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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Hearty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denton comes into the arena with Terminator 2 Theme blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that William Hearty was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, JC Denton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Hearty!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denton gets the takedown into side control.
Denton working the ground and pound but Hearty is defending the strikes.
Denton lands a few punches from side control.
Denton throwing strikes but Hearty manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Denton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Denton tries to get out of the position.
Hearty landing a few strikes.
Hearty lands an elbow.
Denton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd goes nuts as Hearty knocks Denton out cold with a massive hammerfist! Hearty Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). William Hearty!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Lucien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Blanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Andre Lucien has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Lucien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Blanks!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucien drives through and clinches with Blanks against the cage.
Blanks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lucien gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blanks blocking some punches.
Blanks tightens his grip and picks Lucien up, before dumping him to the ground. Lucien manages to land in guard.
Blanks looking to sit in guard and control but Lucien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucien manages to get himself to full guard.
Blanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucien is keeping the position for now.
Lucien 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.
Blanks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blanks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucien keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucien tries to bench press Blanks off him but Blanks keeps the position.
Blanks tries to advance to mount but Lucien denies him.
Blanks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blanks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lucien is not content to let Blanks control the position.
Lucien is trying to get back to half guard.
Blanks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lucien, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blanks works to advance to full mount. Lucien defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Blanks with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blanks works his way to his opponent's back.
Blanks is trying to stick to Lucien's back but Lucien is turning into Blanks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blanks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lucien.
Lucien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucien throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucien is breathing heavily.
Blanks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Blanks is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Lucien frees his head nicely. Oh but Blanks has switched to an armbar! Lucien is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Billy Blanks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Strider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jedward - Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby). Strider comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Neurosonic - Until I die kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eric Strider will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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181 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Strider!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strider tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strider to the ground. Strider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Black wants to control but Strider is keeping him busy.
Black looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Black looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strider with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Strider keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strider pushes Black off looking to stand but Black dives back in and keeps control.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
Strider wants to get back to his feet.
Black seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Strider is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arthur Black!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Le Pew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Walk It Out - UNK as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Pepe Le Pew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Pew throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Le Pew's shoulder, as Le Pew tries to avoid the shot.
Le Pew fails with the takedown.
Le Pew drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Le Pew pushes down on Murphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Le Pew wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy trying to control but Le Pew postures up.
Le Pew is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Murphy tries to kick Le Pew off but Le Pew keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Le Pew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Le Pew's back!
Murphy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Le Pew knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Le Pew for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Pew tries to escape the position.
Murphy misses with punches from the back.
Murphy is looking for the choke from the back position but Le Pew is controlling his hands well.
Le Pew can't escape the position.
Murphy is looking for the choke from the back position but Le Pew is controlling his hands well.
Le Pew could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Murphy is trying to stick to Le Pew's back but Le Pew is turning into Murphy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Murphy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Le Pew.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Le Pew defends it easily.
Le Pew slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Pew gets to his feet. Murphy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Le Pew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Le Pew looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Le Pew from controlling successfully.
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Le Pew scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Pew drops back looking for a leg! Murphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murphy manages to kick Le Pew off! Le Pew jumps back into Murphy's guard.
Le Pew wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Le Pew landing some decent shots from guard.
Le Pew trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Le Pew pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Le Pew defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy wants to stand but Le Pew is controlling the position.
Le Pew trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Pew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy looks gassed!
Le Pew wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Le Pew is stalling in the full guard.
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 Pepe Le Pew will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Le Pew.
Murphy gets caught flat footed, as Le Pew shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Le Pew wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy looking for subs off his back but Le Pew has passed one foot through into half guard.
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Pew stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Le Pew passes to full mount!
Le Pew can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Le Pew working Murphy over with strikes here.
Le Pew has control of Murphy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Murphy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Le Pew looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Pew pulls his head out easily.
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Pew pulls his head out easily.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Le Pew postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Murphy to stand up.
Pepe Le Pew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Pew looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Le Pew from controlling successfully.
