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CEFC 109 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meech has chosen shear it maybe as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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32
190 lbs
13 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Meech, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meech tries to bum rush Dillinger with a series of wild strikes but Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillinger tries to counter with a takedown but Meech is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Dillinger with that takedown attempt.
Meech lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dillinger tries for a takedown but Meech sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meech looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
Dillinger shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillinger.
Meech moves out of range of the body kick from Dillinger.
Meech is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Patches Meech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meech misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillinger drives through and clinches with Meech against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meech throws a series of punches but Dillinger avoids them all with ease.
Dillinger moves into the clinch.
Dillinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meech misses with a two punch combination.
Meech misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Dillinger darts in and clinches Meech up against the cage.
Dillinger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillinger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Meech wants to stand but Dillinger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dillinger is controlling Meech's posture.
Meech stopping the sweep attempt from Dillinger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dillinger is trying to control the position but Meech postures up.
Dillinger 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That kick from Dillinger tenderised Meech's leg. Meech is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Dillinger.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meech will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meech's waist but Meech gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillinger off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meech is fending him off so far but Dillinger persists. Nope, Meech circles away and we're back to standing.
Meech misses with an uppercut.
Dillinger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Meech sprawls and moves away.
Meech will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Meech throws a combination that misses
letting Dillinger counter with a right hand.
Dillinger has managed to clinch.
Meech is trying to break free.
Dillinger gets control of Meech's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dillinger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dillinger pushes Meech off and gets back to his feet.
Meech looks to land a right hand but Dillinger moved out of range.
Meech misses with a double jab.
Dillinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meech swivels and escapes.
Meech unleashes a big counter combination but Dillinger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meech misses with a few strikes there.
Dillinger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Meech as Dillinger shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meech throws a right hand that Dillinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillinger also avoids with ease.
Meech throws a series of punches but Dillinger avoids them all with ease.
Meech throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillinger counters with a low kick, right behind Meech 's knee.
Meech throws a right hand that Dillinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillinger also avoids with ease.
Dillinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meech.
Meech misses with a double jab
and Dillinger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Dillinger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Meech avoiding damage as Dillinger throws knees to the body.
Dillinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dillinger'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.
Dillinger tries to work over Meech's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
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 Brad Dillinger will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Meech does no damage.
Dillinger tries to counter by clinching up but Meech breaks away and moves out of range.
Dillinger clinches up with Meech and pushes him back against the cage.
Dillinger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Meech up against the cage.
Dillinger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dillinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Meech prevents it.
Dillinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meech pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meech lands a slapping body shot.
Meech misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meech swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meech throws a nice looking combination but Dillinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Meech. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Meech.
Dillinger shoots for a takedown but Meech saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meech sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meech defends it nicely.
Patches Meech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger wants to clinch up but Meech keeps it at a distance.
Meech throws out a counter right but Dillinger avoids it with no problem.
Dillinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meech has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dillinger misses with some punches.
Dillinger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meech just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dillinger has Meech pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger looking for a takedown.
Meech is trying to push Dillinger away but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meech wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Dillinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dillinger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Meech's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meech tries to break free but Dillinger pushes him back against the cage.
Dillinger fails to pull guard.
Meech is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger has Meech pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meech manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Meech's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dillinger stalling against the cage.
Meech has had enough of the clinch but Dillinger keeps him there for the moment.
Dillinger is looking for a takedown.
Dillinger prevents Meech from breaking the clinch.
Dillinger has Meech pressed against the cage, preventing Meech from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dillinger pulls Meech into guard.
Dillinger thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Meech tries to stand but Dillinger is controlling from the bottom.
Meech must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dillinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Dillinger, not yet.
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.
Dillinger is trying to control the position but Meech postures up.
Meech is fighting to break Dillinger's control of his arms but Dillinger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dillinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dillinger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patches Meech 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dillinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Dillinger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meech wants to get back to striking at distance but Dillinger won't allow it.
Dillinger drags the fight down to the ground.
Dillinger trying to control the position.
Dillinger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meech gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger is looking for a triangle but Meech pushes his legs off easily.
Meech really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dillinger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dillinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dillinger pulls Meech in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dillinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meech can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dillinger pulls Meech in to control the position.
