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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valentine might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Buy the Drugs. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Valentine throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Valentine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Valentine avoids them all with ease.
Valentine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Eli Hunter has been cut.
Valentine rushes Hunter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye.
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Hunter - just one landing.
Valentine moves into the clinch.
Valentine breaks the clinch.
Valentine fails with the takedown.
Valentine rushes Hunter and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine breaks the clinch.
Hunter misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunter's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine passes the guard and advances to mount!
Valentine throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hunter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Valentine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Valentine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine dominating with strikes here.
Valentine looking to finish with strikes here!
Valentine breaks from Hunter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Valentine punching from mount but Hunter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Valentine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hunter blocking the ground and pound.
Valentine lands with some strikes.
Valentine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Valentine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hunter because Valentine loaded up on that one.
Valentine pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hunter is rocked!
That has opened up Eli Hunter's cut even more.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Valentine! Hunter is hurt baaadly! Valentine is firing away with more strikes - Hunter is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Valentine!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dick Valentine waved his t-shirt featuring Global Nutritional (Q159) 95% ROR on Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chubby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Decimus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Meridius's choice of entrance music: Ça Vaut Mieux Que D'attraper la Scarlatine . 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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301 lbs
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285 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chubby Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Maximus Decimus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice right hand that sends Meridius toppling to the canvas! Meridius scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johnson finish him?!
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meridius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Maximus Decimus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chubby Johnson!
A very excited looking Chubby Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Froch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Froch's entrance music is Can't be touched. A fine choice. Charles has chosen Don't Fake the Funk by Prince Charles as his entrance music. Marlo Froch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henry Charles's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlo Froch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Charles!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Froch digs a good hook to Charles's body.
Charles is looking to clinch but Froch is avoiding it.
Froch tries to clinch up.
Charles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Charles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Froch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Froch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charles circles away quickly and effectively.
Froch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charles moves away.
Froch throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
Froch misses with a body kick.
Charles throws a hook but Froch blocks it.
Froch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Charles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Froch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Charles throws a one two combo.
Froch tries to clinch but Charles moves out of range.
Froch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Charles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Froch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Froch throws a chopping leg kick but Charles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Charles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Froch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Froch lands a front kick.
Nice shot by Charles.
Charles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Froch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Froch.
Charles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Froch misses with the combination.
Charles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Froch misses the target.
Charles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charles darts in trying to clinch
and Froch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Charles thinking.
Charles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Froch's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Froch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Froch tries to clinch but Charles moves out of range.
Froch tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Froch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Froch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Froch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Froch misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles throws out a loose jab but Froch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles misses with a lunging right hand
and Froch counters with a straight right hand.
Froch throws a low kick, looking for Charles's leg but Charles calmly moves out of range.
Froch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Charles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Froch scrambles back to his feet.
Froch throws a nice looking combination but Charles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Froch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Charles.
Froch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henry Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Froch swings widly with a right hand
and Charles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charles misses with the combination.
Charles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Froch fails to land with a series of punches.
Charles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Froch works the jab nicely.
Froch with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Froch.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Froch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Froch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Charles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Froch.
Froch throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Charles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Froch counters with a three punch combo that has Charles backing up. Charles nods at Froch to acknowledge the strikes.
Charles digs a good hook to Froch's body.
Charles throws a right and a left that Froch avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charles with a nice cross.
Froch staying out of range there.
Froch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 Marlo Froch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Charles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charles lands the left hand.
Froch throws a nice looking combination but Charles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Froch misses with a double jab.
Charles slips under a jab.
Froch tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles moves out of range of the strikes.
Charles throws out a loose jab but Froch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Froch.
Froch delivers a nice body kick.
Charles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Froch was well out of range. Poor timing from Charles.
A jab from Charles misses.
Charles looks to throw the jab but Froch is out of range.
Froch blocks a jab.
Froch stalks Charles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Charles's face. Charles staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Charles just leaning against Froch, taking a breather.
Charles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Froch breaks from the clinch.
Charles jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left and a right from Charles both land. Nice combination.
Froch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Charles throws a poor cross that misses
and Froch counters with a stiff right hand.
Charles missing with a left hand there. Froch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Froch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charles's hands.
