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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Amoroso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Cameretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amoroso comes into the arena with Renegades of Funk - Rage Against The Machine blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julio Amoroso! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gino Cameretti! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cameretti tries to clinch up but Amoroso circles away and keeps his distance. Amoroso shoots in but Cameretti avoids the takedown attempt easily. Amoroso scores with a takedown into Cameretti's guard. Amoroso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cameretti is keeping the position for now. Amoroso trying to control but Cameretti is working from the bottom. Amoroso postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cameretti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Amoroso, into his guard. Cameretti trying to control but Amoroso is working from the bottom. Amoroso looking for a sweep. Not yet Amoroso, not yet. Cameretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Amoroso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cameretti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Camerettiis looking to pass into half guard but Amoroso pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Amoroso is in guard. Cameretti tries to land a sweep but no joy. Amoroso lands a couple of digs. Cameretti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amoroso is one step ahead there. Cameretti is looking to stand up but Amoroso isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Amoroso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amoroso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Cameretti keeping full guard, as Amoroso tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Amoroso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Amoroso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Cameretti wants to get back to full guard. Cameretti looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Amoroso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Amoroso is breathing heavily. Cameretti is looking for a sweep. Amoroso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Amoroso is trying to work for a kimura but Cameretti is defending well.
Amoroso is trying to work for a kimura but Cameretti is defending well.
Amoroso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cameretti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amoroso is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Amoroso wants to clinch. Amoroso keeps the fight on the outside. Amoroso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Cameretti wants to clinch but Amoroso slips to the side and Amoroso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Cameretti gets underhooks to prevent Amoroso's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Amoroso. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cameretti fails to pull guard.
Amoroso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cameretti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amoroso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Cameretti tries to pull guard but Amoroso won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cameretti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Cameretti tries for a takedown but Amoroso manages to get underhooks.
Cameretti tries to pull guard but Amoroso won't allow it.
Amoroso is trying to trip Cameretti. He has hold of a leg but Cameretti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Amoroso persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Amoroso trying to control but Cameretti is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Amoroso dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amoroso misses with a takedown attempt - Cameretti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cameretti shoots and misses and Amoroso counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Amoroso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cameretti works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cameretti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amoroso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Amoroso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cameretti swivels though and keeps the full guard. Amoroso throwing strikes from guard but Cameretti blocks nicely. Cameretti working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cameretti keeping moving, preventing Amoroso from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Amoroso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cameretti's half guard. Cameretti gets full guard. Cameretti working a defensive guard here.
Amoroso trying to control but Cameretti is working from the bottom. Cameretti wants to get back to his feet but Amoroso is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Cameretti working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Amoroso is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cameretti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cameretti has escaped and now he's on top! Amoroso wants to control the position but Cameretti says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Cameretti tries to stand and escape but Amoroso is controlling the position. Cameretti trying to control from half guard but Amoroso is working away. Amoroso regains full guard. Nicely done. Cameretti trying to control but Amoroso is working from the bottom. Amoroso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Amoroso trying to control the position.
Amoroso working for a triangle but Cameretti defends it easily.
Cameretti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Cameretti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amoroso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Cameretti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Amoroso jumps guard but Cameretti stands there with Amoroso around his waist. Amoroso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Amoroso. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cameretti tries to break free but Amoroso pushes him back against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amoroso as Cameretti tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Amoroso keeps control of Cameretti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Amoroso gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Amoroso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cameretti dives on top into guard. Cameretti trying to control but Amoroso is working from the bottom. Cameretti wanted to stand there but Amoroso had control of the position. Cameretti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cameretti advances position into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Amoroso dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cameretti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Amoroso decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cameretti's guard. Amoroso postures up.
Cameretti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Amoroso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cameretti dives on top into guard. Cameretti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Amoroso has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cameretti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Amoroso. Cameretti trying to control the position but Amoroso is working away. Amoroso is looking for a sweep. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cameretti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Cameretti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Cameretti tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Amoroso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cameretti tries to land a front kick but Amoroso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Amoroso drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Cameretti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Amoroso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Amoroso tries for a kimura but Cameretti is defending well. You can see the frustration on Cameretti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Cameretti gets back to half guard. Amoroso works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Poor strikes thrown by Amoroso there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cameretti wants to hold on but Amoroso pushes him away. Amoroso moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cameretti has worked his arm free - good work by Cameretti!
