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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jin Makarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momentum Shift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jin Makarov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jin Makarov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jin Makarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Momentum Shift!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarov scores with a takedown into Shift's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shift keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Shift has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Makarov doesn't defend quickly enough and Shift has managed to lock this one up! Can Makarov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shift on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Momentum Shift!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between RC King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Lovren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RC King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Lovren!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lovren enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lovren manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lovren wants to stand up but King is controlling him.
King won't allow Lovren to sweep him here.
Lovren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lovren has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but King has passed into side control.
King tries for a kimura but Lovren is defending well.
King working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King working away.
Lovren tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but King presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lovren tries to reverse the position but King maintains control.
King is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lovren can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lovren is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovren tries to control the position but King now has his back.
Lovren can't escape the position.
Lovren fending off the submission attempt from King.
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!
King working for a choke but Lovren is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovren wants to control his opponent's hands but King gets his hands free.
Lovren looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
King working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lovren is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovren tries to break free.
Lovren looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Despite being in a bad position, Lovren is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RC King dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
King drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lovren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lovren wants to stand up but King is controlling him.
Lovren is trying to keep King in close.
King drops back looking for a leg! Lovren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lovren manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Lovren's guard.
Lovren working a defensive guard but King passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovren is looking to get back to full guard here but King has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lovren wants to get back to his feet but King is dominant here and he's now got Lovren's back!
Lovren trying to control the action but King just sinks the hooks in.
Lovren preventing the rear naked choke attempt from King.
Lovren is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovren defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
King gets his hands free as Lovren looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovren is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but King is staying active.
Lovren rolls, trying to escape but King keeps control of the position.
Lovren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
King has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lovren has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lovren is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and King manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). RC King!
RC King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler The Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler The Bull!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Bull's half guard.
Powers thows a huge punch but The Bull dodges it nicely.
Powers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Bull's head.
Powers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Bull's head.
Powers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Bull with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Bull is looking for a sweep. Powers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Powers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Powers throws a strike but The Bull avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The Bull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers wants to stand but The Bull has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The Bull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Powers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Bull's head.
Powers gets to his feet. The Bull looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Some wild striking there from Powers.
The Bull tries for a takedown but Powers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Bull looks winded!
Powers misses with a double jab
and The Bull counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Powers wants to stand up but The Bull is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Bull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to get back to his feet but The Bull is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Bull wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Bull drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick The Bull off! The Bull jumps back into Powers's guard.
Powers tries to strike from the bottom.
The Bull trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Powers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bull seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyler The Bull was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Powers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Powers or perhaps it was just good defense by The Bull which made him look bad.
Powers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powers.
The Bull has Powers pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Bull pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Powers tumbling to the mat - The Bull dives into Powers's guard.
The Bull wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers is looking to stand up but The Bull isn't so interested in that idea.
The Bull engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Bull is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Powers wants to get back to his feet but The Bull is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Bull is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 Cameron Powers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Powers tries to clinch up but The Bull circles away and keeps his distance.
Powers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Bull circles away quickly and effectively.
Powers is looking to clinch.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Bull as he jumps to the side.
Powers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Bull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Powers circles away.
Powers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Powers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Powers shoots for a double leg takedown but The Bull sprawls well. He's pushed Powers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bull stuffs the takedown attempt from Powers. Powers gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Bull instigates a clinch.
The Bull gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Bull drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Bull jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Bull is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Bull trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers wants to stand and escape but The Bull is having none of it.
Powers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Bull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Bull wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
The Bull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Powers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Bull drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick The Bull off! The Bull jumps back into Powers's guard.
Powers keeping moving, preventing The Bull from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Powers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Bull is controlling him.
Powers looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Bull is one step ahead there.
The Bull wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
The Bull is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Bull prevents Powers from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers keeping moving, preventing The Bull from controlling successfully.
Tyler The Bull has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Bull stops Powers from standing up.
The Bull advances position into side control!
The Bull is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Powers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The Bull is controlling him well.
The Bull wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Powers, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Bull misses with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Bull working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler The Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Powers.
The Bull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Powers circles away.
Powers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Powers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Bull avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Powers is trying to break the clinch but The Bull is controlling him.
