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MCC 110: Rise PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cloud Strife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots and misses
and Strife counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strife closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Strife misses with a body shot.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Strife counters with a stiff right hand.
Strife misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Strife as Jackson shoots in.
Cloud Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Jackson.
Strife avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strife swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Strife circles away easily
and Strife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strife leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strife throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Strife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Strife counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Strife.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Strife circles away.
Strife displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Strife connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strife thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strife as he avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strife avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Strife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Strife shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strife dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Strife as Jackson shoots in.
Strife's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strife duly obliges.
Strife ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Strife is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson slips a jab from Strife.
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 Cloud Strife will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Strife shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strife swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Strife breaks the clinch.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strife sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throws a push kick but Strife slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Strife is avoiding it.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strife sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cloud Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Strife shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strife counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Strife does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Strife is just out of range.
Aaron Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Strife. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Cloud Strife is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Strife with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Strife was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strife avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Strife which made him look bad.
Strife throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Strife throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Strife throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Strife is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Strife is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strife lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aaron Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strife leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Strife counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson slips a straight right by Strife.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Strife counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Strife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson tries to clinch but Strife moves out of range.
Strife stuffs the takedown.
Jackson tries to clinch but Strife is having none of it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strife as he jumps to the side.
Cloud Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Jackson.
Strife throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strife avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Strife sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Strife throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strife misses with a looping right.
Strife tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strife wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson is working for takedown but Strife is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strife's efforts to push away.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson jumps guard.
Strife would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Strife decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Strife, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Strife moves out of range.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a low kick but Strife avoids it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strife but Strife pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson slips a straight right by Strife.
Strife cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife misses with the combination.
Strife keeps the fight on the outside.
Strife moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strife sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Strife tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strife manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Cloud Strife.
I think Strife has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Jamiroquai - Deeper Underground. Winner has chosen Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Winner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Winner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winner shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Winner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Winner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Winner is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Winner is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winner being controlled here momentarily.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winner manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Winner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diaz gets to his feet. Winner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diaz gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Winner keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control but Winner is working from the bottom.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winner is keeping the position for now.
Winner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Winner's guard.
Winner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winner is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to take Winner's back here but Winner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winner has given up his back. Will we see Diaz going for some submissions?
Winner tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
Winner breaks Diaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Winner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winner won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Diaz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz decides to stand back up.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Winner keeps it at a distance.
Winner fails to land the takedown.
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Winner's guard.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winner looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Winner working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz stands and throws Winner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Winner actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Winner circles away.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winner in his tracks.
Winner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to clinch but Winner moves away
so Winner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jose Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winner throws a big elbow that misses.
Winner wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winner manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz stands up and waves to Winner to follow him.
Winner gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winner blocks it with crossed arms.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Winner is blocking nicely.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winner is keeping busy.
Winner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Winner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Winner is breathing heavily.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Winner is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Winner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Winner with the ground and pound but Diaz regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Winner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winner being controlled here momentarily.
Winner won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winner is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Winner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winner being controlled here momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Winner with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Winner postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jose Diaz just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Winner with that takedown attempt.
Jose Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Winner.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Winner keeps it at a distance.
Jose Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Winner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz pushes Winner up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Winner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Winner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winner staying busy and making it hard for Diaz to control.
Winner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diaz's arms.
Winner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Winner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Winner stops Diaz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Winner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Diaz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winner avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz wants to clinch but Winner slips to the side
and Winner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diaz's guard now.
Winner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Winner is proving a slippery customer.
Winner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz looking to control.
Winner is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jose Diaz.
Diaz lands with a hook. Winner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Winner's head back.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Winner keeps it at a distance.
Winner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winner scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winner, pushing him back against the cage.
Winner can't get the takedown.
Knees to the body from Diaz.
Diaz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diaz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Winner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz landing knees to the head.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Winner.
Jose Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Winner.
Diaz lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz is looking to control Winner's arms but Winner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but Winner blocks it.