A cross from Froch lands.
Froch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Froch walks into a straight right hand from Charles.
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!
Charles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Froch at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Froch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marlo Froch is winning the standup battle so far.
Froch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Charles is out of range.
Charles lands the left hand.
Charles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charles throws a big shot that misses.
Froch defending well as Charles loads up on a big left hand.
Froch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Froch avoids the body shot from Charles.
Charles throws a jab but it's blocked by Froch.
Charles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Froch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Froch throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Charles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Froch throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Froch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Froch.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Charles lands a two punch combo.
Charles misses with an uppercut
and Froch counters with a good low kick that Charles was not able to check.
Froch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Froch throws out the jab.
Charles looks for the body kick but Froch saw that one coming.
Charles stalks Froch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Froch's face. Froch staggers backwards, shaken.
Charles throws a shot from downtown. Froch moves away and avoids it.
Charles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Froch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Froch. Those never looked like landing.
Charles feints a jab promting Froch to slip. Charles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Froch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Froch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Froch looks to land a combination but Charles avoids it well.
Froch misses with a looping right.
Froch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
Charles throws a shot to the body.
Froch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Charles lands a nice hook to Froch's body. Froch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charles misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Froch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charles throws out the jab.
Charles misses with the combination.
Froch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Charles on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Froch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Charles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Froch circles away quickly and effectively.
Froch has closed the distance and engaged Charles in a clinch.
Froch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Froch misses with a looping left.
Charles lands with an uppercut that bounces Froch off the cage and back into range.
Froch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Froch looks to throw the jab but Charles is out of range.
Charles avoids the body shot from Froch.
Froch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Charles, pushing him back against the cage.
Froch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Charles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Charles lands an elbow inside that Froch shrugs off.
Froch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Charles.
Charles throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Froch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Froch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Charles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles jabs Froch right on the nose. Froch blinks but takes it well.
Charles cracks a nice hook into Froch's ribs.
Froch fails to land with a series of punches.
Charles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Froch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Charles moves in looking to clinch but Froch pushes him off.
Charles lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Froch both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Froch needs to keep his hands up - Charles had a free shot at his head there.
Froch lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles throws a hook but Froch avoids it easily.
Charles sizes up Froch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Charles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Froch doesn't seem bothered though.
Froch throws a combination that misses
and Charles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Froch counters with a stiff right hand.
Froch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Charles tries to bum rush Froch with a series of wild strikes but Froch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Froch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Froch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charles.
Charles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Charles misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Charles. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Froch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Froch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marlo Froch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Froch ducks under a wild hook from Charles.
Froch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Charles is out of range.
Froch throws a sloppy head kick and Charles moves out of range easily.
Charles throws a jab but it's blocked by Froch.
Froch lands a nice shot that snaps Charles's head back.
Charles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Charles misses the jab.
Charles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Charles slips a jab and a cross from Froch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles lands a lovely overhand right.
Charles lands with a hook. Froch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Charles cracks Froch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Charles lands an overhand right.
Froch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Froch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Froch throws a body kick that misses
and Charles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Froch swinging wildly here.
Froch misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Froch at a distance.
Charles swings for the body but Froch moves out of range.
Froch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Charles misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Charles 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 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Charles!
Henry Charles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Brunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Version Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brunner is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giovanni Brunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Version Two!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunner tries to clinch
and Brunner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brunner is breathing heavily.
Two throws a quick inside leg kick.
Two cracks Brunner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Giovanni Brunner has been cut.
Two connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two thuds his shin into the meat of Brunner's side.
A nice combination there by Two.
Version Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Brunner blocks the low kick.
Two connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Brunner to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Two!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Version Two!
Version Two really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that QFClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen ''Run This Town'' by Jay-Z feat. Kanye West and Rihanna as his entrance music. Darren Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brazilian Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Bobby as he checks the leg kick.
Bobby tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bobby tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Bobby is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Bobby regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bobby wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bobby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bobby working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Bobby looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Bobby up and slammed him! Bobby can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobby is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Bobby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Bobby misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bobby gets full guard.
Bobby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Bobby has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobby is keeping the position for now.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bobby's head.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bobby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bobby has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby looking to control.
