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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint has chosen Be Aggresive by Faith No More as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kain Saint enters the cage!
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21 - 12 - 0 |
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210 lbs
32 - 19 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Kain Saint!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uniao.
Uniao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saint lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saint.
A low kick from Uniao misses
and Saint counters with a series of strikes. Uniao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saint misses with a wild combination.
Nova Uniao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uniao shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uniao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uniao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saint's sensitive parts.
Saint uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Saint.
Saint gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Uniao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Uniao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saint works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uniao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uniao working some strikes from top position.
Saint is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saint has his foot on Uniao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uniao works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saint is on top in guard.
Uniao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saint tries to roll over but Uniao keeps him under control.
Uniao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uniao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saint wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uniao is looking for a kimura here.
Saint tries to get to full guard but Uniao has control of the leg.
Saint blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uniao.
Saint taking some punishment here, with Uniao in his half guard.
Saint manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uniao is one step ahead there.
Saint managing to control the position.
Uniao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint keeping moving, preventing Uniao from controlling successfully.
Uniao throws an elbow that misses. Saint uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uniao's guard. Nice move by Saint!
Uniao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saint trying to control but Uniao is working from the bottom.
Saint distracts Uniao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saint not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint trying to control but Uniao is working from the bottom.
Saint is looking to work some ground and pound but Uniao has wrist control.
Uniao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saint wants to control from the top but Uniao keeps moving.
Uniao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saint is desperately trying to improve his position but Uniao has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saint manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Saint dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saint fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uniao tries to clinch up.
Uniao throws a lazy uppercut
and Saint counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saint slips a nice elbow through Uniao's hands, connecting with Uniao's forehead.
Saint lands with a punch from half guard.
Saint seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uniao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saint scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saint wants to take a breather but Uniao is having none of it.
Uniao gets back to full guard.
Saint wants to control from the top but Uniao keeps moving.
Saint connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uniao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saint's guard.
Uniao connects with a couple of short punches.
Saint has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Uniao has passed into side control.
Saint sneaks back into half guard.
Saint moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uniao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uniao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saint tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saint is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uniao connects with a couple of short punches.
Saint bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uniao's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint cracks Uniao with a solid left hand.
Saint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uniao keeping moving, preventing Saint from controlling successfully.
Uniao wants to sweep but no luck.
Uniao is working hard here to advance position.
Saint cracks Uniao with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uniao looking for a sweep. Not yet Uniao, not yet.
Saint scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saint content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saint in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uniao has momentary wrist control but Saint slips an elbow through the middle.
Saint working some strikes from top position.
Uniao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saint is in close to Uniao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saint stays in close to Uniao's body and controls the position.
Uniao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saint wants to control from the top but Uniao keeps moving.
Saint showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Saint distracts Uniao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint works over Uniao with some ground and pound from guard.
Uniao has momentary wrist control but Saint slips an elbow through the middle.
Saint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saint throws a strike but Uniao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Saint keeping moving, preventing Uniao from controlling successfully.
Saint manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uniao manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uniao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saint defends it easily.
Saint scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Saint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Uniao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A jab from Saint finds it's way through Uniao's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Uniao.
Saint lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saint tries to sprawl but Uniao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Uniao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uniao slows the pace down in half guard.
Saint makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saint.
Uniao postures up.
Uniao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint wants to control the position but Uniao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Uniao wants to work for an arm triangle but Saint is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saint is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uniao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uniao's back!
Uniao wants to escape the position.
Saint lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Uniao hold on?!
Uniao is trying to break free.
Well, with Saint on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Uniao is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Saint is landing with strikes. Uniao can't take much more of this.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uniao tries to escape but Saint has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Saint scores with punches to the body.
Uniao is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint lands a massive shot to the side of Uniao 's head and he's out cold! Saint jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kain Saint!
Kain Saint looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'i want bojan or rammstein next!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyprien Noe Cyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cyr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Frog Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyprien Noe Cyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maccarone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cyr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maccarone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cyr is in Maccarone's guard.
Maccarone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cyr stands up and waves to Maccarone to follow him.
Maccarone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Cyprien Noe Cyr has been cut.
Maccarone keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cyr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Cyr.
Cyr tries to score with a low kick but Maccarone moves his leg out of the way.
