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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Debor Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilari Hurma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurma has chosen Yello - Oh Yeah as his entrance music. Ilari Hurma will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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182 lbs
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184 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Debor Tan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilari Hurma!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hurma finds it's way through Tan's defenses.
Debor Tan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tan throws a hook but Hurma avoids it easily.
Hurma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tan.
Tan connects with a crisp jab.
Tan thuds his right hand into Hurma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tan dodges the punch combination from Hurma.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hurma has Tan pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hurma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Tan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hurma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hurma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tan backwards.
Hurma slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Hurma fails to land.
Hurma prevents Tan from breaking the clinch.
Tan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Tan.
Tan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hurma counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurma misses with a combination
and Tan counters with an outside leg kick.
Tan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan throws a leg kick which misses Hurma's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurma tries to avoid it.
Tan circles away from the clinch attempt.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Tan! Hurma is backing up but he can't get away as Tan lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Hurma and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Debor Tan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and YB Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Sol has chosen SFIV - Theme of Ryu 2 as his entrance music. YB Sol will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, YB Sol!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sol scores with a jab.
Sol has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Sol tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones wants a takedown.
Sol wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sol wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sol's face.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Sol looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Sol's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sol wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sol.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones has Sol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has Sol pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sol tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Sol's guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a strike but Sol rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones wants to sweep here but Sol controlling him for the moment.
Jones has control of Sol's left arm, preventing Sol from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Sol is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol preventing the sweep.
Sol stands up from Jones's guard - Sol perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones throws a right hand that Sol ducks under and follows up with a left that Sol also avoids with ease.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sol. Sol obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has Sol pressed against the cage, preventing Sol from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones keeps control of Sol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sol stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Sol is blocking nicely.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sol's face.
It looks like YB Sol has been cut.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Sol is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sol to the mat. Sol regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on YB Sol's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones clinches but Sol breaks the clinch
letting Sol counter with a right hand.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sol finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sol gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sol pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sol fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sol throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Sol keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sol is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Sol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Sol!
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sol is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones managing to control the position.
Sol wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Sol preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones is looking to clinch.
YB Sol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries to clinch up but Sol circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Tom Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on YB Sol's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sol lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Sol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones tries to clinch but Sol is having none of it.
Sol thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones defending well as Sol loads up on a big left hand.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones tries to clinch but Sol moves out of range.
Sol tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones wants to clinch.
Sol avoids the head kick by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Sol which made him look bad.
Sol's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sol duly obliges.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sol.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sol.
Sol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sol lands with a right hand.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sol counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a right hand that Sol ducks under and follows up with a left that Sol also avoids with ease.
Sol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones pushes Sol up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sol.
The referee calls for Sol to work.
Sol is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sol has his back to the cage.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Sol is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol breaks from the clinch.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sol circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones tries to clinch
and Sol counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Sol. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sol but Sol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones darts in and clinches Sol up against the cage.
Jones is trying to break free.
Sol just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Sol looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Sol manages to break the clinch.
Sol instigates a clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Sol has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Sol shrugs off.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Tom Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sol working hard to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sol has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Sol is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Sol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sol wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sol avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones keeps control of Sol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sol can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Sol looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sol is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sol has escaped and now he's on top!
Sol stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tom Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 30:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tom Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Strap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Nazaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strap's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thunderstruck by ACDC. Nazaire has chosen Spaceape (Burial) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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167 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacque Strap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paolo Nazaire!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazaire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaire.
Jab, jab by Nazaire - just one landing.
Strap shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nazaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Strap.
Nazaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nazaire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strap falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Nazaire counter with a right hand.
Strap blocks a jab.
Paolo Nazaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap scores with a leg kick.
Strap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazaire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strap in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Nazaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Nazaire finds it's way through Strap's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazaire circles away.
Nazaire throws out a loose jab but Strap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nazaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strap takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nazaire avoids the head kick by Strap.
Nazaire throws the left hand but Strap avoids the punch easily.
Nazaire fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazaire cracks a nice hook into Strap's ribs.
