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WCW The Show Down 5: Glory PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinsent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinsent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinsent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinsent somewhat.
Brody Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinsent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to clinch but Pinsent moves out of range.
Pinsent looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control but Pinsent postures up.
Pinsent seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Pinsent is controlling him well.
Pinsent is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Pinsent prevents Johnson from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinsent is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pinsent working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pinsent.
Johnson wants to control but Pinsent is having none of it.
Pinsent looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Pinsent is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pinsent misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Pinsent is controlling him well.
Pinsent tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinsent is working away from the top position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson moves into full guard.
Pinsent trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson has his foot on Pinsent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinsent works his way back into a safe position though.
Pinsent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Pinsent trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinsent works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinsent prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Pinsent is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Johnson tries to hold on but Pinsent pushes him away.
Pinsent working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pinsent breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pinsent is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johnson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johnson!
My spies in Pitbull MMA inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinsent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinsent looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinsent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Pinsent's closed guard. He's half up but Pinsent has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Pinsent pivots and extends the arm, Johnson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Pinsent! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Pinsent!
An out of breath Jesse Pinsent 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robby Landelford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robby Landelford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Lima!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landelford rushes Lima and presses him up against the cage.
Landelford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Landelford misses with an elbow over the top.
Lima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Landelford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Landelford has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Landelford lands a nice shot to the body.
Landelford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lima wants the takedown. Landelford is fighting it off but Lima persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Landelford's guard against the cage.
Landelford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Landelford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima is stalling in the full guard.
Landelford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landelford working a defensive guard but Lima passes into half guard.
Lima decides to stand and escape the position.
Lima is looking to slow Landelford down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Lima blocks the leg kick.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from Landelford.
Lima wants to clinch.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Landelford.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Landelford.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Landelford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lima.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch but Landelford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lima tries to clinch up but Landelford circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Landelford misses.
Landelford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landelford throws a nice looking combination but Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lima tries to clinch there but Landelford circles away.
Lima tries to clinch but Landelford is having none of it.
A combination from Landelford does no damage.
Lima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Landelford moves out of range easily.
Lima tries to clinch up but Landelford circles away and keeps his distance.
Landelford gets tackled into the cage by Lima. Lima maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landelford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lima.
Landelford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landelford tries a head kick but it misses.
Landelford moves in looking to clinch but Lima pushes him off.
Lima moves out of range of the body kick.
Landelford has Lima up against the cage in a clinch.
Lima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Landelford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Landelford misses with a series of wild punches.
Lima tries to clinch there but Landelford circles away.
Lima moves into range and clinches up with Landelford.
Lima looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landelford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lima is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lima stalling against the cage.
Lima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Landelford stops a takedown attempt from Lima.
Robby Landelford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Lima.
Landelford tries to land knees in the clinch but Lima avoids the damage to the body.
Landelford looking to throw knees to the head but Lima is blocking nicely.
Lima avoiding damage as Landelford throws knees to the body.
Lima trying to stall but Landelford improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lima.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landelford gets underhooks to prevent Lima's takedown attempt.
Lima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lima throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima clinches up with Landelford and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lima dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lima tries to clinch but Landelford moves out of range.
Landelford misses with the combination.
Landelford throws a head kick that misses.
Landelford misses with a hook. Lima ducked under it nicely.
Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Landelford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Landelford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lima counters with an outside leg kick.
Lima lands a nice looking kick to the body. Landelford takes a step back to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lima!
Landelford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Landelford misses with a left hand
and Lima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lima stalling in the clinch but Landelford improves position.
Landelford blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima looking to slow down the pace here.
Lima managing to block the knees to the body from Landelford.
Landelford is trying to force a seperation but Lima has the dominant position.
Landelford is trying to stall.
Lima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Landelford throws an elbow but it misses.
Landelford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Landelford backwards.
Landelford avoiding damage as Lima throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Landelford blocks an uppercut.
Lima is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lima effectively controlling the action here.
Landelford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Landelford scores with a shot to the side of Lima's head.
A short right from Lima.
Lima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Landelford up against the cage.
