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GSF 54 Dumonte vs Zulu III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Whats Nutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nutz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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184 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Whats Nutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grant Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nutz avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nutz.
Nutz throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nutz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kennedy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nutz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kennedy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kennedy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nutz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kennedy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kennedy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kennedy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nutz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking to advance position but Nutz won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz actively working from the bottom here.
Kennedy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nutz sees it coming and defends easily.
Kennedy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nutz defends it well.
Kennedy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nutz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kennedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutz keeps working.
Kennedy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nutz.
Kennedy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nutz is trying to get back to half guard.
Kennedy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nutz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kennedy but great work by Nutz.
Sloppy strikes there by Nutz.
Nutz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kennedy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kennedy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nutz's best efforts.
Nutz is trying to work for a kimura but Kennedy is defending well.
Kennedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kennedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kennedy looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily.
Nutz slips a nice elbow through Kennedy's hands, connecting with Kennedy's forehead.
Kennedy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily.
Nutz 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.
Nutz passes to side control.
Kennedy manages to get one leg in to regain half 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.
Kennedy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nutz.
Kennedy is looking to control Nutz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kennedy avoid being mounted?
Nutz is trying to work for a kimura but Kennedy is defending well.
Kennedy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily.
Kennedy trying to control from the bottom.
Nutz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kennedy gets full guard.
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nutz scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Kennedy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kennedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nutz is fending him off so far but Kennedy persists. Nope, Nutz circles away and we're back to standing.
Nutz avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Nutz moves out of range.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Nutz sees coming a mile off.
Grant Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
Nutz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nutz throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Kennedy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whats Nutz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body. Nutz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat.
Nutz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Nutz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennedy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nutz. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nutz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kennedy.
Whats Nutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Kennedy.
Kennedy swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.
Nutz lands a glancing blow to the side of Kennedy's head.
No joy there for Kennedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nutz misses with a few strikes there.
Kennedy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nutz finds it's way round the side to connect with Kennedy's head.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nutz.
A combination from Kennedy does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kennedy.
Nutz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nutz gets caught flat footed, as Kennedy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nutz 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.
Kennedy pushes down on Nutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kennedy is keen to just control but Nutz is a slippery customer.
Kennedy works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nutz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nutz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is working for a kimura but Nutz is defending it quite comfortably.
Nutz is trying to get back to full guard.
Kennedy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kennedy works his way into full mount!
Kennedy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nutz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kennedy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kennedy seems to be looking for submissions.
Nutz is looking to improve his position.
Kennedy seems to be looking for submissions.
Nutz looking for submissions off his back.
Kennedy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nutz!
Kennedy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nutz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Nutz tries to bum rush Kennedy with a series of wild strikes but Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nutz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kennedy shoots in but no luck this time.
Kennedy scores a takedown into full mount!
Kennedy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nutz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nutz is desperately trying to improve his position but Kennedy has a good base and remains in mount.
Kennedy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nutz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nutz tries to bench press Kennedy off him but Kennedy keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy tries for a kimura but Nutz is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nutz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nutz is trying to improve his position.
Nutz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kennedy off and has taken his back!
Nutz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kennedy. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Nutz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kennedy is defending well though. Nutz let's go of the attempt for now.
Kennedy breaks Nutz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy pushes down on Nutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kennedy is looking for a kimura but Nutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kennedy to get the leverage.
Nutz is defending against the submission attempts here by Kennedy.
Nutz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily.
Kennedy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kennedy is looking to advance position but Nutz won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kennedy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nutz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kennedy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nutz defend it? Kennedy steps over the head and cranks it - Nutz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kennedy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grant Kennedy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slow Fade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoo comes into the arena with None blaring out of the sound system. Slow Fade has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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290 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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266 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Hoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Slow Fade!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Slow Fade has been cut.
Fade throws an overhand right that lands on Hoo's shoulder, as Hoo tries to avoid the shot.
Hoo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fade loads up on a big right hand but Hoo slips the punch.
Hoo throws a lazy right hand but Fade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoo.
Fade jabs Hoo right on the nose. Hoo blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Doug Hoo has been cut.
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fade moves away.
A jab from Fade misses.
Hoo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Hoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fade slips a straight right by Hoo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoo on the side of the head.
Hoo slips under a jab from Fade.
Fade works Hoo's body with a nice hook.
Hoo is breathing heavily.
Fade throws the left hand but Hoo avoids the punch easily.
Fade lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice jab there from Fade.
Fade connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Hoo tumbling to the canvas! Fade pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Hoo was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slow Fade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rollo Smek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chase might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Break. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rollo Smek!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chase tries to clinch up.
Chase throws a leg kick but Smek checks it.
Chase misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chase tries to clinch there but Smek circles away.
A head kick misses from Chase.
Smek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chase looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chase as he jumps to the side.
Chase is looking to clinch but Smek is avoiding it.
Chase tries to clinch up but Smek circles away and keeps his distance.
Chase wants to clinch up but Smek keeps it at a distance.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch but Smek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase misses with a jab to the body
and Smek counters with a series of strikes. Chase will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chase clinches up against the cage.
