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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Masvidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal moves out of range as Vega throws a body kick.
Masvidal is looking to score with low kicks.
Vega has a takedown stuffed.
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vega slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Masvidal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masvidal lands a nice looking body shot.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Vega avoids it well.
Masvidal throws out a leg kick but Vega moves out of range and Masvidal only half commits.
Masvidal throws a low kick but Vega avoids it.
Masvidal is looking to score with low kicks.
Masvidal digs a good hook to Vega's body.
Masvidal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Masvidal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Masvidal blocks a head kick by Vega.
Masvidal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vega.
Masvidal connects with a right hand. Vega shakes it off.
It looks like Jorge Vega has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal leaves Vega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega is breathing heavily.
Masvidal misses with a wild combination.
Vega fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Vega colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Masvidal as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Vega is left battered and dazed whilst Masvidal and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Masvidal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dam Mouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dam Mouth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dam Mouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Hart!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mouth's guard.
Hart wants to stand but Mouth is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mouth wants to sweep but no luck.
Mouth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mouth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mouth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mouth trying to keep a closed guard but Hart is proving a slippery customer.
Mouth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hart wants to control from the top but Mouth keeps moving.
Hart passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth is looking for a sweep.
Mouth is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hart gets to mount! Mouth was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mouth is trying to escape the mount.
Mouth regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hart is looking to advance position but Mouth won't allow it.
Mouth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mouth.
Mouth has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.
Mouth is trying to keep Hart in close.
Mouth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mouth is breathing heavily.
Mouth wants to sweep here but Hart controlling him for the moment.
Mouth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouth 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.
Hart pushes down on Mouth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mouth wants to control but Hart is keeping busy.
Mouth gets full guard.
Hart 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.
Mouth is wriggling around but Hart manages to pass to half guard.
Mouth trying to hold on to Hart's head to control him but Hart postures up.
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.
Mouth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mouth.
Mouth working a defensive guard here.
Mouth looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hart puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hart is trying for a kimura here. Mouth looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hart wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Hart!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Hinges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buvaisar Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saitiev has chosen Gimme Shelter Rolling stones as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jaxon Hinges has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Hinges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buvaisar Saitiev!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saitiev is defended easily by Hinges.
Hinges gets caught flat footed, as Saitiev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saitiev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hinges has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Saitiev 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 Hinges.
Hinges is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saitiev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hinges is looking for a sweep.
Hinges tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Saitiev content just to control the position here.
Saitiev won't let Hinges get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinges working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitiev landing strikes from the mount and Hinges is in trouble!
Hinges flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Saitiev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hinges is desperately trying to improve his position but Saitiev has a good base and remains in mount.
Saitiev controlling his opponent.
Hinges is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitiev content just to control the position here.
Saitiev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hinges is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saitiev lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Jaxon Hinges has been cut.
Saitiev controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Hinges that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitiev lands with some strikes.
Hinges tries to lock up and control but Saitiev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saitiev trying to control but Hinges is having none of it.
Hinges is trying to stand up.
Hinges regains half guard.
Saitiev is taking a breather. Hinges says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hinges wants to get back to his feet.
Hinges is refusing to be controlled, as Saitiev sits in half guard.
Hinges is trying to stand up here but Saitiev is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitiev working Hinges over with strikes.
Saitiev lands strikes from half guard.
Jaxon Hinges's cut is getting worse.
Saitiev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hinges is not content to let Saitiev control the position.
Ground and pound from Saitiev.
Saitiev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinges is trying to stand up here but Saitiev is controlling him well.
Saitiev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saitiev winds up and cracks Hinges with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hinges is in trouble now - Saitiev has advanced to mount!
Saitiev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hinges is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buvaisar Saitiev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Hinges'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.
Saitiev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hinges swivels and escapes.
Saitiev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hinges swivels and escapes.
Saitiev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hinges!
Hinges wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hinges is trying desperately to improve position.
Hinges is working hard here to advance position.
Buvaisar Saitiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saitiev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hinges is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitiev controlling the pace for now.