The Bull drops down looking for an ankle pick but Powers pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Bull takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Powers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Bull keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Bull shoots in looking for a takedown. Powers tries to sprawl out of it but The Bull keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Powers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Bull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cameron Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Powers scores with a four punch combination!
Cameron Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bull shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Bull is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bull is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powers has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Bull is trying to work for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
The Bull is working for a submission of some sort.
Powers is refusing to be controlled, as The Bull sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bull is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Powers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Powers is controlling The Bull's trapped leg to prevent The Bull from advancing to side control.
The Bull is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Bull is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Bull is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers is looking to escape.
Powers has one foot on The Bull's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The Bull shoots in for a double leg but Powers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Bull.
The Bull tries to keep at a distance but Powers has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Bull is working for takedown but Powers is calmly controlling the position for now.
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 Cameron Powers.
I think Powers 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tyler The Bull!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Al Haddad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jelly Tanglib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jelly Tanglib struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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167 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elias Al Haddad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jelly Tanglib!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Haddad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanglib circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Haddad misses the jab.
Al Haddad throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanglib holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tanglib is trying to push Al Haddad away but Al Haddad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Al Haddad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Haddad tries to circle away but Tanglib has him pinned against the cage.
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Haddad throws a combination that misses
and Tanglib counters with a left to the body.
Tanglib shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Haddad sprawls well. He's pushed Tanglib's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Haddad missing with a left hand there. Tanglib was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab
and Tanglib counters with a nice body shot.
Tanglib looks for the body kick but Al Haddad saw that one coming.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanglib counters with a two punch combo.
Al Haddad looks to land a left hand but Tanglib moved out of range nicely.
Tanglib takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Tanglib bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanglib misses with an uppercut. Al Haddad saw that one coming.
Al Haddad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Haddad throws a head kick that misses.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Haddad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Haddad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Haddad throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanglib counters with a one-two to the body.
Tanglib slips under a jab.
Al Haddad misses with a hook. Tanglib ducked under it nicely.
Al Haddad misses with a combination
and Tanglib counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanglib takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tanglib counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanglib tries a low kick but Al Haddad avoids it.
A big right from Al Haddad misses.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanglib steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Haddad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanglib counters with a left and a right that stings Al Haddad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad misses with a left hand
and Tanglib counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad gets a clinch.
Al Haddad throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Haddad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanglib.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanglib moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Haddad blocks a head kick by Tanglib.
Al Haddad forces Tanglib back against the cage and clinches.
Al Haddad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Haddad wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanglib won't allow it.
Tanglib tries to break the clinch but Al Haddad is controlling the position.
Al Haddad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Al Haddad tries a body shot but Tanglib blocks it.
Tanglib's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanglib slips a straight right by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tanglib to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Tanglib counter with a right hand.
Al Haddad throws a combination that misses
and Tanglib counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Haddad swings widly with a right hand
and Tanglib counters with a left and a right that stings Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad misses the shot to the body.
Al Haddad misses with a straight left.
Al Haddad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Haddad looks to throw the jab but Tanglib is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Tanglib. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tanglib.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanglib avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but Tanglib avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Al Haddad dominated that round.
That's time! Al Haddad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Al Haddad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Al Haddad wants to clinch.
Al Haddad misses with a body shot
and Tanglib counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Tanglib shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Haddad as he avoids it easily.
Al Haddad misses the jab.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Haddad tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanglib swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanglib shoots in and drives through. Al Haddad sprawls well.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanglib moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanglib uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Al Haddad!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanglib sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanglib uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Haddad.
Tanglib cracks a nice hook into Al Haddad's ribs.
Elias Al Haddad is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Haddad lands with a nice body punch.
Tanglib shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tanglib throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Haddad misses with a hook
and Tanglib counters with a left and a right that stings Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a combination that misses
and Tanglib counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tanglib moves forwards but Al Haddad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Haddad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Al Haddad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Haddad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tanglib counters with a three punch combo that has Al Haddad backing up. Al Haddad nods at Tanglib to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Haddad tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Haddad stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanglib. Tanglib gets slowly back to his feet.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jelly Tanglib.
Al Haddad moves into range and clinches up with Tanglib.
Tanglib is trying to force a seperation but Al Haddad has the dominant position.