Le Pew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Le Pew defends well.
Le Pew stands and steps away. Murphy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dan Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le Pew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Le Pew has a takedown stuffed.
Le Pew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe Le Pew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Pew changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Le Pew looking to finish Murphy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murphy!
Le Pew fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Murphy tries to hold on but Le Pew postures up.
You get the feeling that Murphy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Murphy tries to hold on but Le Pew postures up.
Le Pew can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Le Pew dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Le Pew shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murphy trying to control but Le Pew postures up.
Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy.
Le Pew won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet.
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Le Pew defends easily.
Le Pew prevents Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Le Pew trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Le Pew defends it easily.
Le Pew content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Pew fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Le Pew decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Le Pew lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Le Pew trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Le Pew is controlling the pace.
Le Pew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dan Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to control but Le Pew is keeping busy.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Le Pew is controlling him
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Le Pew moves nicely into side control.
Le Pew lands an elbow.
Le Pew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Le Pew is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy is not content to let Le Pew control the position.
Murphy is looking to get back to is feet but Le Pew passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Pew trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy wants to control but Le Pew postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepe Le Pew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Le Pew, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Le Pew!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Albert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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305 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Albert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Correa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albert tries to clinch there but Correa circles away.
Albert tries to clinch up but Correa circles away and keeps his distance.
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Correa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Albert tries to clinch but Correa is having none of it.
Albert tries to clinch but Correa is having none of it.
Albert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albert is looking to clinch.
Albert tries to clinch there but Correa circles away.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Correa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albert.
Correa sizes up Albert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Correa circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Correa swats away the attempt to clinch by Albert.
Albert doesn't manage to clinch there - Correa circles away.
Albert moves in looking to clinch but Correa pushes him off.
Albert tries to clinch up.
Albert tries to clinch there but Correa circles away.
Correa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Albert doesn't manage to clinch there - Correa circles away.
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Albert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Correa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Albert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albert tries to clinch up but Correa circles away and keeps his distance.
Correa looks to land a combination but Albert avoids it well.
Albert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Correa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Albert is looking to clinch but Correa is avoiding it.
Albert wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
Albert is looking to clinch.
Albert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Albert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albert wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
Albert tries to clinch but Correa is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albert is looking to clinch.
Correa circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Correa misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albert tries to clinch up.
Correa cracks Albert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Albert tries to clinch up but Correa circles away and keeps his distance.
Correa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Correa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Albert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Albert fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albert wants to clinch.
Albert is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Correa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Albert doesn't manage to clinch there - Correa circles away.
Correa throws a solid leg kick but Albert takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Correa.
Albert moves in looking to clinch but Correa pushes him off.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Albert wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
Albert wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Correa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Correa throws a leg kick but Albert sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Albert moves in looking to clinch but Correa pushes him off.
Correa circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Correa 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.
Albert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Correa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Albert tries to clinch there but Correa circles away.
Albert tries to clinch but Correa is having none of it.
Albert tries to close the distance and clinch but Correa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Correa tries to score with a low kick but Albert moves his leg out of the way.
Albert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Correa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Albert's sensitive parts.
Albert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albert wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
Albert tries to clinch but Correa moves out of range.
Correa throws a one two combo.
Albert moves in looking to clinch but Correa pushes him off.
Albert tries to clinch up but Correa circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Albert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Correa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Albert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Correa finds it's way round the side to connect with Albert's head.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Albert tries to clinch up.
Albert wants to clinch.
Albert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Correa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correa throws a leg kick but Albert sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jordan Albert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eric Correa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albert moves in looking to clinch but Correa pushes him off.
Correa throws a leg kick but Albert checks it.
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Albert fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albert wants to clinch.
Albert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Correa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Correa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Albert tries to clinch up.
Albert tries to clinch up but Correa circles away and keeps his distance.
Albert is looking to clinch.
Albert tries to clinch but Correa moves out of range.
Albert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albert tries to clinch there but Correa circles away.
Correa circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albert is looking to clinch.