Meech wants to get up but he can't break Dillinger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dillinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meech preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meech's guard.
Meech is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dillinger is controlling him.
Dillinger is pushing down on Meech's leg trying to pass to half guard. Meech is fighting to maintain full guard but Dillinger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Meech is staying active underneath Dillinger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dillinger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Meech is in trouble now - Dillinger has advanced to mount!
Dillinger is working for a guillotine from mount but Meech frees his head quite easily.
Dillinger thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Dillinger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dillinger 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Dillinger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imre Szeltan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy comes to the cage accompanied by I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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154 lbs
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Imre Szeltan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szeltan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaughnessy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab by Shaughnessy.
Szeltan misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Szeltan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaughnessy doesn't seem phased though.
Szeltan ducks under a wild hook from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Szeltan on the side of the head.
Szeltan looks to clinch
letting Shaughnessy counter with a right hand.
Szeltan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaughnessy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shaughnessy trying to control but Szeltan postures up.
Shaughnessy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shaughnessy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaughnessy keeping moving, preventing Szeltan from controlling successfully.
Shaughnessy is controlling Szeltan's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szeltan throws a big right hand that misses.
Szeltan wants to pass the guard but Shaughnessy is keeping the position.
Szeltan is still trying to improve position.
Szeltan stopping the sweep attempt from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy wants to stand but Szeltan is controlling the position.
Szeltan tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaughnessy is retaining full guard.
Shaughnessy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szeltan tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaughnessy is retaining full guard.
Szeltan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Szeltan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaughnessy 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.
Shaughnessy is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaughnessy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szeltan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Szeltan has a takedown stuffed.
Shaughnessy misses with a hook. Szeltan ducked under it nicely.
Cael Shaughnessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaughnessy scores with a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy stuns Szeltan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Szeltan misses the shot to the body.
Shaughnessy misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Shaughnessy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Szeltan feints the counter takedown.
Shaughnessy lands a jab-cross combination.
Szeltan moves into range and clinches up with Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy is trying to break free.
Shaughnessy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Szeltan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaughnessy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Szeltan moves out of range.
Szeltan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shaughnessy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaughnessy lands with an overhand left.
Shaughnessy thuds a left hand into Szeltan's body.
Shaughnessy jabs Szeltan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Szeltan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Szeltan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaughnessy lands a glancing blow to the side of Szeltan's head.
Shaughnessy looks to throw the jab but Szeltan is out of range.
Shaughnessy looks to land a left hand but Szeltan moved out of range nicely.
Shaughnessy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szeltan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Szeltan moves out of range.
Shaughnessy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szeltan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cael Shaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imre Szeltan.
Shaughnessy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szeltan misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaughnessy lands a jab to the head.
Shaughnessy ducks under a wild hook from Szeltan.
Shaughnessy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shaughnessy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szeltan circles away quickly and effectively.
And Szeltan tries to counter it with a takedown but Shaughnessy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shaughnessy checks the leg kick.
Shaughnessy swats away the attempt to clinch by Szeltan.
Shaughnessy works Szeltan's body with a nice hook.
Shaughnessy throws out a powerful jab.
Szeltan gets the takedown into side control.
Shaughnessy is looking for a sweep.
Szeltan is trying to get an arm triangle but Shaughnessy is defending well.
Shaughnessy isn't going anywhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Shaughnessy 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.
Szeltan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shaughnessy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shaughnessy wants to sweep but no luck.
Szeltan looking to pass the guard.
Imre Szeltan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Szeltan is working Shaughnessy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Szeltan looking to pass the guard.
Shaughnessy wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szeltan trying to control but Shaughnessy is working from the bottom.
Shaughnessy pulls Szeltan in close to prevent any damage.
Szeltan lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szeltan looking to pass the guard.
Szeltan trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaughnessy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaughnessy pulls Szeltan in to control the position.
Szeltan throwing strikes from guard but Shaughnessy blocks nicely.
Shaughnessy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szeltan is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szeltan trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaughnessy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaughnessy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Szeltan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaughnessy is pulling down on Szeltan's head. It's preventing any offense from Szeltan, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaughnessy jabs Szeltan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Szeltan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Szeltan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Szeltan tries to clinch but Shaughnessy is having none of it.
