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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kickasschenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Kickasschenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clyde Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Kickasschenkov off the cage and back into range.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dixon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dixon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dixon lands a nice hook to Kickasschenkov's body. Kickasschenkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kickasschenkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dixon slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kickasschenkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kickasschenkov throws a shot to the body.
Dixon scores with a hook.
Kickasschenkov is rocked!
Dixon catches Kickasschenkov with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Kickasschenkov forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clyde Dixon!
Clyde Dixon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Gomez (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard scores with a one two! Gomez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maynard misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maynard is trying to control the position but Gomez postures up.
Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Maynard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maynard manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Maynard's guard.
Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomez passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez passes to full mount!
Gomez is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gomez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Gomez!
Pablo Gomez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Colrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Diprivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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193 lbs
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200 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demetrius Colrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milan Diprivan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diprivan instigates a clinch.
Colrane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Colrane is trying to keep Diprivan in close.
Diprivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diprivan stopping the sweep attempt from Colrane.
Diprivan trying to move into half guard but instead Colrane has managed to sweep!
Colrane trying to control the position from guard on top but Diprivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diprivan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colrane stays in close to Diprivan's body and controls the position.
Colrane trying to control the position from guard on top but Diprivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colrane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Demetrius Colrane just wasn't active enough.
Diprivan clinches.
Diprivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colrane looking to score a takedown here. Diprivan is defending well but Colrane drives through and ends up in Diprivan's guard.
Colrane is working Diprivan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colrane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colrane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Colrane advances to half guard.
Colrane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colrane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Colrane controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colrane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Demetrius Colrane has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Diprivan has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Colrane stalling the fight.
Colrane can't get the takedown.
Diprivan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Colrane is looking for a sweep. Diprivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colrane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Colrane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diprivan looking to pass the guard.
Colrane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diprivan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diprivan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Colrane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Colrane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Colrane!
Colrane is putting a hurting on Diprivan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Colrane working the ground and pound.
Colrane scoring with punches and elbows.
Colrane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Colrane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colrane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Colrane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diprivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colrane pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colrane is working for a submission of some sort.
Diprivan wants to improve his position but Colrane is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Colrane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diprivan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diprivan has a takedown stuffed.
Colrane is looking to clinch but Diprivan is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from Colrane.
Diprivan with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Colrane to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Colrane.
Colrane slaps away a takedown attempt from Diprivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Demetrius Colrane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Diprivan.
Diprivan tries to sprawl but Colrane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colrane not doing much here.
Diprivan pushes Colrane off looking to stand but Colrane dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colrane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Colrane 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.
Colrane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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. Colrane connects with a nice short shot to Diprivan's temple.
Diprivan tries to kick Colrane off but Colrane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Colrane stalling away here and it's allowed Diprivan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diprivan keeping moving, preventing Colrane from controlling successfully.
Colrane throwing strikes from guard but Diprivan blocks nicely.
Diprivan trying to keep a closed guard but Colrane is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colrane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colrane chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Colrane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diprivan keeping moving, preventing Colrane from controlling successfully.
Colrane working some strikes from top position.
Demetrius Colrane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colrane stands up over Diprivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colrane scoring with some ground and pound.
Colrane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diprivan is rocked!
Diprivan has momentary wrist control but Colrane slips an elbow through the middle.
Diprivan is still in real trouble! Can Colrane finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colrane is working Diprivan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colrane is pushing down on Diprivan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diprivan is fighting to maintain full guard but Colrane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Colrane there.
Colrane scores with a big shot! Diprivan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Diprivan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Colrane!
A relieved looking Demetrius Colrane 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Velimir Stojkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestling Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojkovic comes into the arena with Drowning Pool - Numb blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Velimir Stojkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wrestling Bot!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stojkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Bot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stojkovic misses with a straight right.
Stojkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Bot throws the kick towards the body but Stojkovic avoids it.
Bot misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bot.