Smek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chase gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smek is trying to force a seperation but Chase has the dominant position.
Chase with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chase tries to land a knee to the head but Smek blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smek avoids a wild elbow strike from Chase.
Smek takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smek ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smek no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chase is looking to stand up but Smek won't let him.
Smek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smek has his hands on Chase's head, controlling the position.
Chase trying to control but Smek is working from the bottom.
Chase tries to free his leg and advance position but Smek is retaining full guard.
Smek trying to control the position here.
Chase trying to control but Smek is working from the bottom.
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.
Smek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chase defends it easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chase scores with a jab.
Chase darts in trying to clinch
and Smek counters with a nice body shot.
Smek takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Smek.
Chase is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smek is defending well for now.
Smek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chase has him pressed against the cage.
Smek dodges an elbow strike from Chase.
Smek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chase misses with an elbow strike.
Smek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chase gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smek.
Johnny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Smek.
Smek wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chase obliges.
Smek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chase is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chase tries a knee to the head but Smek blocks it.
Chase tries to land a knee to the head but Smek blocks with his arms.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Smek wants a takedown.
Smek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chase is keeping busy.
Chase lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chase landing knees to the head.
Chase misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smek.
Smek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smek managing to block the knees to the body from Chase.
Smek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chase avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Smek.
It looks like Johnny Chase has been cut.
Chase tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chase is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smek breaks from the clinch.
Chase throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smek is trying to drag Chase to the mat but Chase just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chase prevents a body shot from Smek.
Chase lands an elbow inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Chase.
Chase tries to land knees in the clinch but Smek avoids the damage to the body.
Chase pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chase darts in trying to clinch
and Smek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smek lands a body shot.
Chase gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smek.
Smek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chase closes the distance but Smek moves to the side
and Smek counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smek tries to pull guard but Chase holds him up against the cage and eventually Smek drops back down to his feet.
Chase lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smek tries to pull guard but Chase won't allow it.
Smek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smek wants a takedown but no success here.
Chase lands an elbow inside.
Chase misses with a knee strike.
Chase lands an elbow just above Smek 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smek lands a shot to the body.
Smek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 Johnny Chase will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chase'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.
Chase closes the distance but Smek moves to the side
and Smek counters by clinching up.
Chase putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smek in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smek takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chase lands a hook that snaps the head of Smek backwards.
Smek drags the fight down to the ground.
Smek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chase is controlling him.
Smek keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smek trying to keep a closed guard but Chase is proving a slippery customer.
Chase trying to control but Smek is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chase gets a clinch.
Smek managing to block the knees to the body from Chase.
Smek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chase feints and then cracks Smek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smek down.
Chase throws a leg kick
and Smek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chase's guard.
Smek trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
Smek being controlled here momentarily.
Smek wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chase, up you get!
A head kick misses from Chase.
Smek blocks a head kick by Chase.
Chase darts in trying to clinch
and Smek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chase looks to clinch
and Smek counters by moving into the clinch.
Smek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chase pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chase throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase throws a head kick that Smek semi-blocks.
Chase tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smek.
Smek can't break the clinch.
Smek blocks an elbow strike from Chase.
Chase trying to land knees to the body.
Smek tightens his grip and picks Chase up, before dumping him to the ground. Chase manages to land in guard.
Smek tries to stand but Chase is controlling from the bottom.
Chase has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smek looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase controlling the position.
Smek wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
Chase utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smek trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chase wants to clinch but Smek slips to the side
and Smek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smek.
Smek tries to pull guard but Chase won't allow it.
Johnny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Smek.
Smek wants a takedown but no success here.
Chase tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chase misses with a knee to the head.
Smek managing to block the knees to the body from Chase.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Smek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chase's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chase tries to clinch up
and Smek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Smek misses.
A head kick by Chase misses
and Smek counters with a three punch combo that has Chase backing up. Chase nods at Smek to acknowledge the strikes.
Smek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chase defends it nicely.
Chase tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smek counters with a straight right hand.
Smek closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chase is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smek advances to mount.
Smek stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Smek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smek counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase wants to clinch but Smek slips to the side
and Smek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chase pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chase gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Smek.
Chase using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chase tries a knee to the head but Smek blocks it.
Chase misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smek.
Smek tries to break the clinch but Chase is controlling the position.
Smek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chase pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chase tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chase closes the distance but Smek moves to the side
and Smek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smek wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
Smek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chase looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smek pushing down on Chase's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smek trying to mount his opponent but Chase defends it.
Smek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chase keeps working.
Chase gets back to full guard.
Smek trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chase not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smek takes the fight into the clinch.
Smek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smek has had enough of the clinch but Chase keeps him there for the moment.
Chase comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smek tries to pull guard but Chase won't allow it.
Chase has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chase gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chase tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smek avoids it.
Chase misses with an elbow strike.
Johnny Chase has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chase pushes off an throws an elbow but Smek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chase is defending well for now.
Chase gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smek.
Chase lands an elbow inside.
Smek has Chase pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chase manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smek avoiding damage as Chase throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chase obliges.
Smek wants a takedown.
Chase misses with a knee to the head.
Chase tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chase creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smek's defenses.