Strap misses with a kick to the body
and Nazaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazaire misses with a looping left.
Nazaire jabs Strap right on the nose. Strap blinks but takes it well.
Strap moves away from the strike by Nazaire.
Nazaire looks to throw the jab but Strap is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaire avoids the head kick by Strap.
Strap misses with a few strikes there.
Nazaire swings for the body but Strap moves out of range.
Paolo Nazaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Nazaire - just one landing.
Nazaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strap.
Nazaire throws a lazy right hand but Strap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nazaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazaire.
Strap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaire might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Strap darts in trying to clinch
enabling Nazaire to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strap.
Nazaire slips a jab and a cross from Strap.
Strap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaire throws out the jab.
Nazaire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaire misses the target.
Nazaire throws a lazy right hand but Strap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaire lands a jab to the nose.
Nazaire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strap had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Strap fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nazaire.
Nazaire looks to land a right hand but Strap moved out of range.
Strap shoots for a double leg takedown but Nazaire sprawls well. He's pushed Strap's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nazaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Nazaire misses.
Nazaire misses the jab.
Nazaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazaire throws a leg kick which misses Strap's front leg but catches the back leg as Strap tries to avoid it.
Nazaire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strap ducks under a wild hook from Nazaire.
Strap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaire.
Strap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strap thows a body kick. Nazaire tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nazaire throws a combination that misses
and Strap counters with a left and a right that stings Nazaire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paolo Nazaire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strap misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazaire fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazaire throws an overhand right that lands on Strap's shoulder, as Strap tries to avoid the shot.
Strap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strap ducks under a wild hook from Nazaire.
Nazaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strap.
Nazaire throws a nice looking combination but Strap bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazaire missing with a left hand there. Strap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap throws a sloppy head kick
and Nazaire counters with a two punch combo.
Paolo Nazaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strap takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strap takes one to the chin there.
Strap slips a straight right by Nazaire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaire throws an overhand right that lands on Strap's shoulder, as Strap tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Nazaire.
Strap throws out a loose jab but Nazaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaire.
Nazaire loads up on a big right hand but Strap slips the punch.
Jacque Strap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazaire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strap bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nazaire throws a looping overhand right but Strap ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaire throws a hook but Strap avoids it easily.
Strap fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nazaire to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nazaire looks to clinch but Strap throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nazaire taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jacque Strap!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong has chosen We Were Soldiers by Sgt. Mackenzie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Connely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connely shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connely shoots for a double leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls well. He's pushed Connely's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Connely fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Connely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong lunges at Connely with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Connely's hand.
It looks like Dan Connely has been cut.
Armstrong catches Connely napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Connely to the canvas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Connely has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Connely's legs - danger averted.
Armstrong won't allow Connely to sweep him here.
Connely wants to stand up but Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Connely is retaining full guard.
Armstrong stands up over Connely, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Connely is retaining full guard.
Armstrong trying to control but Connely is working from the bottom.
Armstrong won't allow Connely to sweep him here.
Armstrong works over Connely with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
Armstrong wants to stand but Connely has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Armstrong passes Connely's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Connely is looking to control Armstrong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Connely avoid being mounted?
Armstrong trying to control from half guard but Connely is working away.
Connely wants to improve his position but Armstrong is controlling well.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Connely tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Connely, as that shot connected.
Connely closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connely scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Connely misses.
Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Connely jumps into guard, dragging Armstrong to the mat.
Connely looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Connely lands an upkick as Armstrong stands over him.
Connely manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Armstrong tries to lock up and control but Connely gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely working Armstrong over with strikes here.
Armstrong wants to hold on but Connely pushes him away.
Armstrong is looking to get to half guard.
Armstrong wants to hold on but Connely pushes him away.
Connely landing strikes from the mount and Armstrong is in trouble!
Connely trying to control but Armstrong is having none of it.
Connely scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Craig Armstrong has been cut.
Connely fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Connely cracks Armstrong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong wants to control but Connely is having none of it.
Armstrong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connely looking to finish with strikes here!