Al Haddad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al Haddad manages to break the clinch.
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!
Al Haddad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tanglib throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Tanglib moves out of range.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab
and Tanglib counters with a left and a right that stings Al Haddad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanglib will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Haddad scores with a one two! Tanglib had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Al Haddad tries to clinch up
and Tanglib counters with a three punch combo that has Al Haddad backing up. Al Haddad nods at Tanglib to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Haddad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanglib makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Haddad misses with a two punch combination.
Al Haddad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tanglib counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad misses with a hook.
Al Haddad misses with a hook to the body
and Al Haddad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanglib throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Haddad lands a head shot.
A combination from Al Haddad does no damage.
Al Haddad misses with a right hand
and Tanglib counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Haddad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanglib counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Haddad throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanglib counters with a three punch combo that has Al Haddad backing up. Al Haddad nods at Tanglib to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Haddad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tanglib back to the cage. Al Haddad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Al Haddad 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!
Al Haddad misses with a double jab
and Tanglib counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanglib blocks a head kick by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Haddad thows a body shot but no joy.
Al Haddad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanglib counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Haddad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanglib counters with a three punch combo that has Al Haddad backing up. Al Haddad nods at Tanglib to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Haddad slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanglib, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Al Haddad thows a body shot but no joy.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab
and Tanglib counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Haddad thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanglib keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Haddad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Haddad throws an off balance right hand
and Tanglib counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tanglib.
Tanglib wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanglib breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Haddad throws an off balance right hand
and Tanglib makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tanglib swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Tanglib's head but Tanglib sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Haddad misses with a two punch combination.
Al Haddad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanglib paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanglib counters with a three punch combo that has Al Haddad backing up. Al Haddad nods at Tanglib to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Haddad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanglib keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Haddad.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Haddad, as that shot connected.
Tanglib slips a straight right by Al Haddad.
Tanglib circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Haddad tries to bum rush Tanglib with a series of wild strikes but Tanglib uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanglib is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Al Haddad rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Haddad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanglib was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands a jab to the nose.
Al Haddad misses with a wild combination.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Tanglib moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Haddad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanglib counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tanglib scores with a hook to the body. Al Haddad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanglib avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Al Haddad finds it's way through Tanglib's defenses.
Al Haddad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanglib counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Haddad thinking.
Al Haddad throws a hook but Tanglib blocks it.
Al Haddad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Haddad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanglib counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Al Haddad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanglib was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Haddad.
Jelly Tanglib has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanglib sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanglib shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Haddad defends it nicely.
Tanglib swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanglib thows a body shot but no joy.
Elias Al Haddad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Haddad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Haddad jabs Tanglib right on the nose. Tanglib blinks but takes it well.
Al Haddad misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Al Haddad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Haddad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Al Haddad!
Elias Al Haddad 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Burnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrell Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burnes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games. Kingston has chosen Remeber the name as his entrance music. Tyrell Kingston struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
154 lbs
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18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Burnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrell Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burnes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kingston throwing strikes from guard but Burnes blocks nicely.
Burnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kingston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kingston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burnes is trying to keep Kingston in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kingston tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Burnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Burnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
Kingston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burnes circles away.
Kingston shoots in but no luck this time.
Burnes leaves Kingston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kevin Burnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Kingston.
That kick from Burnes tenderised Kingston's leg. Kingston is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burnes.
Horrible takedown by Kingston or perhaps it was just good defense by Burnes which made him look bad.
Kingston looks winded!
Burnes missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burnes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnes missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kevin Burnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kingston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burnes - the referee stops the clock and Kingston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burnes. Kingston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kingston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingston.
Burnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Kingston slips a jab and a cross from Burnes.
Kingston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kingston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnes landing knees to the body.
Burnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kingston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingston wants to break free but Burnes has control.
Kingston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burnes has him pressed against the cage.
Burnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burnes connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tyrell Kingston has been cut.
Burnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kingston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kingston is trying to push Burnes away but Burnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burnes manages to break the clinch.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Kingston moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston takes an elbow to the temple.
Kingston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burnes to keep the fight standing.
Burnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnes missing with knees to the body.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Burnes.
Burnes lands a knee to the body.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnes's elbow.
Burnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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!
Burnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kingston blocks it with crossed arms.
Burnes misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burnes is looking to control Kingston's arms but Kingston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burnes has his back to the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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 Kevin Burnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrell Kingston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kingston tries to land a leg kick but Burnes saw it coming and moves away.
Kingston fails with a takedown attempt.
Burnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burnes scores with a three punch combo!
Kingston lands a nice shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kingston.
Burnes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burnes gets tackled into the cage by Kingston. Kingston maintains the clinch.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Burnes trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Kingston shoots in but Burnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kevin Burnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Kingston.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burnes.
Burnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burnes lands an overhand right.
Kingston shoots in but Burnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burnes lands a front kick.
A jab lands there for Burnes.
Burnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kingston takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnes misses with a knee strike.
Burnes manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burnes!
Burnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingston.
Kingston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burnes. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnes tests Kingston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burnes.
Burnes throws a right and a left that Kingston avoids nicely.
Kingston tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnes avoids the body shot from Kingston.
Kingston moves into the clinch.
Kingston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kingston cracks Burnes with a nice body shot.
Burnes cracks Kingston with a nice body shot.
Burnes looking to throw knees to the head but Kingston is blocking nicely.
Kingston tries to circle away but Burnes has him pinned against the cage.
Burnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Burnes stalling against the cage.
Burnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kingston has managed to clinch.
Burnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burnes misses with a knee to the head.
Kingston is trying to break free.
Kingston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burnes.
Burnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Burnes misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kingston pressing his opponent against the cage.
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!
Kingston tries to pull guard but Burnes won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Burnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyrell Kingston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kingston rushes Burnes and presses him up against the cage.
Kingston has Burnes pressed against the cage.
Burnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston defending well as Burnes loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burnes circles away.
Kingston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burnes.
Kingston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Burnes throws a shot to the body.
Burnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kingston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kevin Burnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kingston takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnes keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kevin Burnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Burnes as Kingston shoots in.
Kevin Burnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Kingston.
Burnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingston.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Burnes scores with a kick to the body.
Burnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burnes stalks Kingston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kingston's face. Kingston staggers backwards, shaken.
Kingston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kingston dodges the punch combination from Burnes.
Burnes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kevin Burnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kevin Burnes is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burnes defends it nicely.
Burnes is looking to slow Kingston down with leg kicks.
Burnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Burnes scores with a kick to the body.
Kingston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Burnes.
Burnes misses with a double jab.
Kingston slips a straight right by Burnes.
No joy there for Burnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston has closed the distance and engaged Burnes in a clinch.
Burnes breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnes instigates a clinch.
Kingston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burnes lands an elbow inside that Kingston shrugs off.
Kingston looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burnes. That one must have hurt.
Burnes throws a series of punches but Kingston avoids them all with ease.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnes.
Kingston moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burnes manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burnes tries to avoid it but Kingston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burnes to the ground. Burnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burnes throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burnes.
Burnes stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Burnes misses.
Burnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingston in his tracks.
Burnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
Burnes moves into the clinch.
Tyrell Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingston looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Burnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burnes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Burnes!
Post fight, Kevin Burnes took to the microphone: 'When I was younger, like when I was in high school and stuff, I used to wish I was gay because I thought gay men were — it just seemed nicer in a way. I thought it’d be a better world, maybe, if all men were gay. There’s so much negativity around the male, butch mentality — they’re so uptight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Baptiste Reno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Strange (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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160 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Baptiste Reno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Strange!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptiste Reno misses with a takedown attempt
and Strange counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strange tries to sprawl but Baptiste Reno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Strange trying to control here.
Baptiste Reno is pressing down on Strange's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strange is holding on for now.
Strange is trying to stand back up but Baptiste Reno is controlling him
Strange looks winded!
Strange wants to get back to full guard.
Baptiste Reno trying to pass the guard but Strange defending well.
Baptiste Reno is controlling the pace.
Baptiste Reno seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Strange is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean Baptiste Reno!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremi Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremi Olszewicz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremi Olszewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones Jr. Olszewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Olszewicz slams his shin into Jones Jr's torso.
Olszewicz tries to clinch there but Jones Jr circles away.
Olszewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olszewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Olszewicz is just out of range.