Stojkovic throws an off balance right hand
and Bot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stojkovic throws a chopping leg kick but Bot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stojkovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Bot is trying to pull guard but Stojkovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stojkovic presses Bot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stojkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stojkovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Stojkovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stojkovic walks away with a smile on his face. Bot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Velimir Stojkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Bot.
Stojkovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stojkovic tries to score with a low kick but Bot moves his leg out of the way.
Stojkovic dips to his left and cracks Bot with an uppercut!
Bot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stojkovic.
Bot misses with a wild body shot.
Velimir Stojkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stojkovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stojkovic momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Stojkovic misses its intended target.
Stojkovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Bot.
Stojkovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bot slips a straight right by Stojkovic.
Stojkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bot manages to avoid it.
Stojkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stojkovic looks for the body kick but Bot saw that one coming.
Stojkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Stojkovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Stojkovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic throws a body punch but Bot moves out of range.
Stojkovic moves in looking to clinch but Bot pushes him off.
Bot ducks under a wild hook from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic swings widly with a right hand
and Bot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bot tries to move into range but Stojkovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stojkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Stojkovic swings widly with a right hand
and Stojkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bot defending well as Stojkovic loads up on a big left hand.
Stojkovic lunges at Bot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bot's hand.
Bot digs a good hook to Stojkovic's body.
Stojkovic jabs at Bot's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Stojkovic.
Bot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bot counters by moving into the clinch.
Stojkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stojkovic misses with the head strike.
Bot fails to pull guard.
Stojkovic tries to throw a body punch but Bot avoids it by throwing Stojkovic back against the cage.
Stojkovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bot gets control of Stojkovic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bot will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stojkovic postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bot wants to hit a switch here but Stojkovic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bot there!
Bot can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Velimir Stojkovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stojkovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bot avoids the body shot from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic connects with a body shot that sends Bot's belly button to the back.
Stojkovic misses with a looping right.
Stojkovic tries to score with a low kick but Bot moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bot.
Bot avoids the body shot from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic tries to clinch there but Bot circles away.
Stojkovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bot counters with a series of strikes. Stojkovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bot tries to close the distance and clinch but Stojkovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stojkovic wants to slow Bot down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkovic throws the left hand but Bot avoids the punch easily.
Stojkovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bot tries a low kick but Stojkovic avoids it.
Stojkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bot is just out of range.
Bot slips under a jab.
Stojkovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bot tries to clinch up but Stojkovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Bot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stojkovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stojkovic rushes Bot and presses him up against the cage.
Stojkovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stojkovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bot blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bot backwards.
Bot is trying to pull guard but Stojkovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stojkovic trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stojkovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stojkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bot.
Bot fails to pull 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!
Stojkovic tries to throw a body punch but Bot avoids it by throwing Stojkovic back against the cage.
Bot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Stojkovic.
Come on Stojkovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stojkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bot controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic is looking to control Bot's arms but Bot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stojkovic has his back to the cage.
Stojkovic leaning against his opponent.
Stojkovic missing with knees to the body.
Stojkovic throws a head punch that misses.
Bot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stojkovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Velimir Stojkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Bot.
Stojkovic misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stojkovic.
Stojkovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stojkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bot gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stojkovic controlling the position well.
Bot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic is trying to control but can't.
Stojkovic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bot is looking for a kimura but Stojkovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bot to get the leverage.
Stojkovic is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stojkovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bot.
Stojkovic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stojkovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Bot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Velimir Stojkovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stojkovic tries to clinch up but Bot circles away and keeps his distance.
Stojkovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stojkovic stuns Bot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stojkovic throws a shot from downtown. Bot moves away and avoids it.
Stojkovic lands a jab.
Stojkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bot misses with a leg kick.
Stojkovic misses with a hook. Bot ducked under it nicely.
Stojkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bot moves away.
Stojkovic lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stojkovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stojkovic misses with a hook.
