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CEFC 73 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Provenjzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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235 lbs
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270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanner Provenjzano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Knight!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Provenjzano swinging wildly here.
Tanner Provenjzano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Provenjzano misses with a wild body shot.
Provenjzano lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Knight goes down and covers up as Provenjzano starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanner Provenjzano!
Our winner, Tanner Provenjzano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Split Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rcrs Sarabjit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Split Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rcrs Sarabjit!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarabjit gets caught flat footed, as Rush shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rush is stalling in the full guard.
Sarabjit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sarabjit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rush controls the pace.
Rush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Split Rush has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rush shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sarabjit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarabjit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sarabjit is looking for a triangle but Rush pushes his legs off easily.
Rush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sarabjit should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush throwing strikes from guard but Sarabjit blocks nicely.
Rush wants to control from the top but Sarabjit keeps moving.
Rush is really struggling to control Sarabjit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Split Rush.
Sarabjit wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarabjit shoots in for a double leg but Rush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rush slips a jab and a cross from Sarabjit.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sarabjit as he avoids it easily.
Sarabjit moves into the clinch.
Rush has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sarabjit regains guard immediately.
Rush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rush throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush throwing strikes but missing.
Rush not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rush looking to sit in guard and control but Sarabjit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush pulls Sarabjit in close to his closed guard and prevents Sarabjit from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Split Rush dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sarabjit throws a right and a left that Rush avoids nicely.
Sarabjit shoots in but no luck this time.
Rush has a takedown stuffed.
Sarabjit misses with a takedown attempt - Rush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sarabjit counters with a left and a right that stings Rush.
Sarabjit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rush misses with a takedown attempt - Sarabjit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Split Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarabjit closes the distance and clinches up with Rush, looking for a takedown. Sarabjit pushes Rush against the cage but Rush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush fails to land the takedown.
Rush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sarabjit pinned against the cage. Sarabjit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rush keeps the fight on the outside.
Sarabjit fails with the takedown.
Rush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sarabjit's waist but Sarabjit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rush off to one side.
Sarabjit stuffs the takedown attempt from Rush. Rush gets slowly back to his feet.
Rush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush working the head and body with strikes.
Sarabjit tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.
Sarabjit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rush pulls his head out easily.
Rush with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rush is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarabjit wants to get back to full guard.
Rush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rush looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rush is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rush tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sarabjit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rush lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rush raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rush looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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.
Rush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rush unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Split Rush dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sarabjit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rush counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sarabjit's guard now.
Split Rush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rush wants to pass the guard but Sarabjit is keeping the position.
Sarabjit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rush.
Rush tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarabjit is retaining full guard.
Rush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rush slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sarabjit keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Split Rush wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sarabjit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rush's waist but Rush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sarabjit off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sarabjit is defended easily by Rush.
Split Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rcrs Sarabjit.
Sarabjit shoots in looking for a takedown. Rush tries to sprawl out of it but Sarabjit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rush manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rush closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rush lands in his opponent's guard.
Rush throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sarabjit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sarabjit has eaten all the pies!
Rush cracks Sarabjit with a solid left hand.
Rush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rush distracts Sarabjit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rush landing with the ground and pound.
Rush stands up over Sarabjit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sarabjit can do to turn this around?
Sarabjit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush advances to half guard.
Rush moves into full mount! Sarabjit won't be happy about that!
Rush lands a nice shot to the 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.
Rush landing strikes from the mount and Sarabjit is in trouble!
Rcrs Sarabjit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Split Rush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee warns Sarabjit that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Split Rush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rush, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Split Rush!
A victorious Split Rush thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jun Mizuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillaume Veilleux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veilleux has chosen Pou Lari A. as his entrance music. Jun Mizuno is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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280 lbs
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32
284 lbs
14 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Mizuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Guillaume Veilleux!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veilleux misses with a low kick as Mizuno jumps back.
Veilleux tries a head kick but it misses.
Veilleux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mizuno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veilleux.