Olszewicz moves in looking to clinch but Jones Jr pushes him off.
Olszewicz moves in looking to clinch but Jones Jr pushes him off.
Olszewicz wants to clinch.
Jones Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands with a cross.
Jones Jr dips to his left and cracks Olszewicz with an uppercut!
Olszewicz tries to clinch there but Jones Jr circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones Jr jabs Olszewicz right on the nose. Olszewicz blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olszewicz throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Olszewicz blocks a jab.
Jones Jr stuns Olszewicz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Olszewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olszewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olszewicz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olszewicz.
Olszewicz looks to clinch
and Jones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olszewicz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Jones Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Jones Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones Jr lands with a good body shot.
Olszewicz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olszewicz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Olszewicz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Olszewicz moves to clinch but Jones Jr breaks away
and Jones Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Olszewicz to the canvas! Jones Jr smells blood - he's punishing Olszewicz with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Olszewicz has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jones Jr!
An out of breath Jack Jones Jr 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Sanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya On (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanburg comes into the arena with Black Sabbath - War Pigs blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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153 lbs
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151 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geoff Sanburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilya On!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
On moves away from the strike by Sanburg.
On looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanburg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
On throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
On throws a good cross that connects.
Sanburg closes the distance and clinches.
Sanburg wants the takedown. On is fighting it off but Sanburg persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in On's guard against the cage.
Sanburg throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanburg distracts On with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
On has momentary wrist control but Sanburg slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanburg controlling from the top 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!
On is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
On avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
On working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanburg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanburg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
On is working an open guard so Sanburg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
On moves into range and connects with a jab.
On falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanburg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
On throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by On. Beautiful body shot.
Ilya On seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanburg lands with an uppercut that bounces On off the cage and back into range.
On throws a right and a left that Sanburg avoids nicely.
Ilya On is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanburg misses with a wild combination.
On misses with a few strikes there.
Sanburg shoots in and bounces On off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanburg content to stall in guard here.
Sanburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanburg pushes down on On's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanburg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but On sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanburg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ground and pound from Sanburg.
Sanburg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks On with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanburg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
On tries to roll over but Sanburg keeps him under control.
Sanburg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
On tries to get to full guard but Sanburg has control of the leg.
On is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanburg pulls his head out easily.
Sanburg wants to work for an arm triangle but On is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Sanburg.
On is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanburg pulls his head out easily.
Sanburg is trying to control the action in half guard but On is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
On has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sanburg escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sanburg!
On looks winded!
Sanburg working the body and head with strikes.
On is rocked!
Sanburg is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
On is still in real trouble! Can Sanburg finish him?
Sanburg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
On seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
On is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanburg off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
On is trying to stick to Sanburg's back but Sanburg is turning into On. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in On's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sanburg.
Sanburg chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanburg wants to control from the top but On keeps moving.
Sanburg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanburg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanburg trying to control but On is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanburg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
On is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Sanburg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
On misses with a looping left.
Sanburg drives through with a takedown into On's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanburg pushes down on On's leg and manages to get into half guard.
On actively working from the bottom here.
Sanburg tries to pass the half guard into mount. On knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanburg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanburg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanburg seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. On is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Geoff Sanburg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Geoff Sanburg waved his t-shirt featuring CEC Nutrition Q160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meguru Takayanagi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Micky Ward's chin.
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micky Ward!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward tries for a takedown but Takayanagi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ward looks to land a combination but Takayanagi avoids it well.
Takayanagi lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Takayanagi.
Takayanagi instigates a clinch.
Ward wants to break free but Takayanagi has control.
Takayanagi lands a shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takayanagi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takayanagi gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ward is looking for a takedown.
Takayanagi leaning against his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takayanagi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Takayanagi is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takayanagi presses Ward against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ward throws an elbow but misses.
Ward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takayanagi backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ward to his knees! Takayanagi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meguru Takayanagi!
During a confident post fight interview, Meguru Takayanagi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tracey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Seek & Destroy. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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152 lbs
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151 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Tracey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tracey blocks a head kick by Smith.
Tracey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tracey misses the shot to the body.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Tracey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to clinch there but Tracey circles away.
Tracey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tracey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as Tracey blocks the leg kick.
Tracey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tracey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Tracey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tracey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tracey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tracey.