Cyr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maccarone counters with a head kick. That will keep Cyr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cyr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cyr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cyr wants to control from the top but Maccarone keeps moving.
Cyr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maccarone trying to keep a closed guard but Cyr is proving a slippery customer.
Cyr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maccarone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cyr is aware though and is defending well.
Cyr throws a big right hand that misses.
Maccarone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cyr is one step ahead there.
Maccarone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cyr!
Cyr wants to hold on but Maccarone pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyr is squirming around, avoiding Maccarone's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyr 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.
Maccarone is trying to work for a kimura but Cyr is defending well.
Maccarone is working for a kimura but Cyr is defending it quite comfortably.
Maccarone tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyr is looking to control Maccarone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cyr avoid being mounted?
Maccarone has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at World Class Fitness and Grappling. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Maccarone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cyr gets full guard.
Cyr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maccarone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maccarone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cyr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cyr is looking for a triangle but Maccarone pushes his legs off easily.
Cyr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maccarone manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone wants to stand and escape but Cyr is having none of it.
Cyr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maccarone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cyr has managed to get both his arms back between Maccarone's legs - danger averted.
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!
Cyr trying to control the position from guard on top but Maccarone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cyr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maccarone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cyr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maccarone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maccarone is looking for a triangle but Cyr pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cyr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Cyprien Noe Cyr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cyprien Noe Cyr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maccarone swats away the attempt to clinch by Cyr.
A big right from Cyr misses.
Maccarone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cyr thows a leg kick but Maccarone checks it
and Maccarone counters with a right hand to the body.
Cyr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cyr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maccarone swivels and escapes.
Cyr has managed to clinch.
Cyr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maccarone is trying to push Cyr away but Cyr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cyr tries to land a knee to the head but Maccarone blocks with his arms.
Maccarone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cyr has him pressed against the cage.
Maccarone prevents a body shot from Cyr.
Cyr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maccarone lands a nice elbow.
Maccarone tries to land knees in the clinch but Cyr avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maccarone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cyr shoots in for a double leg but Maccarone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cyr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maccarone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maccarone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cyr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cyr throwing strikes from guard but Maccarone blocks nicely.
Cyr stopping the sweep attempt from Maccarone.
Cyr trying to control the position from guard on top but Maccarone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maccarone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maccarone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone is looking for a triangle but Cyr pushes his legs off easily.
Maccarone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cyr defends it easily.
Cyr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cyr trying to control but Maccarone is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cyr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cyr looking to sit in guard and control but Maccarone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyr is trying to control the position but Maccarone postures up.
Cyr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maccarone defends it easily.
Maccarone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cyr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maccarone uses it to pass to side control.
Cyr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cyr is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maccarone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cyr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cyr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Maccarone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maccarone is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maccarone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cyprien Noe Cyr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cyprien Noe Cyr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cyr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cyr ducks under a wild hook from Maccarone.
Cyr throws a push kick but Maccarone slaps the foot to one side.
Cyr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cyprien Noe Cyr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maccarone trying to keep a closed guard but Cyr is proving a slippery customer.
Maccarone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cyr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cyr 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.
Cyr trying to control but Maccarone is working from the bottom.
Cyr throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maccarone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cyr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cyr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cyr trying to control the position from guard on top but Maccarone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maccarone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cyr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maccarone wants to sweep here but Cyr controlling him for the moment.
Cyr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maccarone keeping moving, preventing Cyr from controlling successfully.
Cyr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cyprien Noe Cyr.
Cyr avoids the head kick by Maccarone.
Cyr throws a jab when Maccarone was well out of range.
Maccarone scores with a body shot.
Maccarone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cyr.
Cyr motions for Maccarone to come forward. Cyr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cyr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Charlie Maccarone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maccarone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cyr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cyr moves in looking to clinch but Maccarone pushes him off.
Cyprien Noe Cyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cyr 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.
Charlie Maccarone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyr wants to free his trapped foot but Maccarone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cyr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cyr moves nicely into side control.
Cyr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone manages to get back to half guard.
Cyprien Noe Cyr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cyr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maccarone pushes Cyr off looking to stand but Cyr dives back in and keeps control.
Cyr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maccarone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maccarone trying to control but Cyr postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maccarone wants to get back to full guard.
Maccarone is looking to get back to full guard here but Cyr has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cyr has an Americana. Maccarone didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cyr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cyr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cyprien Noe Cyr!
