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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Oregon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eugene Oregon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clyde Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oregon circles away quickly and effectively.
Dixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Oregon off the cage and back into range.
Clyde Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oregon tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
Oregon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Oregon is just out of range.
Oregon closes the distance and pushes Dixon back into the cage.
Oregon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Oregon moved out of range.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
Oregon takes the fight into the clinch.
Dixon prevents Oregon from breaking the clinch.
Oregon manages to break the clinch.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Oregon.
Dixon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Oregon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oregon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Oregon moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oregon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oregon is looking to clinch but Dixon is avoiding it.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dixon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Oregon saw that one coming.
Oregon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oregon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oregon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oregon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oregon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Oregon from controlling successfully.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but Oregon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has momentary wrist control but Oregon slips an elbow through the middle.
Oregon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oregon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oregon.
Dixon wants to stand up but Oregon is controlling him.
Oregon throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oregon throws a big elbow that misses.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet but Oregon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oregon.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oregon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oregon is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control.
Oregon throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
Oregon with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oregon trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Oregon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oregon prevents Dixon from getting back to his feet.
Oregon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oregon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oregon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Oregon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oregon fails with the takedown.
Oregon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dixon is trying to defend but Oregon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oregon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oregon wants to take a breather but Dixon is having none of it.
Oregon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon is trying to stand back up but Oregon is controlling him
Oregon thows a huge punch but Dixon dodges it nicely.
Oregon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dixon defends it well.
Dixon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oregon tries to pass to full mount but Dixon defends it.
Dixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oregon.
Dixon is not content to let Oregon control the position.
Oregon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oregon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oregon thows a huge punch but Dixon dodges it nicely.
Oregon misses with a head shot. Dixon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Eugene Oregon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oregon throws a big right hand that misses.
Oregon throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
Oregon throws a strike but Dixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oregon has Dixon pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oregon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oregon pushes Dixon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oregon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oregon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dixon quickly recovers to half guard.
Oregon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixon's head.
Oregon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oregon with the ground and pound but Dixon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Oregon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oregon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oregon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but Oregon is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oregon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oregon throws a strike but Dixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Oregon 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. And we move into the final round!
Oregon dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
Oregon wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Oregon looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Oregon closes the distance and clinches.
Oregon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oregon is looking to clinch but Dixon is avoiding it.
Dixon misses with the combination.
Oregon closes the distance and clinches.
Oregon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dixon's efforts to push away.
Dixon stops a takedown attempt from Oregon.
Dixon is trying to break the clinch but Oregon is controlling him.
Oregon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oregon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oregon dives in and grabs Dixon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes down on Oregon's head and hops out.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Oregon saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oregon tries to clinch up.
Oregon tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Oregon moves into the clinch successfully.
Dixon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dixon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oregon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Oregon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon manages to break the clinch.
Oregon wants to clinch.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Oregon.
Oregon tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oregon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dixon pinned against the cage. Dixon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oregon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Clyde Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon takes a swing at Oregon's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oregon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oregon shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oregon tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oregon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dixon tries to bum rush Oregon with a series of wild strikes but Oregon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oregon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dixon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dixon duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon throws an overhand right that lands on Oregon's shoulder, as Oregon tries to avoid the shot.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Dixon. No joy for Oregon on that attempt.
Dixon scores with a jab.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oregon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oregon moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Oregon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon throws a body punch but Oregon moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oregon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oregon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to avoid it but Oregon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dixon to the ground. Dixon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clyde Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oregon tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dixon looks to land a combination but Oregon avoids it well.
Oregon closes the distance and clinches.
Dixon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oregon breaks the clinch.
Dixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oregon.
Oregon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oregon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Dixon does no damage.
Eugene Oregon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oregon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oregon moves into range and clinches up with Dixon.
Oregon breaks the clinch.
Clyde Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oregon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eugene Oregon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oregon.
Oregon slips a jab from Dixon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Oregon tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oregon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oregon doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Oregon slips a straight right by Dixon.
Oregon tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Oregon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oregon wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oregon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clyde Dixon.