Cameretti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Cameretti is looking to control Amoroso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cameretti avoid being mounted? Amoroso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cameretti has managed to free his arm - good work. Cameretti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amoroso is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Cameretti tries to kick Amoroso off but Amoroso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Cameretti trying to control from the bottom.
Cameretti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amoroso pulls his head out easily. Amoroso is keen to just control but Cameretti is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Amoroso has managed to clinch.
Julio Amoroso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Amoroso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Amoroso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Cameretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Amoroso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gino Cameretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cameretti stopping the sweep attempt from Amoroso.
And that's the end of the fight! Julio Amoroso showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amoroso, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Amoroso!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Cowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holt has chosen All Along the Watchtower - Bear McCreary as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Cowen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Holt! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cowen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holt paws at him with a jab and circles away. Holt shoots in but no luck this time. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cowen moves into the clinch. Cowen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holt is defending well for now. Holt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Cowen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Holt misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cowen obliges. Cowen looking to stall.
Cowen landing knees to the body.
Cowen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holt is trying to force a seperation but Cowen has the dominant position. Holt has a couple of punches blocked by Cowen.
Cowen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cowen being controlled against the cage. Holt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowen has him pressed against the cage. Cowen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holt blocks it with crossed arms. Cowen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cowen trying to control the position but instead, Holt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cowen into the cage. Holt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Cowen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holt's face.
Cowen crunches a lovely knee into Holt's ribcage. Cowen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holt.
Holt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Cowen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holt works on Cowen's body with a couple of short punches. Cowen working Holt over with knees to the body. Cowen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cowen clinches up against the cage. Cowen misses with a knee strike.
Cowen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cowen is breathing heavily. Cowen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holt has him pressed against the cage. Cowen lands with a light punch inside. Holt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cowen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Holt scores with a jab. Cowen drives through with a takedown into guard. Holt has his feet on Cowen's thighs here. He's pushed Cowen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cowen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Holt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Esperanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Boyle has the eye of the tiger 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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Esperanza! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Boyle! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boyle clinches. Esperanza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Esperanza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Boyle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Boyle wants to pass the guard but Esperanza is keeping the position. Esperanza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esperanza swivels though and keeps the full guard. Esperanza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boyle is aware though and is defending well. Boyle forces his way into half guard. Esperanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boyle pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Esperanza looking for submissions off his back. Boyle wants to stand up but Esperanza has a hold of him and won't allow it. The fighters are battling for position here. Esperanza manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Boyle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Esperanza is looking for a triangle but Boyle pushes his legs off easily.
Esperanza has his foot on Boyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boyle works his way back into a safe position though. Boyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Boyle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Boyle looking to pass the guard.
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. Esperanza working for a triangle but Boyle defends it easily.
Boyle wants to control from the top but Esperanza keeps moving. Boyle stands and throws Esperanza's legs to the side, diving into side control. Boyle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Esperanza wants to control but Boyle postures up. Boyle slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Esperanza is trying to control Boyle's posture but Boyle avoids it. Boyle is looking to take a break and control but Esperanza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Esperanza is trying to get back to half guard. Esperanza looking for a sweep but Boyle has passed into full mount! Oh no! Esperanza is trying desperately to improve position. Boyle wants to control the pace but Esperanza is squirming around nicely. Esperanza can't escape the 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. Esperanza flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Esperanza tries to get back to half guard but can't. Esperanza tries to hold on but Boyle postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boyle controlling the pace for now. Boyle trying to control but Esperanza is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boyle unloads with some shots from mount but Esperanza bucks and avoids them well.
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 Jimmy Esperanza will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Boyle misses. Esperanza tries to clinch up but Boyle circles away and keeps his distance. Esperanza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Esperanza closes the distance looking to clinch and Boyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Esperanza tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Boyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jimmy Esperanza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boyle misses with the combination.
Boyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Esperanza is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Boyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Esperanza darts in trying to clinch and Boyle counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Esperanza misses with a knee strike.
Esperanza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Esperanza gets control of Boyle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Esperanza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Esperanza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boyle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boyle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Boyle wants to pass the guard but Esperanza is keeping the position. Esperanza looking for a guillotine here but Boyle defends easily.
Esperanza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boyle stays in close to Esperanza's body and controls the position. Boyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Esperanza has wrist control. Esperanza working for a triangle but Boyle defends it easily.