Shaughnessy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szeltan.
Shaughnessy stuffs the takedown.
Shaughnessy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Szeltan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szeltan wants to counter the offense by Shaughnessy and move into the clinch position.
Szeltan tries to move into range but Shaughnessy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaughnessy cracks Szeltan with a good jab.
Szeltan is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Shaughnessy misses the target.
Szeltan misses with a body shot.
Shaughnessy throws a hook but Szeltan avoids it easily.
Cael Shaughnessy is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szeltan tries to clinch but Shaughnessy is having none of it.
Szeltan wants to slow Shaughnessy down by chopping away at his legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szeltan.
Cael Shaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imre Szeltan.
Shaughnessy lands with a nice body punch.
Szeltan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaughnessy but Shaughnessy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaughnessy sizes up Szeltan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Szeltan throws a big shot that misses.
Shaughnessy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szeltan.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
Szeltan shoots in and drives through. Shaughnessy sprawls well.
A big right from Szeltan misses.
Szeltan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy misses with a straight left.
Szeltan ducks under a wild hook from Shaughnessy.
A swing and a miss from Szeltan.
Szeltan throws a hook but Shaughnessy blocks it.
Shaughnessy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szeltan can do to turn this around?
Shaughnessy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaughnessy cracks Szeltan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Szeltan shoots for a takedown but Shaughnessy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Szeltan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaughnessy.
Szeltan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shaughnessy to score with a decent uppercut.
Szeltan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szeltan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Szeltan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Szeltan dodges the punch combination from Shaughnessy.
Szeltan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaughnessy is fending him off so far but Szeltan persists. Nope, Shaughnessy circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaughnessy lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Szeltan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Shaughnessy dominated that second round.
That's time! Shaughnessy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szeltan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaughnessy scores with a punch to the head.
Szeltan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shaughnessy throws a right and a left that Szeltan avoids nicely.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut. Szeltan saw that one coming.
Szeltan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaughnessy.
Szeltan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaughnessy is looking to counter punch.
Shaughnessy with a hook.
Shaughnessy lands with a good body shot.
Shaughnessy scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szeltan looks to throw the jab but Shaughnessy is out of range.
Shaughnessy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szeltan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shaughnessy wants to land a leg kick but Szeltan is out of range.
Szeltan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Szeltan tries to score with a low kick but Shaughnessy moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szeltan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shaughnessy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaughnessy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaughnessy scores with a punch to the head.
Shaughnessy cracks Szeltan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Szeltan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Szeltan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaughnessy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Szeltan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Szeltan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy throws a nice looking combination but Szeltan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaughnessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Szeltan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaughnessy defends it well.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the side of Szeltan's head but Szeltan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szeltan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Szeltan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaughnessy lands a really nice looking cross but Szeltan seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szeltan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaughnessy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shaughnessy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaughnessy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szeltan looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaughnessy is just out of range.
Szeltan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Szeltan moves out of range.
Szeltan shoots in for a takedown but Shaughnessy shows good takedown defense.
Shaughnessy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szeltan.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Szeltan tries to circle away but Shaughnessy has him pinned against the cage.
Szeltan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from Shaughnessy.
Szeltan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaughnessy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. Szeltan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szeltan looks to land a right hand but Shaughnessy moved out of range.
Shaughnessy throws a shot to the body.
Szeltan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaughnessy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaughnessy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shaughnessy duly obliges.
Shaughnessy misses with a looping right.
Shaughnessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szeltan manages to avoid it.
Shaughnessy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Szeltan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Szeltan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shaughnessy pulls Szeltan in close to his closed guard and prevents Szeltan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shaughnessy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy is trying to keep Szeltan in close.
Imre Szeltan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaughnessy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shaughnessy continues to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Szeltan works over Shaughnessy with some ground and pound from guard.
Shaughnessy 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.
Szeltan slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szeltan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Shaughnessy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaughnessy, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Shaughnessy!
During a confident post fight interview, Cael Shaughnessy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Doolin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dent's entrance music is tim finnegans. A fine choice. Dent is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harvey Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Doolin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doolin misses with a head kick.
Dent throws a big counter combination but Doolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dent is breathing heavily.
Doolin drops Dent with a right and a left! Doolin comes rushing in but Dent regains his composure and manages to keep Doolin in guard.