I think Oregon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugene Oregon!
Eugene Oregon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Magestic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver has chosen Enter Sandman-Metallica as his entrance music. The key to victory for Manny Magestic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Magestic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oliver looks to land a combination but Magestic avoids it well.
Oliver shoots and misses
and Magestic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ray Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magestic slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manny Magestic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Oliver.
Magestic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magestic stuffs the takedown.
Oliver shoots in and drives through. Magestic sprawls well.
Oliver has closed the distance and engaged Magestic in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Magestic.
Oliver has Magestic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magestic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oliver decides to pull guard.
Oliver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliver looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver has a closed guard, preventing Magestic from standing up.
Magestic is stalling in the full guard.
Magestic won't allow Oliver to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Manny Magestic wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Magestic blocks a jab.
Magestic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magestic lands a jab to Oliver's midsection.
Magestic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliver at a distance.
Magestic lands a nice hook to Oliver's body. Oliver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magestic leaves Oliver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magestic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magestic.
Oliver misses with a takedown attempt - Magestic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magestic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oliver. Oliver circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magestic.
Manny Magestic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magestic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magestic swivels and escapes.
Magestic tries to clinch up but Oliver circles away and keeps his distance.
Magestic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oliver rushes Magestic and presses him up against the cage.
Oliver wants a takedown but no success here.
Magestic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magestic breaks the clinch.
Oliver instigates a clinch.
Magestic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magestic throws a series of punches but Oliver moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown but Magestic shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magestic lands a jab to Oliver's midsection.
Oliver takes one on the button.
Oliver is rocked!
Magestic cracks Oliver with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Oliver tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Magestic pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Oliver is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Magestic!
Our winner, Manny Magestic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mantis Toboggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toboggan comes to the cage accompanied by Reaching Out. The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: Remo Williams Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mantis Toboggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toboggan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toboggan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toboggan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Toboggan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Toboggan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toboggan misses with a double jab
and Toboggan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toboggan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Toboggan. Toboggan maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Toboggan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toboggan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Toboggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toboggan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Toboggan tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Toboggan is defending the position.
Toboggan is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams slows the pace down in half guard.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toboggan keeps working.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toboggan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Williams trying to control the action but Toboggan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Toboggan is positioning himself well to prevent Williams advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Remo Williams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toboggan tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toboggan stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
Toboggan throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Toboggan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toboggan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Toboggan tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toboggan lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Toboggan takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toboggan lands with a big left! Williams is wobbled badly! Toboggan comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Williams to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mantis Toboggan!
Mantis Toboggan made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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203 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Payne!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer throws a front kick aimed at Payne's knee but Payne avoids it well.
Payne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Archer, pushing him back against the cage.
Payne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Archer is working Payne over against the cage.
Payne lands a nice knee to the body.
Archer lands a right hand.
Payne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Payne trying to land knees to the body.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Payne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Archer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Archer lands with a right to the head.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payne's elbow.
Payne is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Archer.
Payne looks winded!
Payne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Archer.
Archer lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Archer.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Payne's head.
Payne is rocked!
Archer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Payne! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Archer is unloading with more strikes now! Payne drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Archer!
After the big win, Aaron Archer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sydney BEAST Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Colrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendrik Daross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demetrius Colrane!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Colrane is able to avoid easily.
Colrane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Daross.
Daross connects with a leg kick. Colrane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colrane is looking to clinch but Daross is avoiding it.
Daross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daross feints and then cracks Colrane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Colrane down.
Daross feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Colranes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hendrik Daross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Daross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Daross tenderised Colrane's leg. Colrane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daross connects with a leg kick. Colrane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Daross.
Daross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Colrane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daross manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross has closed the distance and engaged Colrane in a clinch.
Daross can't find room to land a body shot as Colrane controls the action.
Daross breaks the clinch.
Daross misses with a body kick.
Hendrik Daross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No luck for Colrane with that takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daross - that will leave a mark!
Colrane moves in looking to clinch but Daross pushes him off.
