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AD127: Break a Leg PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Higino Esousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Monster by Skillet. The crowd seem to be enjoying Esousa's choice of entrance music: Porn Star by Swollen Members. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Higino Esousa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze instigates a clinch.
Esousa tries to pull guard but Blaze holds him up against the cage and eventually Esousa drops back down to his feet.
Esousa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Esousa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blaze after a bit of a struggle.
Johnny Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Higino Esousa.
Esousa takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Higino Esousa has been cut.
Blaze working Esousa over with knees to the body.
Blaze lands a nice knee to the body.
Esousa looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze lands an elbow inside that Esousa shrugs off.
Blaze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaze landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blaze gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blaze is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blaze swings wildly with an uppercut but Esousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze lands a nice elbow.
Blaze scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Higino Esousa's cut even more.
Blaze lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blaze lands an elbow inside that Esousa shrugs off.
The cut above Higino Esousa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blaze lands an elbow that stopped Esousa in his tracks for a moment.
Higino Esousa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze throws a head punch that misses.
Blaze lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Higino Esousa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Blaze!
Johnny Blaze thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes into the arena with Rob Zombie - Scum of the earth blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Penn's choice of entrance music: Go To Church. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Penn!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alves throws a front kick aimed at Penn's knee but Penn avoids it well.
Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
Penn clobbers Alves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Alves is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
A left and a right from Alves both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Penn.
Penn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alves defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn avoids the body shot from Alves.
Penn scores with a jab to the head.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Alves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Penn jabs Alves right on the nose. Alves blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn slips under a jab from Alves.
Alves lands a jab to the head.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Fernando Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penn.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penn. Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Penn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves is working hard here to advance position.
Penn connects with a couple of short punches.
Penn content to stall in guard here.
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn is trying to keep Alves in close.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Alves is in close to Penn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alves lands a couple of elbows.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn has control of Alves's left arm, preventing Alves from doing any damage.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Alves dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Penn stuffs the takedown.
Fernando Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Penn gets a takedown into half guard.
Alves wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Penn is thwarting Alves's attempts to control the position.
Alves wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Penn trying to control from half guard but Alves is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alves wants to control but Penn passes easily into half guard.
Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
Penn drops an elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Alves is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alves!
Alves regains half guard.
Penn throws a strike but Alves avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Alves has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Alves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Alves connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Alves wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Alves defends easily.
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alves postures up.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Alves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alves trying to advance position but Penn counters by regaining guard.
Alves trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Alves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fernando Alves will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Penn moves out of range as Alves strikes.
Brian Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves lands an overhand right.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves looking to score a takedown here. Penn is defending well but Alves drives through and ends up in Penn's guard.
Alves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Penn keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alves is aware though and is defending well.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alves wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Fernando Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
Alves distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Penn's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alves advances to half guard.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Penn tries to hold on but Alves pushes him away.
Alves landing shots from mount.
It looks like Brian Penn has been cut.
Alves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alves scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Alves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves working the ground and pound effectively.
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alves cracks Penn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fernando Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Penn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Penn is rocked!
Alves controlling the pace for now.
Penn is still in real trouble! Can Alves finish him?
Alves loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Penn scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Alves land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Alves stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Alves!
Our winner, Fernando Alves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Michael Jackson's Thriller kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Oliver Queen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Oliver Queen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Miller!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen slips a jab from Miller.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damian Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller wants to sweep here but Queen controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is looking to sweep but instead, Queen has passed into half guard.
Queen works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to bench press Queen off him but Queen keeps the position.
Miller wants to control but Queen postures up.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Miller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Queen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Queen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Miller manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen passes into side control, despite Miller's attempt to control the position.
Miller regains half guard.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Queen is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Queen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Queen's back!
Queen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen striking from half guard on the bottom.
Queen wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Queen missing with punches from the bottom.
