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OFC 32: Reality Check PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Marston.
Marston sizes up McCarthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Marston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marston misses with a jab, cross combination.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like John McCarthy has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Marston. No joy for McCarthy on that attempt.
A jab from Marston finds it's way through McCarthy's defenses.
Marston throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends McCarthy stumbling backwards into the cage! McCarthy bounces back off the cage towards Marston, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Marston lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Marston celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Marston!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonds comes to the cage accompanied by Brantley Gilbert - Kick it in the Sticks. Jason Bonds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wesley Snow's chin.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Bonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Snow!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow scores with a jab to the body.
Snow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow lands a nice hook to Bonds's body. Bonds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Snow finds it's way through Bonds's defenses.
Snow with a hook.
Snow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snow throws a body punch but Bonds moves out of range.
Snow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonds. Bonds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snow clobbers Bonds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Snow lands with a nice body punch.
Bonds has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jason Bonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bonds doesn't manage to clinch there - Snow circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snow throws a good cross that connects.
Bonds shoots in for a double leg but Snow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snow stuns Bonds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snow tests Bonds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snow with a jab.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonds clinches up with Snow and pushes him back against the cage.
Bonds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snow has him pressed against the cage.
Bonds wants to get back to striking at distance but Snow won't allow it.
Bonds is breathing heavily.
Snow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bonds connects with a nice looking jab.
Snow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonds rather than just go for the knockout.
Snow digs a good body shot into Bonds's ribs.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonds takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonds misses with a head kick.
Snow cracks Bonds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonds had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bonds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snow connects with a right hand. Bonds shakes it off.
Snow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bonds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Snow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snow lands a lovely overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snow, as that shot connected.
Bonds has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonds there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snow connects with a right hand. Bonds shakes it off.
Bonds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snow scores with a jab to the head.
Bonds tries to move into range but Snow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bonds tries to move into range but Snow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Snow there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonds walks into a left hand.
Snow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A cross from Snow lands.
Bonds takes one to the side of the head.
Snow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bonds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snow scores with a body shot.
Snow lands a glancing blow to the side of Bonds's head.
Bonds takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snow connects with a single shot there.
Snow jabs at Bonds's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Snow coming out on top.
Snow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snow stuns Bonds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonds takes one on the button.
Bonds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bonds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snow lands a lovely overhand right.
Snow works Bonds's body with a nice hook.
Snow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snow lands with a good body shot.
Snow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bonds drops his hands momentarily and Snow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snow scores with a shot to the body.
Snow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bonds throws a series of punches but Snow avoids them all with ease.
Bonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snow finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonds's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Snow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Snow cracks Bonds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snow scores with a jab. Bonds acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice jab there from Snow.
Snow cracks Bonds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bonds 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Snow is tightening it up a little... Bonds has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bonds reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bonds taps out! nice BJJ there by Snow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wesley Snow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Justus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justus comes to the cage accompanied by Release Yo Delf - Method Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, King Justus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Collin Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Justus somewhat.
Justus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Justus tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Justus landing knees to the head.
It looks like Collin Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Justus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Justus tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Justus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferguson up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Justus.
Justus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferguson prevents it.
Justus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Justus tries to land a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks with his arms.
Justus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Justus lands a nice knee to the body.
Justus landing knees to the head.
Justus misses with a knee strike.
Justus tries to land a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks with his arms.
Justus is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferguson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Justus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Justus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Justus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson looking for a takedown.
Justus prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Justus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Justus misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Justus prevents it.
Justus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Justus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Justus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Justus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Justus circles away easily
and Justus counters with a single leg into guard. Ferguson didn't expect that.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Justus from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justus forces his way into half guard.
Justus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Justus seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ferguson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). King Justus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Chui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chui is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by It's My Time. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Chui!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chui throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Chui misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Avila lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chui or not.
Avila has Chui pushed against the cage.
Avila stops a takedown attempt from Chui.
Avila lands a body punch.
Avila will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chui up against the cage.
Chui has had enough of the clinch but Avila keeps him there for the moment.
Avila is pressed up against the cage. Chui has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Avila down to the mat. Avila avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chui fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Chui.
Chui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Avila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avila wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila scoring well with a low kick there.
Chui looks gassed!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Avila with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Avila as Chui tries to tie him up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Avila.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Avila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chui is working for takedown but Avila is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Avila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Avila gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Avila scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avila lands a nice knee to the body.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Avila stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Avila.
