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AD155: Cruisin'' for Contusion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Safo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa comes to the cage accompanied by Anna Molly by Incubus. Safo has chosen Up Your Speed by Sway DaSafo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Derek Safo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
21 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Safo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa connects with a body shot.
Jaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaa tries to clinch but Safo is having none of it.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Safo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaa.
Safo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaa.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Safo lands with a cross.
Jaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaa throws a push kick but Safo slaps the foot to one side.
Safo connects with a body shot.
Safo moves out of range as Jaa throws a body kick.
Safo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Safo sizes up Jaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tony Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Safo is out of range.
Jaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Safo blocks a head kick by Jaa.
Jaa lands a leg kick that knocks Safo off balance momentarily.
Jaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Safo to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Jaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Safo does it's job there.
Safo misses with a hook.
Safo misses with a few strikes there.
Safo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Safo.
Safo clinches with his opponent.
Safo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Safo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees to the body from Jaa.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Safo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Safo lands with a right to the head.
Safo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Safo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaa missing with knees to the body.
Safo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaa as Safo tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safo avoiding damage as Jaa throws knees to the body.
Safo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaa backwards.
Jaa scores with a shot to the side of Safo's head.
Safo avoiding damage as Jaa throws knees to the body.
Jaa throws an elbow that misses.
Safo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaa misses with a knee strike.
Jaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Safo.
Safo avoids the elbow strike from Jaa, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Safo's brow.
Jaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Safo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Safo misses with a body punch.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Safo blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Safo is blocking nicely.
Safo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Safo's brow.
Safo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaa backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Safo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Safo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Safo managing to block the knees to the body from Jaa.
Jaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Safo.
Safo misses with a punch to the body.
Safo tries to throw a body punch but Jaa avoids it by throwing Safo back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Safo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Safo leaning against his opponent.
Jaa throws an elbow that misses.
Safo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Safo tries to work over Jaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Safo misses with some punches.
Safo is struggling to control the position.
Safo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaa backwards.
Jaa trying to land knees to the body.
Safo lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaa trying to land knees to the body.
Safo pushes Jaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa misses with a knee to the head.
Safo tries to throw a body punch but Jaa avoids it by throwing Safo back against the cage.
Safo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaa throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Safo blocks an elbow strike from Jaa.
Safo can't find room to land a body shot as Jaa controls the action.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but Safo blocks it.
Safo misses with the head strike.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaa dodges an elbow strike from Safo.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Safo is blocking nicely.
Safo managing to block the knees to the body from Jaa.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaa throws an elbow but misses.
Jaa misses with a knee to the head.
Safo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaa.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but Safo blocks it.
Safo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Safo.
Safo is trying to maintain a safe position but Jaa gets an underhook and turns Safo into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Safo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Safo is looking to clinch but Jaa is avoiding it.
Safo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Safo lands a jab to the head.
Safo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaa.
Jaa throws a leg kick but Safo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jaa misses the jab.
Safo stuns Jaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Safo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaa looks to clinch
and Jaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Safo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaa.
Good leg kick by Safo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Safo cracks Jaa with a good jab.
Safo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Safo.
Safo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Safo tenderised Jaa's leg. Jaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa throws a body kick that misses.
Derek Safo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Safo throws a looping overhand right but Jaa ducks down to avoid it.
Jaa is looking to clinch but Safo is avoiding it.
Jaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Safo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Safo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaa.
Jaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Safo both land. Nice combination.
Jaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Safo.
Jaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jaa ducks under a wild hook from Safo.
Safo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaa takes a swing at Safo's ribcage but misses.
Jaa is looking to score with low kicks.
A left lands for Safo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Safo works the jab nicely.
Safo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Safo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Safo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safo connects with a looping right hand.
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Safo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Safo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jaa tries to clinch but Safo is having none of it.
Safo wants to clinch.
Safo closes the distance and clinches.
Jaa trying to land knees to the body.
Safo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Safo avoiding damage as Jaa throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Safo.
Jaa missing with knees to the body.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Safo is blocking nicely.
Jaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Safo lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaa.
Safo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Safo blocks it with crossed arms.
Safo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Safo blocks an elbow strike.
Safo lands a shot to the body.
Safo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaa can't find room to land a body shot as Safo controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Safo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaa lands a knee to the body.
Safo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaa backwards.
Jaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Safo.
Safo scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Safo lands a left hand.
Safo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaa letting Safo take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safo misses with a body punch.
Jaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Safo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Safo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Safo.
Safo tries to throw a body punch but Jaa avoids it by throwing Safo back against the cage.
Safo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaa controls his hands.
Safo misses with an elbow strike.
Safo digs a right hand underneath Jaa's ribcage. Jaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Safo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaa backwards.
Safo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Safo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Still in the clinch, Safo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Safo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaa up against the cage.
Jaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Safo 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
Safo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaa.
Safo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaa.
Jaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Safo throws a series of strikes that have Jaa backpedaling.
Safo tries to clinch there but Jaa circles away.
Safo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaa throws a wild body kick that Safo sees coming a mile off.
Jaa wants to land a leg kick but Safo is out of range.
Jaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Jaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Safo just misses with a punch to the body.
