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ECFC FN 13 STOUT VS BELANGER PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Tuscan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Garbrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Tuscan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Garbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuscan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbrandt manages to avoid it.
Tuscan is looking to clinch but Garbrandt is avoiding it.
Garbrandt has a takedown stuffed.
Garbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garbrandt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
As Garbrandt tries to get set, Tuscan tries to push him back and clinch up but Garbrandt manages to avoid the attempt.
Tuscan tries to clinch but Garbrandt moves out of range.
Garbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tuscan tries to clinch but Garbrandt is having none of it.
Garbrandt fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Tuscan to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuscan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garbrandt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garbrandt breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuscan wants to clinch up but Garbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Tuscan tries to clinch up.
Tuscan moves in looking to clinch but Garbrandt pushes him off.
Tuscan tries to clinch but Garbrandt is having none of it.
Tuscan moves into the clinch.
Garbrandt jumps guard but Tuscan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
John Tuscan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Garbrandt.
Garbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuscan thuds a left hand into Garbrandt's body.
Tuscan really is a fat lump.
Garbrandt rushes Tuscan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garbrandt jumps guard but Tuscan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbrandt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like John Tuscan has been cut.
Tuscan looking to throw knees to the head but Garbrandt is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Garbrandt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tuscan walks away with a smile on his face. Garbrandt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tuscan tries to clinch but Garbrandt moves out of range.
Garbrandt drives through and clinches with Tuscan against the cage.
Tuscan throws a punch but it's blocked by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt tries for a takedown but Tuscan manages to get underhooks.
Garbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garbrandt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Tuscan.
Tuscan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Garbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuscan.
Garbrandt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tuscan pushes off an throws an elbow but Garbrandt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt breaks the clinch.
Tuscan tries to clinch but Garbrandt moves out of range.
Tuscan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuscan was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt moves into the clinch.
Garbrandt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garbrandt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuscan to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Tuscan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Garbrandt jumps guard.
Tuscan stands and steps away. Garbrandt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
John Tuscan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuscan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuscan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garbrandt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tuscan is looking to clinch but Garbrandt is avoiding it.
Garbrandt goes for a double leg but Tuscan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tuscan continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Tuscan.
Tuscan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tuscan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Tuscan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garbrandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garbrandt throws a series of punches but Tuscan moves out of range.
As Garbrandt tries to get set, Tuscan tries to push him back and clinch up but Garbrandt manages to avoid the attempt.
Garbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tuscan tries to clinch but Garbrandt moves out of range.
Tuscan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Garbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Tuscan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garbrandt or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuscan, which made it look bad.
Tuscan tries to close the distance and clinch but Garbrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garbrandt thinks about the counter body kick.
Garbrandt darts in looking for a takedown but Tuscan gets double underhooks and turns Garbrandt into the cage.
Tuscan with a jab.
Tuscan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tuscan tries to close the distance and clinch but Garbrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garbrandt instigates a clinch.
Garbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Garbrandt tries for a takedown. No joy.
John Tuscan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Garbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tuscan tries to land knees in the clinch but Garbrandt avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Tuscan doesn't manage to clinch there - Garbrandt circles away.
Tuscan leaves Garbrandt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tuscan stuffs the takedown.
Garbrandt is breathing heavily.
Tuscan tries to clinch but Garbrandt is having none of it.
Tuscan takes the fight into the clinch.
Garbrandt prevents a body shot from Tuscan.
Garbrandt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garbrandt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuscan smiles and moves away.
Garbrandt looks to land a combination but Tuscan avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuscan tries to clinch but Garbrandt moves out of range.
Garbrandt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tuscan blocks an elbow strike from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt dodges an elbow strike from Tuscan.
Tuscan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garbrandt manages to break the clinch.
John Tuscan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuscan tries to clinch up but Garbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Garbrandt misses with a low kick.
Tuscan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garbrandt closes the distance and clinches up with Tuscan, looking for a takedown. Garbrandt pushes Tuscan against the cage but Tuscan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuscan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garbrandt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tuscan, pushing him back against the cage.