Dent is rocked!
It looks like Harvey Dent has been cut.
Dent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oh Dent is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doolin throws a big right hand that misses.
Doolin throws a big elbow that misses.
Doolin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dent is keeping the position for now.
Dent seems to have got his legs back now.
Doolin drops back looking for a leg! Dent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dent manages to kick Doolin off! Doolin jumps back into Dent's guard.
Doolin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolin has a takedown stuffed.
As Doolin looks to move away, Dent throws a big counter combo bu Doolin just gets out of the way.
Doolin shoots in but Dent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dent attempts a counter takedown but Doolin avoids it well and moves away.
Doolin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Doolin looks to move away, Dent throws a big counter combo bu Doolin just gets out of the way.
Doolin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dent is looking to counter the offense by Doolin and move into the clinch.
Doolin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dent circles away.
Harvey Dent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Doolin.
Doolin tries to clinch but Dent moves out of range.
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.
Doolin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dent defends it nicely.
Doolin with a poor takedown
and Dent counters with a two punch combo.
Doolin shoots in for a takedown but Dent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dent tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doolin manages to circle out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Dent. No joy for Doolin on that attempt.
Dent appears to be looking for a big counter.
Doolin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dent wants to get back to his feet but Doolin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doolin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dent has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolin is in close to Dent's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Doolin looking to pass the guard.
Doolin throwing strikes from guard but Dent blocks nicely.
Doolin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dent wants to get back to his feet but Doolin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doolin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Doolin goes for a double leg but Dent avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dent continues to drive forward.
Doolin shoots in and drives through. Dent sprawls well.
Doolin dives in and grabs Dent's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dent pushes down on Doolin's head and hops out.
Doolin fails with the takedown.
Dent seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Doolin is predictable there
and Dent counters by clinching up.
Doolin has had enough of the clinch but Dent keeps him there for the moment.
Dent avoiding damage as Doolin throws knees to the body.
Doolin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dent is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Doolin is trying to pull guard but Dent turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dent has Doolin pressed against the cage, preventing Doolin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dent gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doolin.
Doolin is trying to pull guard but Dent turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Doolin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harvey Dent's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dent rushes Doolin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dent wants to stall.
Doolin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doolin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doolin tries to pull guard but Dent forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harvey Dent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Doolin.
Doolin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dent pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doolin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dent to keep the fight standing.
Dent prevents the takedown attempt.
Dent blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dent is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doolin jumps guard and drags Dent to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dent decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Doolin, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doolin misses with a takedown attempt
and Dent counters with a three punch combo that has Doolin backing up. Doolin nods at Dent to acknowledge the strikes.
Harvey Dent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doolin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dent sprawls well. Dent wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doolin gets slowly back to his feet.
Doolin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dent counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dent gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doolin.
Dent content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Doolin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doolin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dent after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent manages to break the clinch.
Doolin shoots for a double leg takedown but Dent sprawls well. He's pushed Doolin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doolin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dent sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doolin somewhat.
Dent misses with a low kick.
Doolin shoots in for a takedown but Dent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dent is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Doolin.
Dent takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doolin fails to land the takedown.
Doolin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey Dent is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dent.
Doolin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dent defends well and Doolin ends up having to push Dent into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dent went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jonny Doolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doolin shoots in for a takedown but Dent shows good takedown defense.
Dent is looking for a counter combo.
Doolin tries to clinch up but Dent circles away and keeps his distance.
Doolin throws a head kick that misses.
Dent changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doolin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Dent to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dent.
Doolin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dent sprawls well. Dent wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doolin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolin tries for a takedown but Dent circles away easily
and Dent counters with a left and a right that stings Doolin.
Dent feints a jab promting Doolin to slip. Dent then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Doolin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Doolin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dent pinned against the cage. Dent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doolin fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doolin fails with the takedown.
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!
Dent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Dent dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harvey Dent's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Dent as Doolin shoots in.
As Doolin looks to move away, Dent throws a big counter combo bu Doolin just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doolin is defended easily by Dent.
Doolin shoots in but no luck this time.
Harvey Dent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Doolin.
Doolin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doolin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dent sprawls well initially but Doolin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doolin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolin is looking for a kimura but Dent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doolin to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dent makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dent.