Connely looking to control but Armstrong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Armstrong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Armstrong wants to control but Connely is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armstrong is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Armstrong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Connely scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Connely shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.
Connely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connely misses with a looping left.
Dan Connely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connely looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Connely misses.
Armstrong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connely closes the distance and clinches.
Connely can't get the takedown.
Connely gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Connely stops a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Connely lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connely waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connely throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it.
Armstrong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Connely is avoiding it.
Armstrong thows a body shot but no joy.
Connely thows a left - swing and a miss!
Connely throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Connely shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Connely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong steps into range and cracks Connely with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Connely flops backwards and Armstrong dives into his guard looking to finish!
Connely looking for a sweep. Not yet Connely, not yet.
Connely keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Connely can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armstrong controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to stand up but Connely won't let him.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Connely looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Connely's brow.
Armstrong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Connely wants to control but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong lands some shots froms side control.
Connely prevents Armstrong from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong working away.
Connely 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.
Armstrong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Armstrong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Connely manages to get back to half guard.
Connely tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong is trying to control. Connely wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Connely moves into full guard.
Armstrong passes into half guard.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Connely's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connely is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armstrong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Connely moves into full guard.
Connely is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Connely is keeping the position.
Armstrong stopping the sweep attempt from Connely.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connely is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Armstrong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craig Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong lands a nice shot that snaps Connely's head back.
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Armstrong looking for a takedown.
Connely gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Connelys head.
Connely jumps guard and drags Armstrong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Armstrong gets to his feet - Connely follows without any prompting.
Connely throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Connely sprawls well.
Dan Connely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Armstrong.
Connely scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Connely is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Connely wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Connely has hold of Armstrong's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Armstrong seems comfortable defending it but Connely has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Armstrong is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Armstrong is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Connely couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Connely!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Azz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Azz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Azz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin throws a hook but Azz avoids it easily.
Azz looks to land a combination but Carwin avoids it well.
Carwin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carwin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Carwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Azz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carwin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Carwin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Azz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Carwin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Azz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Carwin lets go of the hold and Azz can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Carwin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukko Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mali fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamalainen's entrance music is the Finnish National Anthem. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jukko Hamalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, mali fedor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fedor throws a head kick but Hamalainen moves out of range.
Hamalainen throws a one two combo.
Hamalainen throws a shot from downtown. fedor moves away and avoids it.
Hamalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
mali fedor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. fedor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
fedor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Hamalainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but fedor was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen steps into range and cracks fedor with a monster punch that buckles his knees! fedor flops backwards and Hamalainen dives into his guard looking to finish!
fedor is rocked!
Hamalainen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! fedor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamalainen, into his guard.
fedor is still in real trouble! Can Hamalainen finish him?
fedor wanted to stand there but Hamalainen had control of the position.
Hamalainen wants to sweep here but fedor controlling him for the moment.
fedor seems to have recovered his senses.
Hamalainen is working hard here to advance position.
Hamalainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. fedor manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hamalainen trying to control but fedor is working from the bottom.
fedor wants to stand up but Hamalainen is controlling him.
fedor keeping moving, preventing Hamalainen from controlling successfully.
fedor wants to get back to his feet but Hamalainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
fedor tries to clinch but Hamalainen is having none of it.
Hamalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamalainen blocks a head kick by fedor.
Hamalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamalainen lands with a right hand.
Hamalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamalainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jukko Hamalainen has been cut.
Hamalainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
fedor wants to clinch.
Hamalainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Hamalainen with a jab.
mali fedor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamalainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hamalainen lands with a punch from half guard.
fedor is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fedor kicks Hamalainen off and gets back to his feet.
fedor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamalainen.
A good leg kick by fedor.
Hamalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
fedor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamalainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
fedor is looking to clinch but Hamalainen is avoiding it.
Hamalainen lands with a good body shot.
fedor looks gassed!
Hamalainen lands with a shot to the body.
Hamalainen thuds a left hand into fedor's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
fedor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamalainen scores with a four punch combination!
Hamalainen throws a right and a left that fedor avoids nicely.