Stojkovic is looking to clinch.
Stojkovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stojkovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Stojkovic misses its intended target.
Stojkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bot blocks a head kick by Stojkovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bot. Beautiful body shot.
Bot moves out of range as Stojkovic strikes.
Velimir Stojkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bot checks a low kick from Stojkovic.
Bot misses the shot to the body.
Stojkovic tries to clinch but Bot is having none of it.
Stojkovic is looking to clinch.
A jab from Stojkovic misses.
Stojkovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stojkovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Velimir Stojkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Bot throws a wild body kick that Stojkovic sees coming a mile off.
Stojkovic clobbers Bot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic gets a clinch.
Velimir Stojkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stojkovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bot blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bot.
Stojkovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bot.
Bot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stojkovic uses from the top position.
Bot manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stojkovic tries to hold on but Bot pushes him away.
Bot is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wrestling Bot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bot pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stojkovic is squirming around, avoiding Bot's attempts to control the action.
Bot pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stojkovic wants to control but Bot is having none of it.
Stojkovic is bucking up trying to escape but Bot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stojkovic is rocked!
Bot with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Stojkovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bot drops a big elbow. That's hurt Stojkovic! More shots from Bot and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestling Bot!
A pretty intense looking Wrestling Bot took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Repooc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy's entrance music is I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def. A fine choice. Cael Shaughnessy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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154 lbs
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167 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JD Repooc!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy scores with a three punch combo!
JD Repooc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Repooc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaughnessy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaughnessy misses with a body kick.
Shaughnessy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Repooc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shaughnessy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Repooc tries to clinch up but Shaughnessy circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaughnessy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Repooc tries to clinch but Shaughnessy moves out of range.
Repooc is looking to clinch but Shaughnessy is avoiding it.
A cross from Shaughnessy lands.
Shaughnessy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Repooc.
Shaughnessy stuffs the takedown.
Shaughnessy swats away the attempt to clinch by Repooc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaughnessy throws a shot to the body.
Repooc throws a combination that misses
enabling Shaughnessy to counter with a crisp jab.
Repooc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaughnessy avoids it really well and circles away.
Cael Shaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Repooc.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Repooc moves out of range.
Shaughnessy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaughnessy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Repooc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaughnessy avoids it really well and circles away.
Repooc shoots for a takedown but Shaughnessy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repooc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaughnessy but Shaughnessy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Repooc shoots in for a double leg but Shaughnessy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Repooc looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Shaughnessy as Repooc shoots in.
Cael Shaughnessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. Repooc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaughnessy jabs Repooc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Repooc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Repooc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Repooc doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaughnessy takes a swing at Repooc's ribcage but misses.
Repooc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaughnessy circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaughnessy misses with a few strikes there.
Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy lands a body shot.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
Shaughnessy misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaughnessy lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaughnessy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaughnessy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Repooc. Repooc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Repooc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaughnessy throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. Repooc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
Repooc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Repooc walks into a jab.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Repooc moves out of range.
A combination from Repooc does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repooc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaughnessy cracks a nice hook into Repooc's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Shaughnessy. No joy for Repooc on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaughnessy lands a glancing blow to the side of Repooc's head.
Shaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Repooc misses.
Repooc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaughnessy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaughnessy misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Repooc looks to land a combination but Shaughnessy avoids it well.
Shaughnessy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Repooc momentarily.
Repooc is rocked!
Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Repooc fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Shaughnessy dominated that round.
That's time! Shaughnessy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. Repooc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Repooc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shaughnessy moves out of range as Repooc strikes.
Cael Shaughnessy is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Shaughnessy misses
and Repooc counters with a head kick.
Repooc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaughnessy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Repooc scores with a nice strike.
Repooc moves into the clinch.
Shaughnessy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Repooc thuds his right hand into Shaughnessy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repooc misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Repooc.
Repooc is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repooc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shaughnessy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Repooc somewhat.