Garbrandt drags the fight down to the ground.
Tuscan stands up and waves to Garbrandt to follow him.
Tuscan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tuscan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garbrandt wants to counter the offense by Tuscan and move into the clinch position.
Garbrandt darts in looking for a takedown but Tuscan gets double underhooks and turns Garbrandt into the cage.
Garbrandt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tuscan as he jumps to the side.
Garbrandt closes the distance and clinches up with Tuscan, looking for a takedown. Garbrandt pushes Tuscan against the cage but Tuscan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tuscan is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuscan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Garbrandt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuscan is looking to clinch.
Tuscan wants to clinch up but Garbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Tuscan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garbrandt fails with the takedown.
Tuscan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuscan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuscan tries to close the distance and clinch but Garbrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glen Garbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuscan doesn't manage to clinch there - Garbrandt circles away.
And Garbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Tuscan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
John Tuscan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuscan is looking to clinch but Garbrandt is avoiding it.
Tuscan tries to clinch up but Garbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuscan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garbrandt feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Garbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Tuscan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Garbrandt tries for a takedown but Tuscan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tuscan is looking to clinch.
Tuscan moves in looking to clinch but Garbrandt pushes him off.
Tuscan looks to land a right hand but Garbrandt moved out of range.
Tuscan jabs Garbrandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tuscan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuscan wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garbrandt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Garbrandt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tuscan is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuscan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garbrandt is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garbrandt as Tuscan tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuscan.
It looks like Glen Garbrandt has been cut.
Tuscan is trying to maintain a safe position but Garbrandt gets an underhook and turns Tuscan into the cage.
Tuscan wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuscan.
Tuscan throws an elbow that misses.
Tuscan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garbrandt avoids it.
Garbrandt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Tuscan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Garbrandt.
Garbrandt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tuscan tries a knee to the head but Garbrandt blocks it.
Tuscan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garbrandt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garbrandt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuscan smiles and moves away.
Garbrandt closes the distance and clinches.
Garbrandt crunches a lovely knee into Tuscan's ribcage.
Garbrandt tries for a takedown but Tuscan manages to get underhooks.
Garbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Tuscan trying to land knees to the body.
Garbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuscan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garbrandt tried to score with a low kick but Tuscan checks it.
Tuscan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garbrandt fails with the takedown.
Garbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuscan moves in looking to clinch but Garbrandt pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garbrandt or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuscan, which made it look bad.
Garbrandt rushes Tuscan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garbrandt tries to work over Tuscan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garbrandt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuscan smiles and moves away.
Garbrandt shoots in for a double leg but Tuscan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuscan scores with a jab to the head.
Tuscan is looking to clinch but Garbrandt is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Garbrandt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Garbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garbrandt leaning against his opponent.
Garbrandt breaks the clinch.
Tuscan wants to clinch up but Garbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Garbrandt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tuscan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuscan.
Tuscan is looking to clinch.
John Tuscan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glen Garbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tuscan moves in looking to clinch but Garbrandt pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Tuscan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garbrandt 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Garbrandt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noah Sauvageau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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146 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Sauvageau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauvageau connects with a single shot there.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Sauvageau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sauvageau.
Tucker shoots for a takedown but Sauvageau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sauvageau throwing a counter right hand but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sauvageau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sauvageau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tucker clinches with his opponent.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Sauvageau manages to get underhooks.
Tucker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sauvageau after a bit of a struggle.
Noah Sauvageau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tucker.
Tucker wants a takedown but no success here.
Sauvageau lands a shoulder strike.
Sauvageau is working Tucker over against the cage.
Sauvageau misses with a body punch.
Sauvageau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Sauvageau lands with a shot to the body.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sauvageau scores with a nice head shot.
Sauvageau cracks Tucker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tucker is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sauvageau.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Sauvageau finish him?
Tucker looks winded!