Avila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avila.
Avila closes the distance and clinches.
Avila's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Avila lands an elbow just above Chui 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Avila has Chui pressed against the cage.
Avila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chui avoids it.
Avila looking to throw knees to the head but Chui is blocking nicely.
Avila digs a right hand underneath Chui's ribcage. Chui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avila manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Avila connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Corey Chui has been cut.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chui jumps guard but Avila stands there with Chui around his waist. Chui gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chui tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chui tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chui wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Avila lands a good knee to the midsection. Chui won't want to take too many of those.
Avila landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Avila takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chui can't break the clinch.
Avila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avila obliges.
Avila lands an elbow just above Chui 's eye.
Avila lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila stalling the fight.
Avila scores a nice knee to the body.
Avila lands a good knee to the midsection. Chui won't want to take too many of those.
Avila pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Avila.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chui fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Avila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Avila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Chui's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Avila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avila lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avila.
Chui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avila.
Corey Chui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chui punishes Avila's body with a nice straight punch.
Chui throws a leg kick
and Avila counters with a nice body kick.
Avila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Avila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chui's sensitive parts.
Avila clinches up against the cage.
Avila cracks Chui with a nice body shot.
Avila's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chui is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chui tries for a takedown but Avila manages to get underhooks.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A body shot lands from Avila.
Avila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Avila connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chui's face.
Avila 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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Avila with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chui trying to stall but Avila improves his position.
Avila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chui avoids it.
Avila is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Avila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chui tries to break the clinch but Avila is controlling the position.
Avila lands a damaging elbow.
Chui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Avila taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chui looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chui is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avila leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chui is trying to force a seperation but Avila has the dominant position.
Tommy Avila has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chui tries to land knees in the clinch but Avila avoids the damage to the body.
Avila holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Avila.
Chui scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chui jabs at Avila's body.
Chui misses with a takedown attempt
and Avila counters with a big head kick but Chui shrugs it off.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chui.
Avila goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chui has his takedown stuffed
and Avila counters by moving into the clinch.
Tommy Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Chui.
Chui is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Avila is keeping busy.
Chui avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
Chui is trying to stall.
Chui seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Avila controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chui fails to pull guard.
Avila stalling the fight.
Chui avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
Avila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chui.
Avila stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chui throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Avila manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Avila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Avila gets through Chui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Avila using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chui has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Avila has Chui pressed against the cage, preventing Chui from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avila obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Avila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey Chui's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chui tries for a takedown but Avila circles away easily
and Avila moves into the clinch.
Avila slows down the pace here.
Chui takes an elbow to the temple.
Avila gets underhooks to prevent Chui's takedown attempt.
Avila landing knees to the body.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Avila working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avila is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Avila connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avila lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chui or not.
Chui takes a knee to the side of the body.
Avila lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chui or not.
Avila dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila crunches a lovely knee into Chui's ribcage.
Chui jumps guard but Avila stands there with Chui around his waist. Chui gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tommy Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Chui.
Avila effectively controlling the action here.
Avila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chui is defending well for now.
Avila leaning against his opponent.
Avila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chui.
Chui managing to block the knees to the body from Avila.
Avila is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Avila misses with a punch to the body.
Chui fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Chui's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Avila is pressed up against the cage. Chui has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Avila down to the mat. Avila avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chui moves away from the strike by Avila.
Avila scores with a head kick.
Chui throws a sloppy head kick and Avila moves out of range easily.
Avila moves into the clinch.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chui can do to turn this around?
Avila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chui.
Avila content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Avila crunches a lovely knee into Chui's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Avila.
Avila misses with a knee strike.
Avila with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Avila just leaning against Chui, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Chui avoids the damage to the body.
Chui has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Avila is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chui jumps guard but Avila stands there with Chui around his waist. Chui gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chui being controlled against the cage.
Chui fails to pull guard.
Chui fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chui wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Avila.
Tommy Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chui looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Avila prevents Chui from breaking the clinch.
Avila lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Avila landing knees to the body.
Chui wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Avila has him pressed against the cage.
Avila with a knee to the head.
Avila with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Avila working Chui over with knees to the body.
Chui looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Avila lands a nice knee to the body.
Chui looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Avila content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Corey Chui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chuis head.
Avila just leaning against Chui, taking a breather.
Avila blocking some punches.
Avila tries a knee to the head but Chui blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avila has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Avila!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Luck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Luck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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170 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Luck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ballantine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ballantine but Ballantine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luck.