Diaz scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz lands an elbow that stopped Winner in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Winner managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Winner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winner blocks it with crossed arms.
Winner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Winner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Winner blocks with his arms.
Winner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz scores a nice knee to the body.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but Winner blocks it.
Winner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
Winner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz misses with a knee strike.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diaz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jose Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Winner slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Winner goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Winner circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winner doesn't seem phased though.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Winner enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Winner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diaz advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but Winner doesn't allow it.
Milo Winner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winner throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Diaz!
After the big win, Jose Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 5th Round Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camillo Samcjez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, God's Gonna Cut You Down . 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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11 - 11 - 0 |
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170 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Camillo Samcjez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Samcjez checks it well.
Matthews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews misses with an elbow strike.
Matthews pushes off an throws an elbow but Samcjez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Samcjez blocks an elbow strike.
Samcjez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Samcjez tries to break free but Matthews pushes him back against the cage.
Samcjez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Samcjez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Matthews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthews.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samcjez swats away the attempt to clinch by Matthews.
Samcjez checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samcjez avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Samcjez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samcjez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samcjez gets tackled into the cage by Matthews. Matthews maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matthews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Samcjez's brow.
Samcjez blocks the elbow strike.
Matthews scores with a knee to the head.
Samcjez can't break the clinch.
Samcjez blocks an elbow strike.
Matthews pushes off an throws an elbow but Samcjez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews taking a breather.
Samcjez dodges an elbow strike from Matthews.
Matthews misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Samcjez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez avoids a wild elbow strike from Matthews.
Matthews lands a hook that snaps the head of Samcjez backwards.
Samcjez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samcjez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthews throws a body punch but Samcjez moves out of range.
Samcjez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews rushes Samcjez and presses him up against the cage.
Samcjez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthews.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matthews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Samcjez's brow.
Samcjez has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Samcjez is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Samcjez manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Samcjez circles away.
Matthews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Samcjez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews takes a swing at Samcjez's ribcage but misses.
Samcjez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matthews.
Matthews digs a good hook to Samcjez's body.
Matthews drives through and clinches with Samcjez against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
Matthews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samcjez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Samcjez tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samcjez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samcjez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samcjez is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Samcjez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a body shot.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samcjez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matthews is looking to wear down Samcjez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matthews lands a big right hand that sends Samcjez crashing to the mat! Matthews stays standing though and waves Samcjez back to his feet!
Samcjez is rocked!
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Samcjez is just out of range.
Samcjez is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews clinches up against the cage.
Matthews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Samcjez seems to have recovered his senses.
Matthews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Samcjez wants to break free but Matthews has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Samcjez lands a nice looking body kick.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Samcjez moved out of range nicely.
Matthews wants to slow Samcjez down by chopping away at his legs.
Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Samcjez pushes him off.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samcjez can do to turn this around?
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samcjez with a jab.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Samcjez is just out of range.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samcjez throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Samcjez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews lands a really nice looking cross but Samcjez seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Samcjez blocks the low kick.
Samcjez misses the shot to the body.
Samcjez tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Samcjez blocks a low kick nicely.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Samcjez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Samcjez rushes Matthews and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samcjez has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez takes a shot to the head.
Samcjez tries to break free but Matthews pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Matthews to work.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Samcjez in his tracks for a moment.
Samcjez has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Samcjez takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Matthews.
Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
Matthews has Samcjez pressed against the cage.
Samcjez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Samcjez can't break the clinch.
Matthews has Samcjez pressed against the cage, preventing Samcjez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez dodges an elbow strike from Matthews.
Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Samcjez up against the cage.
Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Samcjez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthews pushes off an throws an elbow but Samcjez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Matthews.
Matthews has Samcjez pressed against the cage, preventing Samcjez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthews has Samcjez pushed against the cage.
Matthews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samcjez tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
It looks like Camillo Samcjez has been cut.
Samcjez can't break the clinch.
Samcjez is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Samcjez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthews stalling in the clinch.