Boyle trying to control but Esperanza is working from the bottom. Esperanza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boyle defends it easily. Esperanza keeping full guard, as Boyle tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Esperanza has his foot on Boyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boyle works his way back into a safe position though. Esperanza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boyle's guard. Boyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esperanza is one step ahead there. Boyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Esperanza's guard. Esperanza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boyle defends well. Esperanza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boyle defends well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boyle wants to pass the guard but Esperanza is keeping the position. Boyle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Boyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Esperanza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boyle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Esperanza pushes a forearm under Boyle's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Boyle is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Esperanza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JeanGuy Rubberboot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown. Rubberboot is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I think I can beat Mike Tyson . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JeanGuy Rubberboot! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Rubberboot looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rubberboot wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance. Horrible takedown by Rubberboot or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad. No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rubberboot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubberboot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rubberboot lands in his opponent's guard. Rubberboot controls from within his opponent's guard. Rubberboot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now. Rubberboot throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rubberboot trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tyson wants to stand and escape but Rubberboot is having none of it. Tyson is pulling down on Rubberboot's head to control his posture. Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Tyson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Tyson works Rubberboot's body with a nice hook. Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Rubberboot shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense. Tyson tries to bum rush Rubberboot with a series of wild strikes but Rubberboot uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rubberboot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rubberboot misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson lands a jab to Rubberboot's midsection. Tyson scores with a three punch combo!
Rubberboot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rubberboot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rubberboot shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well. Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JeanGuy Rubberboot. Rubberboot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rubberboot slips under a jab. Rubberboot avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Rubberboot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Tyson throws a right hand that Rubberboot ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubberboot also avoids with ease. Tyson misses with a combination
and Rubberboot counters with a takedown into side control. Rubberboot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Rubberboot trying to control the position but Tyson is working away. Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Rubberboot drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rubberboot tries for a kimura but Tyson is defending well. Tyson is trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. An elbow from Rubberboot crashes against the mat.
Tyson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Rubberboot is pressing down on Tyson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyson is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tyson misses with a wild body shot. Rubberboot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Rubberboot on that attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rubberboot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rubberboot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Rubberboot closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the cage. Rubberboot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyson just stands there and leans against the cage. Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Rubberboot is controlling him. Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rubberboot tries to pull guard but Tyson won't allow it.
Rubberboot is trying to break the clinch but Tyson has him pressed against the cage. Rubberboot pulls guard effortlessly. Rubberboot looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rubberboot is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up. Rubberboot has control of Tyson's left arm, preventing Tyson from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rubberboot looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubberboot, not yet. Tyson forces his way into half guard. Rubberboot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Rubberboot keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully. Tyson wants to stand but Rubberboot is controlling his posture from full guard. Rubberboot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyson! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rubberboot is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tyson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rubberboot looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Tyson manages to regain half guard. Good work. Rubberboot trying to control from half guard but Tyson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Tyson tries to kick Rubberboot off but Rubberboot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Rubberboot with the ground and pound but Tyson uses the opportunity to regain guard. Rubberboot with a nice head shot there. Tyson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rubberboot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rubberboot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Tyson controlling Rubberboot's posture. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rubberboot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JeanGuy Rubberboot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rubberboot avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Rubberboot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Rubberboot throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely. Tyson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rubberboot counters with a stiff right hand. Tyson throws a body punch but Rubberboot moves out of range. Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rubberboot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Rubberboot shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyson misses the jab. Rubberboot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson. Tyson misses with a body shot.
Tyson stalks Rubberboot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rubberboot's face. Rubberboot staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rubberboot doesn't seem bothered though. A punch combination from Tyson misses. Tyson misses with a wild body shot. Jab by Tyson. Tyson misses with a double jab
and Rubberboot counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rubberboot. Rubberboot trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tyson pulls Rubberboot in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson is trying to control the position but Rubberboot postures up. Rubberboot trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Rubberboot is proving a slippery customer.
Tyson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rubberboot is controlling him. Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Rubberboot is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rubberboot counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tyson! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rubberboot connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rubberboot landing punches. JeanGuy Rubberboot has got the better of the ground game so far. Rubberboot is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tyson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rubberboot controlling from the full mount. Rubberboot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tyson is squirming around, avoiding Rubberboot's attempts to control the action. Rubberboot working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Rubberboot tries to control but Tyson wriggling away.