Repooc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy connects with a body shot that sends Repooc's belly button to the back.
Shaughnessy is looking to wear down Repooc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Repooc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. Repooc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaughnessy stuffs the takedown.
Repooc shoots in and drives through. Shaughnessy sprawls well.
Cael Shaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Repooc.
Shaughnessy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaughnessy lands with a good body shot.
Repooc is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shaughnessy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Repooc.
Shaughnessy lands with a good body shot.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repooc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaughnessy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaughnessy lands a jab.
Shaughnessy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaughnessy throws the kick towards the body but Repooc avoids it.
JD Repooc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaughnessy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Repooc is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaughnessy finish him?
Jab from Shaughnessy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Repooc.
Shaughnessy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repooc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
Shaughnessy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Repooc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Repooc seems to have recovered his senses.
Shaughnessy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaughnessy digs a good body shot into Repooc's ribs.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Repooc moves out of range.
Shaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
Shaughnessy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Repooc eats them both and turns towards Shaughnessy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shaughnessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Repooc is just out of range.
Shaughnessy connects with a jab.
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!
Repooc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
and Shaughnessy counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Repooc! He's just covering up as Shaughnessy starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cael Shaughnessy!
A relieved looking Cael Shaughnessy 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 Bobby Digital (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tvrtko Kotromanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digital comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F'Wit . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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25
175 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Digital!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tvrtko Kotromanic!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Digital tries to clinch there but Kotromanic circles away.
Kotromanic throws the kick towards the body but Digital avoids it.
Digital drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Kotromanic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Digital fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kotromanic, pushing him back against the cage.
Digital is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Kotromanic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Digital.
Digital breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Digital throws a hook but Kotromanic blocks it.
Kotromanic misses with a series of wild punches.
Digital tries to clinch but Kotromanic moves out of range.
Digital tries to close the distance and clinch but Kotromanic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kotromanic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Digital blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Digital scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kotromanic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Digital is looking to break free of the clinch but Kotromanic has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotromanic swings wildly with an uppercut but Digital uses good head movement to avoid it.
Digital lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kotromanic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Digital blocks an uppercut.
Kotromanic tries a body shot but Digital blocks it.
Digital blocking some punches.
Kotromanic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kotromanic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kotromanic avoids the elbow strike from Digital, against the cage.
Digital throws an elbow but it misses.
Digital cracks Kotromanic with a nice body shot.
Digital avoiding damage as Kotromanic throws knees to the body.
Digital effectively controlling the action here.
Digital digs a right hand underneath Kotromanic's ribcage. Kotromanic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Digital throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Digital gets control of Kotromanic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Digital will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kotromanic being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotromanic wanted to stand there but Digital had control of the position.
Digital keeping full guard, as Kotromanic tries to pass.
Digital is controlling Kotromanic's posture.
Kotromanic looking to sit in guard and control but Digital gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Digital looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotromanic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Digital distracts Kotromanic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kotromanic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kotromanic keeping moving, preventing Digital from controlling successfully.
Digital stopping the sweep attempt from Kotromanic.
Digital 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.
Kotromanic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Digital is controlling him.
Digital throws a big elbow that misses.
Digital cracks Kotromanic with a solid left hand.
Kotromanic wants to stand up but Digital is controlling him.
Digital makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Digital throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotromanic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Digital passes Kotromanic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Digital dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Digital scores with a body shot.
Digital gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kotromanic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Digital on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kotromanic struggles to land a body shot inside as Digital controls his hands.
Kotromanic is trying to stall.
Kotromanic struggles to land a body shot inside as Digital controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Kotromanic.
Kotromanic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Digital is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kotromanic as Digital tries to tie him up.
Kotromanic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kotromanic misses with a punch on the inside.
Digital misses with an elbow strike.
Digital blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digital breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kotromanic throws a leg kick that misses.
Digital takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kotromanic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Digital tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kotromanic throws a low kick but Digital avoids it.