Saitiev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saitiev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saitiev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hinges tries to lock up and control but Saitiev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saitiev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hinges wants to control but Saitiev is having none of it.
Saitiev working the ground and pound effectively.
Saitiev raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinges is desperately trying to improve his position but Saitiev has a good base and remains in mount.
Saitiev landing strikes from the mount.
Saitiev prevents Hinges from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Saitiev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jeez, Jaxon Hinges's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaxon Hinges's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buvaisar Saitiev!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Alucard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lutalo Hajjar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lutalo Hajjar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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150 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Alucard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lutalo Hajjar!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hajjar blocks a jab.
Alucard throws a right hand that Hajjar ducks under and follows up with a left that Hajjar also avoids with ease.
Hajjar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hajjar tries a head kick but it misses.
Alucard lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Hajjar or perhaps it was just good defense by Alucard which made him look bad.
Alucard lands with a right hand.
Alucard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hajjar throws a body punch but Alucard moves out of range.
Alucard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hajjar avoids the body shot from Alucard.
Hajjar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hajjar shoots in but Alucard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dan Alucard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alucard connects with a single shot there.
Alucard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hajjar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alucard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alucard misses with a takedown
and Hajjar counters with a takedown into side control.
Hajjar lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alucard prevents Hajjar from improving position.
Hajjar working the ground and pound but Alucard is defending the strikes.
Hajjar is trying to ground and pound but Alucard uses the momentary lack of control by Hajjar to regain half guard.
Hajjar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar is working for a submission of some sort.
Alucard wants to improve his position but Hajjar is controlling well.
Hajjar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hajjar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alucard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hajjar backs up against the cage.
Alucard scores with a three punch combo!
Alucard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alucard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hajjar misses with a head kick.
Alucard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alucard lands a glancing blow to the side of Hajjar's head.
Alucard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hajjar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dan Alucard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lutalo Hajjar.
Alucard misses with a few strikes there.
Hajjar defending well as Alucard loads up on a big left hand.
Hajjar avoids the body shot from Alucard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alucard scores with a jab. Hajjar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hajjar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hajjar misses with a takedown
and Alucard counters with a takedown into side control.
Hajjar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hajjar is looking for a sweep.
Alucard tries for a kimura but Hajjar is defending well.
Hajjar is not content to let Alucard control the position.
Alucard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hajjar's legs.
Hajjar tries to buck Alucard off but Alucard is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Alucard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alucard with a poor takedown
and Hajjar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alucard won't be happy with that.
Hajjar trying to control the action but Alucard is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Hajjar stalls from top position.
Alucard tries to bench press Hajjar off him but Hajjar keeps the position.
Hajjar trying to control the position but Alucard is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajjar decides to stand back up.
Hajjar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alucard's half guard.
Hajjar is trying to control. Alucard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hajjar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hajjar is pressing down on Alucard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alucard is holding on for now.
Hajjar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alucard sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alucard manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hajjar throws a big right hand that misses.
Alucard is looking for a triangle here but Hajjar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alucard prevents Hajjar from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alucard is not content to let Hajjar control the position.
Hajjar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hajjar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hajjar avoids the attempt from Alucard to control.
Hajjar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alucard is now in Hajjar's guard. A big mistake from Hajjar there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alucard won't allow Hajjar to sweep him here.
Lutalo Hajjar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alucard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hajjar's guard.
Alucard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hajjar wants to improve his position but Alucard is controlling well.
Hajjar is looking to control Alucard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hajjar avoid being mounted?
Alucard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hajjar has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lutalo Hajjar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Alucard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hajjar circles away quickly and effectively.
Alucard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alucard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hajjar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alucard gets caught flat footed, as Hajjar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hajjar trying to control the position from guard on top but Alucard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hajjar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hajjar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alucard wants to get back to his feet but Hajjar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hajjar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hajjar controlling the action here.
Alucard is refusing to be controlled, as Hajjar sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hajjar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alucard is trying to get back to full guard.