That's four 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. Rubberboot throws a wild left hand from mount and Tyson manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. Rubberboot wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it. Tyson pushes Rubberboot off and gets back to his feet. Rubberboot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Tyson lunges at Rubberboot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rubberboot's hand. Rubberboot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rubberboot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tyson throws a shot to the body.
Rubberboot slips a straight right by Tyson.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to JeanGuy Rubberboot. I think Rubberboot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... JeanGuy Rubberboot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craven Morehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletis Donahue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morehead comes to the cage accompanied by The Mystery of Chess Boxing. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craven Morehead! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cletis Donahue! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Donahue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morehead but Morehead pushes him off and we're back to square one. Donahue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donahue cracks Morehead with a good jab. Donahue works over Morehead's head and body with a nice combination. Donahue lands with an overhand left. Nice jab there from Donahue. Morehead tries to clinch but Donahue is having none of it. Donahue closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morehead circles away. Donahue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morehead sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donahue somewhat. Craven Morehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletis Donahue. Donahue closes the distance and pushes Morehead back into the cage. Morehead pulls guard successfully.
Donahue content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Morehead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Donahue postures up in Morehead's guard and throws a big left but Morehead blocks it. Morehead has a closed guard, preventing Donahue from standing up. Morehead throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morehead looking to control.
Donahue wants to control from the top but Morehead keeps moving. Morehead pushes a forearm under Donahue's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Donahue is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craven Morehead!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Byron Northview (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Northview! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Pendragon! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Northview misses with a few strikes there.
Northview throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Northview will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Northview clinches up against the cage. Northview breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pendragon fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Northview moves into the clinch. Northview lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards. Northview crunches a lovely knee into Pendragon's ribcage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Northview. Pendragon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Northview smiles and moves away.
Northview takes the fight into the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Northview breaks the clinch.
Northview lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Northview cracks Pendragon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Northview has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Northview.
A shot in the inside from Northview. Northview working Pendragon over with knees to the body. Pendragon looks gassed! Northview throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Northview escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Northview moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Northview breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. An inside leg kick lands from Northview. Northview scores with a jab. Pendragon acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Northview looks to land a combination. Pendragon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Northview clinches up against the cage. Northview breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Northview closes the distance and lands a one-two. Northview fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pendragon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Northview scores with a one two! Pendragon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Northview shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Pendragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Northview doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Northview manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Northview not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Northview stands up from guard. Let's bang! Pendragon takes a body punch but keeps moving. Northview lands with a straight right. Pendragon didn't see that one coming. Pendragon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Northview rushes Pendragon and presses him up against the cage. Northview's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Northview throws a combination. Pendragon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pendragon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Pendragon moves forwards but Northview connects with a nice, crisp jab. Northview is working the combinations to good effect here. Pendragon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Northview. Northview fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Northview swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pendragon. Northview connects with a nice looking jab.
Northview is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Northview scores with a jab. Northview connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Northview.
Pendragon is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! A big right followed by a crushing left from Northview knocks Pendragon out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Byron Northview!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Rotundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Iron Man. Tony Stark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenny Rotundo's chin.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Stark! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny Rotundo! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A left lands for Rotundo. Stark slips a jab and a cross from Rotundo.
Rotundo looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Stark keeping moving, preventing Rotundo from controlling successfully. Rotundo drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Rotundo off! Rotundo jumps back into Stark's guard. Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rotundo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rotundo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rotundo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotundo defends well. Rotundo wants to stand but Stark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rotundo wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. Rotundo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rotundo trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. Rotundo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stark tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rotundo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rotundo distracts Stark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rotundo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rotundo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stark keeping moving, preventing Rotundo from controlling successfully. Stark is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rotundo rolls with it to try and escape but Stark cranks on the arm and Rotundo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerhard Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Eichstaedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eichstaedt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Klaxons- Gravity Rainbow. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerhard Wagner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Eichstaedt! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Eichstaedt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wagner fails with a takedown attempt. A big left from Eichstaedt misses. Eichstaedt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Eichstaedt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Eichstaedt has Wagner up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eichstaedt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wagner tries to land knees in the clinch but Eichstaedt avoids the damage to the body. Eichstaedt looks to throw an elbow but misses. Eichstaedt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Eichstaedt stalling the fight.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch. Eichstaedt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nice elbow from Eichstaedt. Eichstaedt managing to block the knees to the body from Wagner.