Safo misses with a wild body shot.
Derek Safo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Safo is able to avoid easily.
Safo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Safo moves out of range as Jaa throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safo is looking to clinch.
Jaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Safo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaa on the side of the head.
Jaa throws a leg kick which misses Safo's front leg but catches the back leg as Safo tries to avoid it.
Safo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaa manages to avoid it.
Safo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaa moves away.
Jaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Safo moves away.
Safo scores with a nice strike.
Safo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Safo throws a looping overhand right but Jaa ducks down to avoid it.
Jaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Safo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Safo.
Jaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice combination there by Safo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Safo finds it's way through Jaa's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safo lands with an overhand left.
Safo scores with a three punch combo!
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Safo moves out of range easily.
Safo keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaa lands a leg kick that knocks Safo off balance momentarily.
Jaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tony Jaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Safo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Safo scores with a nice strike.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaa wants to clinch up but Safo keeps it at a distance.
Safo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaa at a distance.
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Safo wants to land a leg kick but Jaa is out of range.
Safo misses with a hook. Jaa ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Safo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jaa.
Jaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaa checks a low kick from Safo.
Safo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Safo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Safo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Safo closes the distance and pushes Jaa back into the cage.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but Safo blocks it.
Jaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Safo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Derek Safo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Safo.
Safo lands with a short shot to the head.
Safo scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Safo is working Jaa over against the cage.
Safo has Jaa pressed against the cage.
Jaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Safo is defending well for now.
Derek Safo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Safo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Safo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Safo.
Safo taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Safo's brow.
Safo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Safo.
Jaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Safo misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Safo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Safo 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Safo!
Derek Safo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Pentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jirka Fukala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukala has chosen Baby Bash featuring T-Pain as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arvo Pentti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jirka Fukala!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukala lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Fukala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fukala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pentti's sensitive parts.
Fukala lands with a nice body punch.
Jirka Fukala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukala throws a nice looking combination but Pentti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pentti takes one to the chin there.
Pentti throws a right and a left that Fukala avoids nicely.
A jab from Fukala misses.
Pentti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pentti throws out a loose jab but Fukala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukala misses with a looping right.
Fukala attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pentti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentti swinging wildly here.
Fukala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukala misses with a hook. Pentti ducked under it nicely.
Fukala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentti was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukala.
Fukala swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala misses with a double jab
and Pentti counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pentti as the two fighters clinch.
Fukala will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pentti up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentti.
Fukala misses with a punch to the body.
Pentti wants to get back to striking at distance but Fukala won't allow it.
Pentti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pentti's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fukala.
Fukala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fukala tries to circle away but Pentti has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fukala presses Pentti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pentti manages to break the clinch.
Fukala jabs Pentti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fukala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fukala avoids the head kick by Pentti.
Pentti throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentti misses with a two punch combination.
Fukala swings widly with a right hand
and Pentti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fukala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fukala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentti stuffs the takedown.
Fukala looks to land a left hand but Pentti moved out of range nicely.
Pentti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fukala.
Fukala wants to slow Pentti down by chopping away at his legs.
Pentti cracks Fukala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala throws a body punch but Pentti moves out of range.
Fukala feints a jab promting Pentti to slip. Fukala then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pentti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fukala throws a looping overhand right but Pentti ducks down to avoid it.
Pentti walks into a stiff left hand from Fukala.
Arvo Pentti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pentti scores with a decent looking hook.
Pentti is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Fukala.
Fukala throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukala misses the shot to the body.
Pentti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fukala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pentti. That's going to slow Fukala down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukala misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukala throws out the jab.
Pentti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fukala misses with an uppercut
and Pentti counters with a three punch combo that has Fukala backing up. Fukala nods at Pentti to acknowledge the strikes.
Fukala checks a leg kick.
Pentti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pentti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Fukala blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Fukala finds it's way through Pentti's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Pentti.
Pentti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukala.
Pentti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fukala misses with a left hand
and Pentti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pentti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fukala is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pentti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pentti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukala.
Nice body kick there by Pentti.
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 Arvo Pentti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pentti doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukala circles away.
Pentti lands a lovely overhand right.
Fukala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fukala digs a good body shot into Pentti's ribs.
A nice combination there by Pentti.
Fukala is rocked!
Pentti clinches up against the cage.
Fukala is still on wobbly legs! Can Pentti finish him?
Pentti stalling.
Pentti dips a shoulder and cracks Fukala with a mighty uppercut! Fukala falls back against the cage and Pentti unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fukala is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pentti screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arvo Pentti!
A victorious Arvo Pentti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaughn comes to the cage accompanied by Walking Tall. Calaway has chosen R.I.P. as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Vaughn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Calaway!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calaway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vaughn backs up against the cage.
It looks like Chris Vaughn has been cut.
A slow jab from Calaway misses its intended target.
Calaway moves in looking to clinch but Vaughn pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Calaway.
Vaughn throws a jab but it's blocked by Calaway.
Calaway scores with the left hand. Vaughn knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaughn throws a hook but Calaway blocks it.
Vaughn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaughn misses the target.
Calaway doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaughn circles away.
Calaway misses the jab.