Alucard looking for submissions off his back.
Hajjar trying to control from Alucard's half guard. Alucard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alucard is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alucard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hajjar was well out of range. Poor timing from Alucard.
Alucard stalks Hajjar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hajjar's face. Hajjar staggers backwards, shaken.
Hajjar with a poor takedown
and Alucard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hajjar clinches.
Hajjar tries to land knees in the clinch but Alucard avoids the damage to the body.
Alucard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hajjar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alucard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alucard lands a damaging elbow.
Hajjar blocks the elbow strike.
Hajjar wants a takedown.
Dan Alucard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lutalo Hajjar.
Alucard trying to land knees to the body.
Alucard misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees to the body from Alucard.
Hajjar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hajjar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alucard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alucard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hajjar is trying to keep an underhook but Alucard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Alucard is working for a kimura but Hajjar is defending it quite comfortably.
Hajjar trying to control from the bottom.
Hajjar wants to get back to full guard.
Alucard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hajjar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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 Dan Alucard.
I think Alucard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Alucard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Garvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willie Garvin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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206 lbs
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222 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willie Garvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garvin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rizzo.
Garvin leaves Rizzo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garvin throws a head kick that Rizzo semi-blocks.
Rizzo jabs Garvin right on the nose. Garvin blinks but takes it well.
Mauricio Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo moves out of range of the body kick from Garvin.
Garvin instigates a clinch.
Garvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzo.
Garvin looking to throw knees to the head but Rizzo is blocking nicely.
Garvin tries a body shot but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo tries to circle away but Garvin has him pinned against the cage.
Garvin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rizzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Garvin to work.
Rizzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rizzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garvin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Garvin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but Garvin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rizzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Willie Garvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rizzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garvin lands a front kick.
Rizzo looks gassed!
Garvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garvin lands a head kick!
Garvin drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.
Garvin lands an elbow inside.
Garvin stalls.
Rizzo managing to block the knees to the body from Garvin.
Garvin missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rizzo can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvin controlling the action here for a moment.
Garvin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rizzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Garvin won't allow it.
Garvin is trying to maintain a safe position but Rizzo gets an underhook and turns Garvin into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Willie Garvin.
Garvin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Garvin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garvin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rizzo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garvin wants to control but Rizzo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garvin is refusing to be controlled, as Rizzo sits in half guard.
Rizzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rizzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garvin is trying to get back to full guard.
Garvin is defending against the submission attempts here by Rizzo.
That's four 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.
Garvin is staying active underneath Rizzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garvin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rizzo's head.
Rizzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rizzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garvin throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garvin tries to clinch up but Rizzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rizzo lands a jab to Garvin's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Garvin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
Garvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo wants to land a leg kick but Garvin is out of range.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garvin scores with a nice body kick.
Mauricio Rizzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garvin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rizzo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garvin scores with a decent looking hook.
Garvin scores with a jab to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garvin - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garvin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Garvin lands a head kick!
It looks like Mauricio Rizzo has been cut.
Garvin throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvin gets a clinch.
Garvin with a knee to the head.
Garvin missing with knees to the body.
Garvin working Rizzo over with knees to the body.
Garvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rizzo is defending well for now.
Rizzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garvin manages to break the clinch.
Garvin misses with a straight right.
Garvin throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzo moves out of range easily.
Rizzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Willie Garvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rizzo.
Garvin tries to clinch there but Rizzo circles away.
A head kick misses from Garvin.
Rizzo avoids the head kick by Garvin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rizzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garvin. Garvin obviously looking to wear him down.
Garvin tries to clinch up.
Garvin scores with a push kick.
Garvin throws a head kick that Rizzo semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garvin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rizzo's head.
Garvin moves in looking to clinch but Rizzo pushes him off.
Garvin moves into the clinch.
Garvin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rizzo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garvin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Garvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rizzo.
Garvin scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Garvin.
Garvin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garvin stalling in the clinch but Rizzo improves position.
Garvin trying to land knees to the body.