Eichstaedt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wagner.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eichstaedt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wagner's brow. Eichstaedt swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it. Eichstaedt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wagner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt misses with the head strike.
Wagner takes an elbow to the temple. Eichstaedt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wagner blocks the elbow strike.
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. Wagner prevents a body shot from Eichstaedt. Wagner avoids a wild elbow strike from Eichstaedt. Wagner scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Robert Eichstaedt has been cut. Wagner takes a knee to the side of the body. Eichstaedt leaning against his opponent.
Wagner scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Eichstaedt.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner digs a right hand underneath Eichstaedt's ribcage. Eichstaedt let out a lung full of air as it connected. A right hand to the body from Wagner.
Wagner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eichstaedt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Eichstaedt is stalling here.
Wagner blocks the elbow strike.
Eichstaedt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Eichstaedt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eichstaedt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wagner's brow. Wagner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eichstaedts head. Wagner misses with a knee strike.
Eichstaedt lands a shot to the body. Wagner blocks an elbow strike from Eichstaedt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eichstaedt. Wagner takes an elbow to the forehead. Eichstaedt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Eichstaedt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Wagner takes an elbow to the forehead. Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut. Eichstaedt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wagner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wagner is leaning against Eichstaedt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wagner missing with knees to the body.
Wagner avoids a wild elbow strike from Eichstaedt. Wagner looking to throw knees to the head but Eichstaedt is blocking nicely.
Wagner dodges an elbow strike from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt scores with a hook to the body. Wagner managing to block the knees to the body from Eichstaedt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Eichstaedt will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Robert Eichstaedt's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Wagner shoots in but no luck this time. Eichstaedt throws a leg kick but Wagner checks it. Wagner shoots for a double leg takedown but Eichstaedt sprawls well. He's pushed Wagner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Wagner staying out of range there. Eichstaedt misses with a head kick.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eichstaedt sprawls well. Eichstaedt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wagner gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerhard Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eichstaedt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eichstaedt looks to land a right hand but Wagner moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Eichstaedt thuds a left hand into Wagner's body. Wagner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eichstaedt tries to avoid it but Wagner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eichstaedt to the ground. Eichstaedt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Robert Eichstaedt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wagner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Eichstaedt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Eichstaedt looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range. Wagner shoots in but Eichstaedt avoids the takedown attempt easily. Eichstaedt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right from Eichstaedt on the inside. Eichstaedt tries to land knees in the clinch but Wagner avoids the damage to the body. Eichstaedt swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it. Eichstaedt lands an elbow inside that Wagner shrugs off. Wagner throws a head punch that misses. Wagner dodges an elbow strike from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt crunches a lovely knee into Wagner's ribcage. Nice elbow from Eichstaedt. Eichstaedt misses with an elbow over the top. Wagner tries a body shot but Eichstaedt blocks it.
Wagner missing with knees to the body.
Eichstaedt pushes Wagner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Eichstaedt leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Eichstaedt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Eichstaedt avoiding damage as Wagner throws knees to the body.
Wagner tries to land a knee to the head but Eichstaedt blocks with his arms.
Eichstaedt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wagner throws an elbow but it misses.
Eichstaedt takes an elbow to the temple. Wagner lands an uppercut. Eichstaedt pushes off an throws an elbow but Wagner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Eichstaedt stalling against the cage.
Eichstaedt lands an elbow that stopped Wagner in his tracks for a moment. The referee is keeping an eye on Eichstaedt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eichstaedt lands a nice knee to the body. Eichstaedt tries to land knees in the clinch but Wagner avoids the damage to the body. Wagner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eichstaedt.
Wagner being controlled against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eichstaedt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wagner's brow. Wagner working aggressively here.
Eichstaedt lands with a left to the head. Eichstaedt lands an elbow inside. Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Eichstaedt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Robert Eichstaedt's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wagner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eichstaedt avoids it really well and circles away. Wagner fails with a takedown attempt. Eichstaedt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it. Wagner shoots in for a takedown but Eichstaedt shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerhard Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eichstaedt throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot. Robert Eichstaedt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wagner shoots in looking for a takedown. Eichstaedt tries to sprawl out of it but Wagner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eichstaedt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Eichstaedt thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Eichstaedt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wagner's head. Eichstaedt takes the fight into the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Wagner tries to work over Eichstaedt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Eichstaedt lands a good knee to the midsection. Wagner won't want to take too many of those. Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Eichstaedt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wagner tries to work over Eichstaedt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Eichstaedt dodges an elbow strike from Wagner.