Smek avoiding damage as Chase throws knees to the body.
Smek pulls guard successfully.
Smek keeping full guard, as Chase tries to pass.
Chase wants to control from the top but Smek keeps moving.
Chase postures up.
Chase slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smek pulls Chase in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rollo Smek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rollo Smek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Beneteau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Beneteau has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Beneteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russ Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper clinches with his opponent.
Beneteau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Beneteau regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beneteau holds on and takes a little breather.
Beneteau wants to stand but Reaper is controlling the position.
Beneteau is trying to keep Reaper in close.
Beneteau wants to get back to his feet but Reaper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reaper trying to control but Beneteau is working from the bottom.
Beneteau trying to keep a closed guard but Reaper is proving a slippery customer.
Beneteau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beneteau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper trying to control but Beneteau is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beneteau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reaper backs up against the cage.
It looks like Russ Reaper has been cut.
Beneteau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reaper walks into a jab.
Beneteau looks to throw the jab but Reaper is out of range.
Beneteau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reaper.
Reaper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reaper tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Reaper or perhaps it was just good defense by Beneteau which made him look bad.
A left and a right from Beneteau both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneteau tries to keep at a distance but Reaper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reaper takes a shot to the head.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Beneteau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reaper has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Beneteau regains guard immediately.
Beneteau is looking for a triangle but Reaper pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneteau is looking to stand up but Reaper isn't so interested in that idea.
Beneteau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beneteau is breathing heavily.
Beneteau is controlling Reaper's posture.
Beneteau is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short uppercut from Reaper.
Reaper keeps control of Beneteau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beneteau wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaper won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Reaper.
Beneteau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reaper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beneteau or not.
Reaper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reaper lands with a right to the head.
Reaper lands a nice uppercut.
Reaper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beneteau backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reaper.
Reaper is trying to trip Beneteau. He has hold of a leg but Beneteau is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Reaper persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper landing some decent shots from guard.
Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beneteau is keeping the position for now.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Beneteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaper postures up.
Reaper stands up over Beneteau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneteau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beneteau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beneteau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Reaper with that takedown attempt.
Bruce Beneteau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russ Reaper.
Reaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Beneteau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reaper doesn't manage to clinch there - Beneteau circles away.
Reaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reaper wants to clinch up but Beneteau keeps it at a distance.
Beneteau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beneteau keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Beneteau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beneteau.
Reaper is looking to clinch.
Reaper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reaper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beneteau swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russ Reaper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russ Reaper's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reaper tries to clinch up.
Beneteau loads up on a big right hand but Reaper slips the punch.
Beneteau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reaper has a takedown stuffed.
Reaper has a takedown stuffed.
Reaper is looking to clinch.
Reaper tries to clinch but Beneteau moves out of range.
Reaper tries to clinch but Beneteau is having none of it.
Reaper drives through and clinches with Beneteau against the cage.
Beneteau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper is breathing heavily.
Beneteau looking for a takedown.
Beneteau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reaper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Beneteau.
That has opened up Russ Reaper's cut even more.
Reaper defending well as Beneteau loads up on a big left hand.
Beneteau lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beneteau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beneteau catches Reaper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reaper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruce Beneteau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russ Reaper.
Reaper takes one to the chin there.
The cut above Russ Reaper's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beneteau dips to his left and cracks Reaper with an uppercut!
Reaper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reaper is looking to clinch but Beneteau is avoiding it.
Beneteau cracks Reaper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reaper is rocked!
Russ Reaper's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneteau scores with the left hand. Reaper knows he should have avoided that one.
Reaper is still on wobbly legs! Can Beneteau finish him?
Reaper walks straight into a right hand from Beneteau - that's dropped him! Beneteau jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Reaper from any more punishment! Reaper complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Beneteau!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen K-OS Crabbuckit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
282 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
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25
280 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vernon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Richter is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Richter wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Richter wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Richter wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is pulling down on Richter's head. It's preventing any offense from Richter, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richter.
Richter wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richter connects with a couple of short punches.
Richter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richter wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones 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.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Richter from controlling successfully.
Jones 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.
Richter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Richter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richter is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Richter wants to clinch.
Richter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Richter showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richter wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Richter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Richter's back!
Richter wants to escape the position.
Richter looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones punishes Richter with strikes from the back mount.
It looks like John Richter has been cut.
Jones looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Jones scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
John Richter's cut is getting worse.
Jones is hanging on to Richter's back as he tries to escape.
Jones throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Richter!
Jeez, John Richter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Richter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vernon Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garry Dupuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dupuis comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors Of Time by Black Tide. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
180 lbs
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21
185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garry Dupuis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joshua Turner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A lull in the action here as Turner stalls from top position.
Turner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dupuis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dupuis is looking to improve his position.
Turner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turner is nestled in close to Dupuis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner controlling the action here.
Dupuis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turner working Dupuis over with strikes.
Turner is trying to control. Dupuis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dupuis gets back to full guard.
Turner stays in close to Dupuis's body and controls the position.
I looks like Turner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dupuis is trying to hold Turner in close to prevent damage but Turner has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
Dupuis trying to control from the bottom.
