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Monday Night Melee III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Pride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Ha Ha (Slow Down). Richard Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Black Pride!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pride!
Pride scores a takedown into full mount!
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BOOM! Pride connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pride looking to finish Santos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Santos!
Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
Pride is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Santos can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pride has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santos's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pride is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Santos is rocked!
Santos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oh Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos taking some punishment here, with Pride in his half guard.
Santos is not content to let Pride control the position.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Pride thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santos gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pride with a nice head shot there.
Pride trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Pride missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pride postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pride gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pride wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Pride won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Pride trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pride wanted to stand there but Santos had control of the position.
Pride stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Pride trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Pride wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Pride looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santos tries to bum rush Pride with a series of wild strikes but Pride uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pride fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Pride shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pride looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pride changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Pride is looking to clinch.
Santos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Pride is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pride manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Pride's guard.
Santos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pride wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pride is keeping the position for now.
Pride is looking to sweep but instead, Santos has passed into half guard.
Santos throwing shots but Pride is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pride sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Pride dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pride scores with a three punch combo!
Pride gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santos thows a big elbow that misses.
Pride utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pride works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pride wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Santos stops Pride from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pride's head.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santos feints and as Pride raises his hands in defense, Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Santos postures up in Pride's guard and throws a big left but Pride blocks it.
Pride working a defensive guard here.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos thows a big elbow that misses.
Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santos throws a strike but Pride rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pride content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pride trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos working for a triangle but Pride defends it easily.
Pride throwing strikes but missing.
Pride postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Pride is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pride throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pride pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Pride looking to control.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Pride blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Santos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pride tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pride's guard.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pride looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Pride blocks nicely.
Santos won't allow Pride to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos postures up in Pride's guard and throws a big left but Pride blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos postures up in Pride's guard and throws a big left but Pride blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Pride sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos scores with a hook.
Pride gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Pride controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pride working a defensive guard here.
Richard Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pride pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Pride has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pride closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pride!
Santos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pride is now in Santos's guard. A big mistake from Santos there, giving up the dominant position!
Santos has his feet on Pride's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pride misses with a takedown
so Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Pride preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos thows a big elbow that misses.
Pride controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pride preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pride works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pride shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josef Joestar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Laraque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Josef Joestar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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354 lbs
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290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Josef Joestar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Laraque!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joestar tries to clinch but Laraque moves out of range.
Joestar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Laraque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laraque scores with a sloppy right hand. Joestar should have avoided that one.
Laraque drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laraque lands a couple of digs.
Laraque chips away with some ground and pound.
Laraque distracts Joestar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joestar is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laraque passes Joestar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oh Joestar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laraque lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Laraque there.
Joestar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joestar tries to get out of the position.
Laraque lands a big elbow - Joestar is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Laraque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges Laraque!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bouraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Robertson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Frontline by Pillar. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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290 lbs
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, William Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bouraka!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouraka.
Bouraka stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Bouraka or perhaps it was just good defense by Robertson which made him look bad.
Bouraka is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Bouraka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robertson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bouraka is trying to defend but Robertson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bouraka actively working from the bottom here.
Bouraka actively working from the bottom here.
Robertson content to control rather than advance.
Robertson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bouraka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robertson pulls his head out easily.
Robertson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bouraka actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouraka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bouraka looks gassed!
Robertson trying to control the pace.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robertson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bouraka tries to lock up and control but Robertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bouraka is looking to improve his position but Robertson isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robertson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bouraka for as long as he can get away with.
Robertson prevents Bouraka from getting the reversal.
Bouraka's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Robertson controlling the pace for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. William Robertson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bouraka.
Robertson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bouraka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like William Robertson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Bouraka lands with a hook. Robertson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robertson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bouraka did well to prevent Robertson getting side control.
Robertson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bouraka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bouraka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bouraka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bouraka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robertson controlling from mount.
Bouraka is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouraka squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bouraka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
Bouraka tries to hold on but Robertson pushes him away.