Eichstaedt crunches a lovely knee into Wagner's ribcage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Eichstaedt obliges. Robert Eichstaedt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Eichstaedt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eichstaedt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wagner's brow. Eichstaedt just leaning against Wagner, taking a breather. Eichstaedt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wagner blocks an elbow strike from Eichstaedt.
Wagner avoids a wild elbow strike from Eichstaedt. Eichstaedt avoids the elbow strike from Wagner, against the cage.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice glancing elbow lands by Eichstaedt. Wagner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eichstaedt avoids it. A head punch on the inside from Eichstaedt fails to land. Wagner is working Eichstaedt over against the cage. Eichstaedt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eichstaedt avoiding damage as Wagner throws knees to the body.
Wagner takes an elbow to the forehead. Eichstaedt digs a right hand underneath Wagner's ribcage. Wagner let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wagner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eichstaedt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wagner.
Eichstaedt managing to block the knees to the body from Wagner.
Wagner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Eichstaedt obliges. Eichstaedt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gerhard Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Robert Eichstaedt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eichstaedt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wagner's brow. Eichstaedt throws an elbow that misses.
Eichstaedt effectively controlling the action here. Wagner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eichstaedt misses with an elbow strike.
Eichstaedt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wagner tries to work over Eichstaedt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Still in the clinch, Eichstaedt scores with a nice short uppercut. Wagner lands a nice shot to the body. Wagner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eichstaedt scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Robert Eichstaedt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Eichstaedt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Eichstaedt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kryler Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herb Hurt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kryler Crimson! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hurt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crimson defends it nicely. Hurt misses with a takedown attempt - Crimson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Crimson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crimson wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herb Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crimson cracks Hurt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Crimson misses with a wild combination.
Hurt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Crimson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurt at a distance.
Hurt is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Crimson tries a head kick but it misses.
Crimson catches Hurt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hurt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crimson. Crimson tries a head kick but it misses.
Crimson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice shot lands for Crimson. Crimson grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hurt takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Crimson cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kryler Crimson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacy Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morton has chosen Second Round KO by Canibus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Pep! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacy Morton! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A swing and a miss from Morton. Pep on the wrong end of a nice jab. An inside leg kick lands from Pep. No joy there for Morton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pep on the wrong end of a nice hook. Morton throws a series of punches but Pep moves out of range. Pep fails to land with a series of punches.
Pep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Morton with a jab. Morton defending well as Pep loads up on a big left hand. Morton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pep swings for the body but Morton moves out of range.
Pep throws a right hand that Morton ducks under and follows up with a left that Morton also avoids with ease. Pep lands a jab. Morton slips a jab and a cross from Pep.
Pep misses with an uppercut. Pep ducks under a wild hook from Morton. A slapping leg kick lands for Pep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pep takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Pep walks into a left hand. Pep looks to land a right hand but Morton moved out of range. Pep throws a right hand that Morton ducks under and follows up with a left that Morton also avoids with ease. A telegraphed right hand from Pep misses the target. Pep uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morton. A big right from Pep misses. Frankie Pep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pep looks to land a right hand but Morton moved out of range. Pep showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morton.
Pep scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Some wild striking there from Morton.
Morton misses with a double jab
and Pep counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Morton's corner calls for a 1-2. Morton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Morton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Pep fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Pep. Morton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pep. Morton throws a shot to the body.
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! Pep throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Morton misses with a looping left. Morton dodges the punch combination from Pep.
Pep jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pep throws a nice outside leg kick. Morton looks gassed! Pep takes one on the button. Pep fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pep showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morton.
Pep tries a low kick but Morton avoids it. Pep lands a jab to the head.
Jacy Morton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Morton moves out of range of the strikes. Pep jabs Morton right on the nose. Morton blinks but takes it well. Pep listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morton is rocked! Pep cracks Morton with a hook to the temple - Morton is on wobbly legs here! Pep swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Morton falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Pep wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frankie Pep!
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