Hamalainen scores with a shot to the body.
fedor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Hamalainen misses.
fedor is looking to clinch but Hamalainen is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hamalainen cracks fedor with a hook to the temple - fedor is on wobbly legs here! Hamalainen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! fedor falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hamalainen wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jukko Hamalainen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil DeBlunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Fleek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBlunt's entrance music is Westside Connection - Bow Down. A fine choice. Fleek has chosen "Binge & Purge" by Clutch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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280 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil DeBlunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Fleek!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBlunt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fleek misses the jab.
DeBlunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fleek looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBlunt scores with a nice right hand.
DeBlunt cracks Fleek with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fleek tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but DeBlunt pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fleek is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil DeBlunt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ervin Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekko Persvako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Persvako has chosen In Flames - Crawl through knives as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ervin Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pekko Persvako!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castillo wants it to stay on the feet.
Persvako fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castillo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Persvako closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Castillo is trying to get back to half guard.
Persvako in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Persvako working the ground and pound but Castillo is defending the strikes.
Persvako wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castillo keeps working.
Persvako misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persvako throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Persvako is trying to get an arm triangle but Castillo is defending well.
Persvako is staying tight to Castillo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Persvako has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Persvako shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castillo as he avoids it easily.
Ervin Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekko Persvako.
No luck for Persvako with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Castillo slips a jab and a cross from Persvako.
Persvako lands a really nice looking cross but Castillo seems unphased.
Castillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Persvako counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Castillo tries to roll over but Persvako keeps him under control.
Castillo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Persvako lands with a straight right. Castillo didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Persvako.
Persvako fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Persvako was well out of range. Poor timing from Castillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Persvako tries for a takedown but Castillo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Persvako 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.
Castillo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Persvako is fighting to break Castillo's control of his arms but Castillo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Persvako won't allow Castillo to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persvako postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Persvako trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Persvako looking to sit in guard and control but Castillo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Persvako is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekko Persvako dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Persvako swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Persvako fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Castillo as Persvako shoots in.
Castillo slips under a jab from Persvako.
Castillo works Persvako's body with a nice hook.
Castillo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castillo misses with a wild body shot.
Castillo misses with a body shot.
Castillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Persvako sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castillo wants it to stay on the feet.
Ervin Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekko Persvako.
Persvako changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castillo tries to avoid it but Persvako manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castillo to the ground. Castillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castillo wants it to stay on the feet.
Castillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Persvako is breathing heavily.
Castillo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ervin Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Castillo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persvako manages to avoid it.
Persvako gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Castillo scores with a jab. Persvako acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Persvako shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castillo pinned against the cage. Castillo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castillo scores with a hook to the body. Persvako takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo stalks Persvako and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Persvako's face. Persvako staggers backwards, shaken.
Ervin Castillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Persvako takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castillo clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castillo.
Castillo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Persvako.
Castillo presses Persvako against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Persvako backwards.
Castillo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Persvako.
Castillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Persvako backwards.
Castillo lands a shot to the body.
Castillo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short body shot lands from Castillo as the two fighters clinch.
Castillo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo scores with a shot to the side of Persvako's head.
A right hand to the body from Castillo.
Castillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Castillo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castillo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Castillo.
Castillo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castillo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Persvako backwards.
Castillo digs a right hand into Persvako's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Persvako's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Castillo.
A hook to the body from Castillo.
Castillo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castillo pushes Persvako back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Castillo lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Castillo to work.
Castillo is leaning against Persvako and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castillo is leaning against Persvako and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Castillo.
Castillo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castillo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Castillo cracks Persvako with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Castillo.
Castillo lands with a right to the head.
Castillo lands with a short shot to the head.
Castillo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castillo lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castillo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Persvako.
Castillo gets underhooks to prevent Persvako's takedown attempt.
Castillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Persvako backwards.
Persvako's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ervin Castillo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Persvako misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castillo misses with a body shot.
Castillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Persvako can do to turn this around?
Castillo has closed the distance and engaged Persvako in a clinch.
Castillo scores with a shot to the side of Persvako's head.