Colrane misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Colrane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colrane 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 kick lands to the mid section there for Daross.
Daross throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Daross does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daross is looking to slow Colrane down with leg kicks.
Colrane throws a nice looking combination but Daross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daross connects with a leg kick. Colrane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daross wants to stall.
Colrane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daross after a bit of a struggle.
Colrane looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Daross.
Daross breaks from the clinch.
Daross keeps the fight on the outside.
Daross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daross dips to his left and cracks Colrane with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daross lands a high kick to the side of Colrane's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Daross dives into guard, looking to finish.
Colrane is rocked!
It looks like Demetrius Colrane has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colrane looking for a sweep. Not yet Colrane, not yet.
Colrane is still in real trouble! Can Daross finish him?
Daross connects with a couple of short punches.
Daross is in close to Colrane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colrane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colrane keeping moving, preventing Daross from controlling successfully.
Daross wants to pass the guard but Colrane is keeping the position.
Colrane trying to control the position.
Colrane is looking to sinch up a triangle. Daross throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Colrane's body to avoid the submission. Colrane has instead reached around Daross's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Colrane arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Demetrius Colrane! Demetrius Colrane retains his middleweight title!
Demetrius Colrane looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you Mr Cropper and EMMA for this shot, can't wait to defend my belt, thank you fans and my camp and let's not.for get my sponser Sydney beast clothing. Thank you to my opponent it was a good fight and I'm the champ now so keep your eye on me and thank you again to EMMA staff what a great or'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Desbatailles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Method Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wu-Tang Clan-METHOD MAN . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Desbatailles !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Method Man!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man gets tackled into the cage by Desbatailles . Desbatailles maintains the clinch.
Man working aggressively here.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Desbatailles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man taking a breather.
Desbatailles is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Desbatailles .
Desbatailles is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
Desbatailles can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Man pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Desbatailles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Desbatailles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man wants to improve his position but instead Desbatailles has moved into half guard.
Desbatailles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Man wants to control but Desbatailles is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desbatailles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well.
Desbatailles thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
Desbatailles tries to stand but can't do so whilst Man controls his leg.
Desbatailles is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Man reverses the position - he's now on top in Desbatailles 's guard.
Man advances position into side control!
Desbatailles wants to control but Man postures up.
Man throws a strike aimed at the side of Desbatailles 's head but Desbatailles avoids it well.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Desbatailles keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man wants to control but Desbatailles is keeping him busy.
Man misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Man trying to control the position but Desbatailles is working away.
Desbatailles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Desbatailles sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Desbatailles is trying to get back to full guard.
Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Desbatailles defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Man postures up in Desbatailles 's guard and throws a big left but Desbatailles blocks it.
Man stays in close to Desbatailles 's body and controls the position.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Desbatailles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Desbatailles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Desbatailles is trying to hold Man in close to prevent damage but Man has managed to pass into 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. Man connects with a nice short shot to Desbatailles 's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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. Man connects with a nice short shot to Desbatailles 's temple.
Man prevents Desbatailles from improving his position.
Desbatailles is working hard here to advance position.
Man is thwarting Desbatailles 's attempts to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man wants to pass the guard but Desbatailles is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Desbatailles keeps working.
Man throwing shots but Desbatailles is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Method Man will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Desbatailles scores with a leg kick.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Desbatailles pushes him off.
Desbatailles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Man tries to work over Desbatailles 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desbatailles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Desbatailles blocks a body shot from Man.
Desbatailles breaks from the clinch.
Desbatailles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man lands with a cross.
Desbatailles looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles misses with a low kick.
Desbatailles forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Desbatailles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man pushes Desbatailles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Man.
Desbatailles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man is trying to pull guard but Desbatailles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Desbatailles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desbatailles instigates a clinch.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Desbatailles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man is looking to clinch.
Desbatailles takes the fight into the clinch.
Desbatailles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man tries to clinch up.