Dent has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Doolin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolin prevents Dent from breaking the clinch.
Doolin jumps guard but Dent stands there with Doolin around his waist. Doolin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doolin tries to pull guard but Dent won't allow it.
Doolin wants to take the fight to the mat but Dent manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Doolin goes for a takedown attempt but Dent pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dent moves into range and clinches up with Doolin.
Dent has Doolin pressed against the cage, preventing Doolin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doolin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dent defends well and Doolin ends up having to push Dent into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Doolin looks to move away, Dent throws a big counter combo bu Doolin just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dent as Doolin shoots in.
Doolin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dent counters with a left and a right that stings Doolin.
Dent's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dent duly obliges.
Doolin shoots in for a takedown but Dent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dent connects with a solid leg kick.
Doolin dives in and grabs Dent's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dent pushes down on Doolin's head and hops out.
Doolin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dent sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doolin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dent moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dent as Doolin shoots in.
Dent instigates a clinch.
A short left from Dent.
Doolin looking for a takedown.
Doolin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dent is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dent lands an elbow that stopped Doolin in his tracks for a moment.
Dent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doolin shoots in and bounces Dent off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dent uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dent counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doolin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doolin looking to slow down the pace here.
Doolin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dent seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Doolin can turn it around.
Dent manages to break the clinch.
Doolin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doolin fails with a takedown attempt.
Dent went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dent connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doolin. Doolin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Dent showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dent 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Dent!
An out of breath Harvey Dent thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jonny Doolin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have nothing to be ashamed of I gave it my all, I'm a better fighter after this. Im always growing always evolving!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Igor Gago was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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195 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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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
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Turd Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Gago!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gago doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gago has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gago rushes Ferguson and presses him up against the cage.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Gago avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Gago throws a head punch that misses.
Gago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gago looking for a takedown.
Gago takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Igor Gago has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferguson.
Gago pushes Ferguson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferguson pushes Gago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gago tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gago obliges.
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!
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gago's face.
Gago gets control of Ferguson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gago has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ferguson 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 Gago.
Ferguson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson stands up and beckons Gago to his feet.
Ferguson lands a jab.
Gago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferguson looks for the body kick but Gago saw that one coming.
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Ferguson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gago up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago misses with a knee to the head.
Gago tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson leaning against his opponent.
Gago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gago wants a takedown.
Gago can't break the clinch.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gago tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.
Gago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferguson after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferguson smiles and moves away.
Ferguson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gago has a takedown stuffed.
Gago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.
Gago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferguson blocking some punches.
Ferguson slowing the pace effectively.
Ferguson blocks the elbow strike.
Gago wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferguson.
Gago breaks the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body.
As Ferguson backs off Gago throws a huge counter combo but Ferguson manages to avoid it all.
Nice shot by Gago.
Gago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferguson's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferguson trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gago is looking for a kimura but Ferguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gago to get the leverage.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Gago's head to control him but Gago postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gago manages to get himself to full guard.
Ferguson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Gago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gago manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferguson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferguson's guard now, I'm sure.
Gago trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson is adopting a defensive guard.
Ferguson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gago defends well.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gago manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gago has an active guard here but Ferguson has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gago can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson decides to return to a standing position.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Gago has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gago. Gago gets slowly back to his feet.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.
Gago tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferguson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gago is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Gago is breathing heavily.
Ferguson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gago.
Gago trying to work for an americana but Ferguson has managed to regain full guard.
Ferguson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gago prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
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.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Gago from controlling successfully.
Gago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gago gets to his feet. Ferguson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gago fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Ferguson.
Turd Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gago throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Gago fails with a takedown attempt.
Gago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a solid leg kick but Gago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferguson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gago.
Gago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gago working hard to break the clinch.
Gago misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson taking a breather.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gago avoids it.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gago backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gago misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferguson.
Gago fails to pull guard.
Gago throws a head punch that misses.
Gago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Gago's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson cracks the inside of Gago's front leg.
Gago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson fakes the leg kick and cracks Gago in the body.
Gago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
Gago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferguson. Gago shrugs it off though.
Ferguson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gago if he has to take too many more of those.