Digital tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kotromanic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Digital checks a leg kick.
Kotromanic throws the kick towards the body but Digital avoids it.
Kotromanic connects with a body shot that sends Digital's belly button to the back.
Digital punishes Kotromanic's body with a nice straight punch.
Kotromanic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Digital fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kotromanic, pushing him back against the cage.
Kotromanic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Digital lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kotromanic avoiding damage.
Kotromanic misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Digital scores with a nice short uppercut.
Digital breaks from the clinch.
Kotromanic ducks right into an uppercut from Digital.
The fight stays on the outside here - Digital looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Digital closes the distance and clinches.
Kotromanic misses with a knee strike.
Digital breaks the clinch.
Kotromanic rushes Digital and presses him up against the cage.
Digital lands with a light punch inside.
Kotromanic blocks a body shot from Digital.
Kotromanic has a couple of punches blocked by Digital.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Digital.
Digital struggles to land a body shot inside as Kotromanic controls his hands.
Digital breaks from the clinch.
Digital misses with an uppercut.
Bobby Digital seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digital looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotromanic is just out of range.
Kotromanic throws a front kick that sends Digital stumbling back into the cage.
Kotromanic throws out a loose jab but Digital uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kotromanic throws a low kick but Digital avoids it.
Kotromanic swings for the body but Digital moves out of range.
No joy there for Kotromanic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Digital rushes Kotromanic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kotromanic tries a body shot but Digital blocks it.
Digital misses with a hook to the ribs.
Digital scores a nice knee to the body.
Digital's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Digital closes the distance and clinches.
Digital escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Digital tries to clinch but Kotromanic moves out of range.
Kotromanic avoids the body shot from Digital.
Digital bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kotromanic's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Digital does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digital tests Kotromanic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Digital fails with an attempt to clinch.
Digital has Kotromanic up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Digital to work.
Digital trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Digital.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Digital tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Digital displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kotromanic up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Digital takes a shot to the head.
Bobby Digital has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kotromanic takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kotromanic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Digital dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Digital looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kotromanic is looking to land body kicks.
Kotromanic misses the shot to the body.
Digital moves into range and clinches up with Kotromanic.
Kotromanic misses with the head strike.
Digital wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kotromanic tries to land knees in the clinch but Digital avoids the damage to the body.
Digital gets control of Kotromanic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Digital will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Digital 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.
Digital has a closed guard, preventing Kotromanic from standing up.
Kotromanic content to stall in guard here.
Digital is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotromanic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Digital, up you get!
Digital moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Digital.
Kotromanic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Digital is keeping busy.
Kotromanic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kotromanic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kotromanic.
Nice elbow from Digital.
Kotromanic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Digital lands with a light punch inside.
Kotromanic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Digital lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kotromanic dodges an elbow strike from Digital.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digital tries to circle away but Kotromanic has him pinned against the cage.
Digital breaks from the clinch.
Kotromanic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Digital's hands.
Digital moves in looking to clinch but Kotromanic pushes him off.
Kotromanic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Digital tries to close the distance and clinch but Kotromanic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Kotromanic. Beautiful body shot.
Digital drops Kotromanic with a nice combination! Digital dives into Kotromanic's guard, looking to finish!
Kotromanic is rocked!
Digital gets to his feet and stands over Kotromanic, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kotromanic felt that one! Digital unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kotromanic from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Digital!
Bobby Digital is the new welterweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bobby Digital waved his t-shirt featuring Sydney BEAST Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tourniquet by Evanescence. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
177 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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20
175 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Li counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A solid leg kick lands there for Li.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Li makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Li goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Li scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Li.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Li lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Li.
Li is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Li misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Li.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Li throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Li scores with a leg kick.
Li throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Li manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Li throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Gracie stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Li follows into mount!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Bruce Gracie has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Li looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li content just to control the position here.
Li is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Li fails to advance to Gracie's back.