Bobby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bobby has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but Bobby has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! Bobby pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brazilian Bobby!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Trainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zapata comes into the arena with Tres Delinquentes blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
218 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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33
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Zapata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Trainer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trainer gets the takedown into side control.
Zapata tries to bench press Trainer off him but Trainer keeps the position.
Trainer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zapata keeps working.
Trainer is putting a hurting on Zapata here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zapata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trainer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trainer swings around for an armbar but Zapata sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Trainer's guard.
Zapata drops back looking for a leg! Trainer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trainer manages to kick Zapata off! Zapata jumps back into Trainer's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapata wants to pass the guard but Trainer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer is looking to stand up but Zapata isn't so interested in that idea.
Trainer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trainer kicks Zapata off and gets to his feet.
Trainer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zapata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zapata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zapata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zapata sizes up Trainer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zapata throws a jab when Trainer was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Trainer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trainer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zapata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trainer wants to control from the top but Zapata keeps moving.
Trainer throws a big right hand that misses.
Zapata is trying to control the position but Trainer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trainer looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Trainer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zapata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trainer has managed to get both his arms back between Zapata's legs - danger averted.
Trainer trying to control but Zapata is working from the bottom.
Zapata looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zapata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zapata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trainer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata is looking to slow Trainer down with leg kicks.
Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trainer slips under a jab.
Trainer ducks right into an uppercut from Zapata.
Zapata moves out of range as Trainer strikes.
Trainer blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trainer avoids the body shot from Zapata.
Zapata gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trainer wants to control but Zapata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Trainer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trainer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zapata swings for the body but Trainer moves out of range.
Zapata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trainer counters with a stiff right hand.
Trainer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zapata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trainer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zapata staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Zapata.
Trainer dives in and grabs Zapata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zapata pushes down on Trainer's head and hops out.
Trainer misses with an uppercut
enabling Zapata to counter with a crisp jab.
Trainer throws out a loose jab but Zapata uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer avoids the body shot from Zapata.
Trainer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zapata scores with a jab to the head.
Zapata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zapata misses with a wild body shot.
Trainer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapata as he jumps to the side.
Zapata wants to clinch.
Zapata cracks a nice hook into Trainer's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Zapata.
Trainer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zapata.
Zapata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zapata wants it to stay on the feet.
Alejandro Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Trainer.
Trainer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapata was well out of range. Poor timing from Trainer.
Trainer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trainer lands a right hook to the body.
Zapata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trainer.
Zapata misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata with a jab.
Trainer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trainer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trainer lands with a shot to the body.
Zapata misses with a body shot.
Trainer cracks Zapata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zapata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trainer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zapata drives through with a takedown into Trainer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapata distracts Trainer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray Trainer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainer has his foot on Zapata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zapata works his way back into a safe position though.
Zapata won't allow Trainer to sweep him here.
Zapata trying to control but Trainer is working from the bottom.
Zapata wants to stand but Trainer is controlling his posture from full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zapata trying to control but Trainer is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alejandro Zapata.
Trainer throws a low kick but Zapata moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Zapata dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Zapata.
Zapata slips a straight right by Trainer.
Trainer shoots in but Zapata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zapata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trainer misses with a straight right.
Trainer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trainer connects with a looping right hand.
Zapata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trainer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapata lunges at Trainer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trainer's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trainer cracks a nice hook into Zapata's ribs.
Trainer looks to score with a jab to the body but Zapata is just out of range.
Zapata throws a series of punches but Trainer avoids them all with ease.
Trainer misses with a body shot
and Zapata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zapata misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zapata.
Zapata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Trainer coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trainer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zapata, right into the meat.
Zapata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trainer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapata was well out of range. Poor timing from Trainer.
Trainer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapata moves away.
Trainer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapata was well out of range. Poor timing from Trainer.
Trainer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zapata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trainer misses with an uppercut. Zapata saw that one coming.
Zapata cracks Trainer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trainer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zapata.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trainer works Zapata's body with a nice hook.
Zapata scores with a shot to the body.
Zapata takes a swing at Trainer's ribcage but misses.
Alejandro Zapata is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapata ducks under a wild hook from Trainer.
The fighters circling - Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zapata slips a jab from Trainer.