Gago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferguson clinches.
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!
Ferguson effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Igor Gago's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turd Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.
Gago being controlled against the cage.
Gago misses with some punches.
Gago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson presses Gago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gago takes a shot to the head.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ferguson stalls.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferguson is leaning against Gago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gago tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gago letting Ferguson take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Ferguson as the two fighters clinch.
Gago being controlled against the cage.
Ferguson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferguson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ferguson.
Turd Ferguson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
The cut above Igor Gago's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson pushes Gago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gago.
Gago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Turd Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferguson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferguson lands with a right to the head.
Gago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gago wants a takedown but no success here.
Gago jumps guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago is trying to pull guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferguson blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson lands a nice elbow.
Gago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Igor Gago's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gago is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguson has double underhooks.
Gago jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with Gago around his waist. Gago gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ferguson stalling.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Igor Gago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the side of Gago's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turd Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferguson, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Ferguson!
A very excited looking Turd Ferguson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Kinsiong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Go, Go Power Rangers. Raymond Kinsiong struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Raymond Kinsiong has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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152 lbs
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158 lbs
0 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Lee Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raymond Kinsiong!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinsiong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Raymond Kinsiong has been cut.
Scott thumps Kinsiong with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kinsiong tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Kinsiong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott scores with a decent looking hook.
Kinsiong shoots and misses
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scott lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kinsiong up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Scott from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kinsiong's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Lee Scott!
An out of breath Jason Lee Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Blue clear sky. McQuade has chosen Eyes of a Ranger as his entrance music. Sparky Anderson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuade misses with a looping left.
McQuade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
McQuade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
McQuade misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
McQuade throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
It looks like Sparky Anderson has been cut.
No joy there for McQuade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but McQuade is quick to defend against it.
McQuade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McQuade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson moves out of range as McQuade throws a body kick.
McQuade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but McQuade is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
McQuade throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and McQuade only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for McQuade.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from McQuade.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQuade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by McQuade.
McQuade swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McQuade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
McQuade works his way to full guard. Good work.
McQuade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
McQuade is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson trying to control but McQuade is working from the bottom.
McQuade wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McQuade manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anderson has McQuade in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade stands up from Anderson's guard - McQuade perhaps looking for a knockout.
McQuade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McQuade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McQuade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anderson trying to control but McQuade is working from the bottom.
McQuade trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McQuade is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McQuade wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booker McQuade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McQuade throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McQuade is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, McQuade circles away and we're back to standing.
McQuade throws a right hand that misses
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McQuade is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McQuade has escaped and now he's on top!
Anderson working for a triangle but McQuade defends it easily.
McQuade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McQuade tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
McQuade is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but McQuade has managed to sneak the leg through.
McQuade wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but McQuade has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McQuade postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Anderson to stand up.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from McQuade.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQuade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McQuade.
Anderson slips a straight right by McQuade.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson rushes McQuade and presses him up against the cage.
McQuade is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McQuade lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to drag McQuade to the mat but McQuade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from McQuade.
Anderson wants a takedown.
A short right from McQuade on the inside.
McQuade trying to land knees to the body.
McQuade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McQuade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McQuade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McQuade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson slips under a jab.
McQuade connects with a solid leg kick.
McQuade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McQuade but McQuade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McQuade can pounce on him.
Booker McQuade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuade has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McQuade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Anderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McQuade clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McQuade just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booker McQuade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McQuade moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
McQuade throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anderson trying to control the position but McQuade is working away.
McQuade tries to escape but Anderson is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McQuade knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McQuade sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but McQuade is defending well.
McQuade trying to control from the bottom.
McQuade wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but McQuade defends the submission attempt.
McQuade has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McQuade scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson blocks a jab.
McQuade misses the shot to the body.
McQuade tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McQuade as he jumps to the side.
McQuade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
McQuade takes the fight into the clinch.
McQuade looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
A short left from McQuade.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuade landing knees to the body.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from McQuade.
McQuade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
McQuade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McQuade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McQuade lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
McQuade lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuade lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McQuade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McQuade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McQuade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McQuade scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McQuade throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but McQuade avoids it well and moves away.
Booker McQuade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McQuade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anderson is rocked!