Calaway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Calaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calaway misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Calaway.
Nice defenses there by Vaughn.
Calaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn looks to land a left hand but Calaway moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Vaughn does no damage.
Calaway defending well as Vaughn loads up on a big left hand.
Calaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaughn.
Calaway throws a shot from downtown. Vaughn moves away and avoids it.
Vaughn staying out of range there.
Calaway is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vaughn misses with a straight right.
A combination from Calaway does no damage.
Calaway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vaughn.
Vaughn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vaughn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vaughn throws a jab but it's blocked by Calaway.
Calaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calaway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vaughn swings for the body but Calaway moves out of range.
Calaway connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vaughn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vaughn manages to avoid it.
Calaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaughn.
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!
Calaway throws out a powerful jab.
Vaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calaway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Calaway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calaway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vaughn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calaway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vaughn in his tracks.
Calaway throws a hook but Vaughn avoids it easily.
Vaughn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calaway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vaughn.
Vaughn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calaway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Vaughn misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaughn misses the target.
Calaway looks to throw the jab but Vaughn is out of range.
Vaughn looks to score with a jab to the body but Calaway is just out of range.
Vaughn misses with a right hand
and Calaway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calaway moves away from the strike by Vaughn.
A slow jab from Vaughn misses its intended target.
Calaway punishes Vaughn's body with a nice straight punch.
Calaway takes a swing at Vaughn's ribcage but misses.
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!
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Calaway avoids them all with ease.
Vaughn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calaway.
Calaway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calaway.
Calaway lands with an overhand left.
Chris Vaughn's cut is getting worse.
Calaway ducks under a wild hook from Vaughn.
Vaughn slips a straight right by Calaway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn looks to land a right hand but Calaway moved out of range.
Calaway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calaway is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vaughn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Calaway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaughn.
Calaway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Calaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaughn misses the jab.
Calaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaughn.
Vaughn thows a body shot but no joy.
Vaughn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calaway.
Calaway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
Nice shot by Calaway.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calaway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vaughn looks to land a right hand but Calaway moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calaway. Vaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calaway takes a swing at Vaughn's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Calaway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Vaughn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vaughn clobbers Calaway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vaughn scores with a hook.
Mark Calaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaughn looks to score with a jab to the body but Calaway is just out of range.
Calaway slips under a jab from Vaughn.
Calaway rushes Vaughn and presses him up against the cage.
Calaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vaughn prevents Calaway from breaking the clinch.
Calaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Vaughn.
Calaway lands a damaging elbow.
Calaway lands with a left to the head.
Vaughn has had enough of the clinch but Calaway keeps him there for the moment.
Calaway managing to block the knees to the body from Vaughn.
Vaughn working hard to break the clinch.
Calaway landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calaway lands an elbow just above Vaughn 's eye.
Vaughn takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaughn jumps guard but Calaway stands there with Vaughn around his waist. Vaughn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vaughn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Calaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vaughn has Calaway pressed against the cage, preventing Calaway from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Calaway scores with a hook to the body.
Vaughn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Calaway's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Calaway keeps control of Vaughn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vaughn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vaughn tries for a takedown but Calaway manages to get underhooks.
Calaway misses with the head strike.
Vaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calaway misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calaway misses with a punch on the inside.
Calaway misses with a knee to the head.
Vaughn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calaway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Calaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calaway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vaughn throws a jab but it's blocked by Calaway.
Calaway lands a jab.
Chris Vaughn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calaway scores with a hook to the body. Vaughn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calaway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut. Calaway saw that one coming.
Vaughn sizes up Calaway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Calaway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vaughn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calaway misses with a wild body shot.
Vaughn slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Calaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Calaway misses the target.
Vaughn takes a swing at Calaway's ribcage but misses.
Vaughn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaughn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A clash of legs there as Calaway blocks the low kick.
Vaughn throws a looping overhand right but Calaway ducks down to avoid it.
Calaway throws a shot to the body.
Vaughn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calaway.
Calaway scores with a jab.
Calaway blocks a jab.
Calaway has closed the distance and engaged Vaughn in a clinch.
Vaughn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vaughn working hard to break the clinch.
Calaway scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaughn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calaway moves away.
Calaway misses with a wild combination.
Calaway misses with a hook. Vaughn ducked under it nicely.
Vaughn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calaway connects with a jab.
Vaughn staying out of range there.
Calaway misses with an uppercut.
Vaughn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calaway's hands.
Calaway misses with an uppercut.
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Calaway moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vaughn throws a jab but it's blocked by Calaway.
Calaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaughn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaughn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calaway.
Vaughn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Calaway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Vaughn's cut.
That's time! Vaughn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Calaway throws a nice looking combination but Vaughn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Vaughn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vaughn.
Good standup being displayed there by Calaway as he connects with a hook.
Calaway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calaway looks to land a right hand but Vaughn moved out of range.
Vaughn misses with a looping right.
Calaway lands a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Calaway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calaway lands with a nice body punch.
Calaway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vaughn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Calaway.
Calaway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Calaway connects with a looping right hand.
Vaughn throws a jab when Calaway was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaughn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaughn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calaway misses with a lunging right hand
and Vaughn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vaughn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vaughn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calaway misses with an uppercut. Vaughn saw that one coming.