Dupuis is controlling Turner's trapped leg to prevent Turner from advancing to side control.
Turner controlling the action here.
Dupuis trying to hold on to Turner's head to control him but Turner postures up.
Dupuis gets back to full guard.
Dupuis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner postures up.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Dupuis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Dupuis trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner keeping full guard, as Dupuis tries to pass.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dupuis shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Dupuis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Dupuis misses.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dupuis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Dupuis with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Dupuis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupuis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away.
Turner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dupuis sprawls well initially but Turner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dupuis wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
Turner is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Turner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dupuis falls off balance throwing a combination
so Turner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turner controlling from the top position.
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dupuis keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Turner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turner passes into half guard.
Turner content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner moves into full mount! Dupuis won't be happy about that!
Dupuis is squirming around, avoiding Turner's attempts to control the action.
Dupuis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dupuis tries to hold on but Turner postures up.
Turner controlling from the full mount.
Dupuis is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner controlling from mount.
Dupuis wants to control but Turner is having none of it.
Turner controlling his opponent.
Dupuis throwing hammer fists to the chest of Turner. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner controlling the pace for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joshua Turner just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dupuis tries to clinch up
and Turner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Turner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Dupuis wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
Dupuis is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner is taking a breather. Dupuis 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's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turner tries to clinch there but Dupuis circles away.
Dupuis has his takedown stuffed
and Turner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dupuis!
Dupuis is looking to improve his position but Turner isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dupuis tries to lock up and control but Turner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Dupuis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dupuis keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner passes into half guard.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dupuis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turner passes the guard and advances to mount!
Turner controlling the pace for now.
Joshua Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dupuis tries to lock up and control but Turner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupuis is squirming around, avoiding Turner's attempts to control the action.
Dupuis regains half guard.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dupuis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dupuis is trying to get back to full guard.
Turner is keen to just control but Dupuis is a slippery customer.
Turner is thwarting Dupuis's attempts to control the position.
Dupuis gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dupuis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turner is controlling him.
Dupuis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Turner is now in half guard.
Dupuis is looking to escape.
Dupuis trying to control here.
Turner trying to control the pace.
Dupuis wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis punching from the bottom.
Dupuis tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
Turner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dupuis is looking to improve his position.
Turner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turner is trying to control the action in half guard but Dupuis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dupuis wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dupuis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Turner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
Garry Dupuis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner pulls Dupuis in close to his closed guard and prevents Dupuis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dupuis wants to stand and escape but instead Turner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Turner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dupuis is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
Dupuis has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Turner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dayton Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pabpy Obeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obeh has chosen Quake 2 Big Guns as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dayton Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pabpy Obeh!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana cracks Obeh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana swats away the attempt to clinch by Obeh.
Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obeh tries to close the distance and clinch but Montana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obeh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montana.
Obeh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Montana misses the shot to the body.
Obeh loads up on a big right hand but Montana slips the punch.
Obeh throws a leg kick but Montana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Obeh tries to clinch up.
Montana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Obeh misses with a body shot
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obeh lands a left and a right that send Montana crashing to the mat, dazed. Obeh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Obeh wants to clinch.
Obeh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Obeh's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana trying to control but Obeh is working from the bottom.
Obeh pulls Montana in close to prevent any damage.
Obeh looking to control.
Montana wants to control from the top but Obeh keeps moving.
Obeh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana thows a big elbow that misses.
Montana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montana throwing strikes but missing.
Obeh controls Montana momentarily but Montana frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
What's Obeh going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Obeh tries to buck Montana off but Montana is having none of it.
Obeh defending against the ground and pound.
Obeh sneaks back into half guard.
Obeh keeping control of the position.
Montana 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.
Obeh wants to control but Montana is keeping busy.
Montana moves nicely into side control.
Obeh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Montana cracks Obeh with a big right hand but Obeh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Montana working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Obeh dodges the ground and pound from Montana.
Montana lands a decent elbow from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Obeh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Obeh is looking for a sweep.
Obeh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Montana connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Obeh some visible discomfort.
Obeh is trying to control Montana's posture but Montana avoids it.
Montana controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obeh tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Montana.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Obeh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pabpy Obeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obeh avoids the body shot from Montana.
Nice takedown defense from Obeh. No joy for Montana on that attempt.
Obeh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Montana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana misses with a combination
and Obeh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pabpy Obeh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Obeh moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
Obeh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Montana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montana thows a body shot but no joy.
Obeh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obeh wants to clinch but Montana slips to the side
and Montana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Obeh thinking.
Montana throws a nice looking combination but Obeh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montana lands with a right hand.
Obeh doesn't manage to clinch there - Montana circles away.
Obeh swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Obeh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Obeh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montana is working away from the top position though.
Montana is trying to control. Obeh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Montana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Obeh is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Obeh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obeh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Obeh trying to keep a closed guard but Montana is proving a slippery customer.
Montana trying to control but Obeh is working from the bottom.
Obeh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Montana preventing the sweep.
Montana trying to control but Obeh is working from the bottom.
Obeh trying to keep a closed guard but Montana is proving a slippery customer.
