 |
NAFC 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kearney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dumbo Slide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Kearney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dumbo Slide's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
210 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Kearney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dumbo Slide!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slide on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kearney.
Kearney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slide finds it's way round the side to connect with Kearney's head.
Slide throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kearney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kearney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kearney feints and then cracks Slide's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slide down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slide missing with a left hand there. Kearney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slide shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kearney kicks Slide off and gets to his feet.
Slide misses with a right hand
and Kearney counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Slide is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kearney connects with a high kick.
Slide is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kearney! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Kearney!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeno Tundag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
22
137 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeno Tundag!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Jeno Tundag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson cracks Tundag with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Henderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Henderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tundag!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Tundag is looking to get to half guard.
Tundag is squirming around, avoiding Henderson's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Henderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tundag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson raining down shots from the mount!
Henderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Henderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Henderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tundag is looking to escape.
Tundag is trying desperately to improve position.
Henderson dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tundag is working to get back to half guard.
Henderson working Tundag over with strikes here.
Tundag is trying desperately to improve position.
Tundag is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Henderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Henderson wants to control the pace but Tundag is squirming around nicely.
Tundag really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henderson tries to control but Tundag wriggling away.
Tundag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tundag is bucking up trying to escape but Henderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Henderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Henderson raining down shots from the mount!
Tundag is trying to escape the mount.
Tundag looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tundag taking shots to the head.
Henderson 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.
Tundag is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henderson looking to finish Tundag with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tundag!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Henderson but it's paid off an Tundag is forced to tap! Nice work by Henderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerald Henderson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
77% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rashad Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rashad Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Garnett!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garnett sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Garnett!
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Garnett is looking to get to half guard.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva wants to control but instead Garnett manages to regain half guard.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is keen to just control but Garnett is a slippery customer.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rashad Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Garnett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva is trying to control Garnett's posture but Garnett avoids it.
Garnett misses with the ground and pound.
Garnett working away.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Garnett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett cracks Silva with a big elbow.
Garnett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garnett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva prevents Garnett from moving into mount.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garnett trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Garnett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Garnett keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Garnett trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garnett is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva is trying to keep Garnett in close.
Garnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garnett stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Garnett postures up.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garnett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Garnett cracks Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Garnett working the ground and pound.
Garnett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Garnett lands a few punches from side control.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Garnett advancing to mount.
Garnett slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Garnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Garnett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva misses with a takedown
and Garnett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva trying to control the position.
Garnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garnett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva has his hands on Garnett's head, controlling the position.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Garnett is proving a slippery customer.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Garnett is now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rashad Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Garnett scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garnett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garnett postures up.
Garnett preventing the sweep.
Garnett postures up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Garnett from controlling successfully.
Garnett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garnett tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Garnett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garnett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva tries to pull guard but Garnett won't allow it.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garnett pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garnett has Silva pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Garnett.
Garnett lands a left hand.
Garnett pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garnett has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garnett wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Garnett lands a couple of digs.
Tony Garnett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garnett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garnett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garnett wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garnett.
Silva trying to control the position.
Garnett forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garnett lands strikes from half guard.
Garnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Garnett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garnett slows the pace down in half guard.
Garnett thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva wants to improve his position but Garnett is controlling well.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garnett is working away from the top position though.
Silva is not content to let Garnett control the position.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Garnett stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garnett rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva letting Garnett take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Garnett as the two fighters clinch.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Garnett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garnett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva swinging wilding here.
Garnett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Garnett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garnett fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Garnett counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garnett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Garnett being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Garnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Garnett looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garnett forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garnett smiles and moves away.
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to control but Garnett is keeping him busy.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva trying to control from Garnett's half guard. Garnett has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Garnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garnett being controlled here, momentarily.
Garnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Garnett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rashad Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Garnett.
Silva tries for a takedown but Garnett circles away easily
and Garnett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Silva looking to control.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garnett manages to get himself to full guard.
Garnett is trying to keep Silva in close.
Garnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Garnett.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Garnett keeps moving.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva wants to control from the top but Garnett keeps moving.
Garnett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Garnett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Silva tries to hold on but Garnett pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva trying to control here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rashad Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garnett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Garnett counters with a nice body shot.
Garnett swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Garnett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva trying to control here.
Garnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva trying to hold on to Garnett's head to control him but Garnett postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Garnett counters by clinching up.
Garnett taking a breather.
Garnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Garnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garnett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Garnett working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Garnett sits in half guard.
Garnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garnett is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garnett in particular looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rashad Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garnett working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Garnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garnett 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Garnett!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
85% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
186 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith is looking to chop away at Hamilton's legs.