Cyprien Noe Cyr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that North logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgip Wallrium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh comes to the cage accompanied by Lets Have A War. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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199 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorgip Wallrium!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallrium misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallrium does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Welsh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallrium as he avoids it easily.
Welsh has closed the distance and engaged Wallrium in a clinch.
Welsh looking to throw knees to the head but Wallrium is blocking nicely.
Welsh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wallrium is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Welsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallrium connects with a right hand. Welsh shakes it off.
Welsh avoids the head kick by Wallrium.
Wallrium throws a sloppy head kick and Welsh moves out of range easily.
Welsh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Welsh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wallrium told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Welsh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh tries to advance to mount but Wallrium denies him.
Welsh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wallrium is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Welsh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wallrium defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welsh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Welsh pushes Wallrium up against the cage in a clinch.
Welsh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wallrium pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Welsh has had enough of the clinch but Wallrium keeps him there for the moment.
Wallrium creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wallrium on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Welsh blocks the elbow strike.
Welsh trying to land knees to the body.
Welsh blocks an elbow strike from Wallrium.
Welsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wallrium missing with knees to the body.
Welsh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wallrium blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallrium stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Welsh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wallrium blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallrium misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wallrium is keeping busy.
Wallrium pushes off an throws an elbow but Welsh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wallrium blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wallrium blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wallrium missing with knees to the body.
Welsh blocks the elbow strike.
Welsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Welsh dodges an elbow strike from Wallrium.
Welsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Welsh manages to break the clinch.
Welsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallrium.
Wallrium closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallrium's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wallrium on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wallrium misses with a punch to the body.
Wallrium is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Welsh is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wallrium is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Welsh is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wallrium throws an elbow but misses.
Wallrium pushes Welsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Welsh blocks an elbow strike.
Welsh looking to stall.
Welsh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Welsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallrium lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welsh is trying to push Wallrium away but Wallrium has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wallrium avoiding damage as Welsh throws knees to the body.
Wallrium trying to land knees to the body.
Welsh working Wallrium over with knees to the body.
Welsh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Welsh.
Wallrium gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like TJ Welsh has been cut.
Welsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallrium shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Welsh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Welsh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Welsh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wallrium scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Welsh clinches.
Wallrium managing to block the knees to the body from Welsh.
Wallrium blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Welsh trying to land knees to the body.
Wallrium taking a breather.
Welsh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wallrium in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Welsh misses with a knee strike.
Wallrium managing to block the knees to the body from Welsh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wallrium.
Wallrium lands an elbow just above Welsh 's eye.
Welsh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Welsh missing with knees to the body.
Wallrium blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wallrium takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallrium lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh taking a breather.
Welsh slowing the pace effectively.
Wallrium tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Welsh avoids it.
TJ Welsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Welsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallrium paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Welsh fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Welsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welsh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wallrium on his heels. He'll look to pass Wallrium's guard now, I'm sure.
Welsh stops Wallrium from standing up.
Welsh stands and steps away. Wallrium gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Welsh clinches up against the cage.
Welsh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Welsh avoids the elbow strike from Wallrium, against the cage.
Wallrium creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Welsh tries to land a knee to the head but Wallrium blocks with his arms.
Wallrium lands with a short shot to the head.
Welsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wallrium.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wallrium.
Welsh has a couple of punches blocked by Wallrium.
Wallrium makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Welsh dodges an elbow strike from Wallrium.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallrium.
Wallrium lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wallrium blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Welsh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Welsh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallrium tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Welsh avoids it.
Wallrium misses with an elbow over the top.
Welsh working Wallrium over with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Welsh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wallrium pushes off an throws an elbow but Welsh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wallrium trying to stall but Welsh improves his position.
Welsh tries to circle away but Wallrium has him pinned against the cage.
Wallrium tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Welsh avoids it.
Welsh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallrium has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallrium on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Welsh missing with knees to the body.
Wallrium on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wallrium tries a body shot but Welsh blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh can't find room to land a body shot as Wallrium controls the action.
Welsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Welsh controlling the action here for a moment.
Wallrium throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Welsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Welsh tries to stall but Wallrium uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Welsh as Wallrium tries to tie him up.
Welsh blocks an elbow strike from Wallrium.