Obeh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Montana is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obeh thowing shots but they're missing.
Montana holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Obeh tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Montana is trying desperately to improve position.
Obeh throwing strikes here but Montana is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Obeh throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Montana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Obeh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Montana is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obeh looking to finish Montana with some ground and pound. This is bad for Montana!
Montana wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Obeh.
Obeh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Obeh looking to finish Montana with some ground and pound. This is bad for Montana!
Montana is desperately trying to improve his position but Obeh has a good base and remains in mount.
Obeh raining down shots from the mount!
Obeh connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Obeh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Obeh controlling his opponent.
Obeh cracks Montana with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pabpy Obeh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Obeh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obeh tries to clinch but Montana moves away
and Montana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Montana thows a huge punch but Obeh dodges it nicely.
Obeh trying to control here.
Montana winds up and cracks Obeh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Obeh wants to get back to full guard.
Montana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Obeh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montana is working away from the top position though.
Obeh wants to improve his position but Montana is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A shot to the body from Montana misses
and Obeh counters with a nice body shot.
Montana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Obeh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obeh swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obeh throws a nice looking combination but Montana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obeh wants to clinch
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand.
Obeh tries to clinch up
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana dives in and grabs Obeh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obeh pushes down on Montana's head and hops out.
Obeh is looking to clinch.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obeh was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Obeh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dayton Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obeh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Montana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pabpy Obeh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obeh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana scores with a jab to the body.
Obeh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana is looking to wear down Obeh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Montana scores with a nice strike.
Some wild striking there from Montana.
Obeh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obeh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obeh tries to clinch up
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand.
Montana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Obeh counters with a left to the body.
Pabpy Obeh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obeh moves away from the strike by Montana.
Obeh tries to close the distance and clinch but Montana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Montana swats away the attempt to clinch by Obeh.
Obeh doesn't manage to clinch there - Montana circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obeh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pabpy Obeh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Obeh.
Obeh doesn't manage to clinch there - Montana circles away.
Montana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obeh.
Obeh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obeh throws a wild body kick that Montana sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Obeh does no damage.
Montana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montana swats away the attempt to clinch by Obeh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pabpy Obeh.
I've got Obeh 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pabpy Obeh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Neilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neilson has chosen Who Run This- 50 cent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shane Taylor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Neilson's chin.
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20
202 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Neilson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Neilson moved out of range.
Neilson swinging wildly here.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Neilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Neilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor cracks Neilson with a good jab.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neilson tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neilson fails to land the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neilson throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Neilson is just out of range.
Neilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Neilson.
Neilson misses with a hook.
Taylor works Neilson's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Neilson's shoulder, as Neilson tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Neilson pushes him off.
Neilson throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Neilson throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Neilson keeps it at a distance.
Neilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Neilson misses with a looping right.
Taylor misses with a hook to the body
enabling Neilson to counter with a crisp jab.
Neilson throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neilson.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Neilson.
Taylor's corner calls for a 1-2. Taylor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shane Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neilson looks gassed!
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
Neilson moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Taylor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Neilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Neilson is just out of range.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Neilson is just out of range.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Taylor. Beautiful body shot.
Neilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neilson at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor lands the left hand.
Neilson misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown by Neilson or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor which made him look bad.
Shane Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Neilson.
Taylor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taylor connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Neilson! He's out on his feet! Taylor rushes in and drops Neilson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shane Taylor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jean Claude Van Damme has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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20
178 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
St Pierre throws out a powerful jab.
Van Damme tries to bum rush St Pierre with a series of wild strikes but St Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from St Pierre misses the target.
Some wild striking there from St Pierre.
Van Damme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Damme falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Pierre counters with a shoot takedown. Van Damme fights it but they end up in guard.
St Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre wants to pass to mount but Van Damme is defending the position.
St Pierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Damme avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Damme knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Damme trying to control here.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Van Damme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Damme is looking to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Damme misses with the combination.
St Pierre avoids the body shot from Van Damme.
Van Damme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Pierre takes a swing at Van Damme's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Damme needs to keep his hands up - St Pierre had a free shot at his head there.
St Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Damme misses with a jab to the body
and St Pierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
St Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Pierre misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Van Damme.
George St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Damme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Damme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Damme is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control but Van Damme is working from the bottom.
Van Damme seems keen to control St Pierre's posture.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Damme is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from St Pierre is defended easily by Van Damme.
Van Damme lands a head shot.
St Pierre looks to land a left hand but Van Damme moved out of range nicely.
Jean Claude Van Damme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Damme.
Van Damme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from St Pierre.
Van Damme misses with a body punch
enabling St Pierre to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Pierre moves away.
Van Damme misses the jab.
A punch combination from St Pierre misses.
St Pierre looks to land a right hand but Van Damme moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Damme. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre shoots in and drives through. Van Damme sprawls well.
Van Damme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Damme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Damme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Van Damme ducks down to avoid it.
Van Damme scores with a hook.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
St Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Damme sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St Pierre somewhat.
Jean Claude Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
St Pierre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
St Pierre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George St Pierre will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
St Pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Damme.
St Pierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Damme.
Van Damme looks to throw the jab but St Pierre is out of range.