Jab by Zapata.
Trainer tests Zapata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainer missing with a left hand there. Zapata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trainer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zapata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trainer 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!
Zapata steps in with a hook that catches Trainer right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Zapata follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Trainer looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Zapata!
A relieved looking Alejandro Zapata thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Doby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryou Misaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doby comes to the cage accompanied by International Players Anthem. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
169 lbs
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178 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Doby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryou Misaki!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misaki throws a leg kick which misses Doby's front leg but catches the back leg as Doby tries to avoid it.
Doby closes the distance and clinches up with Misaki, looking for a takedown. Doby pushes Misaki against the cage but Misaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Misaki swings for the body but Doby moves out of range.
Misaki jabs at Doby's body.
Jab by Misaki.
Doby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Misaki!
Misaki bucks Doby off and manages to get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misaki looks to throw the jab but Doby is out of range.
Doby thumps Misaki with a low kick.
Doby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Misaki.
Doby drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doby lands a couple of elbows.
Doby stops Misaki from standing up.
Doby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Misaki is keeping the position for now.
Doby prevents Misaki from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doby.
Misaki wants to stand but Doby is controlling the position.
Doby looking to pass the guard.
Misaki wants to stand but Doby is controlling the position.
Doby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Misaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doby throwing strikes from guard but Misaki blocks nicely.
Misaki keeping moving, preventing Doby from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Doby throws a big right hand that misses.
Misaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doby chips away with some ground and pound.
Doby passes Misaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Misaki is trying to stand back up but Doby is controlling him
Misaki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doby fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Misaki to the ground. Doby is now in Misaki's guard.
Misaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doby is controlling him.
Doby wants to control from the top but Misaki keeps moving.
Doby working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misaki wants to stand up but Doby is controlling him.
Doby drops back looking for a leg! Misaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Misaki manages to kick Doby off! Doby jumps back into Misaki's guard.
Doby trying to control the position from guard on top but Misaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Misaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doby is controlling him.
Doby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Doby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Misaki keeping moving, preventing Doby from controlling successfully.
Doby is looking to work some ground and pound but Misaki has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misaki wriggles free and stands up.
Misaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Misaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A right-left combo lands from Misaki.
Misaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doby's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misaki lands with a straight right. Doby didn't see that one coming.
Misaki misses with a shot to the body
and Doby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doby misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Misaki.
Misaki takes a swing at Doby's ribcage but misses.
Misaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 Shane Doby will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Misaki 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.
Doby takes a swing at Misaki's ribcage but misses.
Doby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Misaki.
Doby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Misaki misses with a body shot.
Misaki looks to land a combination but Doby avoids it well.
Doby missing with a left hand there. Misaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Misaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Doby counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Misaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Misaki looks for the body kick but Doby saw that one coming.
Misaki misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Misaki.
Doby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Doby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Misaki.
Doby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Misaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doby shoots in looking for a takedown but Misaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doby throws a shot from downtown. Misaki moves away and avoids it.
Doby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Misaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Misaki misses with a straight left.
Misaki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Doby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doby is working Misaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Misaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misaki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Doby has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Misaki is not content to let Doby control the position.
Misaki looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misaki is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Doby connects with a nice short shot to Misaki's temple.
Doby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Misaki tries to kick Doby off but Doby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Misaki is not content to let Doby control the position.
Doby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Misaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Doby looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Doby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doby prevents Misaki from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misaki pushes Doby off and gets back to his feet.
Doby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Misaki defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doby misses with a wild combination.
Doby clobbers Misaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryou Misaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doby clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Doby dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Misaki checks a low kick from Doby.
Misaki throws an off balance right hand
and Doby counters with a good low kick that Misaki was not able to check.
Misaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Misaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doby is on top in guard.
Doby wants to control from the top but Misaki keeps moving.
Misaki pushes Doby off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Doby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Misaki is fending him off so far but Doby persists. Nope, Misaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Misaki scores with a head kick. Doby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Doby misses.
Doby plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick from Doby misses.
Doby shoots in looking for a takedown but Misaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Misaki throws out a loose jab but Doby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ryou Misaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doby connects with a solid leg kick.