Ballantine tries to clinch but Luck is having none of it.
Luck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ballantine napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ballantine tries to buck Luck off but Luck is having none of it.
Luck controlling the position.
Luck advances to mount.
Ballantine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Luck is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Luck extends the arm and Ballantine is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Luck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Rover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage comes to the cage accompanied by Feuer Frei!. Rover has chosen Oh.. Canada- Classified as his entrance music. 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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260 lbs
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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, Xander Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Rover!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage moves into the clinch.
Rover tries for a takedown but Cage manages to get underhooks.
Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage thows a body shot but no joy.
Cage walks into a stiff left hand from Rover.
Rover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rover throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Rover misses with a wild combination.
Cage misses with a wild combination.
Cage misses with the combination.
Cage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rover but Rover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rover cracks Cage with an open hand slap.
Rover misses with a combination
and Cage counters with a left to the body.
Rover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rover avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Josh Rover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rover misses with a head kick.
Rover misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Cage.
Cage tries to bum rush Rover with a series of wild strikes but Rover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
A head kick misses from Rover.
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Rover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cage rushes Rover and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rover is working for takedown but Cage is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rover is trying to trip Cage. He has hold of a leg but Cage is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rover persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rover is one step ahead there.
Rover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cage looking for a sweep. Not yet Cage, not yet.
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.
Rover thows a big elbow that misses.
Cage trying to control the position here.
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rover won't allow Cage to sweep him here.
Rover thows a big elbow that misses.
Rover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Rover does no damage.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Cage is looking to clinch.
Josh Rover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rover tries to keep at a distance but Cage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rover works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cage pulls Rover in close to his closed guard and prevents Rover from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rover wants to pass the guard but Cage is keeping the position.
Rover stopping the sweep attempt from Cage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cage lands a body shot.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Cage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cage lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rover swinging wildly here.
Cage connects with the punch.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Rover pushes him off.
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cage counters with a left to the body.
Rover looks gassed!
Rover throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
A jab from Rover misses.
Rover misses with the combination.
Rover takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cage thuds a left hand into Rover's body.
Rover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Rover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage trying to control but Rover is working from the bottom.
Cage wants to get up but he can't break Rover's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Rover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Cage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cage with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Cage scores with a four punch combination!
Cage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rover was covering up waiting for the punch and Cage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cage decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rover thinking.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Rover throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage tries to bum rush Rover with a series of wild strikes but Rover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Cage finds it's way through Rover's defenses.
Cage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rover circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rover looks to land a combination but Cage avoids it well.
Cage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rover swivels and escapes.
Rover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cage on the side of the head.
Cage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Rover throws a right hand that Cage ducks under and follows up with a left that Cage also avoids with ease.
Cage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xander Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cage slips a jab from Rover.
Cage dodges the punch combination from Rover.
Cage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Rover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Cage counters by moving into the clinch.
Cage manages to break the clinch.
Rover fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Rover misses.
A head kick by Rover misses
and Cage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rover breaks from the clinch.
Cage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xander Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cage blocks a head kick by Rover.
Cage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rover.
Cage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rover's guard now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rover keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
Cage stands up over Rover, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rover looking for a sweep. Not yet Rover, not yet.
Rover is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cage defends well.
Cage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rover's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is nestled in close to Rover, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cage passes to full mount!
Rover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cage landing strikes from the mount and Rover is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rover can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rover keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cage is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rover has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cage landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rover is squirming around, avoiding Cage's attempts to control the action.
Cage is really struggling to control Rover but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rover can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rover is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rover is looking to escape.
Cage controlling the pace for now.
Rover is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rover takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Cage dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Rover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rover lands a right hook to the body.
Rover tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rover did well to prevent Cage getting side control.
Cage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rover keeps working.
Xander Cage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cage decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Rover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Cage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Rover misses.
Cage shoots in but Rover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
Rover throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cage's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rover.
Rover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rover tries to land a front kick but Cage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rover.
A left and a right from Rover both land. Nice combination.
Rover throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Rover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Rover swinging wildly here.
Rover looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rover throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rover misses with a double jab.
Cage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rover's guard.
Cage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rover being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage stands up over Rover, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rover looking for a guillotine here but Cage defends easily.
Rover being controlled here, momentarily.
Cage with a nice head shot there.
Cage wants to pass the guard but Rover is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cage is one step ahead there.