Albert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Correa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Albert tries to close the distance and clinch but Correa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Albert is looking to clinch.
Albert tries to clinch up but Correa circles away and keeps his distance.
Albert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albert fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Correa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Albert tries to clinch but Correa moves out of range.
Albert tries to clinch up but Correa circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Albert is looking to clinch but Correa is avoiding it.
Albert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Correa swats away the attempt to clinch by Albert.
Albert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Correa can pounce on him.
Albert moves in looking to clinch but Correa pushes him off.
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Albert wants to clinch.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albert tries to clinch up but Correa circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Correa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Albert moves in looking to clinch but Correa pushes him off.
Albert doesn't manage to clinch there - Correa circles away.
Albert wants to clinch.
Albert wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
Correa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Albert backs up against the cage.
Correa swats away the attempt to clinch by Albert.
Albert tries to clinch up but Correa circles away and keeps his distance.
Albert tries to clinch but Correa is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Correa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Albert tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Albert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Correa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Albert.
Albert is looking to clinch but Correa is avoiding it.
Albert wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
Albert is looking to clinch.
Correa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albert wants to clinch.
Albert tries to close the distance and clinch but Correa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Correa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albert tries to clinch there but Correa circles away.
Albert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Correa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eric Correa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Albert wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
Albert is looking to clinch but Correa is avoiding it.
Correa scores with a shot to the body.
Albert tries to clinch but Correa moves out of range.
Albert tries to clinch but Correa moves out of range.
Albert tries to clinch there but Correa circles away.
Albert tries to clinch up.
Albert is looking to clinch but Correa is avoiding it.
Albert tries to clinch but Correa is having none of it.
Albert tries to clinch up.
Albert is looking to clinch but Correa is avoiding it.
Albert tries to clinch up.
Albert wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
Albert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albert moves in looking to clinch but Correa pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Albert checks a leg kick.
Albert fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Correa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Correa.
Correa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Albert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Correa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albert tries to clinch but Correa is having none of it.
Albert is looking to clinch but Correa is avoiding it.
Albert doesn't manage to clinch there - Correa circles away.
Albert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Correa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Albert wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
Albert tries to clinch up.
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Correa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Albert checks it well.
Albert is looking to clinch.
Albert tries to clinch up but Correa circles away and keeps his distance.
Albert is looking to clinch.
Albert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Albert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Albert is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albert tries to clinch up.
Albert is looking to clinch.
Jordan Albert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albert throws an overhand right that lands on Correa's shoulder, as Correa tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Correa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Correa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Correa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Relic Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Relic Rock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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21
203 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Relic Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Watt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock tries to bum rush Watt with a series of wild strikes but Watt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Watt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rock but Rock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Watt sprawls well initially but Rock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rock seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Watt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Relic Rock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Hammer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janus Cross!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross stuffs the takedown.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Cross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Cross tightens his grip and picks Hammer up, before dumping him to the ground. Hammer manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cross manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammer throws and elbow that misses. Cross uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammer's guard. Nice move by Cross!
Cross cracks Hammer with a solid left hand.
Cross lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Cross is proving a slippery customer.
Cross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammer kicks Cross off and gets to his feet.
Cross scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hammer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cross is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cross is pressing down on Hammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammer is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross.
Cross looks gassed!
Cross prevents Hammer from standing back up.
Cross controlling the action here.
Hammer is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cross is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
Hammer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cross is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hammer, into his guard.
Cross thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammer wants to stand up but Cross is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cross shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cross was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cross sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janus Cross dominated that round.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Cross circles away easily
and Cross counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that.
Hammer 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.
Cross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cross gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Janus Cross has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cross throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cross is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cross has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to keep Cross in close.
Cross stays in close to Hammer's body and controls the position.
Hammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer is pulling down on Cross's head. It's preventing any offense from Cross, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Cross isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cross 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 Hammer.
Hammer is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross grinds an elbow into Hammer's temple.
Hammer seems a little lost for a moment, as Cross dominates the positioning.
Hammer is looking for a sweep.
