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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tai Wynne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tai Wynne is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tai Wynne!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Potter.
Potter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Potter is trying to get an arm triangle but Wynne is defending well.
Potter is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wynne is trying to escape and Potter transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wynne is forced to tap! Nice work there by Potter! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Potter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hewson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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163 lbs
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167 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duncan Macgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Hewson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Hewson misses.
Macgregor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hewson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hewson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hewson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macgregor misses with a takedown
and Hewson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macgregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macgregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hewson counters with a left to the body.
Macgregor moves to clinch but Hewson breaks away
and Macgregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hewson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Macgregor tries to clinch up
and Hewson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hewson. Those never looked like landing.
Macgregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Hewson to counter with a crisp jab.
Macgregor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Hewson.
Macgregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hewson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Macgregor on the side of the head.
Hewson lands with an overhand left.
Hewson lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hewson throws a series of punches but Macgregor avoids them all with ease.
Macgregor wants to clinch but Hewson slips to the side
and Hewson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hewson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan Macgregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Hewson does it's job there.
Hewson drops Macgregor with a beautiful combination! Macgregor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hewson is looking for the KO!
Macgregor is rocked!
Hewson moves in close and cracks Macgregor with a massive right hand! Macgregor, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hewson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Hewson!
Paul Hewson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystof Mckay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krystof Mckay could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bubba Balls's chin.
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221 lbs
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206 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystof Mckay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Balls!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls blocks a jab.
Mckay fails to land with a series of punches.
Mckay rushes Balls and presses him up against the cage.
Mckay just leaning against Balls, taking a breather.
Mckay has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Balls regains guard immediately.
Mckay is pushing down on Balls's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balls is fighting to maintain full guard but Mckay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mckay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mckay is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Balls!
Balls really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mckay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mckay looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Mckay.
Mckay controlling from the full mount.
Balls tries to lock up and control but Mckay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balls blocking the ground and pound.
Mckay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckay working for a submission but Balls is keeping him at bay.
Mckay controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balls can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckay is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Balls to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Balls shrugs it off.
Mckay has hold of Balls's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Balls manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mckay content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mckay cracks Balls with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mckay controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystof Mckay dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mckay lands an overhand right.
Mckay misses with a looping right.
Balls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mckay.
Mckay catches Balls with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Balls forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Krystof Mckay!
As Krystof Mckay got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It feels great to have the belt around my waist. After so many blown chances it amazing to finally win a belt. I hope to keep it for a long time.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alderic Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piolet Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen Jaded as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Piolet Wilson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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276 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alderic Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piolet Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Alexander throws a combination that misses
and Wilson counters with a three punch combo that has Alexander backing up. Alexander nods at Wilson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Alexander.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wilson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Piolet Wilson has been cut.
Alexander lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexander.
Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Alexander throws a combination that misses
and Wilson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alexander! Wilson lets Alexander back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Alexander is rocked!
Alexander throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piolet Wilson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Thordarsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thor Thordarsen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thordarsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thordarsen avoids a kick to the body.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thordarsen.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller.
Thordarsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller scores with a one two! Thordarsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Thordarsen moved away.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller throws a push kick but Thordarsen slaps the foot to one side.
Thordarsen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thordarsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller scores with a nice body kick.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller avoids the body shot from Thordarsen.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Bobby Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Thordarsen moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thordarsen.
Thordarsen misses with a few strikes there.
Thordarsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller motions for Thordarsen to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller looks to land a combination but Thordarsen avoids it well.
Thordarsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thordarsen moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thordarsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Thordarsen.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Thordarsen had a free shot at his head there.
Thordarsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Thordarsen thumps Miller with a low kick.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
A head kick from Thordarsen lands but Miller takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thordarsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miller in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thordarsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller looks for the body kick but Thordarsen saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miller!
Thor Thordarsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Thordarsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thordarsen misses with a body kick.
Miller misses with the combination.
Thordarsen lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Thordarsen tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Thordarsen moves out of range easily.
Thordarsen cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Thordarsen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thordarsen.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller throws a body punch but Thordarsen moves out of range.
Thordarsen throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Thordarsen connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
Thordarsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thordarsen.
Thordarsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thordarsen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thordarsen duly obliges.
Good exchange - Thordarsen coming out on top.
Thordarsen moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thordarsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miller!
Miller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thordarsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thordarsen avoids a kick to the body.
Thordarsen scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller blocks a head kick by Thordarsen.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been informed that Thordarsen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thordarsen lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thordarsen connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Thordarsen misses.
Thordarsen misses with a double jab.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thor Thordarsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thordarsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thordarsen dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Thordarsen throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Thordarsen forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thordarsen is trying to pull guard but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Thordarsen.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thordarsen tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Thordarsen drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thordarsen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thordarsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Miller.
Thordarsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Thordarsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miller smiles and moves away.
Bobby Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Thordarsen.
Thordarsen takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Miller.
Thordarsen is breathing heavily.
Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thordarsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller 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.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thordarsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Thordarsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thordarsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Thordarsen lands with a kick to the temple. Miller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thordarsen slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller.
Thordarsen moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Thordarsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miller throws a series of punches but Thordarsen moves out of range.
Thordarsen slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Thordarsen throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Miller throws a right and a left that Thordarsen avoids nicely.
Thordarsen tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thordarsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thordarsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thordarsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thordarsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller pushes Thordarsen away with a front kick.
Thordarsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Miller.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thordarsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thordarsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thordarsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Thordarsen controls the action.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thordarsen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Miller.
Thordarsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Miller.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Thordarsen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miller walks away with a smile on his face. Thordarsen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miller thuds his shin into the meat of Thordarsen's side.
A nice combination there by Thordarsen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thordarsen throws a body kick that misses.
Thordarsen connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Thordarsen is predictable there
and Miller counters with a body kick.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Thordarsen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Miller dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Thordarsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Thordarsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thordarsen has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body kick from Miller.
Thordarsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thordarsen misses the shot to the body.
Thordarsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thordarsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thordarsen checks a low kick from Miller.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thordarsen throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thordarsen.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Thordarsen lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Miller.
No joy there for Thordarsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thordarsen.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miller slips a jab from Thordarsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Thordarsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thordarsen misses with a combination
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Thordarsen.
Thordarsen tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thordarsen has managed to clinch.
Miller pushes Thordarsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bobby Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Thordarsen.
Thordarsen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Thordarsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thordarsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thordarsen backwards.
Thordarsen dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thordarsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thordarsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thordarsen.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thordarsen's elbow.
Thordarsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thordarsen takes an elbow to the temple.
Thordarsen misses with a knee to the head.
Thordarsen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thordarsen is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller controlling from the top position.
Miller trying to control but Thordarsen is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bobby Miller just wasn't active enough.
Miller tries to bum rush Thordarsen with a series of wild strikes but Thordarsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Bobby Miller.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Miller!
Our winner, Bobby Miller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rayce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Glitch mob - We can make the world stop. Mustang has chosen Little Rock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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169 lbs
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rayce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mustang circles away.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Mustang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Mustang tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Mustang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mustang is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gracie working away.
Mustang is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mustang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mustang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is working to tighten his grip on Mustang's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mustang has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Mustang passes out! Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rayce Gracie!
The defeated Roy Mustang had this to say: 'He beat him the first time, and he got me this time. Maybe a rubber match in the futher'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Julianno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Staller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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190 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Julianno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Staller!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Julianno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Julianno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Julianno looks to throw the jab but Staller is out of range.
Staller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Julianno is trying to defend but Staller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Staller misses with a head shot. Julianno uses the momentum to regain guard.
Staller tries to free his leg and advance position but Julianno is retaining full guard.
Julianno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Staller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Julianno manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Staller has Julianno in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Julianno wants to stand but Staller is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julianno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Staller is keeping the position for now.
Staller keeping moving, preventing Julianno from controlling successfully.
Staller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Julianno won't allow Staller to sweep him here.
Staller controlling the position.
Julianno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Staller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Julianno has managed to get both his arms back between Staller's legs - danger averted.
Julianno wants to get up but he can't break Staller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Julianno preventing the sweep.
Staller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staller is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Julianno frees his head nicely. Oh but Staller has switched to an armbar! Julianno is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Patrick Staller!
In his post fight interview, Patrick Staller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Rockzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockzo has chosen I'm Just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown -by- Doctor Rockzo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
187 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doctor Rockzo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockzo.
Rockzo throws a big shot that misses.
Ring gets a clinch.
Ring keeps control of Rockzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ring lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Doctor Rockzo has been cut.
Ring gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ring prevents a body shot from Rockzo.
Ring lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ring lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ring is struggling to control the position.
Ring comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ring just leaning against Rockzo, taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ring obliges.
Ring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rockzo looks winded!
Rockzo takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Doctor Rockzo's cut even more.
Ring lands a knee to the body.
Ring unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rockzo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ring digs a right hand underneath Rockzo's ribcage. Rockzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ring lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rockzo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ring.
Ring's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Ring presses Rockzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ring lands a good knee to the midsection. Rockzo won't want to take too many of those.
Ring lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Doctor Rockzo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ring lands with a short shot to the head.
Ring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rockzo's face.
Ring stalling the fight.
Rockzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ring comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ring lands an elbow just above Rockzo 's eye.
Doctor Rockzo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doctor Rockzo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeremy Ring!
Jeremy Ring retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Jeremy Ring, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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