Li takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Li from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Li can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Li can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Li has a good base and remains in mount.
Li wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Li controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Li wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Li prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Li is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Li has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
Li moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Li manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Li pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Li is in guard.
Li tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Li is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Li looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Li looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Li bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Li has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Gracie has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Li not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Li stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A nice leg kick lands there from Li.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Li can pounce on him.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jet Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Li.
Jet Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Gracie shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Li.
Li lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Li throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Li can pounce on him.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie 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 solid leg kick lands there for Li.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down.
Li lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
Li connects with a high kick.
Li stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Li wants it to stay on the feet.
Li thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Li lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Li.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
A chopping leg kick lands by Li.
A head kick misses from Li.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Li.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Li.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with a head kick.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Li.
Li scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Li throws a nice outside leg kick.
Li connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Li.
A head kick misses from Li.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li misses with a head kick.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Li throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Li sprawls well.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Li misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Li lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
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!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Li throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gracie 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.
Li throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Li cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Li throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Jet Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Li tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Li to the ground. Li escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Li throws a quick inside leg kick.
Li stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Li throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
Li throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li throws a quick inside leg kick.
Li throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Li lands a high kick!
Li scores with a leg kick.
Li buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Li throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Gracie shoots in.
Bruce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Li 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Li!
Jet Li 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Method Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Holic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man's entrance music is Wu-Tang Clan-METHOD MAN . A fine choice. Holic has chosen Alcohol as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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194 lbs
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202 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Method Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Holic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Holic. Those never looked like landing.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holic.
Man gets caught flat footed, as Holic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Holic wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Holic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holic looking to pass the guard.
Holic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holic looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Holic keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Holic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Holic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man chips away with some ground and pound.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Holic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Man stacks Holic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Man!
Holic can't do much from the bottom here.
Man staying calm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holic wants to control but Man postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holic tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Holic can't do much from the bottom here.
Man working the ground and pound from side control.
Man happy to just control the position for now.
Holic is looking for a sweep.
Man is chipping away with strikes.
Man trying to control the position but Holic is working away.
Holic struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Holic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Man in particular looking to stall.
Holic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
Holic tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holic is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holic avoid being mounted?
Holic is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Al Holic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holic misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Holic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Holic finds it's way through Man's defenses.
Holic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holic throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Man enables Holic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Man manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Man working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Man is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holic, into his guard.
Man advances position into side control!
Man trying to control the position but Holic is working away.
Holic tries to improve position but can't.
Holic gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Man in particular looking to stall.
Holic is not content to let Man control the position.
Method Man has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Holic fails with a takedown attempt.
Holic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man defending well as Holic loads up on a big left hand.
Al Holic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Holic misses the target.
Holic fails to land the takedown.
Holic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Holic gets the takedown into side control.
Holic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Man rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holic's guard! Nice work there by Man!
Man wanted to stand there but Holic had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man postures up and lands a big shot to Holic's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holic is looking for a triangle but Man pushes his legs off easily.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Holic has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man trying to control but Holic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Al Holic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Man displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Holic there.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Holic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Holic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holic shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Man tries to clinch
and Holic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Holic misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man slips a straight right by Holic.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Method Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man is looking to clinch but Holic is avoiding it.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.
Method Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Holic.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holic.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man closes the distance but Holic moves to the side
and Holic counters with a nice uppercut.
Man clinches up with Holic and pushes him back against the cage.
Holic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Holic on the inside.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holic.
Holic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holic throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holic shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
Holic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holic fails with a takedown attempt.
Holic circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man jabs at Holic's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holic avoids the body shot from Man.
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holic, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Holic there.
Method Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holic misses with a takedown attempt - Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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 Method Man.
I think Holic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Method Man!
Method Man made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse- Eminem. Max Ford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Ford!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Fitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ford thows a body shot but no joy.
Fitch avoids the body shot from Ford.
Fitch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ford swings for the body but Fitch moves out of range.
