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RAFL 20: Gamble PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiroishi Strichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocc Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strichi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pegasus Fantasy. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroishi Strichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocc Lion!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lion blocks a head kick by Strichi.
Strichi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strichi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strichi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strichi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lion swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strichi counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Strichi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Strichi lands a two punch combo.
Strichi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strichi counters with a head kick. That will keep Lion thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hiroishi Strichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strichi misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strichi throws a combination that misses
and Lion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Strichi is trying to stand.
Lion wants to free his trapped foot but Strichi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lion working the head and body with strikes.
Lion is just content to waste time from the top position. Strichi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Strichi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strichi keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Lion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Strichi keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Strichi wants to stand but Lion is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion tries to stand but Strichi is controlling from the bottom.
Strichi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lion drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strichi dives on top into guard.
Lion looks gassed!
Lion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strichi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lion is looking to stand up but Strichi isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lion is trying to keep Strichi in close.
Lion pulls Strichi in close to his closed guard and prevents Strichi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strichi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hiroishi Strichi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lion misses with a takedown attempt
and Strichi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lion blocks a head kick by Strichi.
Strichi misses with a few strikes there.
Strichi misses with a two punch combination.
Lion slips a jab and a cross from Strichi.
Strichi throws a head kick that Lion semi-blocks.
Strichi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strichi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hiroishi Strichi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lion is breathing heavily.
Lion shoots and misses
and Strichi counters with a solid body kick.
Strichi throws a head kick that Lion semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion misses with a takedown
and Strichi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hiroishi Strichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocc Lion.
Strichi misses with a combination
and Lion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strichi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lion shoots and misses
and Strichi counters with a one-two to the body.
Strichi throws a combination. Lion tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Strichi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strichi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strichi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strichi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strichi.
Strichi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strichi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Strichi lands a two punch combo.
Strichi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lion's head backwards.
Lion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strichi can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strichi throws a right and a left that Lion avoids nicely.
Strichi scores with a nice head shot.
Strichi lands a head kick!
Strichi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strichi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strichi misses with a wild combination.
Strichi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hiroishi Strichi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strichi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strichi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lion.
Strichi looks to land a combination but Lion avoids it well.
Lion tries for a takedown but Strichi circles away easily
and Strichi counters with a nice leg kick.
Strichi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lion has his takedown stuffed
and Strichi counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Strichi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroishi Strichi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Strichi.
Strichi connects with a solid leg kick.
Lion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strichi.
Strichi lands a jab-cross combination.
Strichi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick from Strichi lands but Lion takes it in his stride.
Lion misses with a straight right.
A combination from Strichi does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Strichi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Strichi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strichi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strichi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strichi swinging wildly here.
Lion tries for a takedown but Strichi circles away easily
and Strichi counters with a one-two to the body.
Strichi lands with a slapping head kick.
Strichi lands with a kick to the temple. Lion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strichi counters with a head kick.
Hiroishi Strichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocc Lion.
Strichi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strichi misses with a few strikes there.
Strichi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lion's head.
Strichi lands with a nice body punch.
Lion misses with a takedown attempt
and Strichi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hiroishi Strichi is winning the standup battle so far.
Strichi throws a one two combo.
Strichi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strichi tries a head kick but it misses.
Strichi throws a right hand that Lion ducks under and follows up with a left that Lion also avoids with ease.
Strichi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lion tries for a takedown but Strichi circles away easily
and Strichi counters with a leg kick.
Strichi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Strichi duly obliges.
Strichi misses with a series of wild punches.
Lion tries for a takedown but Strichi circles away easily
and Strichi counters with a left and a right that stings Lion.
Lion takes a kick to the side of the head.
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.
Strichi misses with a two punch combination.
Strichi slips under a jab from Lion.
Strichi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strichi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lion.
Lion tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hiroishi Strichi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strichi swinging wildly here.
Strichi scores with a leg kick.
Rocc Lion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Strichi both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroishi Strichi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strichi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroishi Strichi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Bellman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Builder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Bellman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Builder!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellman misses the shot to the body.