Hamilton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Hamilton moves out of range.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith looks for a takedown but Hamilton sprawls well.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hamilton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hamilton.
Hamilton throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hamilton moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Hamilton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Hamilton persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamilton circles away.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hamilton.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Hamilton tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hamilton working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Hamilton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hamilton in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Smith moves into full guard.
Hamilton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hamilton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hamilton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hamilton's back instead.
Smith lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Hamilton with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hamilton from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hamilton staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.
Smith lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hamilton hold on?!
Hamilton is taking damage to the body and head.
Hamilton trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Hamilton breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Hamilton lands a couple of digs.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Hamilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamilton's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wanted to stand there but Hamilton had control of the position.
Smith won't allow Hamilton to sweep him here.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamilton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith distracts Hamilton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith prevents Hamilton from getting back to his feet.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Hamilton is keeping the position.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamilton has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
What's Hamilton going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith working away.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Hamilton get back to his feet.
Hamilton sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hamilton. Hamilton obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hamilton as Smith shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamilton tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamilton checks the leg kick.
Hamilton connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamilton scores with a leg kick.
Hamilton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hamilton misses with a head kick.
Hamilton is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Hamilton gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamilton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Hamilton.
Hamilton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith wants to control but Hamilton passes into side.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamilton.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Hamilton has control of the leg.
Hamilton is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith 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.
Hamilton throwing strikes but missing.
Hamilton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hamilton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamilton showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Hamilton.
Smith is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hamilton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Hamilton checks the leg kick.
Hamilton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Hamilton.
Hamilton is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Hamilton wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hamilton is working away from the top position though.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith has hold of Hamilton's hands but Hamilton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hamilton avoids a punch combination nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Hamilton dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Hamilton moved away.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Hamilton.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Hamilton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Xavier Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamilton swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Hamilton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Hamilton is blocking nicely.
Hamilton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamilton won't allow it.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hamilton blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith wants a takedown.
Hamilton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hamilton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Hamilton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith 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.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Hamilton pushes his legs off easily.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hamilton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith wants to sweep here but Hamilton controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Hamilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hamilton blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Hamilton keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamilton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hamilton counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hamilton counters with a thumping low kick.
Hamilton is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith tries for a takedown but Hamilton circles away easily
and Hamilton counters with a takedown into side control.
Hamilton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Hamilton working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hamilton scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith tries to kick Hamilton off but Hamilton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hamilton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smith wants to control but Hamilton is keeping busy.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Hamilton trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Hamilton won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith clinches.
The is referee keeping an eye on Hamilton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Hamilton, against the cage.
Hamilton wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Hamilton keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hamilton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamilton.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Hamilton on that attempt.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Hamilton counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Hamilton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamilton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton preventing the sweep.
Smith keeping full guard, as Hamilton tries to pass.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Greg Hamilton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamilton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hamilton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamilton works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Hamilton is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Hamilton with a nice head shot there.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamilton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith pushing down on Hamilton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Hamilton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hamilton.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith scoring with strikes but Hamilton is staying in there.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hamilton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith has control of Hamilton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hamilton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Smith!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Turner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
177 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Parker!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Parker both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Turner pushes Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Parker regains guard.
Parker controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Parker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Parker wants to stand but Turner is controlling the position.
Parker trying to control the position.
Turner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parker's guard.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker has hold of Turner's hands but Turner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turner lands with a punch from half guard.
Parker won't allow Turner to pass to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Turner connects with a nice short shot to Parker's temple.
Parker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Parker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking to improve his position.
Turner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner wants to control but Parker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turner is not content to let Parker control the position.
Parker is looking for a kimura but Turner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Parker to get the leverage.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Turner throws a series of strikes that have Parker backpedaling.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parker swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
Parker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parker cracks Turner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a one-two to the body.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Turner feints and then cracks Parker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parker down.
Turner rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker has Turner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner stalls.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker moves into the clinch.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a head kick!
Turner misses with the combination.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Parker is rocked!
Turner throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Turner.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Turner shoots in.
Turner looks for a takedown but Parker sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner has managed to clinch.
Turner scores a nice knee to the body.
Parker seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Turner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parker blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner leaning against his opponent.
Parker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Turner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turner works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Turner throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
Turner misses with the combination.
Turner looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Turner tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker throws a series of strikes that have Turner backpedaling.
Parker looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turner landing knees to the body.
Turner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parker misses with an elbow strike.
Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner is trying to maintain a safe position but Parker gets an underhook and turns Turner into the cage.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Parker lands a right hand.