Cage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Xander Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cage wants to control from the top but Rover keeps moving.
Cage wanted to stand there but Rover had control of the position.
Josh Rover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rover is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cage defends well.
Cage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rover is proving hard to escape from.
Cage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cage has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xander Cage.
Well Cage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Cage!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Connelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Rego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Rego has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Connelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Rego!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connelly tries to move into range but Rego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Connelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connelly punishes Rego's body with a nice straight punch.
Rego looks gassed!
Rego doesn't manage to clinch there - Connelly circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Connelly, as that shot connected.
It looks like Greg Rego 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!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Connelly! Rego is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Connelly!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hutch Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorian Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hutch Gibson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Freeman as Gibson shoots in.
Gibson dives in and grabs Freeman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out.
Gibson has a takedown stuffed.
Dorian Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hutch Gibson.
Good work by Gibson as he checks the leg kick.
Gibson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Freeman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Freeman is trying to get back to full guard.
Gibson trying to pass the guard but Freeman defending well.
Gibson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gibson throwing shots but Freeman is blocking nicely.
Gibson working the head and body with strikes.
Gibson thows a huge punch but Freeman dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to control Gibson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freeman avoid being mounted?
Gibson trying to control from Freeman's half guard. Freeman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gibson postures up in Freeman's guard and throws a big left but Freeman blocks it.
Gibson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Freeman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gibson has Freeman in his guard.
Freeman with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Freeman throwing strikes from guard but Gibson blocks nicely.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibson is keeping the position for now.
Freeman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Freeman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gibson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Freeman has Gibson in his guard.
Gibson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman 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.
Freeman keeping full guard, as Gibson tries to pass.
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
Gibson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Freeman dives on top into guard.
Gibson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freeman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Freeman throws a strike but Gibson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but Freeman has wrist control.
Freeman trying to keep a closed guard but Gibson is proving a slippery customer.
Gibson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hutch Gibson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman lands a glancing blow to the side of Gibson's head.
Gibson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freeman 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.
Dorian Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibson moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.
Freeman tries to circle away but Gibson has him pinned against the cage.
Freeman has had enough of the clinch but Gibson keeps him there for the moment.
Gibson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Freeman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Freeman tries to escape but Gibson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Freeman turns into Gibson and is now in his guard.
Freeman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gibson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gibson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gibson!
Freeman is looking for a sweep.
Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Freeman can't do much from the bottom here.
Gibson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Freeman struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Gibson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gibson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Freeman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Freeman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gibson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gibson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Freeman's legs.
Gibson throwing strikes but Freeman manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Freeman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gibson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Freeman's guard! Nice work there by Gibson!
Freeman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gibson bucks Freeman off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gibson tries to score a body lock takedown but Freeman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Freeman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Freeman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gibson is trying to drag Freeman to the mat but Freeman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Freeman tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Freeman manages to get underhooks.
Dorian Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hutch Gibson.
Gibson keeps control of Freeman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gibson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Freeman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gibson blocks the elbow strike.
Gibson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gibson is stalling here. Freeman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gibson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Freeman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Freeman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gibson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Freeman's guard! Nice work there by Gibson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freeman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
Freeman can't keep his opponent in guard - Gibson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gibson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gibson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gibson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hutch Gibson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Freeman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gibson moves in looking to clinch but Freeman pushes him off.
Gibson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gibson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gibson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Freeman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Freeman has escaped and now he's on top!
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Gibson is keeping the position.
Freeman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gibson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Freeman has Gibson in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson pushes down on Freeman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gibson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Freeman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Freeman wants to control but Gibson passes into side.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Gibson drags him back down.
Freeman tries to bench press Gibson off him but Gibson keeps the position.
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.
Gibson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gibson working the ground and pound but Freeman is defending the strikes.
Gibson is trying to get an arm triangle but Freeman is defending well.
Gibson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Freeman tries to improve position but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibson moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.
Gibson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Freeman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gibson avoiding Freeman 's attempts to control his hands.
Dorian Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Freeman trying to get back to his feet but Gibson is in full control for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freeman trying to control but not successfully.
Freeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Freeman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hutch Gibson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gibson misses with an elbow to the head.
Gibson misses with punches from the back.
Gibson struggling to land strikes to the head as Freeman covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gibson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Gibson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Freeman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gibson has Freeman flattened out and is raining down punches.
A lull in the action here.
Freeman covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hutch Gibson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gibson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hutch Gibson!
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