St Pierre throws the left hand but Van Damme avoids the punch easily.
Van Damme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St Pierre on the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from St Pierre.
Nice shot lands for St Pierre.
A jab from St Pierre misses.
Van Damme connects with a crisp jab.
St Pierre shoots in and bounces Van Damme off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Van Damme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Pierre prevents Van Damme from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Van Damme is keeping the position.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
St Pierre throws and elbow that misses. Van Damme uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Van Damme!
Van Damme sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed St Pierre's guard.
Van Damme is looking to advance position but St Pierre won't allow it.
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Van Damme has control of the leg.
St Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Van Damme sits in half guard.
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.
St Pierre trying to control from the bottom.
Van Damme prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
Van Damme missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Van Damme keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
St Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Damme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Van Damme moves out of range.
St Pierre has a takedown stuffed.
Van Damme throws a lazy right hand but St Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Van Damme misses.
Van Damme moves out of range as St Pierre strikes.
Van Damme moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
St Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Damme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and St Pierre counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Van Damme!
A nice elbow there by St Pierre.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, St Pierre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
St Pierre throws a sloppy strike and Van Damme uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Van Damme has ended up in St Pierre's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre is pulling down on Van Damme's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Van Damme postures up.
Van Damme trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre working a defensive guard here.
St Pierre has a closed guard, preventing Van Damme from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
St Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Damme circles away.
Van Damme misses with a hook to the body
and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
Van Damme keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre postures up in Van Damme's guard and throws a big left but Van Damme blocks it.
St Pierre postures up.
Van Damme keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Van Damme keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
St Pierre misses with a body shot.
Jean Claude Van Damme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Pierre works the jab nicely.
St Pierre throws a jab when Van Damme was well out of range.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Van Damme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
St Pierre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van Damme is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
St Pierre working some strikes from top position.
St Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Damme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
St Pierre throws and elbow that misses. Van Damme uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Van Damme!
St Pierre looking to control.
Van Damme wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling his posture from full guard.
St Pierre trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
St Pierre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Damme gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Damme breaks from the clinch.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Van Damme.
Van Damme throws a series of punches but St Pierre avoids them all with ease.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Damme was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
Van Damme misses with a body shot.
St Pierre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Damme was covering up waiting for the punch and St Pierre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Damme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
George St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws and elbow that misses. Van Damme uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Van Damme!
St Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Damme's guard.
Van Damme has control of St Pierre's left arm, preventing St Pierre from doing any damage.
Van Damme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jean Claude Van Damme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Damme trying to control the position.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
George St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Pierre 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dumonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mykal Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zulu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shyne ft. Barrington Levy - Bad Boyz. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Dumonte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mykal Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu throws a head kick that half lands.
Dumonte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dumonte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Zulu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zulu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dumonte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dumonte looks to land a left hand but Zulu moved out of range nicely.
Zulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dumonte.
Some bone on bone action there as Dumonte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zulu throws a hook but Dumonte avoids it easily.
Zulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zulu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dumonte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu scores with a jab to the head.
Zulu throws a push kick but Dumonte slaps the foot to one side.
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Dumonte moves out of range easily.
Dumonte scores with a head kick.
It looks like Mykal Zulu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumonte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dumonte stuffs the takedown attempt from Zulu. Zulu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some bone on bone action there as Zulu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zulu misses with a straight left.
Dumonte throws a hook but Zulu avoids it easily.
Dumonte throws a leg kick but Zulu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dumonte connects with a right hand. Zulu shakes it off.
Zulu throws a head kick that Dumonte semi-blocks.
Zulu staying out of range there.
Zulu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zulu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dumonte in his tracks.
Zulu moves out of range as Dumonte strikes.
Zulu lands with an overhand left.
Dumonte misses with a looping right.
Dumonte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dumonte loads up on a big right hand but Zulu slips the punch.
Dumonte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zulu.
Zulu takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zulu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dumonte circles away quickly and effectively.
Dumonte throws out a leg kick but Zulu moves out of range and Dumonte only half commits.
Dumonte misses with a looping right.
Paul Dumonte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dumonte misses the jab.
Dumonte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dumonte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zulu thuds his right hand into Dumonte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zulu works the jab nicely.
Dumonte tries to bum rush Zulu with a series of wild strikes but Zulu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zulu misses with a head kick.
Zulu slips a jab from Dumonte.
Dumonte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zulu misses the jab.
Dumonte missing with a left hand there. Zulu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dumonte avoids the body shot from Zulu.
Dumonte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte tries a head kick but it misses.
Dumonte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zulu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dumonte tries a low kick but Zulu avoids it.
Dumonte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zulu misses with an uppercut.
Dumonte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zulu.
Dumonte throws and low kick but Zulu moves out of range easily.
Zulu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dumonte lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zulu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dumonte misses with a series of wild punches.
Zulu misses with a combination
and Dumonte counters with a good low kick that Zulu was not able to check.
Zulu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dumonte. Dumonte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zulu works Dumonte's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dumonte lands a nice looking body shot.
Zulu looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dumonte was well out of range. Poor timing from Zulu.
Dumonte thuds a left hand into Zulu's body.