Mizuno tries to clinch but Veilleux is having none of it.
Mizuno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veilleux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mizuno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veilleux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mizuno is looking to clinch but Veilleux is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Veilleux. Those never looked like landing.
Mizuno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Veilleux takes a swing at Mizuno's ribcage but misses.
Mizuno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mizuno staying out of range there.
Mizuno moves out of range of the strikes.
Mizuno slips a jab from Veilleux.
Veilleux misses with an uppercut. Mizuno saw that one coming.
Veilleux throws a right hand that Mizuno ducks under and follows up with a left that Mizuno also avoids with ease.
Mizuno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Veilleux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mizuno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mizuno misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veilleux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mizuno.
Mizuno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Veilleux works Mizuno's body with a nice hook.
Veilleux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mizuno throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mizuno.
Mizuno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veilleux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veilleux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mizuno's head backwards.
It looks like Jun Mizuno has been cut.
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!
Veilleux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veilleux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mizuno throws a sloppy head kick and Veilleux moves out of range easily.
Mizuno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Veilleux takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Veilleux looks to land a right hand but Mizuno moved out of range.
Veilleux lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Mizuno sprawling to the canvas. Veilleux follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Mizuno hang on?
Mizuno is rocked!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Veilleux scores with a big shot! Mizuno's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mizuno! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillaume Veilleux!
In his post fight interview, Guillaume Veilleux started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Jun Mizuno was interviewed post fight and said 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Euolucao MMA - CEFC'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Resnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nich DiM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Resnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nich DiM!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiM has taken the fight to the clinch.
DiM gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DiM wants to pass the guard but Resnov is keeping the position.
DiM is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
DiM drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DiM jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DiM sitting in guard here, content to control.
DiM wants to pass the guard but Resnov is keeping the position.
Resnov keeping moving, preventing DiM from controlling successfully.
DiM stops Resnov from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiM wants to control from the top but Resnov keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nich DiM hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Resnov takes a swing at DiM's ribcage but misses.
DiM tries to close the distance and clinch but Resnov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DiM has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Resnov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DiM moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Resnov gets tackled into the cage by DiM. DiM maintains the clinch.
A short left from DiM.
DiM has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Resnov regains guard immediately.
Resnov keeping full guard, as DiM tries to pass.
DiM trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DiM passes into half guard.
Resnov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DiM is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DiM lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DiM looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DiM keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DiM working the head and body with strikes.
DiM takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Resnov is not content to let DiM control the position.
DiM not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiM is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Resnov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DiM.
DiM content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Resnov won't allow DiM to pass to mount.
Resnov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DiM on the ground.
DiM landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
DiM keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DiM has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DiM is trying to work for a kimura but Resnov is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiM is looking to take a break and control but Resnov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DiM frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
DiM wants to control the pace but Resnov is squirming around nicely.
DiM cracks Resnov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DiM is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Resnov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
DiM controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like DiM might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nich DiM dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DiM fails in his attempt to clinch.
Resnov throws a leg kick that is checked
and DiM counters with an outside leg kick.
Resnov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DiM.
Nice body kick from DiM.
DiM shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DiM pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Resnov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DiM. That one must have hurt.
Resnov misses with a looping right.
DiM lands a leg kick that knocks Resnov off balance momentarily.
DiM lands a nice looking kick to the body. Resnov takes a step back to recover.
Resnov jabs DiM right on the nose. DiM blinks but takes it well.
Resnov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Victor Resnov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Resnov tries to keep at a distance but DiM has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resnov tries to break free but DiM pushes him back against the cage.
DiM has picked Resnov up - he's going for a ride! DiM dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
DiM is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DiM lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Resnov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
DiM controlling the action here.
Resnov trying to control but DiM postures up.
DiM with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiM's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DiM changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Resnov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DiM content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resnov tries to escape but DiM is in control.
DiM staying calm.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nich DiM hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Resnov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Resnov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from DiM misses the target.