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bouraka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bouraka wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Robertson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Robertson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bouraka slaps away a takedown attempt from Robertson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robertson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bouraka.
Bouraka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bouraka looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
A slow jab from Bouraka misses its intended target.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bouraka but Bouraka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robertson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bouraka.
Bouraka misses with a hook. Robertson ducked under it nicely.
Bouraka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bouraka throws out a loose jab but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bouraka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Bouraka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bouraka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robertson is thwarting Bouraka's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Robertson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouraka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robertson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bouraka actively working from the bottom here.
Bouraka looking for submissions off his back.
Robertson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bouraka actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robertson not doing much here.
Bouraka looking for submissions off his back.
Robertson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robertson trying to mount his opponent but Bouraka defends it.
Bouraka actively working from the bottom here.
Robertson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bouraka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Robertson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. William Robertson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bouraka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bouraka counters with a nice uppercut.
Robertson scores a takedown into full mount!
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bouraka is looking to get to half guard.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
Bouraka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bouraka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
Bouraka is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.
Robertson avoids the attempt from Bouraka to control.
Robertson controlling his opponent.
Bouraka wants to hold on but Robertson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Robertson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Robertson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bouraka thows a body shot but no joy.
Bouraka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bouraka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouraka.
Robertson moves out of range as Bouraka strikes.
Bouraka misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robertson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bouraka was covering up waiting for the punch and Robertson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bouraka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.
Bouraka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robertson 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.
Robertson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson landing some decent shots from guard.
Robertson content to stall in guard here.
Bouraka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robertson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robertson controlling from the top position.
William Robertson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Robertson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. William Robertson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The fighters circling - Bouraka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bouraka throws a hook but Robertson avoids it easily.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt - Bouraka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robertson feints and as Bouraka raises his hands in defense, Robertson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robertson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bouraka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robertson has managed to get both his arms back between Bouraka's legs - danger averted.
Bouraka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robertson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouraka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robertson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robertson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
William Robertson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robertson 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.
Robertson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bouraka working for a triangle but Robertson defends it easily.
Bouraka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Robertson prevents Bouraka from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robertson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robertson in particular looking to stall.
Bouraka looking for submissions off his back.
Bouraka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Robertson seems content to control.
Billy Bouraka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bouraka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robertson pulls his head out easily.
Robertson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robertson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Robertson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Alpha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey McMahon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alpha misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alpha. That's going to slow McMahon down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McMahon misses with a two punch combination.
Alpha misses with a hook. McMahon ducked under it nicely.
McMahon slips a jab from Alpha.
McMahon misses the shot to the body.
McMahon shoots for a double leg takedown but Alpha sprawls well. He's pushed McMahon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMahon tries for a takedown but Alpha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McMahon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McMahon looks to throw the jab but Alpha is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha throws a combination that misses
and McMahon counters with a series of strikes. Alpha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alpha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMahon.
Alpha just misses with a punch to the body.
McMahon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from McMahon misses its intended target.
McMahon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alpha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alpha scoring well with a low kick there.
McMahon looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMahon throws an overhand right that lands on Alpha's shoulder, as Alpha tries to avoid the shot.
McMahon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alpha.
Alpha throws a series of punches but McMahon avoids them all with ease.
Alpha misses with a low kick.
McMahon moves away from the strike by Alpha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMahon throws a hook but Alpha blocks it.
Alpha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McMahon counters with a straight right hand.
McMahon blocks a jab.
Alpha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McMahon.
McMahon works the jab nicely.
McMahon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alpha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alpha counters with a series of strikes. McMahon will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMahon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McMahon falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aldo Alpha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alpha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMahon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to de liver by Alpha. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alpha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Alpha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McMahon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McMahon misses with a straight right.
Alpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alpha throws a jab when McMahon was well out of range.
Alpha falls off balance throwing a combination
and McMahon counters with a nice uppercut.