Lima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lima controlling the action here for a moment.
Lima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Landelford backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landelford tries a body shot but Lima blocks it.
Landelford stalling in the clinch but Lima improves position.
Landelford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lima is defending well for now.
Lima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robby Landelford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lima is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Landelford throws a body punch but Lima moves out of range.
Lima tries to clinch up.
Landelford swats away the attempt to clinch by Lima.
Landelford is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lima.
Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Landelford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lima counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Landelford is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diego Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima clinches up against the cage.
Landelford taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landelford tries to work over Lima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Landelford stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Landelford as Lima tries to tie him up.
Lima tries to throw a body punch but Landelford avoids it by throwing Lima back against the cage.
Landelford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lima prevents a body shot from Landelford.
Diego Lima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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.
Landelford is trying to maintain a safe position but Lima gets an underhook and turns Landelford into the cage.
Lima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landelford's elbow.
Lima scores with a shot to the side of Landelford's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lima tries to clinch but Landelford is having none of it.
Lima rushes Landelford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landelford is pressed up against the cage. Lima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Landelford down to the mat. Landelford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Landelford misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Lima misses.
Lima avoids the body shot from Landelford.
Landelford doesn't manage to clinch there - Lima circles away.
Landelford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lima landing knees to the head.
It looks like Robby Landelford has been cut.
Lima lands a left hand.
Landelford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lima.
Lima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Landelford up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lima clinches.
Lima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lima has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Landelford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Landelford pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robby Landelford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Lima.
Landelford misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landelford misses with a looping left.
Lima throws a leg kick which misses Landelford's front leg but catches the back leg as Landelford tries to avoid it.
Landelford forces Lima back against the cage and clinches.
Landelford misses with a knee to the head.
Landelford tries to stall but Lima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego Lima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lima is looking to take this one to the mat.
Landelford misses with a body punch.
Lima slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landelford stalling in the clinch but Lima improves position.
Lima misses with a body punch.
Landelford missing with knees to the body.
Lima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Landelford has Lima pushed against the cage.
Landelford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Landelford throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landelford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lima is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Landelford is defending well.
Lima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Landelford tries to clinch but Lima moves out of range.
Lima avoids the head kick by Landelford.
Lima moves out of range of the body kick from Landelford.
Landelford gets tackled into the cage by Lima. Lima maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lima controlling the action here for a moment.
Landelford prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lima 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lima!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Blaauwendraat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton McCloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton McCloud has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arjen Blaauwendraat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clayton McCloud!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaauwendraat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaauwendraat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCloud throws a sloppy head kick and Blaauwendraat moves out of range easily.
McCloud leaves Blaauwendraat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCloud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blaauwendraat wants to clinch but McCloud slips to the side
and McCloud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blaauwendraat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Blaauwendraat darts in trying to clinch
and McCloud counters with a nice body kick.
Arjen Blaauwendraat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCloud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blaauwendraat looks to land a combination but McCloud avoids it well.
McCloud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaauwendraat misses with a double jab
and McCloud counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Blaauwendraat misses with a leg kick
and McCloud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blaauwendraat looks to land a combination but McCloud avoids it well.
Blaauwendraat drives through and clinches with McCloud against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaauwendraat.
Blaauwendraat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCloud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjen Blaauwendraat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blaauwendraat has McCloud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCloud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCloud decides to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McCloud is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blaauwendraat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCloud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaauwendraat prevents McCloud from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCloud kicks Blaauwendraat off and gets to his feet.
McCloud tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaauwendraat wants to clinch but McCloud slips to the side
and McCloud counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaauwendraat throws a head kick that misses.
McCloud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCloud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCloud 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.
McCloud throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCloud throwing strikes but missing.
Blaauwendraat is breathing heavily.
McCloud throwing strikes from guard but Blaauwendraat blocks nicely.
Blaauwendraat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCloud.
Blaauwendraat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCloud wants to control from the top but Blaauwendraat keeps moving.
McCloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCloud trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaauwendraat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCloud throwing strikes from guard but Blaauwendraat blocks nicely.