Resnov goes for a double leg but DiM avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DiM continues to drive forward.
DiM with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DiM scores with a knee to the head.
DiM is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Resnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DiM lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DiM manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Resnov closes the distance and pushes DiM back into the cage.
Nice elbow from DiM.
Resnov throws a punch but it's blocked by DiM.
DiM lands an elbow that stopped Resnov in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by DiM.
DiM lands an elbow that stopped Resnov in his tracks for a moment.
Resnov is fighting off a takedown attempt but DiM is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Resnov to the mat. Resnov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
DiM is stalling in the full guard.
DiM advances to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DiM looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Resnov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
DiM in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Resnov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from DiM!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nich DiM!
A very excited looking Nich DiM made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bat Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd comes to the cage accompanied by Meniac by Michael Sembello. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bat Perry!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry throws a chopping leg kick but Lloyd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Lloyd.
Perry lands a lovely overhand right.
Lloyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Lloyd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perry. Perry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lloyd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perry counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lloyd misses with a wild body shot.
Lloyd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lloyd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lloyd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perry digs a good body shot into Lloyd's ribs.
Perry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lloyd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donk. Lloyd catches Perry right on the button with a cross.
Perry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lloyd loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Perry.
A jab from Lloyd does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd avoids a kick to the body.
Perry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lloyd.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Perry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lloyd.
Lloyd blocks a leg kick.
Perry throws a front kick aimed at Lloyd's knee but Lloyd avoids it well.
Lloyd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lloyd stuns Perry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lloyd cracks the inside of Perry's front leg.
A good leg kick by Perry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lloyd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perry in his tracks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perry 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 Lloyd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lloyd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lloyd misses the shot to the body.
Lloyd slips a jab from Perry.
Perry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd scores with the left hand. Perry knows he should have avoided that one.
Lloyd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lloyd misses with a body shot
and Perry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perry is looking to chop away at Lloyd's legs.
Lloyd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perry misses with a looping left.
Perry misses with a series of wild punches.
Lloyd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lloyd misses with the combination.
Lloyd lands a jab to the nose.
Perry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Lloyd does it's job there.
Lloyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lloyd thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Lloyd.
A low kick from Perry misses
and Lloyd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lloyd scores with a jab to the head.
Perry tries a low kick but Lloyd avoids it.
Lloyd feints a jab promting Perry to slip. Lloyd then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Perry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lloyd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perry.
A leg kick checked by Lloyd.
Perry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perry connects with a solid leg kick.
Lloyd defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perry.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lloyd.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Lloyd misses with a body shot.
Mike Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lloyd checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Lloyd coming out on top.
Perry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lloyd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lloyd avoids the body shot from Perry.
Lloyd connects with a jab.
Lloyd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lloyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perry.
That kick from Lloyd tenderised Perry's leg. Perry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perry lands a leg kick that knocks Lloyd off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lloyd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Perry throws a sloppy head kick and Lloyd moves out of range easily.
Lloyd lands with a nice body punch.
Perry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lloyd.
Nice shot by Lloyd.
Lloyd lands a body shot.
Lloyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lloyd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lloyd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lloyd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perry thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lloyd if he has to take too many more of those.
Perry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lloyd has time to react.
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!
Perry throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lloyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Lloyd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Perry misses.
Perry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lloyd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Lloyd as he checks the leg kick.
Perry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lloyd.
Good standup being displayed there by Lloyd as he connects with a hook.
Perry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lloyd throws a right and a left that Perry avoids nicely.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Lloyd loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch.
Lloyd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lloyd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lloyd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perry.
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!
Perry tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Lloyd.
Perry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lloyd checks it well.
Lloyd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lloyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lloyd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lloyd finds it's way round the side to connect with Perry's head.
Lloyd avoids the head kick by Perry.
Lloyd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perry tried to score with a low kick but Lloyd checks it.
Lloyd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lloyd thows a body shot but no joy.
Lloyd checks a leg kick.