Doby tries to work over Misaki's front leg with a kick but Misaki checks it.
Doby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Misaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Misaki.
Doby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown 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!
Misaki pushes Doby off and gets back to his feet.
Misaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Misaki scores with a hook.
Doby throws a right hand that Misaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Misaki also avoids with ease.
Misaki scores with a leg kick.
Ryou Misaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Misaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doby is out of range and Misaki settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misaki misses with a hook. Doby ducked under it nicely.
Doby swings for the body but Misaki moves out of range.
Misaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Doby is just out of range.
Doby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Misaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doby.
A swing and a miss from Misaki.
Nice body punch from Misaki.
Doby scores with a leg kick.
Misaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Misaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doby.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Ryou Misaki has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doby misses with an uppercut. Misaki saw that one coming.
Misaki throws a looping overhand right but Doby ducks down to avoid it.
Doby has a takedown stuffed.
Misaki throws a hook to the side of Doby's head but Doby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doby scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shane Doby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shane Doby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misaki tries to kick Doby off but Doby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Misaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Misaki landing strikes from the bottom.
Doby is trying to control. Misaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Doby blocks the strikes from Misaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane Doby.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doby, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Doby!
Shane Doby spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug comes into the arena with Animal I Have Become blaring out of the sound system. Vahaber is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre. 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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27
285 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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36
278 lbs
31 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class 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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ara Vahaber!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vahaber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hug in his tracks.
Vahaber scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Hades Hug has been cut.
Hug uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vahaber.
A swing and a miss from Hug.
Vahaber swings for the body but Hug moves out of range.
Vahaber throws a nice looking combination but Hug bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Vahaber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hug misses with a few strikes there.
Hug misses with a wild body shot.
Vahaber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hug moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vahaber thows a leg kick but Hug checks it
and Hug counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vahaber misses with a hook. Hug ducked under it nicely.
Hug throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hug moves away from the strike by Vahaber.
Vahaber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Hug throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vahaber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vahaber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hug pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hug scores with a sloppy right hand. Vahaber should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber lands a slapping body shot.
Vahaber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Vahaber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vahaber throws a hook but Hug avoids it easily.
Vahaber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hug uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vahaber.
Hug takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hug needs to keep his hands up - Vahaber had a free shot at his head there.
Hug lands a body shot.
Vahaber misses with a shot to the body
and Vahaber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hug throws a right hand that Vahaber ducks under and follows up with a left that Vahaber also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vahaber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hug manages to avoid it.
Hug throws out a loose jab but Vahaber uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Vahaber.
Hug on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vahaber scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vahaber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hug is out of range.
Vahaber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vahaber.
Hug with a jab.
Hug slips a straight right by Vahaber.
Vahaber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hug counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vahaber is looking to chop away at Hug's legs.
Vahaber displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vahaber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vahaber throws a lazy right hand but Hug sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vahaber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hug.
A punch combination from Vahaber misses.
Hug slips a jab from Vahaber.
Vahaber throws an overhand right that lands on Hug's shoulder, as Hug tries to avoid the shot.
Vahaber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hug 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.
Vahaber cracks Hug with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hug throws a low kick but Vahaber avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Vahaber lands.
Vahaber looks to land a combination but Hug avoids it well.
Vahaber lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vahaber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hug.
Vahaber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hug.
Sloppy strikes from Hug. Those never looked like landing.
Vahaber tries a low kick but Hug avoids it.
Hug looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hug feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vahaber's calf.
Hug takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Vahaber.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vahaber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hug misses with a few strikes there.
Hug with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vahaber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ara Vahaber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Vahaber finds it's way through Hug's defenses.
Vahaber dips to his left and cracks Hug with an uppercut!
Hug takes one to the chin there.
Vahaber misses with a low kick.
Vahaber just misses with a punch to the body.
Vahaber lands a two punch combo.
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
Vahaber is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vahaber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vahaber connects with a body shot.
Vahaber takes a swing at Hug's ribcage but misses.
Vahaber clobbers Hug with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hug blocks a jab.
Hug defending well as Vahaber loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vahaber throws a hook to the side of Hug's head but Hug sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vahaber misses with a series of wild punches.