Tucker switches off momentarily and Sauvageau cracks him with a monster right hand! Tucker topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sauvageau dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sauvageau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Sauvageau!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Sauvageau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kawulski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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182 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Kawulski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris White!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
White walks into a left hand.
Kawulski scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kawulski loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Kawulski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawulski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawulski throws out the jab.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White avoids the body shot from Kawulski.
Kawulski connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawulski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawulski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kawulski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White throws a hook but Kawulski blocks it.
Kawulski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
Kawulski moves out of range of the strikes.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawulski misses the target.
White missing with a left hand there. Kawulski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawulski throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawulski moves into the clinch.
White's coach down at TIGER MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on White's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kawulski struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
A short right from Kawulski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Kawulski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White blocks an uppercut.
White tries to score a body lock takedown but Kawulski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kawulski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawulski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White looking for a takedown.
White blocking some punches.
Kawulski scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Chris White has been cut.
White is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawulski.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawulski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawulski.
Kawulski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. White is trying to keep an underhook but Kawulski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kawulski in particular looking to stall.
White looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawulski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
White is trying to stand.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kawulski misses with a left hand
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawulski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawulski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kawulski working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawulski lands a shoulder strike.
White tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris White's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kawulski misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kawulski misses the shot to the body.
White slips a straight right by Kawulski.
Kawulski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kawulski fails with the takedown.
White drops his hands momentarily and Kawulski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawulski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aleksander Kawulski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Kawulski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawulski looking for a takedown.
White blocks a body shot from Kawulski.
Kawulski throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Kawulski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
White is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kawulski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kawulski is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawulski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawulski lands with a left to the head.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but Kawulski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kawulski scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kawulski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kawulski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawulski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Kawulski lands a left hand.
Kawulski throws a head punch that misses.
Kawulski swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White blocks an uppercut.
Kawulski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawulski is looking for a takedown.
Kawulski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawulski lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kawulski fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawulski prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawulski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kawulski fails to land.
Kawulski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kawulski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
White being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kawulski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
Kawulski misses with the head strike.
Kawulski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawulski has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but Kawulski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kawulski has clasped his hands together around White's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kawulski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawulski throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris White'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. And we move into the final round!
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawulski.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawulski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawulski scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawulski.
Kawulski throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawulski slips a jab and a cross from White.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawulski misses its target.
Kawulski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawulski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kawulski connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawulski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kawulski lands strikes from half guard.
Kawulski throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kawulski connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
Kawulski not doing much here.
Kawulski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kawulski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aleksander Kawulski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kawulski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kawulski working White over with strikes.
Kawulski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kawulski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kawulski slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kawulski misses with a looping right.
Kawulski forces White back against the cage and clinches.
Kawulski avoiding damage.
Kawulski tightens his grip and picks White up, before dumping him to the ground. White manages to land in guard.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
Kawulski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chris White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleksander Kawulski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kawulski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kawulski throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawulski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Kawulski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kawulski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kawulski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Koks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koks comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - We right here. Rafal Koks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafal Koks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood misses with a hook.
Koks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardwood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koks misses with a straight left.
Koks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hardwood is rocked!
Koks drops Hardwood with a naaaaasty hook - Hardwood is in real trouble here! Koks dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafal Koks!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Carlos Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbosa has chosen Enough-Disturbed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Carlos Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ortiz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz drags him back down.
Ortiz landing strikes.
Barbosa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ortiz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ortiz scores with punches from side control.
Ortiz working the head and body with strikes.
Barbosa pushes Ortiz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ortiz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barbosa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz looks up at the clock and then as Barbosa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortiz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Ortiz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barbosa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ortiz working the head and body with strikes.
Ortiz cracks Barbosa with a big elbow.
Barbosa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barbosa is rocked!
Ortiz lands a nice forearm strike.
Barbosa is still in real trouble! Can Ortiz finish him?
Ortiz cracks Barbosa with a big elbow.