Builder fails with a takedown attempt.
Builder walks into a straight right hand from Bellman.
Bellman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bellman scores with a jab to the body.
Builder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bellman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bellman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bellman connects with the punch.
It looks like Bob Builder has been cut.
Bellman connects with a body shot.
Bellman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Builder misses with a series of wild punches.
Bellman jabs Builder right on the nose. Builder blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bellman looks to throw the jab but Builder is out of range.
James Bellman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Builder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Builder misses with a double jab.
Bellman thuds his right hand into Builder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Builder dodges the punch combination from Bellman.
Bellman misses with a wild body shot.
Bellman takes a swing at Builder's ribcage but misses.
Bellman misses with a series of wild punches.
Bellman lunges at Builder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Builder's hand.
Bellman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Builder moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Builder lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Bellman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Builder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Builder throws a series of punches but Bellman avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Bellman finds it's way through Builder's defenses.
Bellman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Builder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bellman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bellman digs a good body shot into Builder's ribs.
Bellman throws a sloppy body shot
and Builder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bellman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Builder stopping the sweep attempt from Bellman.
Builder drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bellman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bellman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bellman!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellman wants to stand but Builder has his arm trapped.
Bellman wants to stand but Builder has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Builder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bellman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Builder is tightening it up a little... Bellman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bellman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bellman taps out! nice BJJ there by Builder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob Builder!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Hauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Brisbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orlando Hauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Brisbell!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brisbell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hauss looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hauss is defended easily by Brisbell.
Brisbell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brisbell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hauss swivels and escapes.
Brisbell drives through and clinches with Hauss against the cage.
Hauss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brisbell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hauss prevents the takedown attempt.
Hauss has had enough of the clinch but Brisbell keeps him there for the moment.
Brisbell pulls guard.
Hauss prevents Brisbell from getting back to his feet.
Brisbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hauss is one step ahead there.
Hauss thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisbell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brisbell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brisbell is on top in guard.
Brisbell throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brisbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brisbell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hauss kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brisbell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hauss is not content to let Brisbell control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brisbell cracks Hauss with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell wants to control but Hauss is keeping him busy.
Brisbell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hauss down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brisbell trying to control the action but Hauss is working from the bottom.
Brisbell advances to mount.
Hauss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hauss tries to get out of the position.
Brisbell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hauss's face.
Brisbell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hauss is looking to escape.
Brisbell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell wants to control the pace but Hauss is squirming around nicely.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kris Brisbell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brisbell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hauss has time to react.
Brisbell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brisbell lands a good knee to the midsection. Hauss won't want to take too many of those.
Brisbell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hauss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brisbell throws a nice head kick!
Brisbell shoots in for a takedown but Hauss shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Brisbell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brisbell fails with a takedown attempt.
Brisbell gets a clinch.
Brisbell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brisbell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brisbell looking to control.
Hauss wants to stand and escape but instead Brisbell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Brisbell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hauss's guard.
Brisbell decides to return to a standing position.
Brisbell lands with a slapping head kick.
Hauss is rocked!
Brisbell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hauss circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Hauss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brisbell throws a head kick but Hauss moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kris Brisbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Brisbell.
Hauss blocks a head kick by Brisbell.
Hauss moves away from the strike by Brisbell.
Brisbell looks to land a right hand but Hauss moved out of range.
Brisbell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brisbell throws a nice looking combination but Hauss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hauss blocks a head kick by Brisbell.
Brisbell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Brisbell.
Brisbell misses with a head kick.
Brisbell has managed to clinch.
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.
Brisbell misses with an elbow strike.
Brisbell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hauss blocks it with crossed arms.
Brisbell pushes off an throws an elbow but Hauss leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brisbell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brisbell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brisbell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brisbell throws an elbow but misses.
Brisbell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brisbell tries a knee to the head but Hauss blocks it.
Brisbell misses with an elbow strike.
Brisbell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brisbell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brisbell tries a knee to the head but Hauss blocks it.