Alpha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McMahon is breathing heavily.
Alpha throws a low kick but it's checked well by McMahon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McMahon throws a hook but Alpha avoids it easily.
McMahon misses with a body shot.
McMahon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alpha.
Alpha lands a nice leg kick that just misses McMahon's sensitive parts.
Alpha misses with a wild body shot.
McMahon throws a sloppy body shot
and Alpha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alpha. Alpha obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alpha. McMahon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alpha moves out of range of the strikes.
McMahon loads up on a big right hand but Alpha slips the punch.
Alpha throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMahon throws a hook but Alpha avoids it easily.
Alpha connects with a nice looking jab.
McMahon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon moves out of range of the leg kick from Alpha.
Alpha throws a right and a left that McMahon avoids nicely.
Alpha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McMahon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McMahon won't allow Alpha to sweep him here.
McMahon has gone for a leg lock! Alpha slips out almost immediately though and dives into McMahon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alpha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McMahon keeping moving, preventing Alpha from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alpha is aware though and is defending well.
Alpha controlling from the top position.
McMahon is trying to keep Alpha in close.
Alpha wants to stand but McMahon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Alpha dominated that second round.
That's time! Alpha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alpha scores with a decent looking hook.
Alpha just misses with a punch to the body.
McMahon throws an overhand right that lands on Alpha's shoulder, as Alpha tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo Alpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Alpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMahon shoots and misses
and Alpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alpha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha throws a series of strikes that have McMahon backpedaling.
McMahon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alpha lands with a thumping leg kick.
McMahon throws a big shot that misses.
Alpha moves out of range as McMahon strikes.
McMahon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alpha.
McMahon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mickey McMahon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMahon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alpha throws a series of punches but McMahon moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Alpha.
Alpha misses with a body kick.
Alpha scores with a three punch combo!
Alpha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McMahon on the side of the head.
McMahon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMahon was well out of range. Poor timing from Alpha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alpha connects with a right hand. McMahon shakes it off.
Alpha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McMahon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alpha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from McMahon misses.
Alpha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alpha thumps McMahon with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha lunges at McMahon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McMahon's hand.
Aldo Alpha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alpha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McMahon on the side of the head.
McMahon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alpha lands a lovely overhand right.
McMahon swings for the body but Alpha moves out of range.
Mickey McMahon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alpha is looking to slow McMahon down with leg kicks.
Alpha misses with a double jab.
McMahon takes a swing at Alpha's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Alpha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alpha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Alpha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirty Whore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolosi has chosen Step Down as his entrance music. Mauricio Nicolosi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dirty Whore's chin.
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214 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirty Whore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Nicolosi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolosi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolosi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicolosi tries to clinch there but Whore circles away.
Nicolosi shoots for a double leg takedown but Whore sprawls well. He's pushed Nicolosi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whore stuffs the takedown attempt from Nicolosi. Nicolosi gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicolosi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolosi wants to clinch up but Whore keeps it at a distance.
Whore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Whore finds it's target.
Whore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicolosi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Whore avoids the body shot from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi is looking to clinch but Whore is avoiding it.
Nicolosi wants to clinch.
Nicolosi has closed the distance and engaged Whore in a clinch.
Whore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dirty Whore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Nicolosi.
Whore is working Nicolosi over against the cage.
Whore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nicolosi up against the cage.
Nicolosi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Nicolosi.
Whore is pressed up against the cage. Nicolosi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whore down to the mat. Whore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mauricio Nicolosi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolosi throws a leg kick but Whore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicolosi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whore moves into the clinch successfully.
Whore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whore is leaning against Nicolosi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nicolosi connects with a knee to the head.
Nicolosi looks gassed!
A shot in the inside from Whore.
Nicolosi being controlled against the cage.
Nicolosi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whore scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whore.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nicolosi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Whore.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi goes for a takedown attempt but Whore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Nicolosi does no damage.
Whore closes the distance and clinches.