Calaway staying out of range there.
Calaway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaughn.
Calaway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vaughns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calaway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaughn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaughn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn takes one to the side of the head.
Jeez, Chris Vaughn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Calaway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vaughn takes a swing at Calaway's ribcage but misses.
Vaughn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vaughn looks to throw the jab but Calaway is out of range.
Calaway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vaughn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vaughn slips a straight right by Calaway.
Vaughn ducks under a wild hook from Calaway.
Calaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calaway avoids the body shot from Vaughn.
Calaway slips under a jab from Vaughn.
Vaughn tries to keep at a distance but Calaway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vaughn misses with a punch to the body.
Vaughn pulls Calaway into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vaughn keeping moving, preventing Calaway from controlling successfully.
Vaughn looking for a sweep. Not yet Vaughn, not yet.
Calaway has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vaughn is proving hard to escape from.
Chris Vaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Calaway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mark Calaway has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vaughn misses with a body shot.
Calaway misses with a hook.
Calaway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaughn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Calaway.
Calaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calaway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Vaughn.
Calaway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Calaway - just one landing.
Vaughn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calaway manages to avoid it.
Calaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Calaway.
Calaway scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vaughn lands with an uppercut that bounces Calaway off the cage and back into range.
Vaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Calaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calaway 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Calaway!
Mark Calaway took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Resssttt in... Peeeaaccceee'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Bakreek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bambang's entrance music is Suicidal Tendencies - Nobody Hears. A fine choice. 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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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arto Bambang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bakreek!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakreek sizes up Bambang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakreek slaps away a takedown attempt from Bambang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bambang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bakreek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bambang is in Bakreek's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bakreek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bambang is one step ahead there.
Bambang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bakreek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bambang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bakreek 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.
Bakreek keeping moving, preventing Bambang from controlling successfully.
Bambang 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.
Bambang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bakreek wants to hit a switch here but Bambang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bakreek there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek is squirming around, avoiding Bambang's attempts to control the action.
Bakreek throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bambang is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Bambang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arto Bambang!
After winning the bout, Arto Bambang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Corey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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149 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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Corey Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Alves!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corey Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Corey Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Corey Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corey Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
An inside leg kick from Corey Jr misses.
Alves jabs at Corey Jr's body.
Corey Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Corey Jr tries to clinch
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
Corey Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Corey Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corey Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Corey Jr tries for a takedown but Alves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corey Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corey Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alves circles away.
Good work by Corey Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Corey Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Corey Jr blocks a head kick by Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corey Jr misses with a hook
and Alves counters with a right hand to the body.
Corey Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corey Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alves's calf.
Alves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corey Jr is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alves gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Alves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Corey Jr controls the action.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Corey Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Alves breaks the clinch.
Corey Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Corey Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corey Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alves has his foot on Corey Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corey Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corey Jr cracks Alves with a solid left hand.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corey Jr is one step ahead there.
Corey Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two 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.
Alves throwing shots but Corey Jr is blocking nicely.
Alves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Corey Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Corey Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corey Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alves's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corey Jr controlling well, preventing Alves from escaping the position.
Corey Jr wants to control but Alves is keeping busy.
Alves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alves is in bad spot here.
Corey Jr looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
You can see the frustration on Alves's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Corey Jr 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.
Corey Jr throwing damaging strikes from the back! Alves could be in trouble here!
Corey Jr looking for the RNC.
Corey Jr throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Alves!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr is striking well from the back but Alves escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Alves manages to get to full guard.
Alves has his foot on Corey Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corey Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Corey Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corey Jr.
Corey Jr is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corey Jr defends well.
Corey Jr throws a strike but Alves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Corey Jr is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corey Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves is in close to Corey Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corey Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Corey Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corey Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Corey Jr's legs - danger averted.
Corey Jr working for a triangle but Alves defends it easily.
Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Corey Jr's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves trying to control but Corey Jr 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 Mike Corey Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corey Jr, as that shot connected.
Davi Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corey Jr slips a straight right by Alves.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corey Jr is defended easily by Alves.
Alves gets tackled into the cage by Corey Jr. Corey Jr maintains the clinch.
Alves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves being controlled against the cage.
Alves tries to work over Corey Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corey Jr pulls guard successfully.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Corey Jr is retaining full guard.
Corey Jr looking for subs off his back but Alves has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves is nestled in close to Corey Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves prevents Corey Jr from improving his position.
Corey Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alves is working Corey Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corey Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corey Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Corey Jr's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves passes into half guard.
Alves drops an elbow to the side of Corey Jr's head.
Alves seems to be looking for submissions.
Alves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves working over Corey Jr with some ground and pound. Corey Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Corey Jr is pressing down on Alves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corey Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alves!
Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alves is still trying to improve position.
Alves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alves gets back to half guard.
Corey Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alves trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves gets full guard.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davi Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corey Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Alves has wrist control.
Corey Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corey Jr with a nice head shot there.
Alves 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.
Corey Jr wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Corey Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Corey Jr stands up over Alves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alves's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corey Jr is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Corey Jr trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corey Jr looking to pass the guard.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corey Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Corey Jr lands a couple of digs.
Alves scores with a nice shot.
Alves wants to sweep here but Corey Jr controlling him for the moment.
Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corey Jr passes Alves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alves gets full guard.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corey Jr defends it easily.
Corey Jr trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Davi Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alves throws a shot to the body.
Corey Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Corey Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Corey Jr misses.
Corey Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Alves.
Alves lands a glancing blow to the side of Corey Jr's head.
Alves throws a jab when Corey Jr was well out of range.
Alves takes a swing at Corey Jr's ribcage but misses.
Alves misses with a right hand
and Corey Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Alves shrugs it off.
Jab, jab by Alves - just one landing.
Alves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corey Jr.
Alves punishes Corey Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Corey Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corey Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corey Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corey Jr.
Corey Jr shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves slips under a jab from Corey Jr.
Alves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corey Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Alves is predictable there
and Corey Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alves thinking.
Alves jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corey Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Corey Jr is just out of range.
Corey Jr is looking to wear down Alves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves cracks Corey Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corey Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corey Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Alves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corey Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Corey Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves clobbers Corey Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alves throws a looping overhand right but Corey Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corey Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves takes a swing at Corey Jr's ribcage but misses.
Corey Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Corey Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves which made him look bad.
Alves takes one to the chin there.
Alves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corey Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alves circles away.
Alves with a nice cross.
Corey Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Alves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corey Jr. Corey Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Corey Jr moves out of range as Alves strikes.
Corey Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves wants to sweep here but Corey Jr controlling him for the moment.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corey Jr's guard.
Corey Jr working for a triangle but Alves defends it easily.
Corey Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.
Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corey Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Corey Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corey Jr passes Alves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alves has hold of Corey Jr's hands but Corey Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alves is pressing down on Corey Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Corey Jr 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.
Corey Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alves trying to strike off his back.
Alves manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Corey Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Corey Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves is in close to Corey Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alves works over Corey Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davi Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davi Alves!
Davi Alves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zapata comes to the cage accompanied by Tres Delinquentes. Lind has chosen Ice Cube & Dr Dre - Natural Born Killaz as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Zapata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinton Lind!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lind scores with a push kick.
Zapata moves away from the strike by Lind.
Zapata shoots in looking for a takedown but Lind manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zapata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lind throws a head kick that misses.
Lind throws a low kick, looking for Zapata's leg but Zapata calmly moves out of range.
Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but Lind is just out of range.
Lind scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zapata doesn't seem bothered though.
Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lind.
Quinton Lind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lind slips a jab from Zapata.
Zapata connects with a body shot that sends Lind's belly button to the back.
Zapata misses with a left hand
and Lind counters with an outside leg kick.
Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata avoids the body shot from Lind.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lind but Lind pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lind misses the shot to the body.
Zapata blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lind.
Zapata misses with a body punch
letting Lind counter with a right hand.
Lind lands with a hook. Zapata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body punch from Lind.
Zapata closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lind's guard.
Lind working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zapata.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapata trying to control but Lind is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lind has control of Zapata's left arm, preventing Zapata from doing any damage.
Zapata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zapata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zapata tries to free his leg and advance position but Lind is retaining full guard.
Zapata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lind looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zapata is one step ahead there.
Zapata throwing strikes from guard but Lind blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zapata controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lind misses with a head kick.
Lind clobbers Zapata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lind throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lind jabs Zapata right on the nose. Zapata blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Lind.
Quinton Lind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapata shoots in looking for a takedown but Lind manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zapata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lind uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zapata manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle, before Lind throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Zapata's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lind lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Quinton Lind!
After winning the bout, Quinton Lind thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Schwetty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonaparte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is An Epic Age. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Napoleon Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Schwetty!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schwetty misses with a looping left.
Schwetty tries to land a front kick but Bonaparte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schwetty walks into a jab.
Schwetty just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonaparte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonaparte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonaparte slips a straight right by Schwetty.
Schwetty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bonaparte counters with a good, hard body kick but Schwetty shrugs it off.
Bonaparte sizes up Schwetty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Schwetty - just one landing.
It looks like Napoleon Bonaparte has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonaparte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Bonaparte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schwetty walks into a straight right hand from Bonaparte.
Schwetty throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schwetty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schwetty connects with a jab.
Schwetty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schwetty feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bonaparte sprawling to the canvas! Bonaparte rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Schwetty finish him?!
Bonaparte is rocked!
Schwetty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Bonaparte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schwetty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonaparte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pete Schwetty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Schwetty lands.
Schwetty throws a lazy body kick
and Bonaparte counters by moving into the clinch.
Bonaparte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte seems to have got his legs back now.
Schwetty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schwetty avoiding damage as Bonaparte throws knees to the body.
Schwetty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwetty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schwetty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schwetty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonaparte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bonaparte takes the fight into the clinch.
Schwetty avoiding damage as Bonaparte throws knees to the body.
Bonaparte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonaparte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonaparte lands a left hand.
Bonaparte keeps control of Schwetty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schwetty throws an elbow but misses.
Schwetty pushes off an throws an elbow but Bonaparte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schwetty has a couple of punches blocked by Bonaparte.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schwetty.
Bonaparte blocks an uppercut.
Bonaparte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schwetty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonaparte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schwetty blocks it with crossed arms.
Schwetty can't break the clinch.