Brisbell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hauss dodges an elbow strike from Brisbell.
Hauss dodges an elbow strike from Brisbell.
Hauss blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brisbell misses with an elbow strike.
Brisbell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hauss blocks it with crossed arms.
Brisbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brisbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brisbell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hauss blocks it with crossed arms.
Brisbell tries to land a knee to the head but Hauss blocks with his arms.
Brisbell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brisbell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hauss avoids the elbow strike from Brisbell, against the cage.
Brisbell looking to throw knees to the head but Hauss is blocking nicely.
Hauss avoids the elbow strike from Brisbell, against the cage.
Brisbell misses with an elbow over the top.
Brisbell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brisbell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hauss regains guard immediately.
Brisbell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell stands and throws Hauss's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hauss seems to have got his legs back now.
The ground and pound from Brisbell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hauss is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brisbell wants to control but Hauss is keeping him busy.
Brisbell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hauss!
Brisbell unloads with some shots from mount but Hauss bucks and avoids them well.
Brisbell thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Brisbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brisbell takes the fight into the clinch.
Brisbell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hauss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hauss tries to pull guard but Brisbell holds him up against the cage and eventually Hauss drops back down to his feet.
Hauss is looking to break free of the clinch but Brisbell has double underhooks.
Brisbell lands a big knee to the head and Hauss goes down! Brisbell pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Brisbell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darac Biftek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyborg Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darac Biftek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyborg Steel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel tries to clinch there but Biftek circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biftek.
Biftek looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Biftek throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel tries to clinch there but Biftek circles away.
Biftek rushes Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darac Biftek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biftek takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Darac Biftek has been cut.
Biftek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Biftek tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Biftek back against the cage.
Biftek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Biftek is trying to drag Steel to the mat but Steel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Biftek tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Biftek back against the cage.
Steel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steel blocks a body shot from Biftek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws an elbow but it misses.
Steel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darac Biftek's cut is getting worse.
Biftek is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Steel pushes off an throws an elbow but Biftek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Darac Biftek's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Biftek blocks an elbow strike from Steel.
Biftek tries to pull guard but Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Biftek drops back down to his feet.
Steel throws an elbow but it misses.
Biftek wants a takedown.
Steel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Biftek's face.
Steel lands a nice elbow.
Biftek is breathing heavily.
Steel lands an elbow inside that Biftek shrugs off.
Jeez, Darac Biftek's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darac Biftek's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cyborg Steel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Howe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Separate Ways (Worlds Apart). Cheick Kongo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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250 lbs
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239 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Howe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cheick Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kongo misses with a double jab.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Howe moves out of range.
Kongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howe.
Howe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Howe connects with a solid leg kick.
Kongo looks gassed!
Nice shot by Howe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howe slips under a jab.
Howe cracks the inside of Kongo's front leg.
Howe has Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Howe works on Kongo's body with a couple of short punches.
Howe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howe darts in and clinches Kongo up against the cage.
A short right from Howe on the inside.
Howe blocks an elbow strike from Kongo.
Howe lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Howe obliges.
Nice body punch from Howe - that landed with a thud.
Howe lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howe.
A short left from Howe.
Howe lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Cheick Kongo has been cut.
Howe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Howe works on Kongo's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe lands a big uppercut and Kongo is down! He's in big trouble - Howe follows him to the mat!
Kongo is rocked!
Howe lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kongo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Howe jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Howe!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ouellette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smart kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Billy Talent - Red Flag. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Ouellette!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smart moves into the clinch successfully.
Ouellette lands a body punch.
Smart is looking to control Ouellette's arms but Ouellette gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smart has his back to the cage.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ouellette.
A head punch on the inside from Ouellette fails to land.
Smart is leaning against Ouellette and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smart avoiding damage as Ouellette throws knees to the body.
Ouellette scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smart looking to stall.
Ouellette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smart looking to stall.
Ouellette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ouellette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ouellettes head.
Smart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ouellette tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Ouellette back against the cage.