Wallrium lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Wallrium.
Wallrium missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welsh taking a breather.
Welsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Welsh looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that TJ Welsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ Welsh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Welsh shoots in for a double leg but Wallrium sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wallrium lands a nice looking kick to the body. Welsh takes a step back to recover.
Wallrium lands a nice leg kick that just misses Welsh's sensitive parts.
Welsh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallrium connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Welsh scrambles back to his feet.
Wallrium darts in and clinches Welsh up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wallrium on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wallrium lands a nice elbow.
Wallrium creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Welsh's defenses.
Wallrium looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Welsh being controlled here, momentarily.
Welsh is looking to stand up but Wallrium isn't so interested in that idea.
Wallrium controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Welsh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wallrium is stalling in the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jorgip Wallrium wasn't active enough on the ground.
Welsh darts in looking for a takedown but Wallrium gets double underhooks and turns Welsh into the cage.
Welsh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Welsh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wallrium.
Wallrium dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice elbow from Wallrium.
Wallrium is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Welsh is defending well for now.
Welsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallrium scores with a head kick.
TJ Welsh's cut is getting worse.
Wallrium keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Welsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welsh darts in and clinches Wallrium up against the cage.
Welsh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallrium lands an elbow that stopped Welsh in his tracks for a moment.
Welsh missing with knees to the body.
Welsh avoiding damage as Wallrium throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh blocks the elbow strike.
Welsh scores with a knee to the head.
Welsh misses with some punches.
Wallrium blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wallrium missing with knees to the body.
Wallrium lands a nice elbow.
Welsh is trying to force a seperation but Wallrium has the dominant position.
Welsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wallrium is defending well for now.
TJ Welsh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short body shot lands from Wallrium as the two fighters clinch.
Wallrium comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
TJ Welsh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Welsh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallrium.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh avoids a wild elbow strike from Wallrium.
Welsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallrium trying to land knees to the body.
Wallrium throws a punch but it's blocked by Welsh.
Jorgip Wallrium has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Welsh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wallrium blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallrium throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Welsh blocks an elbow strike.
Wallrium scores with a shot to the side of Welsh's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Welsh avoids the elbow strike from Wallrium, against the cage.
Wallrium missing with knees to the body.
Wallrium avoiding damage as Welsh throws knees to the body.
Welsh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorgip Wallrium comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Welsh 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... TJ Welsh!
TJ Welsh spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calgary Alberta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calgary Alberta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberta wants to clinch up but Bautista keeps it at a distance.
Alberta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bautista moves away.
Alberta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bautista swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bautista misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alberta tries to clinch
and Bautista connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Calgary Alberta has been cut.
We've been told by Alberta's head coaches at >TAPOUT ELITE< that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alberta tries to clinch up but Bautista circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alberta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bautista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nice strikes from Bautista there.
Alberta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alberta has a hand on Bautista's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bautista takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Alberta tries to reverse the position but Bautista maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberta is working hard here to advance position.
Bautista is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alberta tries to hold on but Bautista postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bautista working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Alberta is looking to improve his position but Bautista isn't that keen on the idea.
Bautista has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alberta's face.
Alberta is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bautista cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Calgary Alberta's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calgary Alberta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fidel Bautista!
A relieved looking Fidel Bautista thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Byrant Arlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax has chosen Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byrant Arlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlo moves out of range of the leg kick from Sax.
Sax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arlo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sax.
Sax circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sax counters by clinching up.
Arlo manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arlo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arlo.
Arlo lands with a good body shot.
Sax moves out of range of the strikes.
Sax blocks a jab.
Arlo connects with a body shot.
Arlo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Sax dives in for a single leg takedown but Arlo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arlo is pressed up against the cage. Sax has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arlo down to the mat. Arlo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Byrant Arlo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amin Sax.
Sax darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Arlo is looking for a sweep. Sax is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlo is looking to escape.
Sax seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arlo is trying to stand up here but Sax is controlling him well.
Sax is nestled in close to Arlo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arlo wants to improve his position but Sax is controlling well.
Arlo wants to get back to his feet.
Sax seems to be looking for submissions.
Arlo wants to get back to his feet.
Sax perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arlo wants to improve his position but Sax is controlling well.
Arlo is trying to stand up here but Sax is controlling him well.