Bonaparte avoids the elbow strike from Schwetty, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schwetty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonaparte blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Bonaparte on the inside.
Schwetty throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Schwetty pushes off an throws an elbow but Bonaparte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schwetty wants to break free but Bonaparte has control.
Bonaparte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schwetty managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schwetty takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bonaparte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schwetty misses with an elbow over the top.
Bonaparte keeps control of Schwetty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonaparte lands an elbow inside.
Schwetty misses with a punch to the body.
Schwetty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Schwetty.
Schwetty manages to break the clinch.
Bonaparte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonaparte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bonaparte is looking to slow Schwetty down with leg kicks.
Schwetty gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bonaparte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bonaparte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Schwetty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonaparte lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schwetty's sensitive parts.
Bonaparte connects with a body shot that sends Schwetty's belly button to the back.
Bonaparte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schwetty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bonaparte on the side of the head.
Schwetty throws a low kick but Bonaparte moves out of range easily.
Schwetty throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a series of strikes. Schwetty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bonaparte walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwetty. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwetty. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwetty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schwetty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schwetty misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a good low kick that Schwetty was not able to check.
Bonaparte ducks under a wild hook from Schwetty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonaparte has managed to clinch.
Schwetty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schwetty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwetty throws a leg kick
and Bonaparte counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Schwetty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Bonaparte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bonaparte tries to clinch there but Schwetty circles away.
Schwetty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schwetty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonaparte tries to clinch up but Schwetty circles away and keeps his distance.
Schwetty throws an overhand right that lands on Bonaparte's shoulder, as Bonaparte tries to avoid the shot.
Schwetty throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a good low kick that Schwetty was not able to check.
Bonaparte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schwetty throws a looping overhand right but Bonaparte ducks down to avoid it.
Schwetty lands a jab to Bonaparte's midsection.
Schwetty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bonaparte is looking to clinch but Schwetty is avoiding it.
Bonaparte's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonaparte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schwetty misses with a low kick.
Schwetty looks to throw the jab but Bonaparte is out of range.
Schwetty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte blocks the body kick.
Bonaparte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Schwetty misses the target.
Bonaparte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schwetty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwetty throws out a loose jab but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte needs to keep his hands up - Schwetty had a free shot at his head there.
Bonaparte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schwetty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a low kick, right behind Schwetty 's knee.
Bonaparte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schwetty's hands.
Bonaparte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte cracks Schwetty with an open hand slap.
Schwetty misses with a few strikes there.
Schwetty throws a right hand that misses
and Schwetty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Schwetty misses.
Schwetty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonaparte counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Schwetty throws the kick towards the body but Bonaparte avoids it.
Schwetty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schwetty misses with a straight left.
Schwetty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonaparte circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwetty is looking to score with low kicks.
Schwetty tries to keep at a distance but Bonaparte has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schwetty throws a head punch that misses.
Schwetty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonaparte avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Schwetty as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Schwetty on the inside.
Schwetty throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Schwetty blocks a body shot from Bonaparte.
Schwetty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonaparte connects with a knee to the head.
Schwetty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonaparte's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonaparte.
Schwetty takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lands an elbow inside that Schwetty shrugs off.
Schwetty swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schwetty takes a knee to the side of the body.
Schwetty avoiding damage as Bonaparte throws knees to the body.
Schwetty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bonaparte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schwetty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonapartes head.
A right handed body shot lands from Schwetty.
Bonaparte pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwetty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schwetty blocks a body shot from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lands an elbow just above Schwetty 's eye.
Bonaparte tries to work over Schwetty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schwetty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schwetty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonaparte is defending well for now.
Bonaparte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bonaparte blocks an uppercut.
Bonaparte scores with a shot to the side of Schwetty's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schwetty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schwetty throws a head punch that misses.
Schwetty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schwetty takes an elbow to the temple.
Schwetty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonaparte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonaparte lands an elbow inside.
Schwetty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schwetty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.
Schwetty throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
Bonaparte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schwetty throws a low kick but Bonaparte moves out of range easily.
Bonaparte sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwetty motions for Bonaparte to come forward. Schwetty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte connects with a body shot that sends Schwetty's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schwetty.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot that snaps Schwetty's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pete Schwetty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Bonaparte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Schwetty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schwetty thows a leg kick but Bonaparte checks it
and Schwetty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonaparte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schwetty.
Schwetty throws a leg kick but Bonaparte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schwetty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schwetty misses with a hook. Bonaparte ducked under it nicely.
Schwetty misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a thumping low kick.
Bonaparte scores with a leg kick.
Bonaparte cracks Schwetty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Schwetty keeps the fight on the outside.
Schwetty lands with a nice combination. Bonaparte backs away looking to recover.
Bonaparte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schwetty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schwetty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonaparte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bonaparte blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bonaparte coming out on top.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Schwetty.
Bonaparte is looking to clinch but Schwetty is avoiding it.
Schwetty throws a push kick but Bonaparte slaps the foot to one side.
Schwetty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bonaparte finds it's way round the side to connect with Schwetty's head.