Matthews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Samcjez working hard to break the clinch.
Samcjez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Samcjez avoids the elbow strike from Matthews, against the cage.
Matthews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Samcjez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samcjez can't break the clinch.
Samcjez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samcjez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Camillo Samcjez's cut.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Samcjez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthews clinches up with Samcjez and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matthews is pushing Samcjez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matthews prevents Samcjez from breaking the clinch.
Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Samcjez in his tracks for a moment.
Samcjez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Samcjez is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Samcjez tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Samcjez in his tracks for a moment.
Matthews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matthews misses with an elbow over the top.
Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews avoiding damage.
Samcjez is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Matthews lands a right hand.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Matthews.
Samcjez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Samcjez tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matthews throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mike Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matthews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Samcjez is trying to push Matthews away but Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Samcjez's defenses.
Matthews throws an elbow that misses.
Matthews misses with an elbow over the top.
Samcjez avoids the elbow strike from Matthews, against the cage.
Samcjez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Matthews.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a knee to the head.
Samcjez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Samcjez circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews wants to clinch.
Samcjez connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters by clinching up.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samcjez is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Matthews misses with a knee to the head.
Matthews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samcjez backwards.
Matthews keeps control of Samcjez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matthews trying to stall but Samcjez improves his position.
A short uppercut from Matthews.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews prevents Samcjez from breaking the clinch.
Samcjez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews swings for the body but Samcjez moves out of range.
Mike Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Samcjez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews misses with a hook. Samcjez ducked under it nicely.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Matthews throws a body punch but Samcjez moves out of range.
Mike Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Samcjez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Samcjez fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Samcjez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matthews has time to react.
Camillo Samcjez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Matthews tenderised Samcjez's leg. Samcjez is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthews has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthews!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mike Matthews thanked [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Power Ranger Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blue has chosen Youth Gone Wild- Skid Row as his entrance music. 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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29
162 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
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23
159 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Power Ranger Blue!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malapitan counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Malapitan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Malapitan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Malapitan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malapitan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malapitan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blue rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Malapitan's guard! Nice work there by Blue!
Malapitan 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.
Malapitan controls Blue momentarily but Blue frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Malapitan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Malapitan shoots in and drives through. Blue sprawls well.
Malapitan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue throws a combination that misses
and Malapitan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malapitan.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blue can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is working hard here to advance position.
Blue has his feet on Malapitan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Blue swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malapitan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blue's guard.
Blue is looking to stand up but Malapitan isn't so interested in that idea.
Malapitan trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but Blue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malapitan looking for a sweep. Not yet Malapitan, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue is fighting to break Malapitan's control of his arms but Malapitan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Raje Malapitan.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malapitan moves away.
Blue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blue connects with a leg kick. Malapitan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blue throws a front kick aimed at Malapitan's knee but Malapitan avoids it well.
Blue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raje Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Blue as Malapitan shoots in.
Blue lands with an overhand left.
Blue's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blue duly obliges.
A nice combination there by Blue.
Malapitan shoots for a takedown but Blue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blue. Malapitan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malapitan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan 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.
Blue regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Malapitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malapitan trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Malapitan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malapitan throws a strike but Blue rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malapitan is trying to keep Blue in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan looking for a sweep. Not yet Malapitan, not yet.
Malapitan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blue passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Malapitan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blue taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is not content to let Blue control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Ranger Blue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Blue lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blue.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blue.
Blue throws a combination that misses
and Malapitan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Malapitan throwing strikes from guard but Blue blocks nicely.
Raje Malapitan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blue manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Blue wants to pass the guard but Malapitan is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Malapitan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Raje Malapitan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Blue cracks the inside of Malapitan's front leg.
Blue dives in and grabs Malapitan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malapitan pushes down on Blue's head and hops out.
No joy there for Blue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blue lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Raje Malapitan has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Malapitan or perhaps it was just good defense by Blue which made him look bad.
Power Ranger Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blue scores with a three punch combo!
Blue throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malapitan.