Lloyd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perry counters with a good low kick that Lloyd was not able to check.
Perry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perry misses with a body shot.
Lloyd scores with a hook.
A nice combination there by Lloyd.
Perry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perry misses with a body kick.
Perry avoids the body shot from Lloyd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lloyd thuds a left hand into Perry's body.
Lloyd misses with a two punch combination.
Lloyd cracks Perry with an open hand slap.
Lloyd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lloyd looks to score with a jab to the body but Perry is just out of range.
Lloyd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lloyd misses with a wild body shot.
Perry throws a chopping leg kick but Lloyd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lloyd lands with a nice body punch.
Perry tries to score with a low kick but Lloyd moves his leg out of the way.
Lloyd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lloyd throws a series of strikes that have Perry backpedaling.
Mike Lloyd is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four 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!
Lloyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perry connects with a high kick.
Lloyd blocks a low kick nicely.
Lloyd fails to land with a series of punches.
Lloyd thows a body shot but no joy.
Perry throws a sloppy head kick and Lloyd moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Lloyd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lloyd.
A swing and a miss from Perry.
Lloyd misses with a looping right.
Lloyd loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch.
Perry misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lloyd throws a series of strikes that have Perry backpedaling.
Lloyd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lloyd misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lloyd dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Lloyd.
Perry misses with a leg kick.
Perry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Lloyd.
Perry misses with a head kick.
Lloyd jabs at Perry's body.
Lloyd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perry throws a leg kick but Lloyd checks it.
Lloyd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lloyd lands a nice shot to the body.
Perry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Lloyd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lloyd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Perry misses its intended target.
Lloyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
Lloyd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it.
Lloyd avoids the head kick by Perry.
Lloyd swinging wildly here.
Lloyd blocks a leg kick.
Perry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lloyd cracks Perry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lloyd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perry.
Perry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lloyd cracks Perry with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Lloyd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lloyd checks a leg kick nicely.
Lloyd throws a right and a left that Perry avoids nicely.
Lloyd takes a swing at Perry's ribcage but misses.
Lloyd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lloyd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perry throws a low kick but Lloyd moves out of range easily.
Perry takes one to the chin there.
Perry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Perry slips under a jab from Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a solid leg kick but Perry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lloyd.
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Perry moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry misses with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lloyd!
Lloyd misses with a few strikes there.
Lloyd punishes Perry's body with a nice straight punch.
Perry moves out of range as Lloyd strikes.
Perry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lloyd checks it well.
Perry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lloyd's head.
Mike Lloyd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lloyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lloyd.
Perry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lloyd avoids the head kick by Perry.
Nice jab there from Lloyd.
Perry throws a leg kick but Lloyd checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
Lloyd with a nice cross.
Perry throws a combination that misses
and Lloyd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lloyd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perry doesn't seem bothered though.
Lloyd misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Lloyd both land. Nice combination.
Lloyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lloyd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lloyd lands a nice hook to Perry's body. Perry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perry tries to score with a low kick but Lloyd moves his leg out of the way.
Perry throws a low kick but Lloyd avoids it.
Bat Perry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lloyd lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lloyd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lloyd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lloyd!
After the fight, Mike Lloyd 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Filter - Hey Man, Nice Shot. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Blimm!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones rushes Blimm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blimm's efforts to push away.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blimm stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Blimm working hard to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blimm taking a breather.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blimm after a bit of a struggle.
Blimm trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones looking to stall.
Blimm pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here.
Blimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blimm manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Blimm throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blimm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blimm to the mat! Blimm manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones postures up in Blimm's guard and throws a big left but Blimm blocks it.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones stands up over Blimm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Blimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Blimm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Blimm working a defensive guard here.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Blimm keeps moving.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Blimm has wrist control.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blimm wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is pushing down on Blimm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blimm is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones prevents Blimm from standing back up.
Jones is keen to just control but Blimm is a slippery customer.