Ortiz landing a few strikes.
Barbosa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ortiz cracks Barbosa with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ortiz immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Barbosa is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ortiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Carlos Ortiz!
Anderson Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'Desculpem-me ....'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Lamoureux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spencer Lamoureux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinnie Longworth!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamoureux scores with a jab.
Longworth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lamoureux!
Lamoureux's coaches at Bruize Brothers have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lamoureux struggling a bit here.
Longworth controlling the position from side mount.
Lamoureux takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lamoureux struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamoureux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Longworth's best efforts.
Longworth thows a huge punch but Lamoureux dodges it nicely.
Lamoureux wants to control but Longworth passes into side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux tries to improve position but can't.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamoureux keeps working.
Longworth in side control, throwing shots but Lamoureux defends.
Lamoureux tries to improve position but can't.
Longworth lands a few punches from side control.
Longworth working away.
Longworth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lamoureux sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Longworth looks up at the clock and then as Lamoureux takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Longworth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Longworth throws a strike aimed at the side of Lamoureux's head but Lamoureux avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux taking a bit of punishment here - Longworth scoring with strikes.
Longworth throws a strike aimed at the side of Lamoureux's head but Lamoureux avoids it well.
Lamoureux wants to control but Longworth postures up.
Longworth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lamoureux tries to buck Longworth off but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lamoureux is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longworth working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Longworth misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Longworth happy to just control the position for now.
Lamoureux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but Lamoureux defending well.
Longworth is thwarting Lamoureux's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth is working for a kimura but Lamoureux is defending it quite comfortably.
Longworth trying to control the action but Lamoureux is working from the bottom.
Longworth is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Longworth misses with a head shot. Lamoureux uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lamoureux wants to sweep but no luck.
Longworth stands and throws Lamoureux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longworth lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lamoureux down.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamoureux keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth 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.
Longworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lamoureux defends it nicely.
Lamoureux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but Lamoureux shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Longworth.
Lamoureux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Longworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamoureux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Longworth trying to control the action but Lamoureux is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux is working to avoid the ground and pound but Longworth connects with a decent elbow.
Longworth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lamoureux to see if he's OK.
Longworth tries to move to full mount but Lamoureux actually manages to regain half guard.
Longworth wants to work for an arm triangle but Lamoureux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Longworth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Longworth works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longworth with shots to the head and body - Lamoureux looks very uncomfortable down there.
Longworth thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lamoureux is looking to get to half guard.
Longworth swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lamoureux is now in Longworth's guard. A big mistake from Longworth there, giving up the dominant position!
Longworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamoureux is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth working for a triangle but Lamoureux defends it easily.
Vinnie Longworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Longworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Longworth, not yet.
Lamoureux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lamoureux looking to pass the guard.
Longworth throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four 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.
Lamoureux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longworth is keeping the position for now.
Longworth striking off his back but it's not causing Lamoureux any problems.
Lamoureux won't allow Longworth to sweep him here.
Lamoureux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lamoureux trying to control the position from guard on top but Longworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamoureux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longworth is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longworth shoots and misses
and Lamoureux counters with a stiff right hand.
Spencer Lamoureux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamoureux as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lamoureux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Longworth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lamoureux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth fails with a takedown attempt.
Lamoureux stalks Longworth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Longworth's face. Longworth staggers backwards, shaken.
Longworth rushes Lamoureux and presses him up against the cage.
Longworth pulls guard.
Lamoureux wants to control from the top but Longworth keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lamoureux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Longworth looking for subs off his back but Lamoureux has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth is looking to get back to full guard here but Lamoureux has managed to pass to side control instead.
Longworth is looking for a sweep.
Longworth is trying to work for a sweep but Lamoureux has mounted him!
Lamoureux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Longworth tries to hold on but Lamoureux postures up.
Longworth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux fails to advance to Longworth's back.
Lamoureux tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Lamoureux tries to control but Longworth wriggling away.