Dumonte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dumonte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dumonte throws out the jab.
Dumonte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dumonte throws a series of strikes that have Zulu backpedaling.
Dumonte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dumonte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zulu. Zulu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zulu misses with a straight right.
Dumonte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Danga de danga de dang - Dumonte scores with a four punch combination!
Paul Dumonte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dumonte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Dumonte as he connects with a hook.
Zulu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zulu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dumonte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dumonte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dumonte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mykal Zulu's cut.
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.
Dumonte with a nice cross.
Dumonte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Zulu does it's job there.
Dumonte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dumonte scores with a decent looking hook.
Zulu dodges the punch combination from Dumonte.
Dumonte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dumonte tries a head kick but it misses.
Zulu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Zulu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zulu avoids the body shot from Dumonte.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Dumonte.
Dumonte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dumonte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zulu checks a leg kick.
Zulu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dumonte.
Zulu is breathing heavily.
Dumonte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zulu checks it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dumonte!
Dumonte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dumonte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dumonte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zulu throws a series of punches but Dumonte moves out of range.
Dumonte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zulu throws a jab when Dumonte was well out of range.
Zulu moves out of range of the strikes.
Zulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dumonte.
Dumonte thows a body shot but no joy.
Zulu misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dumonte lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zulu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zulu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dumonte throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu walks into a straight right hand from Dumonte.
Zulu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dumonte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zulu.
Dumonte lands with a right hand.
Zulu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dumonte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zulu momentarily.
Dumonte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paul Dumonte is winning the standup battle so far.
Dumonte throws a sloppy head kick
and Zulu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dumonte lands with a nice body punch.
Good work by Zulu as he checks the leg kick.
Dumonte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu.
Zulu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dumonte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dumonte throws a series of punches but Zulu moves out of range.
Zulu loads up on a big right hand but Dumonte slips the punch.
Dumonte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dumonte there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zulu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dumonte's head backwards.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zulu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dumonte has got the better of the exchanges.
Zulu misses with a body kick.
Zulu fails to land with a series of punches.
Zulu throws a head kick but Dumonte moves out of range.
Dumonte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zulu was well out of range. Poor timing from Dumonte.
Dumonte tries a head kick but it misses.
Zulu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dumonte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zulu tries to clinch there but Dumonte circles away.
Zulu lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Zulu misses its intended target.
Dumonte thows a body shot but no joy.
Dumonte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu.
A head kick misses from Zulu.
Zulu throws a shot from downtown. Dumonte moves away and avoids it.
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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zulu.
Dumonte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zulu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dumonte misses with an uppercut. Zulu saw that one coming.
A big left from Zulu misses.
Some wild striking there from Dumonte.
Dumonte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dumonte ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Dumonte defending well as Zulu loads up on a big left hand.
Dumonte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dumonte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zulu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dumonte avoids a kick to the body.
Dumonte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dumonte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dumonte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dumonte misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dumonte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mykal Zulu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dumonte. Zulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zulu misses with a looping right.
Dumonte throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Zulu blocks the leg kick.
Zulu blocks a leg kick.
Zulu scores with a nice strike.
Dumonte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zulu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zulu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dumonte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zulu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dumonte.
Dumonte throws a leg kick but Zulu checks it.
Zulu slips a jab from Dumonte.
Zulu walks into a jab.
Zulu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Dumonte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dumonte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumonte misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zulu.
Zulu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dumonte misses with a straight left.
Zulu connects with a looping right hand.
Dumonte throws a push kick but Zulu slaps the foot to one side.
Dumonte dodges the punch combination from Zulu.
Dumonte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zulu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zulu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zulu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dumonte.
Dumonte falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Zulu to counter with a crisp jab.
Zulu avoids the head kick by Dumonte.
Zulu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zulu throws a hook but Dumonte avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zulu misses with a straight left.
Zulu scores with a shot to the body.
Dumonte misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Zulu blocks the leg kick.
Zulu tries to clinch but Dumonte moves away
letting Dumonte counter with a right hand.
Zulu cracks Dumonte with a good jab.
Dumonte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dumonte ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Zulu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dumonte to score with a decent uppercut.
Zulu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Dumonte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zulu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zulu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dumonte's corner calls for a 1-2. Dumonte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte throws the left hand but Zulu avoids the punch easily.
Dumonte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zulu slips under a jab.
Dumonte tests Zulu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dumonte looks to land a left hand but Zulu moved out of range nicely.
Dumonte misses with a leg kick
letting Zulu counter with a right hand.
Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dumonte is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dumonte.
Dumonte works over Zulu's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body punch from Dumonte.
Zulu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dumonte.
Dumonte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zulu doesn't seem bothered though.
Dumonte misses with a two punch combination.
Zulu dodges the punch combination from Dumonte.
Dumonte lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte leaves Zulu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zulu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dumonte misses with a series of wild punches.
Dumonte throws a jab when Zulu was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dumonte.
Zulu misses with an uppercut.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zulu moves into range and clinches up with Dumonte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumonte scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zulu lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
Zulu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dumonte manages to break the clinch.
Dumonte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dumonte lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dumonte clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mykal Zulu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zulu avoids the head kick by Dumonte.