Arlo is trying to get back to full guard.
Sax passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arlo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at >TAPOUT ELITE< that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sax is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arlo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arlo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sax asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sax looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sax looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sax working the ground and pound.
Arlo tries to buck Sax off but Sax is having none of it.
Sax has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sax taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax wants to control but Arlo is keeping him busy.
Sax wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arlo, who protects the arm well.
Arlo pushes Sax away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sax gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Arlo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sax off and has taken his back!
Sax is keeping busy.
Sax rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sax is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arlo is looking to stall here but Sax recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arlo throws a big right hand that misses.
Arlo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arlo gets to his feet - Sax follows without any prompting.
Arlo misses with a looping right.
Sax throws a wild body kick that Arlo sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arlo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arlo wants it to stay on the feet.
Sax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sax moves out of range as Arlo strikes.
Arlo lands a glancing blow to the side of Sax's head.
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 Byrant Arlo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arlo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arlo wants to clinch up but Sax keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Arlo lands.
Arlo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arlo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sax's head backwards.
Arlo tries to clinch up but Sax circles away and keeps his distance.
Sax motions for Arlo to come forward. Sax throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arlo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Arlo does no damage.
Byrant Arlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Arlo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arlo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Arlo misses.
Arlo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sax shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arlo as he jumps to the side.
Arlo scores with a hook to the body. Sax takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sax.
Sax misses with a hook. Arlo ducked under it nicely.
Sax shoots in for a takedown but Arlo shows good takedown defense.
Arlo connects with a jab.
Sax shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arlo but Arlo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Byrant Arlo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amin Sax.
Arlo lands a body shot.
Sax is breathing heavily.
Sax moves out of range as Arlo strikes.
Arlo lands a body shot.
Arlo connects with the punch.
Byrant Arlo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlo blocks a leg kick.
Arlo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sax slips a jab from Arlo.
Arlo throws a right and a left that Sax avoids nicely.
Sax shoots in for a double leg but Arlo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arlo with a jab.
Sax turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arlo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sax misses with a low kick.
Arlo fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sax fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arlo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arlo misses with a body punch.
Sax has Arlo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arlo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sax tries for a takedown but Arlo manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Arlo.
Arlo presses Sax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arlo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arlo thuds a left hand into Sax's body.
Arlo digs a good hook to Sax's body.
Sax takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Arlo misses.
Arlo throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arlo cracks Sax with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arlo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sax. Sax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sax shoots for a takedown but Arlo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arlo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Byrant Arlo is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Sax or perhaps it was just good defense by Arlo which made him look bad.
Arlo throws a series of punches but Sax moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arlo lands with an uppercut that bounces Sax off the cage and back into range.
Arlo lands with a right and another and another! Sax is in big trouble! Arlo lands again and this time it's lights out for Sax! A quality knockout there for Arlo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Byrant Arlo!
A victorious Byrant Arlo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsumi Nasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasu has chosen Shura no Hana as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Katsumi Nasu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby with a poor takedown
and Nasu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bobby's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bobby keeping full guard, as Nasu tries to pass.
Bobby working for a triangle but Nasu defends it easily.
Nasu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nasu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nasu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Nasu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bobby throwing short punches from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasu won't allow Bobby to sweep him here.
Bobby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nasu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nasu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nasu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nasu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Katsumi Nasu.
Nasu misses with a looping left.
Nasu tries to land a leg kick but Bobby saw it coming and moves away.
Bobby wants to clinch.
Nasu moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bobby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nasu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bobby tries to hold on but Nasu pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasu content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasu looking to control but Bobby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Katsumi Nasu.
Bobby looks to land a combination but Nasu avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nasu misses with a looping right.
Nasu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nasu scores with a hook.
Bobby fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Bobby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobby misses with a takedown attempt - Nasu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nasu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bobby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nasu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasu misses with an uppercut. Bobby saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby fails with the takedown
and Nasu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bobby thinking.
Bobby is breathing heavily.
Nasu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nasu dodges the punch combination from Bobby.
Bobby shoots for a takedown but Nasu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bobby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nasu counters with a leg kick.
Nasu is looking to slow Bobby down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasu lands a lovely overhand right.
Bobby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nasu.