Malapitan fails with a takedown attempt.
Blue throws a combination that misses
and Malapitan counters with a shoot takedown. Blue fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue wants to stand and escape but Malapitan is having none of it.
Malapitan throws a big right hand that misses.
Malapitan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blue avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malapitan trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blue is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Malapitan has gone for a leg lock! Blue slips out almost immediately though and dives into Malapitan's guard.
Malapitan pulls Blue in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Raje Malapitan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A punch combination from Blue misses.
Malapitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blue scores with a one two! Malapitan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blue defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malapitan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raje Malapitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Malapitan.
Blue is trying to buck Malapitan off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan tries for a kimura but Blue is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malapitan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Raje Malapitan.
I think Malapitan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Raje Malapitan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Carlitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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32
152 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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28
153 lbs
10 - 20 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandre Carlitos !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan D!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlitos misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by D.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carlitos .
D has his takedown stuffed
and D takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carlitos scores with a nice right hand.
Carlitos scores with a nice right hand.
Carlitos throws a series of punches but D moves out of range.
Carlitos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before D has time to react.
D misses with a takedown
enabling Carlitos to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlitos thows a body shot but no joy.
D with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carlitos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexandre Carlitos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan D.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D shoots and misses
enabling Carlitos to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlitos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
D misses with a takedown attempt
and Carlitos counters with a two punch combo.
Carlitos misses with the combination.
Carlitos loads up on a big right hand but D slips the punch.
D shoots and misses
letting Carlitos counter with a right hand.
D with a poor takedown
and Carlitos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carlitos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carlitos digs a good hook to D's body.
D fails with the takedown
and Carlitos counters with a right hand to the body.
Carlitos cracks D with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlitos throws an overhand right that lands on D's shoulder, as D tries to avoid the shot.
Carlitos misses with a wild body shot.
D takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carlitos misses with a body shot.
Evan D seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D misses with a takedown attempt
and Carlitos counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Carlitos does it's job there.
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!
D tries for a takedown but Carlitos circles away easily
and Carlitos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carlitos lands the left hand.
D has his takedown stuffed
and Carlitos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlitos lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexandre Carlitos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carlitos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
D looks winded!
D tries for a takedown but Carlitos circles away easily
and Carlitos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
D takes one to the side of the head.
Carlitos digs a good body shot into D's ribs.
D shoots and misses
and Carlitos counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Carlitos .
Carlitos cracks D with an open hand slap.
Carlitos throws an overhand right that lands on D's shoulder, as D tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Carlitos - just one landing.
D misses with a takedown
and Carlitos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlitos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but D circles away quickly and effectively.
D on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Carlitos misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Carlitos . Beautiful body shot.
Carlitos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of D's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
D misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Carlitos to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlitos misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Carlitos misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Carlitos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
D fails with the takedown
and Carlitos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
D keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlitos .
Carlitos connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Carlitos there.
D shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Carlitos counter with a right hand.
D doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carlitos counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexandre Carlitos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan D.
D misses with a takedown
and Carlitos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
D doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Carlitos counter with a right hand.
D is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlitos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before D has time to react.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carlitos !
Carlitos throws a right hand that D ducks under and follows up with a left that D also avoids with ease.
D gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carlitos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
D has his takedown stuffed
and Carlitos counters with a series of strikes. D will be more careful next time no doubt.
D walks into a left hand.
Carlitos lands with a cross.
D is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carlitos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for D.
Carlitos scores with a nice head shot.
D is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Carlitos misses.
Carlitos lands with an overhand left.
D is still on wobbly legs! Can Carlitos finish him?
D on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot by Carlitos .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but D might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Carlitos has got the better of the exchanges.
D misses with a takedown attempt
and D takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
D shoots and misses
and Carlitos counters with a crisp right that sends D to the canvas! Carlitos follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandre Carlitos !
Alexandre Carlitos is the new featherweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tien Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaune Scally (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tien Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaune Scally!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa wants to clinch.
Jaa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scally counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scally 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.
Jaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scally on the ground.
Jaa can't keep his opponent in guard - Scally advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Scally is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jaa!
Scally working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Jaa looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Scally! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shaune Scally!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate MacRally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRally comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nate MacRally has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Christian's chin.
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacRally!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian missing with a left hand there. MacRally was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christian.
MacRally pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Christian back to the cage. MacRally follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Christian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christian scoring well with a low kick there.
Christian misses with a series of wild punches.
Christian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacRally rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christian tries to land a leg kick but MacRally saw it coming and moves away.
Christian avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacRally pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from MacRally misses the target.
MacRally checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacRally misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christian connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRally swinging wildly here.
MacRally misses with an uppercut. Christian saw that one coming.
Christian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacRally was well out of range. Poor timing from Christian.
Christian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacRally on the side of the head.
Christian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christian feints and then cracks MacRally's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacRally down.
MacRally looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Christian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christian misses with an uppercut. MacRally saw that one coming.
Christian throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacRally cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacRally is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Christian.
MacRally takes one to the chin there.
Christian throws a chopping leg kick but MacRally manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacRally blocks a leg kick.
MacRally takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jack Christian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christian throws a combination that misses
and Christian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacRally was well out of range. Poor timing from Christian.
Christian pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacRally is out of range and Christian settles back down.
Christian swings for the body but MacRally moves out of range.
Christian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christian is looking to slow MacRally down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Christian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacRally.
Christian scores with a leg kick.
MacRally clobbers Christian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacRally throws a looping overhand right but Christian ducks down to avoid it.
Jack Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacRally lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christian circles away quickly and effectively.
MacRally rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christian throws a combination. MacRally tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacRally misses the jab.
Christian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacRally circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian throws a lazy right hand but MacRally sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacRally throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christian.
Sloppy strikes from Christian. Those never looked like landing.
Christian misses with a leg kick
and MacRally connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacRally lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from MacRally does no damage.
MacRally avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from MacRally.
A left lands for MacRally.
Christian misses with a wild combination.
Christian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from MacRally.
Christian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian cracks MacRally with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
MacRally fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for MacRally, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacRally looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacRally takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christian cracks MacRally with a good jab.
Christian throws a right and a left that MacRally avoids nicely.
MacRally has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christian.
MacRally takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christian misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Christian coming out on top.
MacRally is rocked!
Christian throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh MacRally colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Christian as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and MacRally is left battered and dazed whilst Christian and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Christian!
Jack Christian tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warwick Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Spartan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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33
178 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Spartan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warwick Davis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan lands with a good body shot.
Davis thows a body kick. Spartan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Davis throws a low kick but Spartan avoids it.
Matt Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spartan throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spartan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davis looks to land a body kick but Spartan moved away.
Davis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Davis scores with a four punch combination!
A low kick from Spartan is predictable there
and Davis counters with an inside leg kick.
Spartan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spartan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Davis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spartan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spartan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis wants to sweep here but Spartan controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spartan is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spartan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spartan.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spartan is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spartan postures up and lands a big shot to Davis's brow.
Spartan 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.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Spartan throwing strikes but missing.
Davis trying to control the position.
Spartan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan cracks Davis with a solid left hand.
Spartan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spartan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spartan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davis controls Spartan momentarily but Spartan frees himself.
Davis keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
Spartan content to stall in guard here.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spartan throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spartan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan throws a big elbow that misses.
Spartan throwing strikes but missing.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spartan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spartan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spartan lands a couple of elbows.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Spartan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spartan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spartan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spartan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis has momentary wrist control but Spartan slips an elbow through the middle.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spartan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davis is trying to keep Spartan in close.
Spartan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartan throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spartan.
Spartan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Spartan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spartan on the side of the head.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis moves forwards but Spartan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spartan connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Davis tumbling to the canvas! Spartan pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Davis was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matt Spartan!
Matt Spartan retains his welterweight title!
Matt Spartan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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