Nicolosi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Whore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Whore digs a right hand into Nicolosi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicolosi's gas tank.
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!
Whore is struggling to control the position.
Whore is working Nicolosi over against the cage.
Whore pushes Nicolosi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolosi is working for takedown but Whore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Whore stalling against the cage.
Whore lands with a light punch inside.
Whore has Nicolosi pressed against the cage.
Whore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Nicolosi jumps guard but Whore stands there with Nicolosi around his waist. Nicolosi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Whore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi misses with a knee strike.
Whore just leaning against Nicolosi, taking a breather.
Nicolosi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nicolosi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Whore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Whore lands a nice shot to the body.
Whore pushes Nicolosi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Whore is stalling here.
Nicolosi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Whore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nicolosi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Whore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolosis head.
Nicolosi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Whore.
Whore lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mauricio Nicolosi has been cut.
Whore stalling the fight.
Whore lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whore.
Nicolosi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whore walks away with a smile on his face. Nicolosi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Whore cracks Nicolosi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whore moves into range and clinches up with Nicolosi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi fails to pull guard.
Whore stalling.
Whore trying to control the position but instead, Nicolosi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Whore into the cage.
Nicolosi wants a takedown but no success here.
Nicolosi tries to stall but Whore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nicolosi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whore walks away with a smile on his face. Nicolosi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Whore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Whore closes the distance and clinches.
Whore managing to block the knees to the body from Nicolosi.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Whore takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nicolosi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nicolosi jumps guard but Whore stands there with Nicolosi around his waist. Nicolosi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Whore - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Whore - that landed with a thud.
Whore leaning his opponent against the cage.
Whore lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirty Whore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Nicolosi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolosi closes the distance but Whore moves to the side
and Whore counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicolosi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Whore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whore. Nicolosi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whore checks a low kick from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi scoring well with a low kick there.
Whore instigates a clinch.
Nicolosi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nicolosi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nicolosi is breathing heavily.
Whore is trying to stall.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Whore on the inside.
Nicolosi tries to score a body lock takedown but Whore shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nicolosi looking to throw knees to the head but Whore is blocking nicely.
Whore scores with a hook to the body.
Whore stalling against the cage.
Nicolosi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Whore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Whore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whore scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Whore.
Whore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whore stalling against the cage.
Nicolosi can't get the takedown.
Nicolosi fails to pull guard.
Dirty Whore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Nicolosi.
Whore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Whore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Whore.
Nicolosi pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whore stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A shot to de liver by Whore. Beautiful body shot.
Nicolosi tries to clinch up
and Whore moves into the clinch.
Whore blocks the elbow strike.
Nicolosi pulls guard.
Whore decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whore clinches.
Nicolosi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whore pushes Nicolosi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolosi jumps guard and drags Whore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Whore stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Whore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Nicolosi misses
letting Whore counter with a right hand.
Whore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolosi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi closes the distance but Whore moves to the side
enabling Whore to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolosi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dirty Whore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolosi was well out of range. Poor timing from Whore.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicolosi darts in trying to clinch
and Whore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicolosi.
Nicolosi fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Whore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Whore misses.
Nicolosi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Whore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirty Whore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Nicolosi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nicolosi throws and low kick but Whore moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whore just leaning against Nicolosi, taking a breather.
Whore lands a shoulder strike.
Nicolosi is working for takedown but Whore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Whore scores with a hook to the body.
Whore lands an uppercut.
Dirty Whore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicolosi tries to pull guard but Whore won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Whore.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whore avoids it.
Whore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Whore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolosi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dirty Whore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Nicolosi.
Whore pushes Nicolosi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Whore pushes Nicolosi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Whore has Nicolosi pressed against the cage.
Nicolosi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whore is working Nicolosi over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Whore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicolosi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicolosi being controlled against the cage.
Nicolosi looking to throw knees to the head but Whore is blocking nicely.
Whore pushes Nicolosi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nicolosi fails to pull guard.
Whore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolosi can do to turn this around?