Turner is trying to maintain a safe position but Parker gets an underhook and turns Turner into the cage.
Parker blocking some punches.
Turner looking to throw knees to the head but Parker is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Parker lands a body shot.
Turner misses with a knee to the head.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker jumps into guard, dragging Turner to the mat.
Turner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
Turner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner has Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner tries a knee to the head but Parker blocks it.
Turner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turner with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turner.
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Turner lands a high kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Parker tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
Turner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker is trying to break free.
Parker gets underhooks to prevent Turner's takedown attempt.
Parker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Parker pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner tries to land a knee to the head but Parker blocks with his arms.
Parker is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Parker shoots in and bounces Turner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker passes Turner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turner is staying active underneath Parker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turner wants to get back to full guard but Parker has passed into side control.
Parker looking for a guillotine from mount but Turner is having none of it.
Turner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Parker is trying to control the action in half guard but Turner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Parker is taking a breather. Turner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turner trying to control here.
Parker tries to pass to full mount but Turner defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker passes to full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Parker mounts Turner! Really nice guard pass there!
Parker landing punches.
Parker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Turner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Parker prevents Turner from getting the reversal.
Parker has hold of Turner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Turner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Parker moves to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Parker controlling the positon.
Parker avoiding Turner 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turner checks a low kick from Parker.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker darts in and clinches Turner up against the cage.
Come on Turner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Parker lands a body shot.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Parker is trying to keep an underhook but Turner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Parker is defending well.
Turner wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Parker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.
Parker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Parker tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parker keeping hold of Turner's head, controlling as best he can.
David Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Parker controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner is in close to Parker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parker being controlled here, momentarily.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Turner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Turner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Parker struggling a bit here.
Parker is being controlled here.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
Parker is looking to regain half guard here but Turner keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker manages to get back to half guard.
Parker wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
Parker is refusing to be controlled, as Turner sits in half guard.
Parker is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parker avoid being mounted?
Parker is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turner tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker decides to pull guard.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Turner has his hands clasped together but Parker extends an breaks Turner's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Parker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Parker!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quincy Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quincy Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like David Suarez has been cut.
Suarez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Suarez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Morgan.
Morgan misses with the combination.
Suarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez off to one side.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suarez.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suarez thows a body shot but no joy.
Suarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morgan's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suarez checks a leg kick nicely.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Suarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suarez swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan lands a jab to Suarez's midsection.
Suarez gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Morgan wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is trying to stand.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Suarez has control of the leg.
Suarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suarez seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan is looking to escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Suarez moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Suarez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suarez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suarez looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Suarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan keeps control of Suarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morgan stops a takedown attempt from Suarez.
Suarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suarez tries to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling the position.
Morgan prevents Suarez from breaking the clinch.
Morgan lands an uppercut.
Suarez is trying to break free.
Morgan lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morgan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morgan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Suarez jumps into guard, dragging Morgan to the mat.
Suarez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Morgan is defending well. Suarez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Morgan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Suarez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Suarez!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by Lil John. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clarence Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Clarence Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
Lewis throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lewis has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lewis has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lewis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Lewis dives into Jones's guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lewis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lewis has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clarence Jones!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micah Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micah Daniels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny Warner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels pushes Warner up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Warner breaks from the clinch.
Warner rushes Daniels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Warner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Warner is avoiding it.
Daniels shoots in but Warner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good exchange - Warner coming out on top.
No joy there for Warner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Warner misses.
Daniels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warner's waist but Warner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniels off to one side.
Warner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Warner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daniels!
Warner working for a guillotine from mount but Daniels is in no mood to give up.
Warner is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Warner gets a clinch.
Warner is trying to break free.
Warner can't break the clinch.
Warner prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warner breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner lands with a nice combination. Daniels backs away looking to recover.
Daniels wants to clinch
and Warner counters by clinching up.
Daniels lands an elbow just above Warner 's eye.
Daniels is trying to maintain a safe position but Warner gets an underhook and turns Daniels into the cage.
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Warner counter with a right hand.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses
and Warner counters with a left and a right that stings Daniels.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Warner is avoiding it.
Warner moves into the clinch successfully.
Daniels misses with a knee strike.
Warner wants to break free but Daniels has control.
Warner wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniels won't allow it.
Daniels is trying to break free.
Warner goes for a takedown attempt but Daniels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warner, as that shot connected.
Warner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daniels gets the takedown into side control.
Warner can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warner tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg.
Warner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Warner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daniels's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warner pushing down on Daniels's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warner trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it.
Daniels regains full guard. Nicely done.