Queen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miller has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Queen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Miller is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Queen pulls down on the head and he's put Miller to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oliver Queen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Froch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Placebo - Pure Morning. The crowd seem to be enjoying Froch's choice of entrance music: Can't be touched. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlo Froch!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Froch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Froch works MacDonald's body with a nice hook.
Froch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Froch takes a swing at MacDonald's ribcage but misses.
Froch swings widly with a right hand
and MacDonald counters with a takedown into side control.
Froch is pushing MacDonald's head away, looking to escape. MacDonald manages to hold on to the position though.
MacDonald lands a decent elbow from side control.
MacDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Froch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
What's Froch going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonald tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
MacDonald in side control, throwing shots but Froch defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald working away.
Froch prevents MacDonald from moving into mount.
Froch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Froch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacDonald's guard! Nice work there by Froch!
MacDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Froch defends well.
MacDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Froch is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Froch passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is looking to improve his position.
MacDonald looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Froch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froch stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Froch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
MacDonald moves out of range as Froch throws a body kick.
Froch throws a combination that misses
and MacDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Froch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Froch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Froch misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacDonald misses with a low kick.
Froch tries a low kick but MacDonald avoids it.
Marlo Froch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Froch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacDonald, right into the meat.
Froch digs a good hook to MacDonald's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacDonald misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Froch, right into the meat.
Froch misses with a series of wild punches.
MacDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
Froch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Froch throws a head kick that misses
and MacDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Froch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Froch throws a nice looking combination but MacDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Peppu Reiska MacDonald will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good shot there by Froch.
Froch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Froch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Froch misses with a hook
and MacDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Froch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Froch seems unphased.
MacDonald scores with a push kick.
Froch misses with a straight left.
Froch throws an overhand right that lands on MacDonald's shoulder, as MacDonald tries to avoid the shot.
MacDonald avoids a kick to the body.
MacDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Froch.
Marlo Froch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacDonald misses with the combination.
Marlo Froch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Froch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froch swings widly with a right hand
and MacDonald counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Froch's guard now.
Froch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacDonald.
Froch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
Froch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacDonald pushes down on Froch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacDonald connects with a nice short shot to Froch's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacDonald lands a nice short elbow.
MacDonald throws a strike but Froch avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Froch keeps moving.
MacDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald postures up in Froch's guard and throws a big left but Froch blocks it.
MacDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacDonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Froch's head.
MacDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacDonald prevents Froch from getting back to his feet.
MacDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
MacDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
MacDonald advances to half guard.
MacDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Froch is trying to maintain the position but MacDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Froch is looking for a sweep. MacDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Froch is just riding it out for now. MacDonald eventually gives up the hold.
MacDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Froch keeps working.
MacDonald stops Froch from getting back to his feet.
MacDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Froch blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacDonald.
MacDonald prevents Froch from improving his position.
Froch gets back to full guard.
MacDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacDonald stands up over Froch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Froch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Froch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Froch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Froch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Froch. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Froch does no damage.
MacDonald fails to land the takedown.
MacDonald loads up on a big right hand but Froch slips the punch.
Froch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Froch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacDonald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froch throws a poor cross that misses
and MacDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
MacDonald lands with a good body shot.
Froch tries to bum rush MacDonald with a series of wild strikes but MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Froch closes the distance looking to clinch
and MacDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Froch misses.
MacDonald moves out of range as Froch throws a body kick.
Froch takes a swing at MacDonald's ribcage but misses.
Froch misses with an uppercut. MacDonald saw that one coming.
MacDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Froch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Froch moves away from the strike by MacDonald.
Froch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Froch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Froch misses with a wild combination.
MacDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
MacDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into Froch's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Froch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacDonald is controlling him.
MacDonald working some strikes from top position.
MacDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Froch is trying to control MacDonald's posture but MacDonald avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froch taking punishment in the form of punches.
MacDonald scoring with punches and elbows.
MacDonald works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Froch is not content to let MacDonald control the position.
MacDonald advances to mount.