Whore has Nicolosi pushed against the cage.
Whore works on Nicolosi's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Whore.
Nicolosi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Whore.
Nicolosi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whore blocks it with crossed arms.
Whore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Whore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nicolosi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whore taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maybe Whore would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dirty Whore.
Whore throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicolosi.
Whore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicolosi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicolosi doesn't manage to clinch there - Whore circles away.
Nicolosi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nicolosi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicolosi throws an elbow but it misses.
Whore leaning against his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nicolosi as Whore tries to tie him up.
Nicolosi misses with an elbow over the top.
Nicolosi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nicolosi misses with a knee strike.
Whore lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Whore.
Whore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nicolosi wants a takedown.
Whore lands a right hand.
Nicolosi is working for takedown but Whore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Whore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Whore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicolosi.
Whore is pushing Nicolosi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Whore lands a body shot.
Nicolosi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nicolosi lands a nice elbow.
Nicolosi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whore.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Whore digs a right hand underneath Nicolosi's ribcage. Nicolosi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Whore has Nicolosi pressed against the cage.
Nicolosi looking to throw knees to the head but Whore is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Whore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nicolosi wants a takedown.
Whore lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nicolosi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whore scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Whore.
A left hand lands to the body for Whore.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Whore.
Whore slowing the pace effectively.
A right hook to the body lands for Whore.
Nicolosi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whore walks away with a smile on his face. Nicolosi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Whore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicolosi, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Whore on the inside.
Nicolosi throws an elbow that misses.
Nicolosi tries to pull guard but Whore holds him up against the cage and eventually Nicolosi drops back down to his feet.
A short body shot lands from Whore as the two fighters clinch.
Whore lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whore just leaning against Nicolosi, taking a breather.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whore avoids it.
Nicolosi looking to throw knees to the head but Whore is blocking nicely.
Whore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mauricio Nicolosi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirty Whore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whore is working Nicolosi over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolosi takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirty Whore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whore 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirty Whore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Burroughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burroughs comes to the cage accompanied by Simple Man By Shinedown. John Burroughs had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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206 lbs
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211 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Burroughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burroughs has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Burroughs pushes him off.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson scores with a kick to the body.
Burroughs swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Burroughs shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Burroughs moves out of range easily.
Burroughs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burroughs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Burroughs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burroughs is breathing heavily.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Burroughs shrugs it off though.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like John Burroughs has been cut.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burroughs's defenses.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Burroughs in his tracks for a moment.
John Burroughs's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Burroughs in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson has Burroughs pushed against the cage.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
John Burroughs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Burroughs in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, John Burroughs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Burroughs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sam Anderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew WK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Anathema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WK comes to the cage accompanied by I Want Your Face- Andrew WK. Anathema has chosen Last Ninja theme as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Brown 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew WK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damon Anathema!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WK swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anathema closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anathema advances nicely into full mount.
Anathema has control of WK's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and WK regains control of the situation pretty easily.
WK is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anathema tries to control but WK wriggling away.
WK tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anathema trying to control but he's not successful this time.
WK tries to hold on but Anathema postures up.
Anathema is working for a guillotine from mount but WK frees his head quite easily.
WK is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
WK can't escape the position.
WK throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WK is working to get back to half guard.
Anathema jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… WK is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by WK and Anathema has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
WK is looking to regain half guard here but Anathema keeps moving and retains side control.
WK is not content to let Anathema control the position.
You can see the frustration on WK's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anathema throws a strike aimed at the side of WK's head but WK avoids it well.
Anathema happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
WK manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anathema is defending against the submission attempts here by WK.
Anathema moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anathema has his foot on WK's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. WK works his way back into a safe position though.
WK is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
WK trying to control the position from guard on top but Anathema is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anathema is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
WK trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anathema throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
WK throws a big right hand that misses.
WK sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anathema's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WK looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anathema is pressing down on WK's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
WK is breathing heavily.