Lamoureux avoids the attempt from Longworth to control.
Lamoureux looking to control but Longworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Longworth is desperately trying to improve his position but Lamoureux has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lamoureux content to control rather than advance.
Longworth punching from the bottom.
Spencer Lamoureux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Longworth is refusing to be controlled, as Lamoureux sits in half guard.
Longworth wants to improve his position but Lamoureux is controlling well.
Lamoureux trying to mount his opponent but Longworth defends it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four 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.
Lamoureux is trying to control. Longworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but Lamoureux shows good takedown defense.
Longworth slips under a jab from Lamoureux.
Lamoureux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Longworth.
Spencer Lamoureux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Longworth goes for a double leg but Lamoureux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lamoureux continues to drive forward.
Longworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Lamoureux. No joy for Longworth on that attempt.
Longworth misses with a takedown attempt - Lamoureux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lamoureux scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lamoureux lands with an overhand left.
Spencer Lamoureux is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamoureux as he jumps to the side.
Lamoureux lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Lamoureux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Longworth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Longworth!
Vinnie Longworth thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cappie Ragnard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Masny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Masny has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cappie Ragnard's chin.
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141 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cappie Ragnard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Masny!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ragnard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Masny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ragnard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ragnard trying to control the action but Masny is working from the bottom.
Masny tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masny prevents Ragnard from moving into mount.
Ragnard is trying to ground and pound but Masny uses the momentary lack of control by Ragnard to regain half guard.
Masny looking for subs from the bottom but Ragnard mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnard wants to control the pace but Masny is squirming around nicely.
Masny tries to hold on but Ragnard postures up.
Masny can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnard trying to control but Masny is having none of it.
Masny can't escape the position.
Masny flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
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.
Masny is in a horrible position here. Ragnard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Masny is looking to improve his position but Ragnard isn't that keen on the idea.
Masny avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ragnard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masny tries to hold on but Ragnard pushes him away.
Ragnard working Masny over with strikes here.
Ragnard landing shots from mount.
Masny wants to hold on but Ragnard pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masny tries to hold on but Ragnard postures up.
Ragnard tries to control but Masny wriggling away.
Masny regains half guard.
Masny wants to get back to full guard.
Masny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnard pulls his head out easily.
Ragnard prevents Masny from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masny wants to control but Ragnard is keeping busy.
Masny keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Masny is in trouble now - Ragnard has advanced to mount!
Masny is in a horrible position here. Ragnard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Masny is looking to improve his position but Ragnard isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cappie Ragnard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masny dives in for a single leg takedown but Ragnard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ragnard throws a hook but Masny avoids it easily.
Ragnard throws a hook to the side of Masny's head but Masny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ragnard blocks a jab.
Ragnard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masny throws a chopping leg kick but Ragnard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Masny finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ragnard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mike Masny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnard is looking to score with low kicks.
Ragnard moves out of range of the strikes.
Masny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masny gets caught napping as Ragnard dives in and scores a takedown. Masny manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masny trying to control the position.
Ragnard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Masny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ragnard's guard.
Masny passes Ragnard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masny wants to pass the guard but Ragnard is defending well.
Masny seems to be working for a kimura but Ragnard defends the submission attempt.
Masny is looking for a kimura but Ragnard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Masny to get the leverage.
Ragnard is staying active underneath Masny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masny is looking for a kimura here.
Cappie Ragnard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masny thows a huge punch but Ragnard dodges it nicely.
Ragnard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Masny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masny trying to control from half guard but Ragnard is working away.
Masny thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ragnard is looking to improve his position.
Masny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masny is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masny is just content to waste time from the top position. Ragnard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ragnard 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.
Masny trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masny stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Masny has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ragnard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Masny keeping moving, preventing Ragnard from controlling successfully.
Masny looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ragnard preventing the sweep.
Ragnard stays in close to Masny's body and controls the position.