Daniels keeping busy on the bottom but Warner has passed one foot through into half guard.
Daniels moves into full guard.
Daniels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warner manages to get himself to full guard.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warner is keeping the position for now.
Daniels is working hard here to advance position.
Warner looking for a guillotine here but Daniels defends easily.
Daniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Warner had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Daniels is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Warner Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Daniels's back instead.
Daniels turns into Warner and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Warner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daniels's guard.
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warner advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Warner there.
Warner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Warner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Warner lands a big elbow.
Warner is working for a guillotine from mount but Daniels frees his head quite easily.
Warner controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Warner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Warner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Warner lands a jab-cross combination.
Warner throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
Warner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Warner misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warner misses with a wild combination.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from Warner.
Warner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Warner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kenny Warner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
Warner stands up.
Warner throws a one two combo.
Warner motions for Daniels to come forward. Warner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels moves into the clinch.
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warner cracks Daniels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Micah Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warner tries to clinch up but Daniels circles away and keeps his distance.
Warner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Warner.
Warner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Warner working Daniels over with strikes here.
Warner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Daniels is in a horrible position here. Warner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Daniels is looking to get to half guard.
Warner wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely.
Warner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Warner wants to take Daniels's back but he can't do it this time.
Warner takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Daniels is defending well though. Warner let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warner lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Daniels.
Warner is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Daniels won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Warner off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenny Warner!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joba Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dunlap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 201 cm
21
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joba Clark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dunlap!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Dunlap misses.
Dunlap is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Dunlap missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clark lands a head shot.
Dunlap closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clark to the mat! Clark manages to get full guard.
Dunlap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Dunlap from controlling successfully.
Dunlap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dunlap trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dunlap on the ground.
Dunlap with a nice head shot there.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Dunlap from controlling successfully.
Clark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clark tries to get out of the position.
Dunlap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlap lands a couple of digs.
Dunlap throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Clark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dunlap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark wants to stand up but Dunlap is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunlap stands and throws Clark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dunlap works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dunlap should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dunlap looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clark is avoiding damage well.
Dunlap looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clark is avoiding damage well.
Clark is pushing Dunlap's head away, looking to escape. Dunlap manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunlap scores with punches from side control.
Dunlap has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark parries the strikes from Dunlap easily there. Dunlap is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Clark to escape.
Clark wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dunlap lands a decent elbow from side control.
Clark wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Clark is breathing heavily.
Dunlap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Clark defending against the ground and pound.
Dunlap is working Clark over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dunlap is working Clark over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dunlap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Dunlap decides to stand up, so the ref orders Clark to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clark, as that shot connected.
Clark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark connects with a body shot.
Joba Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark takes a swing at Dunlap's ribcage but misses.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunlap.
Clark takes a swing at Dunlap's ribcage but misses.
Michael Dunlap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Clark does it's job there.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Dunlap moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Clark throws a body punch but Dunlap moves out of range.
Dunlap fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunlap.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunlap forces Clark back against the cage and clinches.
Dunlap with a knee to the head.
Dunlap manages to break the clinch.
Dunlap tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunlap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunlap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Clark works the jab nicely.
Dunlap tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clark misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunlap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark is looking to wear down Dunlap with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clark cracks Dunlap with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dunlap dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dunlap tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dunlap tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark dodges the punch combination from Dunlap.
Dunlap is looking to clinch.
Dunlap fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Dunlap. Dunlap gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunlap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunlap is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlap falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunlap tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Dunlap throws a right hand that misses
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Dunlap misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Clark lands a slapping body shot.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dunlap misses with a combination
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Dunlap misses with a looping left.
Clark checks a low kick from Dunlap.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunlap.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunlap manages to avoid it.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joba Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dunlap.
A jab from Dunlap misses.
Dunlap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunlap doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dunlap misses with a left hand
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dunlap looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Dunlap throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunlap throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a left to the body.
Dunlap shoots in but no luck this time.
Dunlap throws a combination that misses
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dunlap misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dunlap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clark swings for the body but Dunlap moves out of range.
Dunlap misses with the combination.
Dunlap connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dunlap missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dunlap lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dunlap works his way into side control.
Dunlap happy to just control the position for now.
Dunlap working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Dunlap seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dunlap is putting a hurting on Clark here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dunlap is chipping away with strikes.
Clark is not content to let Dunlap control the position.
Dunlap throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Clark is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dunlap has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clark stuns Dunlap with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joba Clark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunlap shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dunlap fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunlap misses with an uppercut
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dunlap tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunlap manages to avoid it.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Dunlap's ribs.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dunlap doesn't seem bothered though.