MacDonald scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Froch?
Froch is rocked!
Peppu Reiska MacDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
Froch is still in real trouble! Can MacDonald finish him?
MacDonald is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Froch is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Froch flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. MacDonald anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Froch and secures both hooks! This could be bad! MacDonald slips an arm under Froch chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. MacDonald has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. MacDonald is squeezing on Froch like an anaconda would it's prey. Froch fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
A determined Peppu Reiska MacDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watts comes into the arena with Xxplosive blaring out of the sound system. Benjamin Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beheaded in Paris by Cradled To Grave kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Thomas Benjamin Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
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31
185 lbs
21 - 13 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin Jr. Watts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watts throws a chopping leg kick but Benjamin Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Watts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Watts.
Benjamin Jr throws a right and a left that Watts avoids nicely.
Watts is looking to clinch but Benjamin Jr is avoiding it.
Watts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benjamin Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Watts showed some decent athleticism there.
Benjamin Jr tries to roll over but Watts keeps him under control.
Watts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watts.
Ground and pound from Watts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benjamin Jr pushes Watts off looking to stand but Watts dives back in and keeps control.
Watts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benjamin Jr pushes Watts off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Watts.
Benjamin Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benjamin Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Benjamin Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Watts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benjamin Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benjamin Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benjamin Jr scores with a jab. Watts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Watts throws a right and a left that Benjamin Jr avoids nicely.
Benjamin Jr lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts tries to clinch up but Benjamin Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benjamin Jr at a distance.
Benjamin Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Watts's head.
A slow jab from Watts misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight right.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watts gets the takedown into side control.
Benjamin Jr controls the position for a moment.
Watts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Benjamin Jr some visible discomfort.
Watts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Benjamin Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Benjamin Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benjamin Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watts.
Watts throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Benjamin Jr to regain full guard.
Benjamin Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watts.
Benjamin Jr wants to stand but Watts is controlling the position.
Benjamin Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Watts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watts throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benjamin Jr keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watts postures up in Benjamin Jr's guard and throws a big left but Benjamin Jr blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benjamin Jr is on top in guard.
Watts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watts 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.
Benjamin Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watts wants to sweep here but Benjamin Jr controlling him for the moment.
Benjamin Jr trying to control but Watts is working from the bottom.
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 Tyrone Watts will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Watts throws a one two combo.
Watts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benjamin Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Benjamin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watts moves away.
Watts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benjamin Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watts on the side of the head.
Benjamin Jr lands with a right hand.
Benjamin Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Watts rather than just go for the knockout.
Benjamin Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watts working the strikes but Benjamin Jr uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watts lands a nice short elbow.
Watts controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamin Jr defending well though.
Watts trying to control from half guard but Benjamin Jr is working away.
Benjamin Jr wants to control but Watts is keeping busy.
Watts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamin Jr defending well though.
Watts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watts stops Benjamin Jr from getting back to his feet.
Watts prevents Benjamin Jr from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benjamin Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Watts throwing strikes from guard but Benjamin Jr blocks nicely.
Watts wants to control from the top but Benjamin Jr keeps moving.
Benjamin Jr working a defensive guard here.
Benjamin Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benjamin Jr pulls Watts in to control the position.
Benjamin Jr keeping full guard, as Watts tries to pass.
Watts is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thomas Benjamin Jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Watts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Watts throws an overhand right that lands on Benjamin Jr's shoulder, as Benjamin Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Benjamin Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benjamin Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Benjamin Jr does no damage.
Watts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benjamin Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benjamin Jr is looking to clinch but Watts is avoiding it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benjamin Jr enables Watts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benjamin Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Watts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watts throwing strikes from guard but Benjamin Jr blocks nicely.
Watts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr wants to sweep here but Watts controlling him for the moment.
Benjamin Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watts trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watts with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Watts throws an elbow that misses. Benjamin Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watts's guard. Nice move by Benjamin Jr!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Watts dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Watts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benjamin Jr.