Tracey lands a head shot.
Smith wants to clinch.
Tracey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith 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 fighters circling - Tracey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Tracey swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Tracey avoids it.
Tracey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tracey tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Tracey in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tracey blocks the elbow strike.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Tracey avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Tracey avoids the damage to the body.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Tracey has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tracey manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Tracey does it's job there.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tracey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tracey's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tracey swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tracey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tracey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tracey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tracey swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tracey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Tracey.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Tracey moved out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Tracey pushes him off.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tracey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tracey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tracey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Tracey circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Tracey misses its intended target.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Tracey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tracey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tracey works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Tracey misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tracey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tracey moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tracey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith slips under a jab from Tracey.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Tracey.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Tracey down.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Tracey.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tracey blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tracey.
Tracey blocks an elbow strike.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Rob Tracey has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracey blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Tracey avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tracey is trying to break free.
Tracey tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tracey's brow.
Tracey tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tracey's defenses.
Tracey stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Tracey takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracey blocks the elbow strike.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Tracey takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith looking to stall.
Tracey blocks an elbow strike.
Tracey avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tracey tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Tracey wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tracey avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tracey blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tracey blocks the elbow strike.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tracey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Tracey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tracey is defending well for now.
Tracey blocks an elbow strike.
Tracey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Tracey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tracey struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tracey is trying to break free.
Tracey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tracey throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracey lands with a good body shot.
Tracey blocks a head kick by Smith.
A slow jab from Tracey misses its intended target.
Tracey keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith wants to clinch.
Tracey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is looking to clinch but Tracey is avoiding it.
Rob Tracey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tracey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tracey checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rob Tracey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Tracey.
Tracey throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Tracey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Tracey misses the target.
Tracey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tracey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Tracey moves out of range.
Tracey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tracey.
Tracey lands a jab.
Tracey dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Tracey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracey clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rob Tracey is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to clinch there but Tracey circles away.
Smith rushes Tracey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tracey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Tracey can't break the clinch.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Tracey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Tracey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tracey is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Tracey shrugs off.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tracey tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tracey is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tracey has his back to the cage.
Tracey blocks the elbow strike.
Tracey dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tracey tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Dave Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tracey tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Tracey back against the cage.
Tracey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tracey managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Tracey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith is trying to stall.
Tracey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tracey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks the inside of Tracey's front leg.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Tracey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Tracey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tracey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Tracey had a free shot at his head there.
Smith tries to clinch there but Tracey circles away.
Tracey throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Tracey.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tracey lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Tracey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Tracey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tracey misses with a right hand
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Tracey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tracey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tracey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tracey avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Tracey looking to slow down the pace here.
Tracey avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Tracey takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Tracey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tracey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tracey is trying to break free.
Smith is looking to control Tracey's arms but Tracey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tracey controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tracey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Tracey tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Tracey avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Tracey managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Tracey goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Tracey back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tracey's efforts to push away.
Smith has Tracey pressed against the cage, preventing Tracey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Tracey.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tracey blocks an elbow strike.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tracey blocks it with crossed arms.
Tracey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tracey is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracey blocks the elbow strike.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tracey blocks the elbow strike.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tracey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Tracey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Tracey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tracey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Smith dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rob Tracey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tracey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Tracey pushes him off.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tracey if he has to take too many more of those.
Tracey gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Tracey is trying to break free.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Tracey working hard to break the clinch.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tracey.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Tracey shrugs off.
Smith keeps control of Tracey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracey blocks an elbow strike.
Tracey breaks from the clinch.
Tracey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Tracey circles away.
Tracey misses with a few strikes there.
Tracey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith is looking to clinch but Tracey is avoiding it.
Tracey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith has Tracey up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tracey blocks an elbow strike.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tracey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Tracey is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tracey avoids it.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Tracey blocks it.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tracey lands a nice uppercut.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Tracey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tracey swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up but Tracey circles away and keeps his distance.
Tracey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tracey looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Tracey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Tracey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracey jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tracey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith tries to clinch but Tracey is having none of it.
Tracey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tracey misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tracey throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tracey.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tracey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tracey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
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 Rob Tracey.
I think Tracey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rob Tracey!
Rob Tracey retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rob Tracey made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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