands on Griffin's shoulder, as Griffin tries to avoid the shot.
Griffin misses with an uppercut. McManus saw that one coming.
Griffin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffin scores with a shot to the body.
McManus has closed the distance and engaged Griffin in a clinch.
McManus tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing McManus back against the cage.
Griffin prevents the takedown attempt.
McManus has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McManus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Griffin stalling in the clinch but McManus improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin blocking some punches.
McManus has Griffin pushed against the cage.
Griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but McManus has double underhooks.
Griffin is trying to maintain a safe position but McManus gets an underhook and turns Griffin into the cage.
McManus is trying to stall.
McManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Griffin displaying some good clinch control by pressing McManus up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Griffin punishes McManus's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McManus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griffin duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Connor McManus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Griffin cracks McManus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Griffin throws a low kick, looking for McManus's leg but McManus calmly moves out of range.
McManus loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
McManus misses with a body kick.
Connor McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McManus has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffin.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin letting McManus take a breather here.
McManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin stalling against the cage.
Griffin being controlled against the cage.
McManus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Well, if McManus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Griffin wants to improve his position but McManus is controlling well.
McManus trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.
McManus seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Griffin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Connor McManus!
During a confident post fight interview, Connor McManus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Only (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes into the arena with NWO Wolfpack blaring out of the sound system. Only has chosen Give it all - Rise Against as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Only!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Only circles away from the clinch attempt
and Only counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James clinches up against the cage.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Only is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Only is keeping busy.
Only is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
Only tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
Only stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Only in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Only avoids it.
Only on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Only is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Only wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James trying to control the position but instead, Only has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
Only tries for a takedown. No joy.
Only tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Only on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Only blocks with his arms.
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Lester Only has been cut.
Only looks winded!
James landing some nice looking knees 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!
Knees in the clinch landing for James.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Only takes a knee to the side of the body.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Only.
James throws an elbow that misses.
James tries a knee to the head but Only blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Only lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section.
James's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
James landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from James.
James missing with knees to the body.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Only misses with a body punch.
James putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Only in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Only's face.
James putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Only in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James crunches a lovely knee into Only's ribcage.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section.
James taking a breather.
James lands an elbow just above Only 's eye.
James tries a knee to the head but Only blocks it.
Nice elbow from James.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Only avoids it.
Only goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James thumps Only with a low kick.
James is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands a big head kick that sends Only tumbling to the mat! James takes a step backwards and waves Only back to his feet - he wants the finish!
James tries to clinch there but Only circles away.
Only looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Only swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James moves into the clinch.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
James taking a breather.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Only.
James prevents a body shot from Only.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James tries a knee to the head but Only blocks it.
James lands a knee to the body.
James with a knee to the head.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Only's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Only walks forward, straight into a front kick from James.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Only swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James misses with a straight left.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Only swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James lands a brutal head kick. Only looks out on his feet and James throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jimmy James!
Jimmy James is the new heavyweight champion!
Jimmy James gave a mention to Vitality in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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