Horrible takedown by Watts or perhaps it was just good defense by Benjamin Jr which made him look bad.
Benjamin Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benjamin Jr tries to clinch but Watts is having none of it.
Watts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benjamin Jr.
Watts scores with a decent looking hook.
Benjamin Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benjamin Jr misses with a head kick.
Benjamin Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Benjamin Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Watts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benjamin Jr.
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!
Benjamin Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watts misses with a hook. Benjamin Jr ducked under it nicely.
Watts throws a body punch but Benjamin Jr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr connects with a body shot.
Benjamin Jr swings for the body but Watts moves out of range.
Watts misses the shot to the body.
Benjamin Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Watts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benjamin Jr as he jumps to the side.
Benjamin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watts was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin Jr.
Watts defending well as Benjamin Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Watts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Benjamin Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Watts!
The fight stays on the outside here - Watts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watts throws a hook but Benjamin Jr avoids it easily.
Benjamin Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Watts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Watts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr lands a right hand.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Watts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Watts controls the action.
Benjamin Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watts backwards.
Benjamin Jr lands with a left to the head.
Benjamin Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin Jr lands a right hand.
Benjamin Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin Jr tries a body shot but Watts blocks it.
Benjamin Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Watts lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watts backwards.
Benjamin Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Benjamin Jr lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone Watts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Benjamin Jr fails to land.
Watts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watts prevents a body shot from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Watts blocks it with crossed arms.
Watts blocking some punches.
Watts takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Benjamin Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Benjamin Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watts blocks an uppercut.
Watts has Benjamin Jr pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watts blocks a body shot from Benjamin Jr.
A short uppercut from Watts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Benjamin Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watts 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Watts!
Tyrone Watts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Trumps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Gorawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trumps's entrance music is Jay Z - Money, Cash, Hoes. A fine choice. Gorawski has chosen Three Six Mafia - It's a fight as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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224 lbs
14 - 12 - 1 |
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32
219 lbs
17 - 11 - 1 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Trumps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Gorawski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumps misses with a head kick.
Gorawski missing with a left hand there. Trumps was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gorawski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trumps.
Trumps takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gorawski misses with a wild body shot.
Gorawski misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Trumps.
Gorawski throws a right hand that Trumps ducks under and follows up with a left that Trumps also avoids with ease.
Gorawski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trumps avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gorawski tries to bum rush Trumps with a series of wild strikes but Trumps uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gorawski misses with a lunging right hand
and Trumps counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trumps scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trumps tries a head kick but it misses.
Gorawski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trumps throws a head kick but Gorawski moves out of range.
Trumps wants to clinch up but Gorawski keeps it at a distance.
Trumps wants to clinch up but Gorawski keeps it at a distance.
Ian Trumps is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumps clinches.
Trumps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorawski's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Trumps.
Trumps creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trumps blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trumps blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gorawski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trumps has him pressed against the cage.
Trumps tries to throw a body punch but Gorawski avoids it by throwing Trumps back against the cage.
Trumps lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gorawski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Trumps fails to land.
Gorawski blocks an uppercut.
Gorawski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Trumps softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trumps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gorawski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gorawski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gorawski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trumps misses with a body punch.
Gorawski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trumps tries a head kick but it misses.
Gorawski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trumps.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorawski scores with a nice head shot.
Gorawski moves out of range as Trumps throws a body kick.
Trumps wants to clinch.
Trumps walks into a jab.
Mariusz Gorawski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorawski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorawski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gorawski throws an overhand right that lands on Trumps's shoulder, as Trumps tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trumps.
Trumps looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gorawski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trumpss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gorawski misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumps takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trumps throws a leg kick but Gorawski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gorawski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gorawski lands a jab to the nose.
Gorawski just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorawski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Trumps moves in looking to clinch but Gorawski pushes him off.
Gorawski missing with a left hand there. Trumps was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trumps tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trumps scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trumps is looking to clinch.
Trumps wants to clinch up but Gorawski keeps it at a distance.