Desbatailles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Desbatailles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Desbatailles tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desbatailles throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Desbatailles looks to land a body kick but Man moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Desbatailles misses
and Man counters with a left to the body.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Desbatailles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man misses with a double jab.
Man jabs Desbatailles right on the nose. Desbatailles blinks but takes it well.
Desbatailles is looking to chop away at Man's legs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Man in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desbatailles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Desbatailles throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Method Man has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man pulls Desbatailles into guard.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Man might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Desbatailles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Desbatailles throws a big elbow that misses.
Desbatailles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Man keeping moving, preventing Desbatailles from controlling successfully.
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Desbatailles 's guard.
Man wants to control from the top but Desbatailles keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man pushes down on Desbatailles 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Desbatailles is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Method Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man is stalling here. Desbatailles is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Man seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Desbatailles has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Man wants to control but Desbatailles postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desbatailles trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Desbatailles is trying to move to mount but Man reverses beautifully and ends up in Desbatailles 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Desbatailles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Method Man's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Desbatailles forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
Desbatailles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man digs a right hand into Desbatailles 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Desbatailles 's gas tank.
Desbatailles misses with a punch to the body.
Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Desbatailles controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Desbatailles tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Desbatailles is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Man fails to pull guard.
Desbatailles blocks a body shot from Man.
Desbatailles trying to control the position but instead, Man has worked for underhooks and has pushed Desbatailles into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man drags the fight down to the ground.
Desbatailles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Desbatailles passes into half guard.
Desbatailles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man is doing well to control the position and prevent Desbatailles from advancing to side control.
Desbatailles thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
Desbatailles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Desbatailles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Desbatailles .
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man managing to control the position.
Desbatailles wants to stand and escape but instead Man has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Desbatailles keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desbatailles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man trying to move into half guard but instead Desbatailles has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Desbatailles throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Desbatailles wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Man wants to control from the top but Desbatailles keeps moving.
Man wants to pass the guard but Desbatailles is keeping the position.
Man won't allow Desbatailles to sweep him here.
Man works over Desbatailles with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Desbatailles is on top in guard.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Man keeping moving, preventing Desbatailles from controlling successfully.
Man seems keen to control Desbatailles 's posture.
Desbatailles wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Desbatailles wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Desbatailles tries to land a front kick but Man steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Desbatailles .
I think Desbatailles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Desbatailles !
An out of breath John Desbatailles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Del Geno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. The crowd seem to be enjoying Del Geno's choice of entrance music: Santino Marella - La Vittoria. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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130 lbs
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146 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Fantinaz Del Norte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emilio Del Geno!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Geno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Del Norte thuds a left hand into Del Geno's body.
Del Norte lands with a kick to the temple. Del Geno shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Del Geno misses with a takedown
and Del Norte counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Norte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Del Norte throws a head kick but Del Geno moves out of range.
Del Norte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Del Norte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Geno's head.
Del Geno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Geno is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Del Geno is trying to control the position but Del Norte postures up.
Del Norte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Geno manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Del Geno working Del Norte over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Geno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Del Norte is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Del Geno wants to control the pace but Del Norte is squirming around nicely.
Del Norte tries to hold on but Del Geno pushes him away.
Del Geno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Del Norte tries to buck Del Geno off but he can't manage it.
Del Geno postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Del Norte looks a forlorn figure.
Del Norte wants to control but Del Geno is having none of it.
Del Geno with good strikes from the mount here!
Del Norte is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Geno in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Del Norte is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Del Geno unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Del Norte wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Del Geno celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Del Geno! Emilio Del Geno retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Emilio Del Geno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Akira Yamaoka - Room of Angel. Zapata has chosen Tres Delinquentes as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Sullivan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan clobbers Zapata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Alejandro Zapata has been cut.
Zapata clinches.
Zapata can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Zapata manages to pull guard.
Zapata has his foot on Sullivan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sullivan works his way back into a safe position though.
Zapata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sullivan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan trying to control but Zapata is working from the bottom.
Zapata working for a triangle but Sullivan defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan won't allow Zapata to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sullivan passes into side control.