Blimm wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blimm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blimm is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blimm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blimm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blimm is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control but Blimm is keeping him busy.
Jones moves into full mount! Blimm won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Blimm moves out of range.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blimm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andrew Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Blimm taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jones has hold of Blimm's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Blimm seems comfortable defending it but Jones has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Blimm is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Blimm is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jones couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Jones!
Andrew Jones really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuade's entrance music is Eyes of a Ranger. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
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158 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Gerrard!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuade misses with a few strikes there.
Gerrard misses with a series of wild punches.
McQuade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McQuade blocks a head kick by Gerrard.
McQuade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerrard misses with a series of wild punches.
McQuade throws a quick inside leg kick.
McQuade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gerrard throws a series of punches but McQuade moves out of range.
Gerrard misses with a low kick as McQuade jumps back.
McQuade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerrard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerrard misses with a kick to the body.
Gerrard misses with the combination.
Gerrard punishes McQuade's body with a nice straight punch.
McQuade is looking to clinch but Gerrard is avoiding it.
McQuade wants to clinch up but Gerrard keeps it at a distance.
McQuade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gerrard, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McQuade misses with the head strike.
McQuade unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gerrard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gerrard avoids a wild elbow strike from McQuade.
Nice elbow from McQuade.
It looks like Mick Gerrard has been cut.
Gerrard has had enough of the clinch but McQuade keeps him there for the moment.
McQuade lands an elbow inside.
Gerrard is looking to control McQuade's arms but McQuade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gerrard has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from McQuade.
Gerrard stalling in the clinch.
McQuade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gerrard looking to slow down the pace here.
McQuade is working Gerrard over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerrard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard avoiding damage as McQuade throws knees to the body.
Gerrard goes for a takedown in the clinch but McQuade prevents it.
McQuade misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gerrard.
McQuade lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McQuade throws a head punch that misses.
McQuade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gerrard.
McQuade misses with a body punch.
McQuade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gerrard managing to block the knees to the body from McQuade.
McQuade trying to control the position but instead, Gerrard has worked for underhooks and has pushed McQuade into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gerrard just leaning against McQuade, taking a breather.
Gerrard takes an elbow to the forehead.
McQuade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gerrard blocks it with crossed arms.
McQuade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gerrard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McQuade misses with a straight right.
McQuade motions for Gerrard to come forward. McQuade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerrard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gerrard.
Gerrard just misses with a punch to the body.
McQuade blocks a head kick by Gerrard.
McQuade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gerrard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McQuade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard fails to land with a series of punches.
McQuade walks into a straight right hand from Gerrard.
Sloppy strikes from Gerrard. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from McQuade both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuade looks to land a combination but Gerrard avoids it well.
Gerrard throws a body punch but McQuade moves out of range.
Gerrard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McQuade has Gerrard up against the cage in a clinch.
McQuade misses with the head strike.
McQuade tries to land knees in the clinch but Gerrard avoids the damage to the body.
McQuade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gerrards head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McQuade missing with knees to the body.
Gerrard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McQuade seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gerrard can turn it around.
McQuade trying to land knees to the body.
Gerrard blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booker McQuade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick Gerrard's cut.
That's time! McQuade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McQuade looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerrard is just out of range.
Jab from Gerrard.
Booker McQuade is winning the standup battle so far.
McQuade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McQuade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gerrard. That one must have hurt.
McQuade throws a hook but Gerrard avoids it easily.
Gerrard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gerrard.
McQuade is rocked!
Gerrard looks to throw the jab but McQuade is out of range.
Oh McQuade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McQuade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gerrard throws a shot from downtown. McQuade moves away and avoids it.
McQuade seems to have got his legs back now.
McQuade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gerrard at a distance.
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!
McQuade staying out of range there.
A jab from Gerrard finds it's way through McQuade's defenses.
Gerrard walks into a left hand.
McQuade slips a straight right by Gerrard.
McQuade connects with an inside leg kick.
Gerrard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McQuade digs a good hook to Gerrard's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gerrard.