Hug misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Vahaber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hades Hug's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hug avoids the body shot from Vahaber.
Hug defending well as Vahaber loads up on a big left hand.
Vahaber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hug. That did some damage!
Hug rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vahaber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vahaber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hug.
Vahaber throws a good cross that connects.
Vahaber ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Vahaber looks to land a combination. Hug sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hug throws a leg kick but Vahaber moved away.
Vahaber throws a big shot that misses.
Hug takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vahaber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vahaber lands a nice shot that snaps Hug's head back.
Ara Vahaber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vahaber connects with a body shot that sends Hug's belly button to the back.
Vahaber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vahaber looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Vahaber misses the shot to the body.
Vahaber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Vahaber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Vahaber.
Hug slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vahaber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hug.
Nice body punch from Vahaber.
Hug looks to score with a jab to the body but Vahaber is just out of range.
Hug drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vahaber cracks Hug with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hug misses with a looping right.
Vahaber throws a looping overhand right but Hug ducks down to avoid it.
Hug uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vahaber.
That kick from Hug tenderised Vahaber's leg. Vahaber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good standup being displayed there by Vahaber as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Vahaber. That snapped Hug's head back.
Hug takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vahaber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vahaber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Hug catches Vahaber right on the button with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Vahaber.
Vahaber lunges at Hug with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hug's hand.
Hug uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vahaber.
Vahaber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hug.
A jab lands there for Hug.
Hug bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vahaber's head backwards.
Vahaber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hug counters with a nice leg kick.
Vahaber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Vahaber.
Vahaber takes a swing at Hug's ribcage but misses.
Hug throws a hook to the side of Vahaber's head but Vahaber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hug throws the left hand but Vahaber avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hug.
Hug thuds his shin into the meat of Vahaber's side.
Hug chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Vahaber.
Hug takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A good leg kick by Hug.
Hug takes a swing at Vahaber's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Hug.
Vahaber needs to keep his hands up - Hug had a free shot at his head there.
Vahaber is rocked!
Vahaber is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Hug Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Vahaber is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hades Hug!
In his post fight interview, Hades Hug 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor comes into the arena with Ça vaut mieux que d'attraper la scarlatine by Ray Venture blaring out of the sound system. Banks has chosen All I do Is win as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Connor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Will Banks's chin.
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30
158 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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29
156 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Banks!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor misses the shot to the body.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connor was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Connor throws a head kick that misses.
Connor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Banks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banks controlling Connor's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Banks is looking to sweep but instead, Connor has passed into half guard.
Banks is concentrating on defense, preventing Connor from advancing position.
Banks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Connor is working away from the top position though.
Connor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banks's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor throwing shots but Banks is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Connor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Connor wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Banks managing to control the position.
Connor trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Banks scores with a hook.
Connor doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Connor looks to land a body kick but Banks moved away.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banks lands a jab to Connor's midsection.
Banks avoids the body shot from Connor.
Connor misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.
Connor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connor throws a lazy right hand but Banks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banks gets the takedown into side control.
Connor manages to get back to half guard.
Connor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banks.
Connor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks trying to control from half guard but Connor is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banks wants to take a breather but Connor is having none of it.
Banks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Connor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banks.
Banks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Connor tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks is keen to just control but Connor is a slippery customer.
Banks is looking to pass Connor's guard but actually Connor recovers to full guard.
Connor is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
Connor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banks escapes and throws Connor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Connor struggling a bit here.
Banks trying to control the action but Connor is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks tries to move to mount but Connor blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Banks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor misses the jab.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connor misses with a low kick.
Connor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banks on the side of the head.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
Connor looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.
Connor swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Connor lands a nice shot to the body.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Banks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Banks - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Connor.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor misses with a hook.
Connor tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Connor misses with a wild body shot.
Banks looking to score a takedown here. Connor is defending well but Banks drives through and ends up in Connor's guard.
Banks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Connor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Banks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Connor, who protects the arm well.
Connor can't do much from the bottom here.
Will Banks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Connor tries to improve position but can't.
Banks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor is trying to control Banks's posture but Banks avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Banks working the head and body with strikes.
Connor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Banks is putting a hurting on Connor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Connor manages to get back to half guard.