Nasu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsumi Nasu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nasu throws a leg kick which misses Bobby's front leg but catches the back leg as Bobby tries to avoid it.
Nasu gets the takedown into side control.
Bobby is letting Nasu control him for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Katsumi Nasu.
Bobby slaps away a takedown attempt from Nasu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bobby shoots and misses
and Nasu counters with a straight right hand.
Bobby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nasu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bobby! Nasu lets Bobby back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bobby is rocked!
Bobby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nasu rattles Bobby with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bobby tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Nasu dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bobby stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Katsumi Nasu!
After winning the bout, Katsumi Nasu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden's entrance music is Pride . A fine choice. Alves is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rob Zombie - Scum of the earth . Fernando Alves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Alves!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durden.
Durden misses with the combination.
Durden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Alves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alves controls the position from side control.
Alves goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Durden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alves's guard! Nice work there by Durden!
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alves is working an open guard so Durden takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alves lands with an overhand left.
Durden cracks Alves with a good jab.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away.
Alves shoots in and drives through. Durden sprawls well.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden misses with a wild combination.
Alves throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Alves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Alves slips a jab from Durden.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Alves sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Alves moves away and avoids it.
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durdens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alves with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Alves tries to avoid it.
Alves throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Durden lands.
Durden feints and then cracks Alves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alves down.
Alves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durden's head.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Alves moves away and avoids it.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden scores with a one two! Alves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durden as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Durden.
Durden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves has his takedown stuffed
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
Durden misses with a wild combination.
Alves is looking to land body kicks.
Durden throws a series of punches but Alves moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves throws a low kick, looking for Durden's leg but Durden calmly moves out of range.
Durden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alves is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alves is defended easily by Durden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fernando Alves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alves - that will leave a mark!
Durden throws a sloppy body shot
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alves showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alves wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alves works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alves content just to control the position here.
Alves looking to finish with strikes here!
Alves throwing strikes but Durden uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves working over Durden with some ground and pound. Durden looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Durden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alves prevents Durden from standing back up.
Alves is nestled in close to Durden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alves looking to ground and pound but Durden is blocking nicely.
Alves unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is working to get back to half guard.
Alves looking to control but Durden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Alves there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Durden's face.
Alves tries to control but Durden wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a big shot there that rocks Durden but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alves working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up.
Alves thowing shots but they're missing.
Durden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Durden feints and then cracks Alves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alves down.
Alves wants to slow Durden down by chopping away at his legs.
Durden tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler Durden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alves lands with a hook. Durden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alves throws a low kick, looking for Durden's leg but Durden calmly moves out of range.
Alves throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Durden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alves is in Durden's guard.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves 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.
Durden wants to stand but Alves is controlling the position.
Alves controls from within his opponent's guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fernando Alves hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Durden takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a one two! Durden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Durden misses with a low kick as Alves jumps back.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Durden with a nice cross.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Alves thows a body kick. Durden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.
Alves misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back.
Nice uppercut lands for Alves. That snapped Durden's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves thumps Durden with a low kick.
Alves is looking to land body kicks.
Alves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Tyler Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves with a jab.
Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
A big right from Durden misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Alves tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden digs a good hook to Alves's body.
Fernando Alves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alves - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durden throws a hook but Alves blocks it.
A nice combination there by Alves.
Durden lands a lovely overhand right.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alves has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Alves!
An out of breath Fernando Alves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tesco Vee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple man. James has chosen Tuesday's Gone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tesco Vee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy James!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vee with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Vee down.
Vee ducks under a wild hook from James.
James shoots for a takedown but Vee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James staying out of range there.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vee slips a straight right by James.
James looks to land a left hand but Vee moved out of range nicely.
Vee tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vee thows a body shot but no joy.
James walks into a left hand.
Vee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vee. Vee obviously looking to wear him down.
Vee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vee scores with a head kick.
Vee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vee has taken the fight to the clinch.
James is trying to break free.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vee tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
Vee has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James working hard to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vee throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Vee fails to land.
Vee tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
Vee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Vee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vee throws an elbow that misses.
James breaks the clinch.
Vee tries a low kick but James avoids it.
Tesco Vee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vee.
Vee clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice combination there by James.
Vee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
Vee rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vee throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vee prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Vee taking a breather.
James blocking some punches.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vee throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
Vee is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Vee connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tesco Vee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
Tommy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vee scores with a head kick.