WK sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anathema's guard.
Anathema trying to control but WK postures up.
Anathema actively working from the bottom here.
Anathema tries to get to full guard but WK has control of the leg.
WK is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anathema tries to get to full guard but WK has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anathema is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but WK pulls his head out easily.
Anathema trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
WK pulls out of a head kick attempt.
WK blocks a leg kick.
WK throws a lazy right hand but Anathema sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anathema throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
WK getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from WK is defended easily by Anathema.
Anathema throws the kick towards the body but WK avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Anathema dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anathema throws a hook but WK blocks it.
WK throws a series of punches but Anathema avoids them all with ease.
WK misses with a few strikes there.
Anathema throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anathema throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from WK. Anathema does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anathema scores with a jab to the body.
Anathema throws a head kick but WK moves out of range.
Anathema closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming WK to the mat! WK manages to get full guard.
WK keeping moving, preventing Anathema from controlling successfully.
WK escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anathema gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
WK working a defensive guard here.
Anathema is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WK tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anathema trying to control but WK is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big left from Anathema misses.
Anathema misses with a head kick.
Anathema fails to land the takedown.
Anathema is breathing heavily.
WK throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anathema stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
WK bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anathema shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
WK won't allow Anathema to pass to mount.
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.
WK is looking for a sweep. Anathema is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anathema wants to control but WK is keeping him busy.
Anathema is looking for submissions but instead, WK has regained full guard.
WK looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anathema got a little sloppy there for a moment and WK has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anathema has managed to get both his arms back between WK's legs - danger averted.
WK throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
WK pulls Anathema in to control the position.
Anathema trying to control but WK is working from the bottom.
WK looking for a guillotine here but Anathema defends easily.
WK has momentary wrist control but Anathema slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WK is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anathema defends well.
Anathema thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
WK can't keep his opponent in guard - Anathema advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anathema works his way into full mount!
Anathema can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as WK is looking to escape.
Anathema wants to take WK's back here but WK is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
WK defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anathema.
WK wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anathema.
WK really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anathema avoids the attempt from WK to control.
Anathema jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… WK is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by WK and Anathema has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
WK is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damon Anathema will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! WK's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
WK tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anathema swivels and escapes.
Anathema bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
WK tries to improve position but can't.
Anathema looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on WK's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
WK is trying to get back to half guard.
Anathema is trying to get an arm triangle but WK is defending well.
Anathema is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but WK is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anathema goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, WK has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anathema but great work by WK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WK is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anathema knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anathema manages to get back to half guard.
WK seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anathema does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anathema moves into full guard.
WK is sitting in close to Anathema's body. Anathema has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! WK is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, WK is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Anathema.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damon Anathema!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mur Mur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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202 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mur Mur!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson tries to clinch but Mur is having none of it.
Mur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Mur moves out of range easily.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Mur with a jab.
Mur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Mur coming out on top.
Mur throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
Mur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mur trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mur into the cage.
Mur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Mur moves out of range easily.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simpson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson tries to clinch but Mur moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mur.
Mur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bart Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mur lands with an uppercut that bounces Simpson off the cage and back into rage.
Mur swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Mur cracks Simpson with a good jab.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Mur lands a high kick!
Mur lands a jab.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mur looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Mur to the floor! Simpson dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Mur Mur has been cut.
Simpson wants to stand but Mur has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Simpson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is pressing down on Mur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mur is holding on for now.
Mur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Simpson with the ground and pound but Mur uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mur is keeping the position for now.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson content to stall in guard here.
Simpson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mur is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Simpson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mur misses with a body kick.
Mur is looking to chop away at Simpson's legs.
Mur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson clinches.
Mur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Mur is blocking nicely.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Mur is struggling to control the position.
Simpson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson throws an elbow but it misses.
Simpson slowing the pace effectively.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mur digs a good body shot into Simpson's ribs.
Mur checks a low kick from Simpson.