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo misses with a jab to the body
and Garvin moves into the clinch.
Garvin throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzo has had enough of the clinch but Garvin keeps him there for the moment.
Garvin trying to control the position but instead, Rizzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garvin into the cage.
Rizzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Garvin has double underhooks.
Rizzo blocks the elbow strike.
Rizzo breaks from the clinch.
Garvin misses with a looping left.
Garvin tries to clinch there but Rizzo circles away.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garvin.
Rizzo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garvin.
Rizzo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
Rizzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Garvin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Garvin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garvin lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Garvin as the two fighters clinch.
Garvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Rizzo avoids the damage to the body.
Garvin crunches a lovely knee into Rizzo's ribcage.
Rizzo avoiding damage as Garvin throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garvin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rizzo is defending well for now.
Garvin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rizzo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Garvin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rizzo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garvin.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo misses the jab.
Rizzo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rizzo.
Garvin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rizzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garvin.
Rizzo misses the body punch
and Garvin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garvin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garvin trying to land knees to the body.
Garvin prevents the takedown attempt.
Garvin working Rizzo over with knees to the body.
Garvin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rizzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Garvin breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Garvin circles away easily
and Garvin counters by moving into the clinch.
Garvin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garvin taking a breather.
Garvin pushes Rizzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garvin.
Garvin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rizzo being controlled against the cage.
Garvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garvin is struggling to control the position.
Rizzo has had enough of the clinch but Garvin keeps him there for the moment.
Rizzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garvin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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.
Garvin tries a knee to the head but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Garvin gets an underhook and turns Rizzo into the cage.
Rizzo can't get the takedown.
Willie Garvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rizzo.
Garvin lands an elbow just above Rizzo 's eye.
Garvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Garvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Rizzo avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Garvin.
Garvin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Garvin.
Rizzo wants to break free but Garvin has control.
A knee to the head by Garvin.
Rizzo looking to slow down the pace here.
Garvin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Garvin forces Rizzo back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Rizzo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garvin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garvin misses with a knee to the head.
Garvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo goes for a takedown attempt but Garvin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Willie Garvin is winning the standup battle so far.
Garvin throws a head kick but Rizzo moves out of range.
Garvin gets a clinch.
Rizzo manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garvin.
Garvin misses with a wild body shot.
Garvin keeps Rizzo at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvin tries a head kick but it misses.
Garvin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizzo circles away.
Rizzo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garvin.
Rizzo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garvin's half guard.
Mauricio Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garvin tries to get to full guard but Rizzo has control of the leg.
Rizzo wants to pass to mount but Garvin is defending the position.
Rizzo seems to be working for a kimura but Garvin defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Garvin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garvin, 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 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Garvin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonh Goulet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lupercal Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonh Goulet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonh Goulet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lupercal Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goulet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Abaddon.
A jab from Goulet finds it's way through Abaddon's defenses.
Abaddon lands with a cross.
Abaddon tries a head kick but it misses.
Abaddon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abaddon avoids the head kick by Goulet.
Abaddon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goulet.
Goulet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abaddon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goulet.
Abaddon throws a right hand that Goulet ducks under and follows up with a left that Goulet also avoids with ease.
Jonh Goulet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abaddon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Goulet misses
and Abaddon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goulet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abaddon misses with an uppercut.
Goulet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abaddon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goulet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Abaddon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goulet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Abaddon looks for the body kick but Goulet saw that one coming.
Abaddon misses with a straight left.
Abaddon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goulet counters with a stiff right hand.
Goulet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abaddon's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goulet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Abaddon!
Goulet tries to control but Abaddon wriggling away.
Abaddon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Goulet controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goulet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abaddon is looking to escape.
Abaddon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goulet tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Goulet is trying to control here but Abaddon has managed to regain half guard.
Abaddon won't allow Goulet to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goulet slips a nice elbow through Abaddon's hands, connecting with Abaddon's forehead.
Abaddon wants to control but Goulet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goulet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abaddon's head.
Goulet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abaddon defends it well.