Sullivan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zapata, who protects the arm well.
Zapata is looking to reverse the position.
Sullivan laying and praying for a moment but Zapata takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sullivan is keen to just control but Zapata is a slippery customer.
Zapata wants to get back to full guard.
Zapata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sullivan pulls his head out easily.
Zapata is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zapata trying to control here.
Sullivan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zapata defending well though.
Sullivan wants to take a breather but Zapata is having none of it.
Zapata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zapata defend it? Sullivan steps over the head and cranks it - Zapata is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sullivan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walter Sullivan!
Walter Sullivan retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Walter Sullivan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raekwon The Chef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy comes to the cage accompanied by I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def. The Chef has chosen C.R.E.A.M. - Wu Tang Clan as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raekwon The Chef!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Chef is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shaughnessy.
The Chef tries to clinch up but Shaughnessy circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaughnessy gets tackled into the cage by The Chef. The Chef maintains the clinch.
The Chef cracks Shaughnessy with a nice body shot.
The Chef goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Chef throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaughnessys head.
The Chef struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaughnessy controls his hands.
Shaughnessy has had enough of the clinch but The Chef keeps him there for the moment.
Shaughnessy is trying to break the clinch but The Chef has him pressed against the cage.
The Chef blocks a body shot from Shaughnessy.
The Chef wants to stall.
The Chef tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Shaughnessy.
The Chef keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shaughnessy's efforts to push away.
The Chef tries to work over Shaughnessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Chef gets through Shaughnessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shaughnessy misses with a body punch.
The Chef lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Chef tries to pull guard but Shaughnessy won't allow it.
Shaughnessy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Chef's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef fails to pull guard.
Cael Shaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raekwon The Chef.
The Chef lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaughnessy backwards.
Shaughnessy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Chef.
The Chef pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Chef is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Chef has his hands on Shaughnessy's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Raekwon The Chef hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shaughnessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaughnessy misses with a body punch
letting The Chef counter with a right hand.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but The Chef moves out of range.
Shaughnessy takes a swing at The Chef's ribcage but misses.
The Chef looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaughnessy is just out of range.
Shaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaughnessy is looking to wear down The Chef with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shaughnessy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Chef tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Chef looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaughnessy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cael Shaughnessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Chef misses with a double jab.
The Chef looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but The Chef moves out of range.
The Chef tries to clinch up
and Shaughnessy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy misses the shot to the body.
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but The Chef moves out of range.
The Chef fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Chef moves away.
Shaughnessy swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Chef counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
The Chef rushes Shaughnessy and presses him up against the cage.
The Chef lands a nice uppercut.
Shaughnessy can't break the clinch.
The Chef stalling against the cage.
The Chef lands a body shot.
Shaughnessy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaughnessy tries to circle away but The Chef has him pinned against the cage.
Shaughnessy misses with a punch to the body.
The Chef gets control of Shaughnessy's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Chef will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Chef pulls Shaughnessy in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaughnessy from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Let's hope that The Chef has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The Chef is trying to keep Shaughnessy in close.
The Chef looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaughnessy is looking to stand up but The Chef won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Chef fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaughnessy, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raekwon The Chef dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shaughnessy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but The Chef moves out of range.
Shaughnessy swats away the attempt to clinch by The Chef.
The Chef ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Chef uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaughnessy.
A lazy left from The Chef finds it's target.
Shaughnessy tries to keep at a distance but The Chef has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Chef lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shaughnessy breaks from the clinch.
Shaughnessy takes a swing at The Chef's ribcage but misses.
Shaughnessy misses with a lunging right hand
and The Chef counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Chef tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaughnessy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaughnessy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shaughnessy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Chef tries to clinch up but Shaughnessy circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Shaughnessy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. The Chef does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaughnessy seems to have got his legs back now.
The Chef takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shaughnessy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaughnessy throws out a loose jab but The Chef uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Chef tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Chef bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaughnessy digs a good hook to The Chef's body.
The Chef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shaughnessy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Chef doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaughnessy circles away.