Smart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ouellette tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ouellette is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smart managing to block the knees to the body from Ouellette.
Smart dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouellette wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smart.
Ouellette tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smart's elbow.
Smart managing to block the knees to the body from Ouellette.
Ouellette lands with a short shot to the head.
Ouellette lands a body shot.
Ouellette works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ouellette postures up in Smart's guard and throws a big left but Smart blocks it.
Smart keeping full guard, as Ouellette tries to pass.
Ouellette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smart wants to get back to his feet but Ouellette is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ouellette accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ouellette throws and elbow that misses. Smart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ouellette's guard. Nice move by Smart!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ouellette misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ouellette pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smart avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ouellette.
Ouellette throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Smart wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ouellette.
Ouellette putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart really wants to buck Ouellette off and get back to his feet.
Ouellette throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ouellette throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ouellette scoring with strikes but Smart is staying in there.
Smart tries to buck Ouellette off but he can't manage it.
Smart is breathing heavily.
Ouellette connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ouellette throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smart because Ouellette loaded up on that one.
Smart wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ouellette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ouellette punching from mount but Smart doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ouellette thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ouellette cracks Smart with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ouellette unloads with some shots from mount but Smart bucks and avoids them well.
Smart is trying to stand.
Ouellette working the ground and pound effectively.
Ouellette working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ouellette has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smart's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouellette throws some wild stikes that Smart manages to avoid easily.
Ouellette landing punches.
Smart blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Ouellette dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ouellette lands with a nice combination. Smart backs away looking to recover.
Ouellette wants to clinch up but Smart keeps it at a distance.
Ouellette throws a right and a left that Smart avoids nicely.
Ouellette swinging wildly here.
Smart tries to clinch up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smart.
Smart creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ouellette sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ouellette manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smart's best efforts.
Smart is looking to take a break and control but Ouellette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ouellette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smart is working away from the top position though.
Ouellette missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ouellette slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouellette lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smart!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smart avoids a strike by Ouellette and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Ouellette's guard! Fantastic escape!
Smart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ouellette looking for a sweep. Not yet Ouellette, not yet.
Smart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ouellette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two 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.
Ouellette trying to keep a closed guard but Smart is proving a slippery customer.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smart working some strikes from top position.
Ouellette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smart is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ouellette keeping full guard, as Smart tries to pass.
Ouellette wants to sweep here but Smart controlling him for the moment.
Smart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smart closes the distance and clinches.
Smart leaning against his opponent.
Ouellette lands a shot to the body.
Ouellette tries to land knees in the clinch but Smart avoids the damage to the body.
Smart lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ouellette trying to land knees to the body.
Ouellette lands a body punch.
Ouellette has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
Ouellette has Smart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ouellette can't get the takedown.
Ouellette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smart avoiding damage.
Smart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ouellettes head.
Smart taking a breather.
Smart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ouellette has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smart avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paul Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Ouellette.
Ouellette tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Ouellette back against the cage.
Smart lands a body shot.
Smart digs a right hand underneath Ouellette's ribcage. Ouellette let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smart content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ouellette tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smart.
Smart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ouellette changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smart fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smart scores with a takedown into Ouellette's guard.
Ouellette looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smart passes into half guard.
Smart controlling the pace.
Smart wants to pass to mount but Ouellette is defending the position.
Smart lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smart dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ouellette goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouellette goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ouellette moves away from the strike by Smart.
Smart on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ouellette tries to clinch but Smart moves out of range.
Smart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ouellette.
Ouellette moves into the clinch.
Smart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ouellette swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ouellette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ouellette is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smart.
Ouellette drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smart pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smart shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ouellette tries to get to full guard but Smart has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ouellette manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Ouellette.
Smart postures up and lands a big shot to Ouellette's brow.
Smart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smart wants to control from the top but Ouellette keeps moving.
Smart is really struggling to control Ouellette but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ouellette is keeping the position for now.
Ouellette wants to sweep here but Smart controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ouellette darts in trying to clinch
and Smart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ouellette's guard.