Abaddon controlling the position for now.
Goulet wants to free his trapped foot but Abaddon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Goulet not doing much here.
Abaddon is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goulet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abaddon tries a head kick but it misses.
Goulet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lupercal Abaddon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goulet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goulet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goulet loads up on a big right hand but Abaddon slips the punch.
Abaddon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goulet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abaddon punishes Goulet's body with a nice straight punch.
Abaddon lands a slapping body shot.
Goulet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goulet throws a head kick that misses.
Abaddon throws a sloppy head kick and Goulet moves out of range easily.
Abaddon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goulet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jonh Goulet has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abaddon.
Goulet takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abaddon slips under a jab.
Goulet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abaddon misses with a body shot.
Lupercal Abaddon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goulet misses with a straight left.
Abaddon throws a sloppy body shot
and Goulet counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon sizes up Goulet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Goulet.
Goulet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abaddon.
Goulet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abaddon sizes up Goulet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abaddon misses with a body kick.
Abaddon scores with a nice strike.
Goulet scores with a jab. Abaddon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abaddon avoids the body shot from Goulet.
Abaddon scores with a jab to the body.
Lupercal Abaddon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abaddon avoids the head kick by Goulet.
Goulet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abaddon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goulet moves away.
Goulet blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abaddon.
Abaddon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goulet rather than just go for the knockout.
Abaddon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goulet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abaddon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goulet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abaddon lands a head kick. Goulet smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goulet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abaddon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goulet dodges the punch combination from Abaddon.
Abaddon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goulet throws a lazy head kick
and Abaddon counters with a huge head kick that drops Goulet! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lupercal Abaddon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant's entrance music is Beanie (Mack B****). A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwight Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grant did well to prevent Sonnen getting side control.
Sonnen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grant defending well though.
Grant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sonnen.
Grant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grant gets back to full guard.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grant working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sonnen pushes Grant off but Grant dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grant has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Grant tries for a kimura but Sonnen is defending well.
Sonnen tries to escape but Grant is in control.
Grant creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sonnen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grant in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Sonnen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grant working the ground and pound but Sonnen is defending the strikes.
Sonnen tries to escape but Grant is in control.
Sonnen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sonnen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Grant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sonnen, who protects the arm well.
Sonnen tries to escape but Grant is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Grant seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and Grant makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sonnen really felt that one!
Sonnen looks gassed!
Sonnen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grant to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sonnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonnen wants to stand and escape but Grant is having none of it.
Grant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen wants to stand up but Grant is controlling him.
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant won't allow Sonnen to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grant thuds a left hand into Sonnen's body.
Sonnen scores a takedown into full mount!
Grant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sonnen thowing shots but they're missing.
Sonnen with shots to the head and body - Grant looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sonnen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Grant tries to hold on but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sonnen looking to finish Grant with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grant!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Grant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Grant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen wants to stand but Grant is controlling the position.
Grant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grant prevents Sonnen from getting back to his feet.
Grant thows a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet but Grant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grant trying to control the action but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grant throws a wild body kick that Sonnen sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grant stops Sonnen from getting back to his feet.
Grant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sonnen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dwight Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Sonnen.
Grant tries to clinch there but Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grant's half guard.
Sonnen trying to mount his opponent but Grant defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Grant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Grant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grant is trying to trip Sonnen. He has hold of a leg but Sonnen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Grant persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen has his feet on Grant's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grant fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sonnen sprawls well initially but Grant persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sonnen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grant prevents Sonnen from standing back up.
Sonnen pushes Grant off and gets back to his feet.
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and Grant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grant.
Grant wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sonnen is looking to stand up but Grant isn't so interested in that idea.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grant throwing strikes but missing.
Grant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Grant!
A nice elbow there by Sonnen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Grant slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Grant won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Grant dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grant cracks a nice hook into Sonnen's ribs.
Sonnen has a takedown stuffed.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grant takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Grant tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dwight Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Sonnen.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sonnen wants to take a breather but Grant is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
Grant gets full guard.