Dunlap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dunlap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Dunlap's ribs.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dunlap has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dunlap.
Dunlap manages to break the clinch.
Dunlap throws an off balance right hand
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunlap misses with a combination
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
Dunlap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunlap misses with a combination
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunlap misses with a double jab
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunlap is just out of range.
Clark lands a jab to Dunlap's midsection.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap scores a takedown into full mount!
Dunlap is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clark can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dunlap working the ground and pound effectively.
Clark tries to buck Dunlap off but he can't manage it.
Dunlap putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clark takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dunlap trying to control but Clark is having none of it.
Dunlap has hold of Clark's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Clark manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Clark is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap with a couple of short strikes.
Clark is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dunlap is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Clark can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Clark is trying to stand up.
Dunlap has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clark's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dunlap cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dunlap landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dunlap cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Clark is rocked!
Dunlap wants to control the pace but Clark is squirming around nicely.
Dunlap is working for a guillotine from mount but Clark frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap unloading with bombs!
Dunlap lands a big shot there that rocks Clark but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dunlap is landing with some decent strikes but Clark is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Clark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunlap postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Clark looks a forlorn figure.
Dunlap landing strikes from the mount and Clark is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunlap has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clark's face.
Dunlap lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunlap has hold of Clark's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Clark manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Clark squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dunlap really dominated that round.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Clark as he connects with a hook.
Clark seems to have got his legs back now.
Dunlap takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dunlap wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Dunlap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Dunlap doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Dunlap takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dunlap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dunlap.
Clark throws a body punch but Dunlap moves out of range.
Dunlap throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunlap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Dunlap takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark swings for the body but Dunlap moves out of range.
Dunlap takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunlap.
Michael Dunlap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunlap misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark scores with a sloppy right hand. Dunlap should have avoided that one.
Dunlap doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Dunlap wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Dunlap avoids the body shot from Clark.
Joba Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark lands a head shot.
Clark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dunlap swings widly with a right hand
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Dunlap throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunlap.
Dunlap throws a combination that misses
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunlap shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunlap is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dunlap throws an off balance right hand
and Clark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunlap thinking.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Dunlap off the cage and back into rage.
Dunlap misses with a double jab
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunlap takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dunlap has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dunlap throws a combination that misses
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark jabs at Dunlap's body.
Dunlap takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dunlap takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dunlap throws a combination that misses
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark stuns Dunlap with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dunlap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joba Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dunlap.
Dunlap tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Dunlap misses with a combination
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
Dunlap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunlap.
Dunlap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dunlap tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Clark blocks the body kick.
Dunlap takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dunlap is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
Clark takes a swing at Dunlap's ribcage but misses.
Dunlap listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dunlap looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Dunlap gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Dunlap.
Dunlap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunlap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark works the jab nicely.
Dunlap swings widly with a right hand
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Dunlap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clark lands a jab to Dunlap's midsection.
Clark takes a swing at Dunlap's ribcage but misses.
Dunlap falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joba Clark had his way with Michael Dunlap in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Dunlap clinches but Clark breaks the clinch
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Dunlap misses with a combination
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Dunlap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dunlap shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dunlap throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
Dunlap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dunlap throws a combination that misses
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunlap is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Clark stuns Dunlap with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dunlap misses with a combination
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlap fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clark sprawls well initially but Dunlap persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clark wants to get back to his feet.
Dunlap drops an elbow to the side of Clark's head.
Dunlap 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.
Dunlap passes to side control.
Dunlap working the head with strikes.
Dunlap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dunlap throws a strike aimed at the side of Clark's head but Clark avoids it well.
Clark wants to get back to his feet but Dunlap drags him back down.
Dunlap in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dunlap scoring with punches and elbows.
Clark is trying to get back to his feet.
Dunlap working the ground and pound but Clark is defending the strikes.
Dunlap working the head with strikes.
Dunlap wants to control but Clark is keeping him busy.
Dunlap landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Dunlap seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dunlap working the ground and pound from side control.
Dunlap misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Clark is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dunlap has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Dunlap's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dunlap tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dunlap is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clark is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap looks up at the clock and then as Clark takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dunlap smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dunlap cracks Clark with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dunlap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Dunlap landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dunlap looks up at the clock and then as Clark takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dunlap smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dunlap is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dunlap misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunlap throws a strike aimed at the side of Clark's head but Clark avoids it well.
Clark tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dunlap scores with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dunlap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dunlap 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Dunlap!
Michael Dunlap is the new heavyweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