Nick Ouellette has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ouellette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ouellette looking for a sweep. Not yet Ouellette, not yet.
Smart passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ouellette is refusing to be controlled, as Smart sits in half guard.
Smart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smart working Ouellette over with strikes.
Ouellette wants to get back to full guard.
Ouellette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smart is working away from the top position though.
Ouellette is trying to get back to full guard.
Smart wants to control but Ouellette is keeping him busy.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ouellette lands a jab to Smart's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Ouellette.
Ouellette moves in looking to clinch but Smart pushes him off.
Ouellette takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
Smart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouellette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouellette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouellette throws a nice looking combination but Smart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouellette is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smart rather than just go for the knockout.
Ouellette swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ouellette's guard.
Smart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smart advances position into side control!
Ouellette is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smart!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lee Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Caruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lee Williams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Caruso!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caruso circles away quickly and effectively.
Caruso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams wants to clinch up but Caruso keeps it at a distance.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Williams lands a body shot.
Caruso looks gassed!
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams tries to clinch but Caruso moves out of range.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Caruso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams punishes Caruso's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Caruso tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Caruso back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Caruso is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Caruso to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Williams!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jt davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jt davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Dixon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
davis thows a body shot but no joy.
davis looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
davis tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon tries to keep at a distance but davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dixon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dixon pulls guard successfully.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dixon wants to get back to his feet but davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dixon managing to control the position.
davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control.
Dixon is trying to keep davis in close.
davis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dixon keeps the fight on the outside.
davis moves out of range as Dixon strikes.
davis lands a body shot.
davis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon counters with a left and a right that stings davis.
Jt davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
davis tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon misses with a double jab.
davis tries to clinch
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from davis misses.
davis throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
Dixon takes a swing at davis's ribcage but misses.
Dixon misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis tries to clinch but Dixon moves away
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
davis moves into the clinch.
davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from davis.
Dixon tries to pull guard but davis won't allow it.
davis breaks the clinch.
davis tries to clinch up
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from davis misses.
davis throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
davis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dixon defending well as davis loads up on a big left hand.
davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon scores with a sloppy right hand. davis should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a decent looking hook.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Jt davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Dixon.
Dixon throws a shot to the body.
davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon counters with a right hand to the body.
davis dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
davis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
davis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Dixon there.
A jab from davis misses.
davis darts in trying to clinch
and Dixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
davis tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
davis throws out a loose jab but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from davis misses.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from davis.
Dixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. davis doesn't seem bothered though.
davis is breathing heavily.
davis looks to clinch
and Dixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps davis thinking.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt - davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
davis throws a combination that misses
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
davis wants to clinch
and Dixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixon slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Dixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dixon punishes davis's body with a nice straight punch.
davis throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Dixon moves out of range as davis strikes.
Dixon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
davis tries to clinch but Dixon moves away
and Dixon counters with a one-two to the body.
Dixon swings for the body but davis moves out of range.
A jab from davis misses.
Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from davis.
Dixon throws a combination that misses
and davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as davis backs up against the cage.
davis missing with a left hand there. Dixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
davis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dixon connects with a body shot.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Dixon scores with a jab. davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dixon lands with a straight right. davis didn't see that one coming.
Dixon cracks davis with a good jab.
davis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and davis counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
davis connects with a right hand. Dixon shakes it off.
Dixon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down davis rather than just go for the knockout.
Dixon slips a straight right by davis.
davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dixon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in davis's guard.
davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dixon is working davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
davis keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon drops back looking for a leg! davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and davis manages to kick Dixon off! Dixon jumps back into davis's guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dixon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
davis lands with a good body shot.
davis tries to clinch up
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
davis wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dixon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
davis wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
davis wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
davis wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
davis throws out a loose jab but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
davis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixon counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dixon!
davis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dixon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
davis wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from davis misses.