Fitch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitch lunges at Ford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ford's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Ford.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Fitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Fitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a hook to the side of Fitch's head but Fitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitch tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ford tried to score with a low kick but Fitch checks it.
Fitch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ford takes a swing at Fitch's ribcage but misses.
Ford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ford somewhat.
Fitch walks into a left hand.
Fitch lands the left hand.
Fitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Ford off the cage and back into range.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitch.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitch misses the target.
Ford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitch swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fitch misses.
Ford scores with a takedown into Fitch's guard.
Fitch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ford is controlling him.
Ford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ford is one step ahead there.
Fitch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ford!
Ford tries to reverse the position but Fitch maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch landing shots from mount.
Ford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fitch avoids the attempt from Ford to control.
Ford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ford regains half guard.
Ford tries to get to full guard but Fitch has control of the leg.
Ford is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Fitch.
Fitch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ford is trying to get back to full guard.
Fitch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ford on the ground.
Ford wants to control but Fitch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ford wants to get back to full guard but Fitch has passed into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy.
Ford is trying to improve his position.
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 Jon Fitch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford shoots in for a double leg but Fitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitch missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitch.
Ford takes a swing at Fitch's ribcage but misses.
Fitch lands with a right hand.
Fitch lands a right hook to the body.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Fitch with a hook.
Max Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitch thows a body shot but no joy.
Fitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford throws out a powerful jab.
Jon Fitch is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch misses with a wild body shot.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Fitch scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ford misses the target.
Fitch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitch connects with a body shot that sends Ford's belly button to the back.
Ford misses the body punch
letting Fitch counter with a right hand.
Ford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Fitch throws out a powerful jab.
Fitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford tries to work over Fitch's front leg with a kick but Fitch checks it.
Fitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Fitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford throws a body punch but Fitch moves out of range.
Ford wants to slow Fitch down by chopping away at his legs.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitch.
Ford misses the shot to the body.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitch manages to avoid it.
Fitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Ford off the cage and back into range.
Fitch moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Ford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fitch rather than just go for the knockout.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Fitch avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Fitch lands the left hand.
Fitch moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitch thows a body shot but no joy.
Fitch drops his hands momentarily and Ford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch misses with a wild body shot.
Fitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Fitch cracks Ford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitch works Ford's body with a nice hook.
Fitch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford throws a body punch but Fitch moves out of range.
Ford avoids the body shot from Fitch.
Ford misses with a body kick.
Fitch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fitch thuds a left hand into Ford's body.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Fitch cracks a nice hook into Ford's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitch throws a shot to the body.
Ford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch lands with a nice body punch.
Fitch swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Fitch jabs Ford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitch lands with a straight right. Ford didn't see that one coming.
Fitch lands a nice hook to Ford's body. Ford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
A left and a right from Fitch both land. Nice combination.
Fitch lands a body shot.
Fitch connects with a jab.
Fitch throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Fitch. No joy for Ford on that attempt.
Jon Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ford.
Fitch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Fitch 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!
Fitch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitch slips under a jab from Ford.
Fitch drops Ford with a huge uppercut! Ford drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Fitch is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Fitch!
Jon Fitch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raekwon The Chef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hewson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Chef's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, C.R.E.A.M. - Wu Tang Clan. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raekwon The Chef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Hewson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewson lands a lovely overhand right.
The Chef tries to clinch but Hewson is having none of it.
Hewson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Chef tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hewson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hewson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Chef moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Chef avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hewson misses with a low kick.
The Chef uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hewson.
The Chef misses with a hook to the body
and Hewson counters with a left to the body.
The Chef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hewson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Chef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hewson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Chef staying out of range there.
Hewson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Chef tries to clinch up.
The Chef ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Hewson.
The Chef misses with a hook.
Hewson misses with a hook.
The Chef staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Chef defending well as Hewson loads up on a big left hand.