McQuade tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but McQuade is quick to defend against it.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McQuade doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booker McQuade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
McQuade throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Booker McQuade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McQuade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Booker McQuade!
Booker McQuade thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai Setright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is Boom! Shake The Room . A fine choice. Setright has chosen The Dagger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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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
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jai Setright!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Setright.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Setright circles away.
Anderson defending well as Setright loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Setright.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Setright saw that one coming.
Setright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
A jab from Setright misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Setright lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Setright takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a body punch but Setright moves out of range.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Setright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Setright misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Setright moves out of range easily.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Setright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Setright throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Setright misses its intended target.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Setright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Setright.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Setright thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Setright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Setright throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Setright misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Setright manages to avoid it.
Setright throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Setright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Setright.
Setright misses with an uppercut
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Setright misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Setright.
Setright lands a right hand.
Setright with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Setright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Setright misses with a punch on the inside.
Setright can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Setright controls his hands.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Setright is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Setright tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Setright just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnderson.
Setright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Setright checks it
and Setright counters with a left to the body.
Anderson slips a jab from Setright.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Setright feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Setright moves out of range easily.
Setright misses with a body shot.
Setright rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Setright lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Setright with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Setright lands with a light punch inside.
Setright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Brownie Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Setright.
Setright tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Setright back against the cage.
Setright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Setright is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson blocking some punches.
A short left from Setright.
Setright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Setright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Setright lands a body shot.
Anderson defending well as Setright loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Setright misses
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Setright throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Jai Setright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Setright has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Setright with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Setright.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Setright.
Setright has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Setright can turn it around.
Setright with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Setright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Setright scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Setright just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Setright working Anderson over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Setright throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Setright trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson wants to break free but Setright has control.
Setright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Setright.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Setright.
Setright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Setright lands a shot to the body.
Setright looking to slow down the pace here.
Setright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Setright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Setright missing with knees to the body.
Setright throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Setright trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson moves out of range as Setright strikes.
Setright throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Setright misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Setright throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Setright.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Setright.
Setright throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Setright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Setright.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Setright moves out of range easily.
Setright shapes to counter with a head kick.
Setright misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Setright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Setright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Setright throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Setright lands with a shot to the body.
Setright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Setright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Setright misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Setright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Setright throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Setright gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jai Setright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Setright.
Setright throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Setright loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Setright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Setright throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Setright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Setright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Setright.
Anderson backing away here, and Setright unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Setright is predictable there
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Setright throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Setright throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Setright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Anderson counters with a quick kick to the body but Setright blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Setright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Setright moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Setright misses with a looping right.
Setright throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Setright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Setright.
Anderson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Setright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Setright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Setright looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo bu Setright just gets out of the way.
Setright misses with a looping left.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Setright manages to circle out of the way.
Setright looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Setright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Setright.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Setright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Setright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Setright checks a leg kick.
Setright throws a right hand that misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Setright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Setright! But no joy.
Setright misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Setright's leg but Setright calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Setright! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Setright fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson closes the distance but Setright moves to the side
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Setright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Setright throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Setright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brownie Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Setright lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Brownie Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Setright tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Setright misses with a kick to the body.
Setright misses with a low kick.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Setright can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jai Setright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Setright tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Setright back against the cage.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jai Setright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Setright lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Nice body punch from Setright - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Setright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Setright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jai Setright.
Well Setright 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jai Setright!
After winning the bout, Jai Setright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by Tourniquet by Evanescence. Funkyama has chosen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funkyama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkyama feints the counter takedown.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Li is trying to defend but Funkyama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Funkyama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Li defending well though.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura here.
Funkyama is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Li!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Li hang on?
Funkyama wants to control the pace but Li is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Funkyama cracks Li with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Funkyama wants to control but instead Li manages to regain half guard.
Funkyama trying to advance position but Li counters by regaining guard.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Li is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Funkyama!
Li prevents Funkyama from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Li looking to control and managing it successfully.
Funkyama is desperately trying to improve his position but Li has a good base and remains in mount.
Li fails to advance to Funkyama's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li wants to control the pace but Funkyama is squirming around nicely.
Funkyama regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Li trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Li wants to pass the guard but Funkyama is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Li has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Funkyama 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.