Banks content to control rather than advance.
Banks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Connor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banks throwing shots but Connor is blocking nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Banks thows a huge punch but Connor dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks looks to land a strike but Connor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Connor controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself.
Connor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Banks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Will Banks wasn't active enough on the ground.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Connor is out of range.
John Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Connor.
Banks scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Banks lands a glancing blow to the side of Connor's head.
Connor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Connor misses with a double jab.
Connor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks misses with a looping right.
Connor misses with a few strikes there.
Banks misses with a leg kick.
Connor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
John Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor ducks right into an uppercut from Banks.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Connor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Connor.
A big left from Connor misses.
Connor is looking to score with low kicks.
Connor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Connor misses.
Connor misses with a double jab
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
Connor thows a body shot but no joy.
Banks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Connor looking to sit in guard and control but Banks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Banks wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
Connor being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks is looking to advance position but Connor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Banks regains half guard.
Banks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Connor prevents Banks from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks trying to hold on to Connor's head to control him but Connor postures up.
Banks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is trying to control but can't.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Will Banks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Connor is just out of range.
Connor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banks throws a shot to the body.
John Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Banks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Connor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banks scores with a jab to the head.
Connor takes one on the button.
Connor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Banks eats them both and turns towards Connor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice uppercut there from Banks.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connor lands a jab to Banks's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Connor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Connor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banks is rocked!
Connor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Connor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banks catches Connor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Connor misses with a right hand
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Connor.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Banks!
Will Banks took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tone Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Burns (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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288 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tone Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Burns!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Cross saw it coming and moves away.
Cross with a jab.
It looks like Carl Burns has been cut.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
Tone Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cross tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cross off to one side.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns. That's going to slow Cross down.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Cross moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cross was covering up waiting for the punch and Burns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cross is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Cross being controlled here, momentarily.
Cross keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns postures up.
Burns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cross controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Cross has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses.
Burns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cross is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burns defends well.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cross trying to control the position.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Cross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cross is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burns gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cross.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cross avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross drops back looking for a leg! Burns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burns manages to kick Cross off! Cross jumps back into Burns's guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Cross throws a strike but Burns rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
Cross is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burns defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carl Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carl Burns'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.
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cross throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing.
Carl Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cross's sensitive parts.
Tone Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Cross. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Cross misses with a left hand
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control.
Burns lands some shots froms side control.
Burns just content to control the position.
Cross is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross taking a bit of punishment here - Burns scoring with strikes.
Cross is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cross regains half guard.
Burns looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burns trying to control the action but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back!
Burns turns into Cross and is now in his guard.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.
Carl Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burns pushes down on Cross's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cross sees it coming and defends easily.
Burns passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cross regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cross tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Cross trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Burns controlling the action here.
Burns scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burns working over Cross with some ground and pound. Cross looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burns lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross gets back to full guard.
Cross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cross keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Cross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cross throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burns uses it to pass to side control.
Burns working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cross tries to improve position but can't.
Cross is trying to escape the position but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cross takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl Burns's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cross fails to land the takedown.
Cross with a nice cross.
Cross tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cross throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Burns feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Burns postures up and lands a big shot to Cross's brow.
Cross throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burns uses it to pass to side control.
Burns is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cross's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Burns trying to control the action but Cross is working from the bottom.
Burns connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cross some visible discomfort.
Cross taking a bit of punishment here - Burns scoring with strikes.
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burns lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cross down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burns lands some shots froms side control.
Burns scoring with punches and elbows.
Burns working the head with strikes.
Burns scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cross wants to control but Burns postures up.
Cross sneaks back into half guard.
Burns lands strikes from half guard.
Cross is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns winds up and cracks Cross with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tone Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cross flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cross is in trouble now - Burns has advanced to mount!
Burns cracks Cross with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cross is rocked!
Cross sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cross is looking to improve his position.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cross knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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!
Cross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cross wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Carl Burns 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.
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cross tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns slows the pace down in half guard.
Cross wants to get back to full guard.
Burns takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carl Burns.
Burns closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cross's guard.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns 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 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Burns!
Carl Burns took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 10th Degree Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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