No joy there for davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
davis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dixon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in davis's guard.
davis keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
davis keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dixon trying to control but davis is working from the bottom.
davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dixon on the ground.
davis wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon passes davis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
davis wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
davis tries to clinch up
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
davis loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Dixon lands a nice shot that snaps davis's head back.
davis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jt davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from davis.
Dixon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dixon advances to half guard.
Dixon stops davis from getting back to his feet.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. davis defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dixon lands a nice short elbow.
Dixon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dixon stops davis from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed davis's head.
Dixon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed davis's head.
davis has one foot on Dixon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
davis misses with a double jab
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
davis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from davis misses.
davis misses with a double jab
and Dixon counters with a series of strikes. davis will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
davis misses with a double jab
and davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dixon misses with the combination.
Dixon moves away from the strike by davis.
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
davis slips a jab and a cross from Dixon.
davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dixon drops back looking for a leg! davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and davis manages to kick Dixon off! Dixon jumps back into davis's guard.
Jimmy Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon won't allow davis to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dixon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Dixon!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cardinal Richelieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Nadeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Nadeau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cardinal Richelieu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Nadeau!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richelieu staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nadeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richelieu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Richelieu misses.
Nadeau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Richelieu misses its intended target.
Richelieu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nadeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richelieu misses the shot to the body.
Richelieu throws a jab when Nadeau was well out of range.
A jab from Richelieu misses.
Richelieu misses with a two punch combination.
Cardinal Richelieu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richelieu throws a hook but Nadeau avoids it easily.
Nadeau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nadeau walks into a jab.
Richelieu misses the jab.
Nadeau fails with a takedown attempt.
Richelieu lands a nice shot that snaps Nadeau's head back.
The fighters circling - Nadeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardinal Richelieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadeau slips a jab from Richelieu.
A swing and a miss from Richelieu.
Richelieu throws a series of punches but Nadeau moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Richelieu.
It looks like Brian Nadeau has been cut.
Nadeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richelieu.
Richelieu looks to land a right hand but Nadeau moved out of range.
Richelieu misses with a hook to the body
and Nadeau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadeau trying to pass the guard but Richelieu defending well.
Richelieu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nadeau.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadeau passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nadeau is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Richelieu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Richelieu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau tries to strike from the bottom.
Nadeau being controlled here, momentarily.
Richelieu stopping the sweep attempt from Nadeau.
Richelieu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nadeau wants to improve his position but instead Richelieu has moved into half guard.
Richelieu prevents Nadeau from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richelieu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nadeau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richelieu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richelieu wants to pass the guard but Nadeau is keeping the position.
Richelieu controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nadeau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadeau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Nadeau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Nadeau's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Richelieu staying out of range there.
No joy there for Richelieu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richelieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nadeau misses with a takedown attempt - Richelieu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nadeau staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richelieu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nadeau circles away quickly and effectively.
Richelieu misses with a two punch combination.
Richelieu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cardinal Richelieu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richelieu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nadeau counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadeau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Richelieu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nadeau tries for a kimura but Richelieu is defending well.
Richelieu is looking for a sweep.
Nadeau cracks Richelieu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Richelieu wants to get back to his feet but Nadeau drags him back down.
Nadeau has knee on belly momentarily but Richelieu bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Richelieu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nadeau wants to free his trapped foot but Richelieu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nadeau 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.
Richelieu pushes Nadeau off looking to stand but Nadeau dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richelieu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nadeau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richelieu is fending him off so far but Nadeau persists. Nope, Richelieu circles away and we're back to standing.
Richelieu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richelieu misses with a wild body shot.
Richelieu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu tries to bum rush Nadeau with a series of wild strikes but Nadeau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nadeau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Richelieu.
Richelieu throws the left hand but Nadeau avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Richelieu misses.
Richelieu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richelieu throws a hook but Nadeau blocks it.
Richelieu throws a head kick that misses.
Richelieu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richelieu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Richelieu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nadeau's hands.
Nadeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cardinal Richelieu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Nadeau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Richelieu looks to land a left hand but Nadeau moved out of range nicely.
Nadeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richelieu is looking to score with low kicks.
Richelieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richelieu moves out of range of the body kick from Nadeau.
Nadeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richelieu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Nadeau.
Richelieu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nadeau counters with a single leg into guard. Richelieu didn't expect that.
Nadeau wants to pass the guard but Richelieu is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadeau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nadeau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nadeau working the ground and pound but Richelieu is defending the strikes.
Nadeau connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Richelieu some visible discomfort.
Nadeau swings around for an armbar but Richelieu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nadeau's guard.
Nadeau keeping moving, preventing Richelieu from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadeau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nadeau is working an open guard so Richelieu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No joy there for Richelieu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nadeau blocks a jab.
Richelieu throws a combination. Nadeau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Richelieu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richelieu misses the body punch
and Nadeau counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadeau slips nicely into half guard.
Nadeau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richelieu's head.
Nadeau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brian Nadeau has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau tries to pass to full mount but Richelieu defends it.
Nadeau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richelieu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nadeau tries to pass to full mount but Richelieu defends it.
Nadeau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richelieu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nadeau.
Nadeau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nadeau prevents Richelieu from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nadeau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Richelieu finds it's way round the side to connect with Nadeau's head.
Richelieu works Nadeau's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadeau misses with a few strikes there.
Richelieu scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Nadeau really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Nadeau's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Richelieu misses with a hook.
Richelieu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nadeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richelieu lands a two punch combo.
Cardinal Richelieu is winning the standup battle so far.
Richelieu throws a jab when Nadeau was well out of range.
Nadeau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richelieu scores with a hook to the body. Nadeau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Richelieu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richelieu. Nadeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nadeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Richelieu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nadeau decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richelieu's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadeau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nadeau looking to pass the guard.
Nadeau is looking to advance position but Richelieu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nadeau working to try and regain half guard.
Richelieu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nadeau's face.
Nadeau is desperately trying to improve his position but Richelieu has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nadeau regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Richelieu in particular looking to stall.
Richelieu wants to control but Nadeau is keeping him busy.
Nadeau wants to get back to full guard but Richelieu has mounted him!
Nadeau sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Richelieu wants to take a breather but Nadeau is having none of it.
Nadeau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nadeau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nadeau looking for a sweep. Not yet Nadeau, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nadeau has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Richelieu has passed into side control.
Nadeau is trying to get back to half guard.
Nadeau manages to get back to half guard.
Richelieu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nadeau keeps working.
Richelieu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
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.
Nadeau gets full guard.
Richelieu preventing the sweep.
Nadeau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richelieu manages to get himself to full guard.
Nadeau throwing strikes from guard but Richelieu blocks nicely.
Nadeau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richelieu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richelieu is controlling Nadeau's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Nadeau dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brian Nadeau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nadeau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nadeau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nadeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richelieu throws a combination that misses
and Nadeau counters with a nice double leg into side control. Richelieu won't be happy with that.
Nadeau landing a few strikes.
Nadeau tries for a kimura but Richelieu is defending well.
Richelieu is trying to get back to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadeau throws a strike aimed at the side of Richelieu's head but Richelieu avoids it well.
Nadeau working away.
Nadeau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nadeau throws an elbow but Richelieu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Richelieu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nadeau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nadeau 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Richelieu wants to control from the top but Nadeau keeps moving.
Nadeau throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Richelieu escapes and throws Nadeau's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nadeau takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nadeau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nadeau is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Richelieu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Richelieu controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau can't escape the position.
Richelieu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Richelieu controlling from mount.
Brian Nadeau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richelieu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Richelieu lands with some strikes.
Nadeau tries to reverse the position but Richelieu maintains control.
Nadeau is squirming around, avoiding Richelieu's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nadeau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Richelieu landing strikes from the mount and Nadeau is in trouble!
Nadeau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nadeau slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Richelieu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nadeau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richelieu pulls his head out easily.
Cardinal Richelieu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nadeau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Nadeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nadeau 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 47:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Nadeau!
Brian Nadeau is the new bantamweight champion!
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