Blaauwendraat keeping moving, preventing McCloud from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCloud stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaauwendraat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCloud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blaauwendraat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Blaauwendraat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCloud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blaauwendraat tries to avoid it but McCloud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blaauwendraat to the ground. Blaauwendraat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCloud throws a head kick that Blaauwendraat semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton McCloud dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCloud scores with a nice body kick.
Blaauwendraat throws a wild body kick that McCloud sees coming a mile off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blaauwendraat.
Blaauwendraat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCloud sprawls well. McCloud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blaauwendraat gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaauwendraat leaves McCloud with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blaauwendraat falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCloud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCloud.
McCloud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCloud lands an elbow just above Blaauwendraat 's eye.
Blaauwendraat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCloud to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjen Blaauwendraat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCloud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaauwendraat's efforts to push away.
McCloud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blaauwendraat fails to pull guard.
McCloud lands an elbow inside that Blaauwendraat shrugs off.
McCloud pulls guard effortlessly.
McCloud wants to get back to his feet but Blaauwendraat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCloud manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by McCloud or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaauwendraat which made him look bad.
Blaauwendraat with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCloud counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCloud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCloud throws a front kick that sends Blaauwendraat stumbling back into the cage.
Blaauwendraat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCloud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaauwendraat darts in looking for a takedown but McCloud gets double underhooks and turns Blaauwendraat into the cage.
McCloud has Blaauwendraat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blaauwendraat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCloud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCloud lands an elbow that stopped Blaauwendraat in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCloud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McCloud manages to break the clinch.
Blaauwendraat shoots in but McCloud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCloud shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaauwendraat tries to sprawl out of it but McCloud keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaauwendraat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaauwendraat throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCloud counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Arjen Blaauwendraat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCloud rushes Blaauwendraat and presses him up against the cage.
Blaauwendraat trying to land knees to the body.
McCloud lands a nice elbow.
Blaauwendraat takes an elbow to the temple.
Blaauwendraat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCloud just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCloud lands an elbow inside that Blaauwendraat shrugs off.
Blaauwendraat trying to land knees to the body.
McCloud has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blaauwendraat regains guard immediately.
McCloud throws a big elbow that misses.
McCloud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blaauwendraat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCloud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloud trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaauwendraat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCloud controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaauwendraat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCloud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton McCloud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Blaauwendraat throws a leg kick
and McCloud counters with a three punch combo that has Blaauwendraat backing up. Blaauwendraat nods at McCloud to acknowledge the strikes.
Blaauwendraat blocks a head kick by McCloud.
Blaauwendraat misses with a body shot.
McCloud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaauwendraat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCloud counters with a good, hard body kick but Blaauwendraat shrugs it off.
Blaauwendraat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCloud fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaauwendraat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCloud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Blaauwendraat misses
and McCloud counters with a head kick. That will keep Blaauwendraat thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCloud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud shoots in for a takedown but Blaauwendraat shows good takedown defense.
Blaauwendraat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCloud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCloud shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaauwendraat defends it nicely.
McCloud shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaauwendraat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCloud's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arjen Blaauwendraat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton McCloud.
No luck for Blaauwendraat with that takedown attempt.
McCloud has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Blaauwendraat shoots in for a takedown but McCloud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCloud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blaauwendraat but Blaauwendraat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCloud throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaauwendraat's waist but Blaauwendraat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCloud off to one side.
McCloud moves out of range of the body kick from Blaauwendraat.
McCloud clinches up with Blaauwendraat and pushes him back against the cage.
McCloud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCloud can't get the takedown.
Blaauwendraat tries to land knees in the clinch but McCloud avoids the damage to the body.
Blaauwendraat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCloud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blaauwendraat can't break the clinch.
McCloud jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blaauwendraat walks away with a smile on his face. McCloud gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blaauwendraat wants to clinch up but McCloud keeps it at a distance.