Schwetty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schwetty throws a hook to the side of Bonaparte's head but Bonaparte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pete Schwetty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonaparte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schwetty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonaparte punishes Schwetty's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonaparte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schwetty has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schwetty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonaparte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schwetty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonaparte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty misses with a hook. Bonaparte ducked under it nicely.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schwetty misses the shot to the body.
Bonaparte thows a body kick. Schwetty tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte checks a low kick from Schwetty.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schwetty tries to move into range but Bonaparte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bonaparte throws a sloppy head kick and Schwetty moves out of range easily.
Schwetty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
Bonaparte ducks under a wild hook from Schwetty.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the body kick from Schwetty.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonaparte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schwetty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonaparte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bonaparte cracks the inside of Schwetty's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Bonaparte.
Schwetty throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bonaparte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schwetty.
That kick from Bonaparte tenderised Schwetty's leg. Schwetty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schwetty blocks the body kick.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the body kick.
Schwetty is looking to slow Bonaparte down with leg kicks.
Napoleon Bonaparte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwetty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schwetty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bonaparte.
Schwetty dodges the punch combination from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schwetty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schwetty misses with a hook.
Schwetty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonaparte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonaparte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Bonaparte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bonaparte lands with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonaparte crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schwetty - the referee stops the clock and Bonaparte gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schwetty. Bonaparte manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schwetty.
A big left from Schwetty misses.
Schwetty lands a nice shot that snaps Bonaparte's head back.
Bonaparte throws out a leg kick but Schwetty moves out of range and Bonaparte only half commits.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Schwetty's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonaparte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schwetty.
Schwetty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bonaparte tried to score with a low kick but Schwetty checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Napoleon Bonaparte.
I think Schwetty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Schwetty!
In his post fight interview, Pete Schwetty started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Fair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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33
183 lbs
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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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Fair!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fair takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fair blocks a jab.
Xavier connects with a nice looking jab.
Fair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xavier tries to avoid it but Fair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xavier to the ground. Xavier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xavier.
Xavier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xavier.
Xavier scores with the left hand. Fair knows he should have avoided that one.
Fair closes the distance and clinches up with Xavier, looking for a takedown. Fair pushes Xavier against the cage but Xavier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier lands with a good body shot.
Xavier throws a shot from downtown. Fair moves away and avoids it.
Bittor Xavier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Xavier!
Bittor Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier cracks the inside of Fair's front leg.
Fair shoots in for a takedown but Xavier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bittor Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Fair.
Fair looks to land a left hand but Xavier moved out of range nicely.
Xavier darts in and clinches Fair up against the cage.
Fair jumps guard and drags Xavier to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier passes Fair's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Xavier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xavier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fair defending well though.
Xavier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fair has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xavier is trying to control the action in half guard but Fair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fair is trying to maintain the position but Xavier is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Fair is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier wants to work for an arm triangle but Fair is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fair looks like he's trying to stand up.
Xavier is trying to work for a kimura but Fair is defending well.
Ground and pound from Xavier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier passes to full mount!
Fair tries to reverse the position but Xavier maintains control.
Xavier content just to control the position here.
Xavier moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fair has worked his arm free - good work by Fair!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body punch from Xavier.
Bittor Xavier is winning the standup battle so far.
Xavier misses with a hook.
Xavier misses with a body shot.
Xavier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fair.
Xavier missing with a left hand there. Fair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xavier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xavier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xavier scores with a shot to the body.
Xavier throws an overhand right that lands on Fair's shoulder, as Fair tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xavier lands with a cross.
Xavier throws a hook to the side of Fair's head but Fair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Xavier.
A thudding body kick lands there by Xavier!
Xavier scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Xavier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fair keeps the fight on the outside.
Xavier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fair.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fair is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fair has a takedown stuffed.
Xavier throws a hook but Fair avoids it easily.
Xavier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fair.
Xavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Fair is just out of range.
Xavier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xavier rushes Fair and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fair pulls Xavier into guard.
Xavier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xavier tries to free his leg and advance position but Fair is retaining full guard.
Xavier is stalling in the full guard.
Xavier looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Xavier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fair is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fair wants to sweep but no luck.
Fair is looking to sweep but instead, Xavier has passed into half guard.
Bittor Xavier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fair is defending against the submission attempts here by Xavier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier 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. And we move into the final round!
Xavier has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fair tries to pull guard but Xavier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xavier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Zack Fair has been cut.
Fair is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xavier to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier works on Fair's body with a couple of short punches.
Xavier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Xavier.
Fair takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Xavier tries to close the distance and clinch but Fair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Xavier lands.
Fair is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fair takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fair is still on wobbly legs! Can Xavier finish him?
Fair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xavier.
Xavier throws a jab when Fair was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier catches Fair napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Fair to the canvas!
Xavier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xavier arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fair's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bittor Xavier!
After winning the bout, Bittor Xavier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Braden Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turk comes into the arena with Status Quo- Deeper and Down blaring out of the sound system. Banks has chosen All I do Is win as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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156 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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braden Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Banks!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turk throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
Banks throws a punch but it's blocked by Turk.
Banks lands an uppercut.
Turk tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
Turk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turk throws a head punch that misses.
Turk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banks avoids it.
Banks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turk wants to take the fight to the mat but Banks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Banks tries a body shot but Turk blocks it.