Dumonte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zulu can do to turn this around?
Zulu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zulu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zulu throws a hook to the side of Dumonte's head but Dumonte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Zulu misses.
Dumonte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dumonte throws out a loose jab but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zulu, as that shot connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dumonte.
Zulu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dumonte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zulu.
Zulu throws an overhand right that lands on Dumonte's shoulder, as Dumonte tries to avoid the shot.
Zulu throws a front kick that sends Dumonte stumbling back into the cage.
Dumonte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dumonte. Zulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zulu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zulu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Dumonte.
Zulu misses with a looping right.
Dumonte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulu.
Jab, jab by Dumonte - just one landing.
Dumonte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dumonte avoids a kick to the body.
Zulu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dumonte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dumonte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to de liver by Zulu. Beautiful body shot.
Zulu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Dumonte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dumonte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Dumonte lunges at Zulu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zulu's hand.
Zulu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dumonte.
Zulu walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dumonte.
Dumonte throws and low kick but Zulu moves out of range easily.
Dumonte tries to work over Zulu's front leg with a kick but Zulu checks it.
A head kick misses from Zulu.
Zulu misses with an uppercut.
Dumonte misses with a low kick.
Zulu lands with a hook. Dumonte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zulu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dumonte throws a head kick that misses.
Zulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zulu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dumonte doesn't seem bothered though.
Dumonte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zulu is able to avoid easily.
Zulu scores with a nice strike.
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dumonte.
A shot to de liver by Dumonte. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dumonte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zulu.
Dumonte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Dumonte moves out of range easily.
Dumonte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dumonte misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dumonte.
Dumonte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zulu.
Zulu misses with a wild body shot.
Dumonte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dumonte throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zulu looks to land a combination but Dumonte avoids it well.
Zulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zulu misses with a head kick.
Dumonte cracks Zulu with an open hand slap.
Zulu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dumonte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zulu avoids the head kick by Dumonte.
Zulu scores with a jab.
Zulu thows a body shot but no joy.
Zulu lands a head shot.
Zulu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dumonte.
Dumonte lands a jab to the nose.
Dumonte throws a combination that misses
and Zulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zulu connects with a right hand. Dumonte shakes it off.
A punch combination from Zulu misses.
Zulu slips a straight right by Dumonte.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zulu misses with a straight right.
Dumonte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zulu.
A punch combination from Zulu misses.
Zulu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dumonte had his way with Mykal Zulu in that round.
The cut man is working on Mykal Zulu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dumonte loads up on a big right hand but Zulu slips the punch.
Zulu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dumonte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zulu counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Dumonte.
Zulu throws a right hand that Dumonte ducks under and follows up with a left that Dumonte also avoids with ease.
Zulu throws the left hand but Dumonte avoids the punch easily.
Zulu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zulu lands with a slapping head kick.
Dumonte scores with a jab to the head.
Dumonte throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Zulu counter with a right hand.
A big right from Dumonte misses.
Dumonte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zulu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dumonte.
Dumonte slips a jab from Zulu.
Dumonte blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Dumonte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu throws out a loose jab but Dumonte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dumonte throws a right hand that Zulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zulu also avoids with ease.
Zulu throws a series of punches but Dumonte moves out of range.
Zulu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zulu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dumonte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zulu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zulu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zulu slips a straight right by Dumonte.
Dumonte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dumonte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zulu scores with a sloppy right hand. Dumonte should have avoided that one.
Dumonte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zulu moves away.
Dumonte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zulu's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dumonte. Zulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zulu misses with a body shot.
Dumonte misses with an uppercut.
Zulu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dumonte.
Zulu throws a body punch but Dumonte moves out of range.
Dumonte throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.
Zulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dumonte throws a combination that misses
enabling Zulu to counter with a crisp jab.
Zulu misses with a wild body shot.
Zulu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zulu misses with a straight right.
Zulu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dumonte has time to react.
Zulu blocks a jab.
Dumonte throws a body punch but Zulu moves out of range.
Dumonte misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zulu.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Dumonte.
Dumonte scores with a three punch combo!
Mykal Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dumonte misses with a straight left.
Zulu misses with an uppercut. Dumonte saw that one coming.
Dumonte scores with a hook.
Zulu slips a jab from Dumonte.
Zulu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dumonte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zulu.
Dumonte misses with a straight right.
Dumonte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dumonte misses the body punch
and Zulu counters with a nice uppercut.
Dumonte looks to score with a jab to the body but Zulu is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Zulu.
Nice shot by Dumonte.
Zulu scores with a hook to the body. Dumonte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a looping overhand right but Dumonte ducks down to avoid it.
Dumonte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zulu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zulu. Dumonte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dumonte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dumonte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zulu.
Zulu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dumonte defending well as Zulu loads up on a big left hand.
Dumonte throws out a leg kick but Zulu moves out of range and Dumonte only half commits.
Dumonte lands with a nice body punch.
Zulu misses with a hook.
Zulu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dumonte on the side of the head.
Zulu throws out a powerful jab.
Dumonte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zulu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Dumonte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dumonte, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Dumonte!
Paul Dumonte retains his light heavyweight title!
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