Blaauwendraat shoots in for a takedown but McCloud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaauwendraat blocks a head kick by McCloud.
McCloud tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaauwendraat throws a series of punches but McCloud moves out of range.
McCloud scores with a head kick.
McCloud dodges the punch combination from Blaauwendraat.
McCloud shoots in for a takedown but Blaauwendraat shows good takedown defense.
McCloud checks a leg kick nicely.
Blaauwendraat misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaauwendraat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from McCloud lands but Blaauwendraat takes it in his stride.
Blaauwendraat leaves McCloud with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clayton McCloud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaauwendraat dives in for a single leg takedown but McCloud sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCloud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaauwendraat wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaauwendraat fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clayton McCloud.
Well McCloud 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton McCloud!
During a confident post fight interview, Clayton McCloud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clit Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Wheeler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clit Johanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johanson tries a low kick but Wheeler avoids it.
Johanson ducks under a wild hook from Wheeler.
Wheeler checks a leg kick.
Johanson gets caught flat footed, as Wheeler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johanson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Johanson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wheeler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johanson trying to advance position but Wheeler counters by regaining guard.
Johanson controlling from the top position.
Johanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johanson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson pushing down on Wheeler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johanson is controlling the pace.
Wheeler is trying to get back to full guard.
Wheeler is looking to control Johanson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wheeler avoid being mounted?
Johanson wants to control but Wheeler is keeping him busy.
Johanson works his way into side control.
Johanson scores with punches from side control.
Johanson is looking to take a break and control but Wheeler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johanson looks up at the clock and then as Wheeler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johanson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Johanson trying to control the position but Wheeler is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wheeler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johanson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wheeler is looking to regain half guard here but Johanson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johanson in side control, throwing shots but Wheeler defends.
Johanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wheeler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johanson works to advance to full mount. Wheeler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Johanson trying to control but Wheeler is having none of it.
Johanson controlling from the full mount.
Wheeler wants to hold on but Johanson pushes him away.
Wheeler is squirming around, avoiding Johanson's attempts to control the action.
Johanson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johanson wants to control the pace but Wheeler is squirming around nicely.
Wheeler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johanson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johanson thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johanson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johanson trying to control but Wheeler is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clit Johanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johanson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wheeler's guard.
Wheeler 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.
Johanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johanson throwing strikes but missing.
Johanson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johanson controlling from the top position.
Johanson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson postures up in Wheeler's guard and throws a big left but Wheeler blocks it.
Johanson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wheeler working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheeler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wheeler avoids the body shot from Johanson.
Johanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wheeler sprawls well. Wheeler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler lands a body shot.
Wheeler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johanson is able to avoid easily.
Wheeler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johanson is looking for a sweep.
Johanson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johanson regains half guard.
Johanson trying to control but Wheeler postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheeler wants to get back to his feet.
Johanson gets full guard.
Johanson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wheeler wants to hold on but Johanson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanson controlling the pace for now.
Johanson wants to control the pace but Wheeler is squirming around nicely.
Johanson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wheeler is on top in guard.
Wheeler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johanson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wheeler!
Johanson wants to control the pace but Wheeler is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler is trying desperately to improve position.
Johanson lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johanson controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wheeler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
Johanson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wheeler is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johanson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clit Johanson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Johanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wheeler tries to sprawl out of it but Johanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wheeler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wheeler lands with a nice combination. Johanson backs away looking to recover.
Wheeler throws a low kick, looking for Johanson's leg but Johanson calmly moves out of range.
Johanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wheeler throws a head kick but Johanson moves out of range.
Johanson tries to clinch but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler misses with the combination.
Johanson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wheeler is squirming around, avoiding Johanson's attempts to control the action.
Wheeler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johanson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Johanson lands with some strikes.
Johanson wants to control the pace but Wheeler is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johanson lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johanson dominating with strikes here.
Johanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wheeler can do to turn this around?
Johanson wants to control the pace but Wheeler is squirming around nicely.
Johanson content just to control the position here.
Wheeler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johanson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johanson misses with a head shot.
Johanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wheeler hang on?