Trumps tries to close the distance and clinch but Gorawski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trumps avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trumps tries to clinch there but Gorawski circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Gorawski.
Gorawski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trumps displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gorawski throws out the jab.
Gorawski lands a jab to the nose.
Gorawski tests Trumps's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gorawski blocks a head kick by Trumps.
Trumps throws a head kick but Gorawski moves out of range.
Gorawski just misses with a punch to the body.
Trumps throws a chopping leg kick but Gorawski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trumps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gorawski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gorawski connects with a leg kick. Trumps looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Trumps will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trumps checks a low kick from Gorawski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gorawski avoids the head kick by Trumps.
Gorawski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gorawski lands a jab to the head.
Gorawski tries to bum rush Trumps with a series of wild strikes but Trumps uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Gorawski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gorawski avoids the head kick by Trumps.
Trumps keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gorawski.
Trumps throws the kick towards the body but Gorawski avoids it.
Trumps tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gorawski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gorawski checks a leg kick nicely.
Gorawski throws a right and a left that Trumps avoids nicely.
Gorawski throws out a loose jab but Trumps uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorawski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumps moves away.
Gorawski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trumps fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gorawski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gorawski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gorawski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trumps blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gorawski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorawski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trumps keeps working.
Trumps trying to control but Gorawski postures up.
Gorawski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trumps keeps working.
Trumps is looking to improve his position.
Gorawski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gorawski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gorawski slips a nice elbow through Trumps's hands, connecting with Trumps's forehead.
Gorawski moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski tries for a kimura but Trumps is defending well.
Gorawski lands some shots froms side control.
Gorawski is looking to take a break and control but Trumps is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gorawski wants to control for a moment but Trumps uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gorawski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorawski advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski trying to control the action but Trumps is working from the bottom.
Trumps tries to get to full guard but Gorawski has control of the leg.
Gorawski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gorawski is keen to just control but Trumps is a slippery customer.
Gorawski trying to mount his opponent but Trumps defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trumps wants to control but Gorawski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gorawski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gorawski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trumps regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gorawski.
Gorawski stopping the sweep attempt from Trumps.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Trumps is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorawski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorawski looking to pass the guard.
Trumps 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.
Mariusz Gorawski 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!
Trumps misses with a low kick.
Trumps moves away from the strike by Gorawski.
Trumps tries to close the distance and clinch but Gorawski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gorawski cracks Trumps with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trumps blocks a jab.
Gorawski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trumps.
Gorawski avoids the head kick by Trumps.
Gorawski misses with a looping left.
Trumps doesn't manage to clinch there - Gorawski circles away.
That kick from Gorawski tenderised Trumps's leg. Trumps is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gorawski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gorawski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumps.
Trumps misses with a low kick.
Trumps throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Trumps tries to clinch but Gorawski moves out of range.
Trumps steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorawski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gorawski finds it's way through Trumps's defenses.
Trumps takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trumps takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gorawski throws a hook but Trumps blocks it.
Trumps throws a head kick but Gorawski moves out of range.
Gorawski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gorawski throws a shot from downtown. Trumps moves away and avoids it.
Trumps on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gorawski. That's going to slow Trumps down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trumps connects with an inside leg kick.
Gorawski slips a jab from Trumps.
Jab from Gorawski.
A jab-cross combination lands for Gorawski and sends Trumps crashing to the mat! Gorawski follows him down to the mat - Trumps regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Trumps is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gorawski is thwarting Trumps's attempts to control the position.
Gorawski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ian Trumps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorawski is pressing down on Trumps's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trumps is holding on for now.
Trumps actively working from the bottom here.
Gorawski wants to take a breather but Trumps is having none of it.
Gorawski is thwarting Trumps's attempts to control the position.
Gorawski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorawski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Trumps is in trouble now - Gorawski has advanced to mount!
Trumps takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski lands a heavy elbow.
Gorawski controlling his opponent.