McQuade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerrard manages to avoid it.
Gerrard throws a body punch but McQuade moves out of range.
McQuade thuds his right hand into Gerrard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gerrard swings widly with a right hand
and McQuade counters with a leg kick.
McQuade throws a leg kick which misses Gerrard's front leg but catches the back leg as Gerrard tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McQuade.
McQuade tries to clinch but Gerrard is having none of it.
Gerrard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McQuade misses the shot to the body.
Gerrard moves away from the strike by McQuade.
A combination from Gerrard does no damage.
McQuade moves in looking to clinch but Gerrard pushes him off.
A big left from Gerrard misses.
Gerrard misses the jab.
That kick from McQuade tenderised Gerrard's leg. Gerrard is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gerrard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gerrard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McQuade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gerrard misses with a looping right.
Gerrard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gerrard throws a wild body kick that McQuade sees coming a mile off.
Gerrard punishes McQuade's body with a nice straight punch.
McQuade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gerrard.
Mick Gerrard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Gerrard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McQuade clobbers Gerrard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mick Gerrard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuade checks the leg kick.
Gerrard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McQuades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McQuade takes a swing at Gerrard's ribcage but misses.
McQuade throws a head kick but Gerrard moves out of range.
Nice cross by McQuade.
McQuade throws out a loose jab but Gerrard uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gerrard in his tracks.
That has opened up Mick Gerrard's cut even more.
Gerrard gets tackled into the cage by McQuade. McQuade maintains the clinch.
McQuade presses Gerrard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McQuade lands with a left to the head.
Gerrard avoids the elbow strike from McQuade, against the cage.
Gerrard is trying to force a seperation but McQuade has the dominant position.
McQuade throws an elbow but it misses.
McQuade lands a knee to the head.
Gerrard tries to pull guard but McQuade holds him up against the cage and eventually Gerrard drops back down to his feet.
Gerrard takes an elbow to the forehead.
McQuade stalling in the clinch.
McQuade working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gerrard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McQuade misses with a punch on the inside.
Gerrard is trying to break free.
McQuade throws an elbow that misses.
McQuade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
McQuade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gerrard backwards.
Gerrard blocks the elbow strike.
McQuade pushes off an throws an elbow but Gerrard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gerrard tries to break the clinch but McQuade is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McQuade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gerrard manages to break the clinch.
McQuade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booker McQuade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mick Gerrard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gerrard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gerrard misses with an uppercut. McQuade saw that one coming.
McQuade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gerrard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McQuade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gerrard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerrard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McQuade momentarily.
Gerrard throws a right hand that McQuade ducks under and follows up with a left that McQuade also avoids with ease.
Gerrard throws a right hand that McQuade ducks under and follows up with a left that McQuade also avoids with ease.
McQuade jabs Gerrard right on the nose. Gerrard blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - McQuade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gerrard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade swings for the body but Gerrard moves out of range.
Gerrard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerrard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McQuade just misses with a punch to the body.
McQuade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by McQuade!
Gerrard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McQuade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Gerrard.
The fight stays on the outside here - McQuade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McQuade cracks the inside of Gerrard's front leg.
Gerrard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gerrard looks to land a combination. McQuade sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McQuade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McQuade scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McQuade.
A head kick misses from Gerrard.
Gerrard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gerrard swats away the attempt to clinch by McQuade.
Gerrard lands a glancing blow to the side of McQuade's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gerrard in his tracks.
Gerrard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McQuade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McQuade drops Gerrard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gerrard looks back up at him and smiles so McQuade waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gerrard is rocked!
The cut above Mick Gerrard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gerrard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McQuade counters with a huge left! Gerrard is in big trouble! He's backing up but McQuade isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gerrard from any more damage. A dominating finish by McQuade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Booker McQuade!
Booker McQuade retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Booker McQuade gave a big smile as he said 'That guy has one great chin! We had 3 great fights and he pushed me harder then any fighter before! Best of luck in the future!'.
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