Johanson raining down shots from the mount!
Wheeler is rocked!
Wheeler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johanson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johanson wants to finish this one by submission but Wheeler is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johanson blocks Wheeler's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Johanson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johanson trying to control but Wheeler is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johanson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wheeler has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wheeler can't escape the position.
We've been informed that Wheeler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johanson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johanson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wheeler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johanson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johanson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clit Johanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johanson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clit Johanson!
An out of breath Clit Johanson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ike Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidson.
Horton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Davidson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horton 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.
Horton misses with the combination.
Horton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davidson counters with a nice body kick.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown but Davidson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davidson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davidson throws a head kick but Horton moves out of range.
Davidson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davidson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davidson connects with a leg kick. Horton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Horton has Davidson up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson misses with a knee strike.
Davidson stalling in the clinch but Horton improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Horton goes for a takedown attempt but Davidson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice cross by Davidson.
Horton misses with a double jab.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
Horton lands a nice shot that snaps Davidson's head back.
Davidson slips a jab and a cross from Horton.
Horton moves into the clinch.
Davidson pushes Horton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horton goes for a takedown attempt but Davidson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson lands a head kick. Horton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Davidson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Horton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton tries to break the clinch but Davidson is controlling the position.
Davidson working aggressively here.
Horton wants to take the fight to the mat but Davidson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Davidson.
Davidson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davidson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Horton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Davidson is defending well.
Horton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davidson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Horton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Davidson misses with some punches.
Davidson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horton is keeping busy.
Horton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davidson stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horton's efforts to push away.
Horton tightens his grip and picks Davidson up, before dumping him to the ground. Davidson manages to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Horton throwing strikes but missing.
Horton trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Horton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Horton trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Horton.
Horton throws a series of punches but Davidson moves out of range.
Davidson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Horton misses with a double jab.
Horton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davidson tries to throw a body punch but Horton avoids it by throwing Davidson back against the cage.
Horton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davidson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson misses with a knee strike.
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 Tim Horton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horton rushes Davidson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davidson misses with a punch to the body.
Davidson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davidson has Horton pressed against the cage, preventing Horton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davidson lands an uppercut.
Davidson tries a body shot but Horton blocks it.
Horton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davidson after a bit of a struggle.
Horton tries to circle away but Davidson has him pinned against the cage.
Davidson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Davidson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horton is trying to break free.
Davidson has Horton pressed against the cage.
Davidson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Horton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Davidson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Horton tries to break free but Davidson pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horton as Davidson tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Davidson fails to land.
Horton tries for a takedown but Davidson manages to get underhooks.
Davidson connects with a knee to the head.
Horton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davidson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horton misses with a few strikes there.
Horton misses with a double jab.
Horton throws a sloppy head kick and Davidson moves out of range easily.
Davidson moves out of range as Horton strikes.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davidson is looking to clinch but Horton is avoiding it.
Davidson with a hook.
Tim Horton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidson tries to clinch but Horton is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton has closed the distance and engaged Davidson in a clinch.
Horton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Davidson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horton wants a takedown.
Davidson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davidson crunches a lovely knee into Horton's ribcage.
Horton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Horton manages to end up in side control.
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!
Davidson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Davidson is staying active underneath Horton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Horton stands up out of the half guard.
Horton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
Ike Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton misses with a double jab
and Davidson counters with a nice leg kick.
Davidson dodges the punch combination from Horton.
Horton throws a series of punches but Davidson moves out of range.
Horton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davidson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Davidson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Horton's calf.
Horton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davidson dodges the punch combination from Horton.
Davidson doesn't manage to clinch there - Horton circles away.
Horton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidson.
Ike Davidson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Horton if he has to take too many more of those.
Horton misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davidson.
Horton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Davidson.
Davidson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davidson punishes Horton's body with a nice straight punch.
Davidson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horton.
Horton swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson slips a jab and a cross from Horton.
Horton has managed to clinch.
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 Tim Horton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Horton throws a right hand that Davidson ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidson also avoids with ease.
Davidson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidson.