Cross working away.
Hammer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cross has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cross grinds an elbow into Hammer's temple.
Cross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hammer looking for a sweep but Cross has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Cross has a good base and remains in mount.
Cross won't let Hammer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cross working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
You get the feeling that Hammer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janus Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hammer tries for a takedown but Cross circles away easily
and Cross counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that.
Cross drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hammer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cross has Hammer in his guard.
Cross striking off his back but it's not causing Hammer any problems.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Hammer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cross is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hammer, into his guard.
Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cross has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cross!
Hammer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cross off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hammer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cross to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cross is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cross shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cross showed some decent athleticism there.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cross.
Hammer looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Hammer defends the submission attempt.
Cross stops Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Cross throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cross in particular looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cross holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cross gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cross gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammer.
Hammer lands a takedown into guard.
Cross keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Hammer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cross is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hammer, into his guard.
Cross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janus Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cross has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janus Cross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Fortuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Ranger will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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19
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Fortuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Red Ranger!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Terrance Fortuna has been cut.
Ranger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortuna darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ranger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fortuna.
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. Fortuna connects with a nice short shot to Ranger's temple.
Fortuna working over Ranger with some ground and pound. Ranger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
It looks like Red Ranger has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortuna works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ranger is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna with good strikes from the mount here!
That has opened up Red Ranger's cut even more.
Ranger tries to hold on but Fortuna postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Fortuna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fortuna dominating with strikes here.
Ranger is rocked!
The cut above Red Ranger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Red Ranger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Terrance Fortuna!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Baptiste Lellouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ TJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lellouche kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Marie Douceur, Marie Colère" by Marie Laforêt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Baptiste Lellouche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ TJ!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lellouche circles away from the clinch attempt.
TJ shoots in looking for a takedown. Lellouche tries to sprawl out of it but TJ keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lellouche manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Lellouche as TJ shoots in.
Lellouche misses with a low kick.
Lellouche misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lellouche tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
TJ misses with a takedown attempt - Lellouche sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jean Baptiste Lellouche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ TJ.
Lellouche stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TJ misses with a takedown attempt - Lellouche sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
TJ fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lellouche throws a sloppy head kick and TJ moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TJ tries to clinch but Lellouche moves out of range.
TJ closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lellouche circles away.
TJ takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
TJ looks gassed!
Lellouche throws a series of punches but TJ moves out of range.
TJ looks to land a body kick but Lellouche moved away.
Lellouche lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Lellouche.
TJ moves out of range of the body kick from Lellouche.
Lellouche pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TJ tries to clinch but Lellouche moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste Lellouche is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lellouche - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lellouche pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lellouche scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lellouche.
TJ shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lellouche but Lellouche pushes him off and we're back to square one.
TJ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
TJ takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lellouche pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lellouche throws a head kick but TJ moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Lellouche.
Lellouche pushes TJ away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lellouche throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lellouche throws a one two combo.
TJ is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lellouche sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
TJ avoids the head kick by Lellouche.
Lellouche misses with a few strikes there.
Lellouche stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lellouche wants it to stay on the feet.
TJ wants to clinch up but Lellouche keeps it at a distance.
Lellouche keeps the fight on the outside.
Lellouche explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
TJ is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lellouche is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for TJ.
Lellouche misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
TJ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lellouche avoids it really well and circles away.
TJ throws a nice head kick!
TJ fails to land the takedown.
TJ blocks the body kick.
TJ TJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Lellouche.
TJ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
TJ tries to clinch up but Lellouche circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Baptiste Lellouche dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
TJ shoots in for a double leg but Lellouche sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left and a right from Lellouche both land. Nice combination.
TJ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lellouche swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lellouche throws a head kick but TJ moves out of range.
TJ forces Lellouche back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from TJ.
Lellouche wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lellouche breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lellouche!
Donk. Lellouche catches TJ right on the button with a cross.
TJ fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lellouche lands a head kick. TJ smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TJ swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Lellouche counter with a right hand.