Li wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Funkyama has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Synergy Training Academy inform us that Funkyama has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Li controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Funkyama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funkyama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Funkyama's legs - danger averted.
Funkyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
Funkyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkyama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Funkyama throwing shots but Li is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Funkyama 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.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Funkyama blocks the leg kick.
Funkyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Funkyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Funkyama avoids the head kick by Li.
Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkyama with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funkyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Li thuds his shin into the meat of Funkyama's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li looks to land a right hand but Funkyama moved out of range.
Li works the jab nicely.
It looks like Aoki Funkyama has been cut.
Funkyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Li circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws a nice inside leg kick.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Funkyama feints the counter takedown.
Li throws a hook to the side of Funkyama's head but Funkyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funkyama moves out of range of the body kick from Li.
Funkyama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jet Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Funkyama.
Funkyama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Li keeping hold of Funkyama's head, controlling as best he can.
Funkyama lands with a punch from half guard.
Funkyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Li is just riding it out for now. Funkyama eventually gives up the hold.
Funkyama throwing shots but Li is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li taking some punishment here, with Funkyama in his half guard.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Funkyama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Li is trying to control but can't.
Funkyama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Li is concentrating on defense, preventing Funkyama from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Funkyama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Funkyama's back!
Li tries to keep control of the position but Funkyama is staying busy.
Li is persistently looking for the submission but Funkyama is defending it well.
Funkyama defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Li's arms.
Li is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Funkyama defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Li keeps control of the position as Funkyama tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looking very determined here, making life difficult for Li.
Aoki Funkyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funkyama tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Funkyama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Funkyama wants to control but Li is having none of it.
Funkyama stops Li from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkyama working to try and regain half guard.
Funkyama gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aoki Funkyama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkyama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Li's guard.
Funkyama won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkyama is one step ahead there.
Funkyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funkyama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Funkyama has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama throwing strikes but missing.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funkyama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Funkyama postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Funkyama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Funkyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funkyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funkyama won't allow Li to get back to his feet.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Funkyama with a nice head shot there.
Li has Funkyama pulled in close to control his posture.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Funkyama is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Funkyama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Li looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Funkyama creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Li sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Funkyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Li is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Li's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Funkyama sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Li is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Li is trying to control Funkyama's posture but Funkyama avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Funkyama is working Li over with some ground and pound from side control.
Funkyama cracks Li with a big right hand but Li just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Funkyama tries to advance to mount but can't.
An elbow from Funkyama crashes against the mat.
Li is trying to control Funkyama's posture but Funkyama avoids it.
Funkyama cracks Li with a big right hand but Li just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Funkyama trying to control the position but Li is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to move to full mount but Li actually manages to regain half guard.
Funkyama wants to pass to mount but Li is defending the position.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Li still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Li has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Li wants to control but Funkyama is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Funkyama is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Funkyama really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aoki Funkyama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Funkyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Li is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Li.
Funkyama staying out of range there.
Funkyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki Funkyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Funkyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkyama manages to avoid it.
Funkyama slips under a jab.
Funkyama shoots in and gets a takedown into Li's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funkyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funkyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funkyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full 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.
Funkyama connects with a couple of short punches.
Li seems keen to control Funkyama's posture.
Li looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funkyama works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Funkyama scoring with some ground and pound.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Li napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Funkyama is trying to get an arm triangle but Li is defending well.
Funkyama misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Funkyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Funkyama seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Li has hold of Funkyama's hands but Funkyama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Funkyama throwing shots but Li is blocking nicely.
Li is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but Li defending well.
Funkyama 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.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Funkyama dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aoki Funkyama's cut.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Li as Funkyama shoots in.
Li closes the distance and pushes Funkyama back into the cage.
Funkyama is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Li can't fight it off and eventually Funkyama manages to take the fight to the floor. Li looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Funkyama is fighting to break Li's control of his arms but Li is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Li looking to control but Funkyama passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is trying to control but Funkyama passes into side control!
Funkyama throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama working away.
Li is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Funkyama cracks Li with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Funkyama postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Funkyama has hold of Li's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Li tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Funkyama cranks the arm and Li screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Li, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aoki Funkyama!
Aoki Funkyama is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Aoki Funkyama was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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