Davidson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horton throws a sloppy head kick and Davidson moves out of range easily.
Davidson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Davidson connects with a high kick.
A combination from Horton does no damage.
Horton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davidson counters with a body kick that stops Horton in his tracks momentarily.
A combination from Horton does no damage.
Horton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Davidson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Horton's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Davidson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Davidson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davidson wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Davidson!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horton shoots in but no luck this time.
Davidson avoids the head kick by Horton.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davidson slips under a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Davidson!
Davidson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Horton.
Horton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davidson tries to avoid it but Horton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davidson to the ground. Davidson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davidson.
Davidson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Horton's head.
Horton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davidson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davidson, right into the meat.
Davidson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davidson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horton.
Davidson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horton.
Horton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidson. Davidson obviously looking to wear him down.
Horton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davidson counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton misses with a double jab.
Davidson lands a nice looking body kick.
Davidson dodges the punch combination from Horton.
Horton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tim Horton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horton throws a nice looking combination but Davidson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidson misses the target.
Horton avoids the head kick by Davidson.
Horton misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick from Davidson.
Horton throws a nice looking combination but Davidson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horton misses with a few strikes there.
Horton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davidson tries to bum rush Horton with a series of wild strikes but Horton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Horton is trying to break the clinch but Davidson is controlling him.
Horton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Davidson fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidson.
Davidson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Davidson.
Davidson looking to slow down the pace here.
Davidson tries a knee to the head but Horton blocks it.
Horton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ike Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton controlling the action here.
Davidson looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Horton 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Horton!
In defeat, Ike Davidson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Son of a bitch.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strgg Jizanthapus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maikeru Hyuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maikeru Hyuga has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Strgg Jizanthapus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maikeru Hyuga!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyuga shoots in for a double leg but Jizanthapus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hyuga moves out of range of the body kick.
Jizanthapus throws a right and a left that Hyuga avoids nicely.
We've been told by Jizanthapus's head coaches at EUOLUCAO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jizanthapus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch.
Hyuga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jizanthapus digs a right hand into Hyuga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hyuga's gas tank.
Jizanthapus presses Hyuga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hyuga looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a nice shot to the body.
Jizanthapus presses Hyuga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hyuga.
Jizanthapus cracks Hyuga with a nice body shot.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jizanthapus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus - that landed with a thud.
Jizanthapus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jizanthapus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hyuga or not.
A short right from Jizanthapus on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jizanthapus lands a nice shot to the body.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hyuga.
Good body shot from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a nice shot to the body.
Jizanthapus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Jizanthapus.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus - that landed with a thud.
Jizanthapus just leaning against Hyuga, taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Jizanthapus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jizanthapus lands a shot to the body.
Jizanthapus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hyuga or not.
Hyuga is trying to break free.
Jizanthapus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands with a light punch inside.
Jizanthapus works on Hyuga's body with a couple of short punches.
Jizanthapus lands a nice shot to the body.
Jizanthapus lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jizanthapus.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jizanthapus.
A short body shot lands from Jizanthapus as the two fighters clinch.
Jizanthapus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hyuga backwards.
Good body shot from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus digs a right hand into Hyuga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hyuga's gas tank.
Jizanthapus lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jizanthapus digs a right hand into Hyuga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hyuga's gas tank.
Jizanthapus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jizanthapus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hyuga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jizanthapus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jizanthapus presses Hyuga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jizanthapus cracks Hyuga with a nice body shot.
Jizanthapus works on Hyuga's body with a couple of short punches.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jizanthapus digs a right hand underneath Hyuga's ribcage. Hyuga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've been informed that Hyuga has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jizanthapus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jizanthapus is working Hyuga over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jizanthapus lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jizanthapus.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus taking a breather.
Jizanthapus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jizanthapus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hyuga is trying to break the clinch but Jizanthapus has him pressed against the cage.
Jizanthapus presses Hyuga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jizanthapus cracks Hyuga with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hyuga or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strgg Jizanthapus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jizanthapus throws a one two combo.
Jizanthapus throws a right and a left that Hyuga avoids nicely.