Vee looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vee just misses with a punch to the body.
James takes one to the side of the head.
Vee lands a jab to James's midsection.
James misses with a straight left.
Vee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vee lands with a right hand.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Vee misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
Tesco Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee misses with a looping left.
Vee has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James blocks a body shot from Vee.
Vee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Vee as the two fighters clinch.
Vee prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vee looking to stall.
Vee misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James is trying to push Vee away but Vee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vee.
Vee misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James dodges an elbow strike from Vee.
Vee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vee swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vee has him pressed against the cage.
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!
Vee misses with a hook from the clinch.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to break free.
James blocks an uppercut.
Vee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vee.
James can't break the clinch.
Vee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vee.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vee throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Vee misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Vee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vee misses with the head strike.
Vee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vee misses with an elbow strike.
Tesco Vee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James blocking some punches.
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!
James breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vee misses with an uppercut.
Tesco Vee is winning the standup battle so far.
Vee jabs at James's body.
Vee tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tesco Vee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vee tries a head kick but it misses.
Vee ducks under a wild hook from James.
James lands a jab to the nose.
Vee cracks the inside of James's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vee. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James checks the leg kick.
Vee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Vee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vee.
Vee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Vee has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James tries to break the clinch but Vee is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James blocking some punches.
Vee tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
James trying to stall but Vee improves his position.
Vee tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Vee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vee scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
James swinging wildly here.
That kick from Vee tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Vee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from James does no damage.
Vee lands the left hand.
Vee lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Vee tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vee just misses with a punch to the body.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vee manages to avoid it.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vee.
Vee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee throws a low kick but James avoids it.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vee backs up against the cage.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James dodges the punch combination from Vee.
A left and a right from Vee both land. Nice combination.
Vee throws a front kick that sends James stumbling back into the cage.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vee slips a jab from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Vee jabs at James's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vee slips under a jab from James.
Vee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vee, right into the meat.
Vee doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Vee walks into a stiff left hand from James.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vee misses with a combination
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tesco Vee clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A left lands for Vee.
Vee looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James lands a body shot.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vee.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Vee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vee thows a body shot but no joy.
James keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Vee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vee drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
Vee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Vee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Vee throws an elbow but it misses.
James breaks the clinch.
James throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James misses with a hook. Vee ducked under it nicely.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vee scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Vee's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
Vee lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vee cracks James with an open hand slap.
James keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James with a nice cross.
Vee throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vee connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danga de danga de dang - Vee scores with a four punch combination!
Vee looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
James throws a right and a left that Vee avoids nicely.
Vee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James checks a leg kick.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Vee.
Vee lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vee looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Vee looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vee avoids the body shot from James.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vee throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Vee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James throws a looping overhand right but Vee ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vee circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tesco Vee had his way with Tommy James in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vee checks a leg kick nicely.
Vee throws a low kick but it's checked well by James.
Vee wants to clinch but James slips to the side
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vee doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Vee lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
A left lands for Vee.
James throws the left hand but Vee avoids the punch easily.
Vee scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vee darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vee has him pressed against the cage.
Vee misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Vee misses with a punch on the inside.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Vee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vee has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Vee is working James over against the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Vee has him pressed against the cage.
Vee tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vee struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Vee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vee ducks under a wild hook from James.
Vee missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vee misses with a looping right.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vee throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vee was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Vee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vee.
A lazy left from Vee finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee moves out of range as James strikes.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.
Vee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vee scoring well with a low kick there.
Vee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vee misses with a looping right.
Vee lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Nice defenses there by Vee.
Vee scores with a body shot.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Vee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee darts in trying to clinch
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Vee fails to land with a series of punches.
Vee misses the shot to the body.
A combination from James does no damage.
Tesco Vee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vee looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Vee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Vee.
Vee staying out of range there.
A right-left combo lands from Vee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tesco Vee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tesco Vee!
Tesco Vee retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tesco Vee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Tommy James stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight,Backyard Fighting for helping me look so good,Fury for helping me be strong, my team at Hey Steve's Fight Shack, all of my loved ones back home, and Kyle F for letting me fight here in Hardcore Montreal Fighting League...really wanted the win toni'.
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