Trumps is squirming around, avoiding Gorawski's attempts to control the action.
Gorawski is landing with some decent strikes but Trumps is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Trumps regains half guard.
Gorawski with the ground and pound but Trumps uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Trumps being controlled here, momentarily.
Mariusz Gorawski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gorawski wants to pass the guard but Trumps is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski looking to sit in guard and control but Trumps gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Trumps throws a big elbow that misses.
Mariusz Gorawski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorawski has a closed guard, preventing Trumps from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trumps is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorawski has wrist control.
Gorawski wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Gorawski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gorawski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Gorawski!
Mariusz Gorawski looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'That Was my 25 fight for MLC. Thanks to everyone supporting me through my whole career!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Ahkenaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahkenaton has chosen Sweet Taste of India as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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27
194 lbs
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25
200 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Ahkenaton !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahkenaton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
West connects with a leg kick. Ahkenaton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahkenaton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahkenaton 's head.
Ahkenaton lands a glancing blow to the side of West's head.
A left lands for Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton works the jab nicely.
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!
West lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Will West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahkenaton scores with a takedown into West's guard.
Ahkenaton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
West is pulling down on Ahkenaton 's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahkenaton , at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahkenaton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahkenaton trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West is pulling down on Ahkenaton 's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahkenaton , at least for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Will West wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
West throws a leg kick
and Ahkenaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
West lands a nice hook to Ahkenaton 's body. Ahkenaton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahkenaton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
West tries for a takedown but Ahkenaton circles away easily
and Ahkenaton counters with a stiff right hand.
West scores with the left hand. Ahkenaton knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West connects with a body shot that sends Ahkenaton 's belly button to the back.
West looks to land a right hand but Ahkenaton moved out of range.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West with a hook.
West thumps Ahkenaton with a low kick.
Ahkenaton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
West lands a nice hook to Ahkenaton 's body. Ahkenaton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
West uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton gets a takedown into half guard.
Ahkenaton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahkenaton misses with a head shot. West uses the momentum to regain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as West holds on and takes a little breather.
West is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
West manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahkenaton manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West throwing strikes but missing.
Ahkenaton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahkenaton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West looking to sit in guard and control but Ahkenaton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ahkenaton lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ahkenaton throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahkenaton is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will West dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
West throws a lazy right hand but Ahkenaton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahkenaton misses with a looping left.
Ahkenaton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ahkenaton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahkenaton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahkenaton throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahkenaton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ahkenaton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahkenaton throws a big elbow that misses.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahkenaton .
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahkenaton tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
West wants to sweep here but Ahkenaton controlling him for the moment.
Ahkenaton trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahkenaton throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahkenaton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahkenaton scoring with some ground and pound.
West is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahkenaton is aware though and is defending well.
Ahkenaton throws a strike but West rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
West wants to control from the top but Ahkenaton keeps moving.
West won't allow Ahkenaton to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
West won't allow Ahkenaton to get back to his feet.
West with a flurry of punches that miss.
West drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ahkenaton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ahkenaton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ahkenaton !
Ahkenaton lands an elbow.
King Ahkenaton has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahkenaton in side control, throwing shots but West defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear West down.
West avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but West is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ahkenaton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ahkenaton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
West taking punishment in the form of punches.
West tries to bench press Ahkenaton off him but Ahkenaton keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Ahkenaton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
West wants to control but Ahkenaton postures up.
Ahkenaton grinds an elbow into West's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is not content to let Ahkenaton control the position.
Ahkenaton is working West over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ahkenaton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Ahkenaton crashes against the mat.
West tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahkenaton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahkenaton throwing strikes but West manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Ahkenaton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No luck for Ahkenaton with that takedown attempt.
West throws out a leg kick but Ahkenaton moves out of range and West only half commits.
Will West is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahkenaton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by West.
West misses with a leg kick.
West turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahkenaton avoids the body shot from West.
West throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ahkenaton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahkenaton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West throws a nice inside leg kick.
West tries to score with a low kick but Ahkenaton moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West scores with a jab. Ahkenaton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
West buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
West misses with a left hand
enabling Ahkenaton to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahkenaton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by West. West obviously looking to wear him down.
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by West.
West takes a swing at Ahkenaton 's ribcage but misses.
Ahkenaton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahkenaton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. West catches Ahkenaton right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahkenaton as he jumps to the side.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahkenaton tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahkenaton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West misses with a leg kick
and Ahkenaton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
West trying to control from the bottom.
Ahkenaton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ahkenaton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks West with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
West is not content to let Ahkenaton control the position.
Ahkenaton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahkenaton trying to pass the guard but West defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahkenaton prevents West from improving his position.
Ahkenaton throws a strike but West avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Ahkenaton from controlling successfully.
Ahkenaton connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton throws an elbow that misses. West uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahkenaton 's guard. Nice move by West!
West wants to control from the top but Ahkenaton keeps moving.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahkenaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will West showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will West!
After the big win, Will West made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Torrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes into the arena with Franz Ferdinand - Ulysses blaring out of the sound system. Torrance comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shadow on the Sun by Audioslave kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Antonio Davis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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29
182 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
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181 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Torrance!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis defending well as Torrance loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.
Torrance swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Torrance wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis slips a jab from Torrance.
Davis blocks a jab.
Davis lands a jab to the head.
Torrance slips under a jab.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torrance.
Torrance lands a jab to the head.
Torrance on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Torrance throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Torrance's head.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Torrance ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torrance.
Torrance listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Torrance misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis.
Torrance looks winded!
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torrance.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Torrance checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torrance has time to react.
Davis digs a good hook to Torrance's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrance is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torrance doesn't seem phased though.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Davis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Davis looks to land a combination but Torrance avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Torrance misses.
A big right from Davis misses.
Torrance avoids the head kick by Davis.
Davis digs a good hook to Torrance's body.
Davis throws a series of punches but Torrance avoids them all with ease.
Davis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Torrance backs up against the cage.
Davis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Davis jabs Torrance right on the nose. Torrance blinks but takes it well.
Torrance is rocked!
Davis jabs Torrance right on the nose. Torrance blinks but takes it well.
Torrance is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Torrance gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Davis gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Torrance is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Davis!
After the fight, Antonio Davis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zack Fair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
183 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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25
182 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Fair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renato Rua!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fair moves out of range as Rua throws a body kick.
Rua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fair at a distance.
Rua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fair at a distance.
Fair slips under a jab.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fair.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fair slips under a jab.
Rua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Renato Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua throws a hook but Fair avoids it easily.
Fair moves out of range as Rua strikes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fair enables Rua to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fair manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rua staying calm.
Fair tries to bench press Rua off him but Rua keeps the position.
Rua happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here.
Fair is not content to let Rua control the position.
Fair is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fair gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fair defending well though.
Rua is keen to just control but Fair is a slippery customer.
Rua sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fair looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fair tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rua lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fair is pressing down on Rua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rua wants to control from the top but Fair keeps moving.
Fair pushes a forearm under Rua's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rua is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zack Fair!
A very excited looking Zack Fair made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davi Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mary Jane. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thurgood Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves is looking to land body kicks.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Alves.
Alves blocks a jab.
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davi Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alves on his heels. He'll look to pass Alves's guard now, I'm sure.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alves throws a strike but Jenkins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jenkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alves's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jenkins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alves.
Jenkins tries for a kimura but Alves is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves manages to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is just content to waste time from the top position. Alves takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jenkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jenkins has managed to get both his arms back between Alves's legs - danger averted.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jenkins rolls with it to try and escape but Alves cranks on the arm and Jenkins is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davi Alves!
A relieved looking Davi Alves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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