Jizanthapus takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Jizanthapus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jizanthapus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jizanthapus is leaning against Hyuga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jizanthapus is struggling to control the position.
Jizanthapus digs a right hand into Hyuga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hyuga's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Jizanthapus.
Hyuga is breathing heavily.
Jizanthapus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jizanthapus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus pushes Hyuga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hyuga is rocked!
Jizanthapus works on Hyuga's body with a couple of short punches.
Hyuga is still on wobbly legs! Can Jizanthapus finish him?
Jizanthapus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hyuga seems to have recovered his senses.
Jizanthapus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hyuga or not.
Jizanthapus gets through Hyuga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jizanthapus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyuga can do to turn this around?
Jizanthapus scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jizanthapus is leaning against Hyuga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jizanthapus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jizanthapus lands a shot to the body.
Jizanthapus is working Hyuga over against the cage.
Jizanthapus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strgg Jizanthapus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jizanthapus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hyuga or not.
Jizanthapus scores with a hook to the body.
Jizanthapus lands with a light punch inside.
Jizanthapus lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jizanthapus lands a shot to the body.
Jizanthapus works on Hyuga's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jizanthapus.
A right hook to the body lands for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a shot to the body.
Jizanthapus leaning against his opponent.
Jizanthapus gets through Hyuga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jizanthapus works on Hyuga's body with a couple of short punches.
Jizanthapus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jizanthapus just leaning against Hyuga, taking a breather.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hyuga.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus presses Hyuga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jizanthapus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jizanthapus.
A left hand lands to the body for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus pushes Hyuga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jizanthapus is working Hyuga over against the cage.
Hyuga jumps guard but Jizanthapus stands there with Hyuga around his waist. Hyuga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jizanthapus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Jizanthapus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus works on Hyuga's body with a couple of short punches.
Jizanthapus pushes Hyuga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jizanthapus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus digs a right hand into Hyuga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hyuga's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Jizanthapus as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Jizanthapus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hyuga tries to score a body lock takedown but Jizanthapus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jizanthapus'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.
Jizanthapus lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strgg Jizanthapus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jizanthapus rushes Hyuga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jizanthapus scores with a hook to the body.
Hyuga tries to pull guard but Jizanthapus holds him up against the cage and eventually Hyuga drops back down to his feet.
Jizanthapus works on Hyuga's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyuga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooh!!! Jizanthapus has knocked Hyuga down with a huge combo! Jizanthapus steps away and waves a wobbly Hyuga back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Maikeru Hyuga has been cut.
Strgg Jizanthapus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Jizanthapus misses.
Jizanthapus fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Jizanthapus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hyuga fails with a takedown attempt.
Jizanthapus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hyuga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jizanthapus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jizanthapus controlling the action here for a moment.
Jizanthapus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hyuga or not.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus.
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!
Jizanthapus lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jizanthapus.
A right hook to the body lands for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jizanthapus.
A right handed body shot lands from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jizanthapus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot.
Jizanthapus digs a right hand underneath Hyuga's ribcage. Hyuga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jizanthapus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hyuga or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus cracks Hyuga with a nice body shot.
Jizanthapus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jizanthapus lands a nice shot to the body.
Jizanthapus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jizanthapus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jizanthapus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hyuga backwards.
Jizanthapus presses Hyuga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jizanthapus scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jizanthapus presses Hyuga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jizanthapus cracks Hyuga with a nice body shot.
Jizanthapus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hyuga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jizanthapus lands a nice shot to the body.
Jizanthapus pushes Hyuga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jizanthapus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hyuga up against the cage.
Jizanthapus presses Hyuga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jizanthapus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus is leaning against Hyuga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jizanthapus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hyuga backwards.
Hyuga goes for a takedown attempt but Jizanthapus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Strgg Jizanthapus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maikeru Hyuga.
Jizanthapus drops Hyuga with a beautiful combination! Hyuga stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jizanthapus is looking for the KO!
Jizanthapus is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hyuga hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Strgg Jizanthapus!
Strgg Jizanthapus is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Strgg Jizanthapus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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