Hewson throws a lazy uppercut
and The Chef cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Chef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hewson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Chef wants to clinch up but Hewson keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Hewson misses its intended target.
The Chef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hewson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewson throws a jab when The Chef was well out of range.
The Chef pushes Hewson up against the cage in a clinch.
The Chef tries a body shot but Hewson blocks it.
The Chef breaks the clinch.
Hewson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hewson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hewson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paul Hewson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Chef takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Chef throws an overhand right that lands on Hewson's shoulder, as Hewson tries to avoid the shot.
The Chef tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hewson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hewson swings for the body but The Chef moves out of range.
The Chef tries to clinch there but Hewson circles away.
The Chef lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hewson looks to land a left hand but The Chef moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hewson fails to land with a series of punches.
The Chef moves into range and clinches up with Hewson.
The Chef breaks the clinch.
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 Raekwon The Chef will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Chef has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hewson tries to break free but The Chef pushes him back against the cage.
The Chef can't find room to land a body shot as Hewson controls the action.
Hewson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Chef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Chef slips under a jab from Hewson.
The Chef drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Chef wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Chef.
Hewson throws a hook but The Chef blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef tries to clinch
enabling Hewson to counter with a crisp jab.
Paul Hewson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Chef wants to clinch.
The Chef ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hewson moves away.
Hewson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hewson dips to his left and cracks The Chef with an uppercut!
The Chef tries to clinch up but Hewson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hewson scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Chef in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewson connects with a body shot.
The Chef wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hewson misses with a double jab.
Hewson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hewson avoids the body shot from The Chef.
Hewson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hewson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Chef 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hewson throws an off balance right hand
letting The Chef counter with a right hand.
The Chef tries to clinch there but Hewson circles away.
Hewson misses with an uppercut.
Hewson throws a hook but The Chef avoids it easily.
Hewson misses with a hook to the body
and The Chef counters with a nice uppercut.
The Chef wants to clinch up but Hewson keeps it at a distance.
Hewson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for The Chef. That snapped Hewson's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewson tried to score with a low kick but The Chef checks it.
Hewson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by The Chef.
The Chef is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hewson. The Chef does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by The Chef.
The Chef has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The Chef ducks under a wild hook from Hewson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Chef moves in looking to clinch but Hewson pushes him off.
Hewson throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Hewson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hewson connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Chef. The Chef circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hewson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hewson keeps the fight on the outside.
The Chef tries to clinch but Hewson is having none of it.
Hewson misses with an uppercut
and The Chef counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Chef.
Hewson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Chef has him pressed against the cage.
Hewson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hewson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Chef moves out of range as Hewson strikes.
Hewson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Chef wants to clinch
enabling Hewson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef tries to clinch up.
Hewson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Chef circles away quickly and effectively.
Hewson misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Chef takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Chef takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hewson throws an overhand right that lands on The Chef's shoulder, as The Chef tries to avoid the shot.
Hewson looks to land a right hand but The Chef moved out of range.
Jab from Hewson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Chef staying out of range there.
The Chef tries to clinch up.
The Chef tries to clinch up
and Hewson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Chef just misses with a punch to the body.
The Chef fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hewson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Hewson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Chef has closed the distance and engaged Hewson in a clinch.
Hewson can't break the clinch.
The Chef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Chef takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hewson misses with a straight right.
The Chef doesn't manage to clinch there - Hewson circles away.
The Chef slips a jab from Hewson.
The Chef has Hewson up against the cage in a clinch.
The Chef scores with a shoulder strike.
Hewson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hewson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hewson throws a jab when The Chef was well out of range.
Hewson lands a slapping body shot.
The Chef is looking to clinch.
The Chef tries to close the distance and clinch but Hewson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hewson misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hewson throws a low kick, looking for The Chef's leg but The Chef calmly moves out of range.
The Chef takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hewson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hewson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hewson!
Paul Hewson 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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