Lellouche throws a push kick but TJ slaps the foot to one side.
Lellouche throws a lazy head kick
and TJ counters by moving into the clinch.
Lellouche breaks from the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lellouche.
TJ tries for a takedown but Lellouche circles away easily
and Lellouche counters with a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste Lellouche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ TJ.
Lellouche looks to throw the jab but TJ is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lellouche.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
TJ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lellouche swats him away and circles back towards the center.
TJ misses with a takedown
and Lellouche counters with a big head kick but TJ shrugs it off.
TJ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lellouche counters with a big head kick but TJ shrugs it off.
TJ wants to clinch
and Lellouche makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. TJ really felt that one!
TJ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lellouche cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TJ moves out of range as Lellouche throws a body kick.
TJ pushes Lellouche up against the cage in a clinch.
Lellouche blocks an elbow strike from TJ.
Lellouche working hard to break the clinch.
Lellouche wants to break free but TJ has control.
TJ drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TJ tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lellouche just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lellouche wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lellouche's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TJ misses with a takedown
and Lellouche counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice sprawl there from Lellouche as TJ shoots in.
Lellouche stalks TJ and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into TJ's face. TJ staggers backwards, shaken.
TJ throws a leg kick
and Lellouche counters with a nice body kick.
Lellouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
TJ misses with a takedown
letting Lellouche counter with a right hand.
Lellouche bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lellouche avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lellouche scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Baptiste Lellouche dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lellouche misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
TJ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lellouche counters with a head kick.
Jean Baptiste Lellouche is winning the standup battle so far.
Lellouche throws a leg kick which misses TJ's front leg but catches the back leg as TJ tries to avoid it.
TJ misses with a takedown attempt
and Lellouche counters with a three punch combo that has TJ backing up. TJ nods at Lellouche to acknowledge the strikes.
Lellouche misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lellouche misses with a low kick.
TJ doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lellouche counters with a good low kick that TJ was not able to check.
Jean Baptiste Lellouche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ TJ.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
TJ shoots and misses
and Lellouche counters with a body kick.
TJ throws a head kick that misses
and Lellouche counters with a series of strikes. TJ will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lellouche gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
TJ wants to pass the guard but Lellouche is keeping the position.
Lellouche wants to stand but TJ is controlling the position.
TJ is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TJ trying to control but Lellouche is working from the bottom.
TJ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TJ looking to sit in guard and control but Lellouche gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
TJ controls Lellouche momentarily but Lellouche frees himself.
Lellouche won't allow TJ to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
TJ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lellouche as he avoids it easily.
Lellouche circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from TJ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lellouche goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
TJ avoids the head kick by Lellouche.
Jean Baptiste Lellouche is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
TJ tries for a takedown but Lellouche circles away easily
and Lellouche counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lellouche throws a head kick but TJ moves out of range.
Lellouche misses with a combination
and TJ counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TJ just leaning against Lellouche, taking a breather.
TJ TJ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lellouche's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lellouche misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Baptiste Lellouche showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lellouche, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Baptiste Lellouche!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charmander ketchup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ketchup comes to the cage accompanied by Otep - Eat the Children. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Action Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charmander ketchup!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swinging wildly here.
ketchup scores with a decent looking hook.
ketchup misses with a body shot.
ketchup lands a jab.
ketchup throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ketchup lands with a shot to the body.
ketchup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
ketchup misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
ketchup looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
ketchup misses with a hook.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
ketchup stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ketchup throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
ketchup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - ketchup throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ketchup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ketchup.
ketchup cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for ketchup.
Jackson is rocked!
ketchup throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can ketchup finish him?
ketchup throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
ketchup lands with a good body shot.
ketchup misses with a hook.
Charmander ketchup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ketchup throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ketchup ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
ketchup is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ketchup throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ketchup lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. ketchup thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
ketchup lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jackson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from ketchup and Jackson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by ketchup.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charmander ketchup!
Charmander ketchup retains his light heavyweight title!
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