Grant controlling the position.
Sonnen won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Grant controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Dwight Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Sonnen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sonnen with a lazy takedown attempt
so Grant counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sonnen wants to stand and escape but Grant is having none of it.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grant is controlling him.
Grant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sonnen is bucking up trying to escape but Grant cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sonnen is trying to stand.
Grant lands a big shot there that rocks Sonnen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sonnen somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Nate Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sonnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sonnen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dwight Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Grant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sonnen.
Grant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grant.
Grant is controlling Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Grant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Grant has wrist control.
Grant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Grant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grant has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Grant!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Psion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gabriel (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Psion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel misses with a few strikes there.
Gabriel tries to land a front kick but Psion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for Gabriel with that takedown attempt.
A shot to de liver by Psion. Beautiful body shot.
Gabriel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Juan Gabriel has been cut.
Psion thuds a left hand into Gabriel's body.
Gabriel looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel ducks right into an uppercut from Psion.
Gabriel walks into a stiff left hand from Psion.
Psion scores with a one two! Gabriel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Psion steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Gabriel is out on his feet! Psion sets himself and nearly takes Gabriel's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Psion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez comes into the arena with SYSTEM OF A DOWN - Prison Song blaring out of the sound system. Malik Howard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnson Juarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malik Howard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malik Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard tries to clinch but Juarez moves out of range.
Juarez gets the takedown into side control.
Juarez happy to just control the position for now.
Juarez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Howard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Juarez's guard! Nice work there by Howard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juarez is pulling down on Howard's head to control his posture.
That's two 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.
Juarez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez looking for a guillotine here but Howard defends easily.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Howard preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson Juarez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Juarez feints and as Howard raises his hands in defense, Juarez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Juarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juarez wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.
Juarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Juarez looking to pass the guard.
Juarez is working hard here to advance position.
Juarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Juarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Johnson Juarez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Howard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Howard throws a leg kick but Juarez checks it.
Howard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Howard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Juarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Howard!
Juarez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Howard has worked his arm free - good work by Howard!
Juarez controlling the position.
Juarez taking a break here but Howard is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Juarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Juarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four 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.
Juarez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Howard for as long as he can get away with.
Juarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howard keeps working.
Juarez trying to control the pace.
Howard wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson Juarez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Howard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howard has his takedown stuffed
and Juarez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Juarez is controlling the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Johnson Juarez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Juarez closes the distance and pushes Howard back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Juarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Howard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juarez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Juarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Juarez.
Juarez controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juarez working for a submission but Howard is keeping him at bay.
Juarez controlling from mount.
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.
That's four 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.
Howard prevents Juarez from taking his back.
Juarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Johnson Juarez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Howard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Juarez moves into the clinch.
Howard wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Howard.
Juarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Juarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson Juarez clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Howard wants to clinch but Juarez slips to the side
and Juarez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson Juarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howard wants to stand and escape but Juarez is having none of it.
Howard can't keep his opponent in guard - Juarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juarez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juarez is looking for a kimura but Howard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Juarez to get the leverage.
Juarez is looking to advance position but Howard won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juarez 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.
Well, if Juarez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Juarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Juarez prevents Howard from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is working for a kimura but Howard is defending it quite comfortably.
Howard tries to get to full guard but Juarez has control of the leg.
Juarez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson Juarez had his way with Malik Howard in that round.
That's time! Juarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard darts in trying to clinch
and Juarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Juarez.
Juarez controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez pushes down on Howard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Johnson Juarez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Howard fails with the takedown
and Juarez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Juarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Juarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Juarez stands and throws Howard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Johnson Juarez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Howard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Howard looks to clinch
and Juarez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Juarez is working for takedown but Howard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howard missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Howard.
Juarez is pushing Howard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Howard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Juarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Juarez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Juarez manages to end up in side control.
Juarez wants to take a breather but Howard manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Juarez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson Juarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Juarez, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnson Juarez!
Johnson Juarez is the new heavyweight champion!
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