Simpson drops his hands momentarily and Mur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simpson tries to clinch but Mur moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Mur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mur sizes up Simpson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simpson tries a low kick but Mur avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mur.
Mur lands the left hand.
Simpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simpson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mur swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mur Mur's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson tries to move into range but Mur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Mur keeps it at a distance.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Mur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Mur keeps it at a distance.
Simpson tries to clinch but Mur moves out of range.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Bart Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mur circles away.
Mur circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Mur circles away.
Simpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mur misses with a head kick.
Mur throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Simpson throws a hook but Mur avoids it easily.
Mur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mur keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Mur is avoiding it.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Mur circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson throws a leg kick
and Mur counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simpson's knee momentarily.
Simpson tries a low kick but Mur avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mur. That snapped Simpson's head back.
Simpson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simpson closes the distance but Mur moves to the side
and Mur counters with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Mur scores with a four punch combination!
Simpson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mur checks it well.
Simpson throws a leg kick
and Mur counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson thows a leg kick but Mur checks it
and Mur counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mur throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Mur scores with a kick to the body.
Simpson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Simpson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mur. Mur obviously looking to wear him down.
Mur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mur scores with a leg kick.
Simpson clinches but Mur breaks the clinch
and Mur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simpson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mur counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Simpson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Simpson throws a jab when Mur was well out of range.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there
and Mur counters with a good low kick that Simpson was not able to check.
Mur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mur Mur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simpson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson misses with an elbow strike.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mur just leaning against Simpson, taking a breather.
Mur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mur scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to clinch
and Mur counters with a left and a right that stings Simpson.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mur lands a head kick!
Simpson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simpson closes the distance but Mur moves to the side
and Mur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simpson wants to clinch but Mur slips to the side
and Mur counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Mur.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Mur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mur feints and then cracks Simpson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simpson down.
Mur goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simpson closes the distance but Mur moves to the side
letting Mur counter with a right hand.
Mur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simpson rushes Mur and presses him up against the cage.
Mur pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson wants to clinch
and Mur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson tries to clinch but Mur moves away
and Mur finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simpson in his tracks.
Mur goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simpson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Mur.
Simpson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Mur to counter with a crisp jab.
Mur connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Mur.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mur lands an overhand right.
Simpson tries to clinch
and Mur counters with a three punch combo that has Simpson backing up. Simpson nods at Mur to acknowledge the strikes.
Mur circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mur counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mur Mur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mur Mur's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Simpson clinches but Mur breaks the clinch
and Mur counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson wants to clinch but Mur slips to the side
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Mur catches Simpson right on the button with a cross.
Simpson tries to clinch
and Mur counters with a nice uppercut.
Mur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson wants to clinch but Mur slips to the side
and Mur counters with a left to the body.
Simpson darts in trying to clinch
and Mur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simpson tries to clinch but Mur moves away
letting Mur counter with a right hand.
Simpson tries to clinch up
and Mur counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson tries to clinch
and Mur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simpson tries to clinch up
and Mur counters with a nice body kick.
Simpson gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mur is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mur avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mur is trying to break free.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Mur blocks it.
Mur manages to break the clinch.
Mur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mur with a jab.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson wants to clinch but Mur slips to the side
and Mur counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mur counters with an outside leg kick.
Mur jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Simpson closes the distance but Mur moves to the side
and Mur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to clinch but Mur moves away
and Mur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mur connects with a jab.
Simpson looks to clinch
and Mur counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson tries to clinch but Mur moves away
and Mur counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mur counters with a three punch combo that has Simpson backing up. Simpson nods at Mur to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson tries to clinch up
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mur thuds a left hand into Simpson's body.
Simpson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simpson closes the distance but Mur moves to the side
and Mur counters with an inside leg kick.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mur counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson looks to clinch
and Mur makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simpson tries to clinch
and Mur counters with a stiff right hand.
Mur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mur with a nice cross.
Mur circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Mur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simpson in his tracks.