The Chef is looking to clinch.
The Chef darts in and clinches Shaughnessy up against the cage.
Shaughnessy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaughnessy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but The Chef moves out of range.
Shaughnessy connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Chef. The Chef circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Chef moves out of range as Shaughnessy throws a body kick.
Shaughnessy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Chef counters with a right hand to the body.
The Chef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaughnessy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Chef wants to clinch.
The Chef misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
The Chef gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Chef has Shaughnessy pressed against the cage, preventing Shaughnessy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Chef is trying to pull guard but Shaughnessy has him pressed against the cage.
The Chef tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaughnessy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaughnessy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Chef lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaughnessy is trying to break free.
Shaughnessy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Chef throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaughnessys head.
The Chef lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from The Chef as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaughnessy tries to circle away but The Chef has him pinned against the cage.
The Chef lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Chef successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Chef is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The Chef bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaughnessy's guard.
The Chef throwing strikes from guard but Shaughnessy blocks nicely.
The Chef showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaughnessy keeping full guard, as The Chef tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Chef trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaughnessy wants to stand and escape but The Chef is having none of it.
The Chef is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Chef working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Chef wants to control from the top but Shaughnessy keeps moving.
The Chef throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaughnessy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Chef content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Chef loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Chef is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Chef keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaughnessy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raekwon The Chef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Chef throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaughnessy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Chef fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaughnessy, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaughnessy is trying to stall.
The Chef keeps control of Shaughnessy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shaughnessy presses The Chef against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Chef misses with a punch to the body.
The Chef keeps control of Shaughnessy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Chef pushes Shaughnessy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaughnessy tries to work over The Chef's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Chef tries to pull guard but Shaughnessy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from The Chef.
The Chef tries to pull guard but Shaughnessy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shaughnessy is trying to break the clinch but The Chef has him pressed against the cage.
Shaughnessy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Chef's elbow.
Shaughnessy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaughnessy moves away from the strike by The Chef.
The Chef 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!
The Chef avoids the body shot from Shaughnessy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Chef moves away.
The Chef pushes Shaughnessy up against the cage in a clinch.
The Chef lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaughnessy backwards.
Good body shot from The Chef.
The Chef fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cael Shaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raekwon The Chef.
The Chef pulls guard successfully.
The Chef looking for a sweep. Not yet The Chef, not yet.
The Chef looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shaughnessy stopping the sweep attempt from The Chef.
The Chef managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy trying to control but The Chef is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cael Shaughnessy just wasn't active enough.
The Chef clinches up with Shaughnessy and pushes him back against the cage.
The Chef will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shaughnessy up against the cage.
Shaughnessy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaughnessy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Chef.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaughnessy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaughnessy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Chef as Shaughnessy tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Chef is trying to pull guard but Shaughnessy has him pressed against the cage.
Shaughnessy can't find room to land a body shot as The Chef controls the action.
Shaughnessy tries to break the clinch but The Chef is controlling the position.
The Chef jumps guard but Shaughnessy stands there with The Chef around his waist. The Chef gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Chef lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shaughnessy or not.
Raekwon The Chef seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Chef jumps guard and drags Shaughnessy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shaughnessy trying to control but The Chef is working from the bottom.
The Chef has Shaughnessy pulled in close to control his posture.
Shaughnessy trying to control but The Chef is working from the bottom.
Shaughnessy 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.
Shaughnessy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cael Shaughnessy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shaughnessy throws a hook but The Chef blocks it.
The Chef tries to clinch but Shaughnessy is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by The Chef there.
Sloppy strikes from The Chef. Those never looked like landing.
Shaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Chef dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaughnessy misses with a hook
and Shaughnessy is countered with a crisp right hand from The Chef that sends him to the canvas! The Chef follows him to the mat into side control.
Shaughnessy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The Chef lands a strong strike to the head of Shaughnessy. That's dazed him! The Chef looking to finish here. Shaughnessy is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - The Chef lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raekwon The Chef! Raekwon The Chef retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Raekwon The Chef thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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