Banks is leaning against Turk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turk works on Banks's body with a couple of short punches.
Turk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banks avoids it.
Turk tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
Turk presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Turk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Turk is trying to drag Banks to the mat but Banks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks crunches a lovely knee into Turk's ribcage.
Banks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banks blocks an uppercut.
Turk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Turk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turk avoiding damage as Banks throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Turk as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Turk fails to land.
Good body shot from Turk.
A short right from Banks on the inside.
Turk misses with a punch on the inside.
Turk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banks tries a body shot but Turk blocks it.
Banks lands a shoulder strike.
Turk misses with a body punch.
Banks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turk blocks a body shot from Banks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Banks as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banks's elbow.
Turk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turk.
Banks can't get the takedown.
Banks is pressed up against the cage. Turk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banks down to the mat. Banks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Turk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turk misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
Nice takedown defense from Turk. No joy for Banks on that attempt.
Turk misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Banks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turk off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a punch to the head.
Banks throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Banks thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Turk covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Banks throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks keeps control of the position as Turk tries to break free.
Banks struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk covering up well and avoiding damage.
Banks loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Turk hold on?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Banks's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Turk is trapped and Banks is scoring with shots to the head and body.
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!
Banks biding his time, looking for the opening.
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 Braden Turk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks misses with a low kick as Turk jumps back.
Turk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Turk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banks.
Banks lands some shots froms side control.
Banks taking a break here but Turk is having none of it and regains half guard.
Banks is keen to just control but Turk is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banks trying to control from Turk's half guard. Turk has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Turk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banks throws an elbow that misses. Turk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banks's guard. Nice move by Turk!
Turk trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Banks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banks is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Will Banks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turk is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banks tries to get to full guard but Turk has control of the leg.
Banks trying to control from the bottom.
Turk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banks is staying active underneath Turk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Braden Turk just wasn't active enough.
Turk slips a straight right by Banks.
Turk misses with a takedown
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turk shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Turk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Turk on that attempt.
Banks jabs at Turk's body.
Banks clinches up against the cage.
Turk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banks is defending well for now.
Banks struggles to land a body shot inside as Turk controls his hands.
Banks scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks is trying to drag Turk to the mat but Turk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turk has Banks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks lands a lovely overhand right.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Turk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.
Turk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banks throws a hook but Turk avoids it easily.
Turk blocks a jab.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turk shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banks takes a shot to the head.
Turk lands a body shot.
Banks struggles to land a body shot inside as Turk controls his hands.
Braden Turk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turk presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turk can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
Turk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banks throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banks.
Turk blocks a body shot from Banks.
A head punch on the inside from Turk fails to land.
Turk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banks's elbow.
Turk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turk is working for takedown but Banks is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Turk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Banks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Turk - that landed with a thud.
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!
Banks misses with the head strike.
Banks has a couple of punches blocked by Turk.
Banks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks throws the kick towards the body but Turk avoids it.
Banks tests Turk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turk wants to clinch up but Banks keeps it at a distance.
Banks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Turk.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Turk on that attempt.
Turk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Banks showed some decent athleticism there.
Banks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banks.
Turk trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banks throwing strikes from guard but Turk blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turk keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Banks.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Banks!
Will Banks managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Legion of Pain Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Munster is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lan Mandragoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Munster!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Munster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mandragoran blocks a leg kick.
Mandragoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munster was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandragoran.
Munster throws a leg kick that misses.
Munster scores with a leg kick.
Mandragoran tries a low kick but Munster avoids it.
Munster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Munster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mandragoran lands a jab to the head.
Munster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mandragoran's calf.
Mandragoran explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mandragoran moves away from the strike by Munster.
Mandragoran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Munster.
Munster wants to land a leg kick but Mandragoran is out of range.
Munster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandragoran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Munster.
Munster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mandragoran checks a low kick from Munster.
Mandragoran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mandragoran.
A punch combination from Mandragoran misses.
Mandragoran works the jab nicely.
It looks like The Munster has been cut.
Mandragoran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Munster's head backwards.
Munster thows a body shot but no joy.
Munster throws a front kick aimed at Mandragoran's knee but Mandragoran avoids it well.
Mandragoran throws out a loose jab but Munster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandragoran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandragoran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munster.
Mandragoran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Munster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mandragoran on the side of the head.
Mandragoran lands with an uppercut that bounces Munster off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mandragoran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Munster tries to move into range but Mandragoran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Munster 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.
Munster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mandragoran throws a jab when Munster was well out of range.
Mandragoran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munster.
Mandragoran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munster motions for Mandragoran to come forward. Munster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mandragoran throws a shot from downtown. Munster moves away and avoids it.
Munster tries to land a leg kick but Mandragoran saw it coming and moves away.
Munster misses the shot to the body.
Munster throws a leg kick
and Mandragoran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Munster has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mandragoran.
Munster looks winded!
Mandragoran feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Munster sprawling to the canvas! Munster rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mandragoran finish him?!
That kick from Mandragoran tenderised Munster's leg. Munster is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Mandragoran.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mandragoran! Munster is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lan Mandragoran!
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