Castillo lands an uppercut.
Persvako's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Persvako defending well as Castillo loads up on a big left hand.
Castillo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Persvako misses with a wild body shot.
Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persvako misses with a takedown attempt - Castillo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Castillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Castillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Persvako doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Persvako.
Castillo works over Persvako's head and body with a nice combination.
Castillo throws a series of punches but Persvako moves out of range.
Castillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castillo throws a looping overhand right but Persvako ducks down to avoid it.
Castillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persvako tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castillo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Persvako somewhat.
Ervin Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekko Persvako.
Castillo tries to clinch up but Persvako circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Castillo.
Ervin Castillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castillo throws a big shot that misses.
Persvako looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Persvako steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castillo.
Castillo wants to clinch up but Persvako keeps it at a distance.
Castillo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Persvako looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castillo is fending him off so far but Persvako persists. Nope, Castillo circles away and we're back to standing.
Persvako slips under a jab.
Persvako tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castillo swivels and escapes.
Castillo lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako slips a straight right by Castillo.
Castillo misses with a wild combination.
Castillo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Castillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Persvako circles away.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Persvako paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ervin Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Persvako counters with a takedown into side control.
Persvako is looking to take a break and control but Castillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castillo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Persvako connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo wants to control but Persvako postures up.
Persvako landing a few strikes.
Persvako creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Castillo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Castillo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Persvako postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ervin Castillo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castillo 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ervin Castillo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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178 lbs
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World class boxer
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Good kicks
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waldorf Astoria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Astoria.
Waldorf Astoria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astoria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Astoria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Astoria misses the shot to the body.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Astoria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Astoria.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Robinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Astoria misses with a straight left.
Robinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Astoria misses the target.
Astoria misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson connects with a right hand. Astoria shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Astoria moves out of range of the strikes.
Astoria misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robinson counters with an outside leg kick.
Astoria staying out of range there.
Astoria throws a leg kick
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robinson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Astoria is out of range.
Astoria misses with a looping left.
Robinson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Astoria throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astoria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Astoria misses the target.
Astoria lands the left hand.
Astoria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Robinson.
Astoria misses with a straight left.
Astoria takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Astoria misses with a low kick.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Astoria has time to react.
Astoria throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Astoria counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robinson's knee momentarily.
Astoria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robinson.
Astoria misses with a few strikes there.
Astoria throws a wild body kick that Robinson sees coming a mile off.
Astoria feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robinson's calf.
Astoria swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astoria tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 Waldorf Astoria will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Astoria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Astoria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Astoria lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Astoria is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Astoria circles away and we're back to standing.
Astoria throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
Robinson slips a jab from Astoria.
Astoria misses with an uppercut.
Astoria misses with a shot to the body
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astoria can pounce on him.
Robinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Astoria lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astoria feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robinson's calf.
Robinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Astoria as he connects with a hook.
Astoria connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Astoria.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Astoria misses with a looping left.
Astoria connects with a high kick.
Astoria misses with a hook.
Robinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Astoria's head.
Astoria misses with a head kick.
Astoria tries to score with a low kick but Robinson moves his leg out of the way.
Astoria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria works over Robinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Waldorf Astoria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson throws a right hand that Astoria ducks under and follows up with a left that Astoria also avoids with ease.
Astoria misses with a head kick.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
and Astoria counters with a straight right hand.
Astoria just misses with a punch to the body.
Astoria scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Astoria takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Astoria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Astoria misses the target.
Robinson scores with a takedown into Astoria's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astoria is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Astoria wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astoria wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldorf Astoria dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Astoria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Astoria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Astoria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson scores with a takedown into Astoria's guard.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Astoria.
Astoria is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Astoria has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Robinson doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Astoria controlling from the full mount.
Astoria prevents Robinson from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Astoria content just to control the position here.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Astoria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Astoria takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Astoria tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rick Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Astoria isn't that keen on the idea.
Astoria content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Astoria looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Astoria tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robinson is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Astoria controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Waldorf Astoria.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Astoria, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldorf Astoria!
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