Simpson wants to clinch but Mur slips to the side
and Mur counters with a nice body kick.
Simpson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simpson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson closes the distance but Mur moves to the side
and Mur counters with a leg kick.
Simpson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mur throws a combination. Simpson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mur connects with a solid leg kick.
Mur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mur lands with an overhand left.
Mur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simpson wants to clinch but Mur slips to the side
and Mur counters with a good low kick that Simpson was not able to check.
A nice combination there by Mur.
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!
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mur scores with a decent looking hook.
Simpson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
Mur with a jab.
Mur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simpson wants to clinch but Mur slips to the side
and Mur counters with a thumping low kick.
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mur managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mur counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Simpson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Simpson looks to clinch
and Mur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mur finds it's way round the side to connect with Simpson's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mur Mur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mur has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mur Mur!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bot Botanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourette Syndrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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25
175 lbs
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23
183 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bot Botanovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tourette Syndrome!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syndrome throws a nice looking combination but Botanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Syndrome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Botanovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Syndrome.
A chopping leg kick lands by Botanovic.
Syndrome misses with the combination.
Syndrome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Botanovic.
Syndrome scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Botanovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Syndrome moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Syndrome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Syndrome.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndrome misses with the combination.
Syndrome cracks a nice hook into Botanovic's ribs.
Syndrome takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Botanovic tries for a takedown but Syndrome sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Botanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tourette Syndrome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndrome on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Syndrome looks gassed!
An inside leg kick lands from Botanovic.
Botanovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Botanovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Botanovic throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Botanovic.
Botanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Botanovic.
Botanovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Botanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Botanovic tries a knee to the head but Syndrome blocks it.
Botanovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Botanovic manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Botanovic.
Botanovic tries for a kimura but Syndrome is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Botanovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Botanovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome is looking for a sweep.
Syndrome takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Botanovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Syndrome is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Botanovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Botanovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Botanovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome gets back to half guard.
Botanovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Botanovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Syndrome doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Botanovic.
Botanovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Syndrome's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Syndrome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Botanovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Syndrome is trying to maintain the position but Botanovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Botanovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Botanovic is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Syndrome as he works his way to full guard.
Syndrome working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Botanovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Botanovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Syndrome controls Botanovic momentarily but Botanovic frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bot Botanovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Syndrome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Botanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Botanovic thuds his shin into the meat of Syndrome's side.
Syndrome takes a swing at Botanovic's ribcage but misses.
Botanovic throws a leg kick which misses Syndrome's front leg but catches the back leg as Syndrome tries to avoid it.
Botanovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Syndrome as he jumps to the side.
Botanovic throws a leg kick which misses Syndrome's front leg but catches the back leg as Syndrome tries to avoid it.
Syndrome misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Botanovic.
Botanovic scores a takedown into full mount!
Botanovic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Syndrome is surviving well by controlling Botanovic's body position as best he can.
Botanovic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Botanovic has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Syndrome is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bot Botanovic!
Bot Botanovic is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Micks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Molozor (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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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Micks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Molozor!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Micks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Micks throws a leg kick but Molozor sees it coming and moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Molozor blocks the low kick.
Molozor looks to land a left hand but Micks moved out of range nicely.
Micks leaves Molozor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fred Micks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molozor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Micks.
Molozor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Micks throws a nice looking combination but Molozor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Micks throws a combination. Molozor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Samuel Molozor has been cut.
Micks lands a right hook to the body.
Micks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molozor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Micks looks to throw the jab but Molozor is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Molozor.
Micks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to de liver by Micks. Beautiful body shot.
Molozor shoots in and drives through. Micks sprawls well.
Fred Micks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Molozor.
Molozor looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molozor slips a jab from Micks.
Molozor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Micks.
Molozor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Micks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Micks throws an overhand right that has Molozor reeling! Micks follows up with more punches and Molozor is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred Micks!
Fred Micks retains his light heavyweight title!
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