Masny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masny 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 is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Masny looking for subs off his back but Ragnard has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cappie Ragnard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Masny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnard is fending him off so far but Masny persists. Nope, Ragnard circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnard gets a double leg takedown into Masny's guard.
Masny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ragnard defends well.
Masny looking to control.
Ragnard is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnard trying to control but Masny is working from the bottom.
Masny is trying to control the position but Ragnard postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masny tries to keep at a distance but Ragnard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masny jumps guard but Ragnard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ragnard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ragnard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnard.
Nice defenses there by Ragnard.
Ragnard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masny was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnard.
Masny was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cappie Ragnard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masny fails with the takedown.
Cappie Ragnard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Masny.
Masny tries to sprawl but Ragnard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Masny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ragnard is working away from the top position though.
Ragnard is controlling the pace.
Masny is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ragnard is working away from the top position though.
Ragnard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ragnard misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masny! But no joy.
Ragnard throws a hook to the side of Masny's head but Masny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnard gets a clinch.
Masny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ragnard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Masny tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Masny jumps guard but Ragnard stands there with Masny around his waist. Masny gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ragnard has Masny pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ragnard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Masny tumbling to the mat - Ragnard dives into Masny's guard.
Ragnard trying to control but Masny is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cappie Ragnard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cappie Ragnard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jason Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets caught napping as Stevenson dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Stevenson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson slips nicely into half guard.
Jones has hold of Stevenson's hands but Stevenson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stevenson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones's coaches at TIGER MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stevenson lands a nice short elbow.
Stevenson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stevenson thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Stevenson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stevenson slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stevenson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stevenson is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Stevenson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stevenson.
Stevenson chips away with some ground and pound.
Stevenson slips nicely into half guard.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Stevenson is controlling him well.
Stevenson uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Stevenson unloading with bombs!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Stevenson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Stevenson! Jones is hurt baaadly! Stevenson is firing away with more strikes - Jones is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wayde Parcins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Ground (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Wayde Parcins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Wayde Parcins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayde Parcins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Ground!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ground scores with a body shot.
Ground lands with a cross.
Ground ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parcins throws a hook but Ground blocks it.
Parcins instigates a clinch.
Ground misses with a punch on the inside.
Ground tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parcins's elbow.
Parcins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ground throws an elbow that misses.
Parcins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ground drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parcins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground tries to stall but Parcins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ground misses with a punch on the inside.
Parcins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parcins lands an elbow just above Ground 's eye.
Parcins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ground's defenses.
Parcins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Parcins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ground misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ground wants a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ground tries to score a body lock takedown but Parcins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wayde Parcins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Ground.
Ground avoids the elbow strike from Parcins, against the cage.
Ground takes an elbow to the temple.
Parcins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parcins lands a nice elbow.
Ground tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parcins's elbow.
Parcins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parcins throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parcins dodges an elbow strike from Ground.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parcins as Ground tries to tie him up.
Parcins lands a nice elbow.
Ground prevents a body shot from Parcins.
Parcins lands an elbow just above Ground 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parcins misses with a punch to the body.
Parcins blocks a body shot from Ground.
Ground is looking to break free of the clinch but Parcins has double underhooks.
Parcins blocks a body shot from Ground.
Parcins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ground's elbow.
Parcins blocks an uppercut.
Parcins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground working aggressively here.
Ground working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Parcins.
Parcins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ground takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parcins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ground takes an elbow to the temple.
Parcins lands an elbow just above Ground 's eye.
Parcins blocking some punches.
Ground swings wildly with an uppercut but Parcins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parcins tries to throw a body punch but Ground avoids it by throwing Parcins back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parcins's elbow.
Parcins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ground takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parcins misses with a body punch.
Parcins can't find room to land a body shot as Ground controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground misses with some punches.
Parcins lands a nice elbow.
Parcins lands an elbow that stopped Ground in his tracks for a moment.
Ground pushes off an throws an elbow but Parcins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parcins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ground is trying to drag Parcins to the mat but Parcins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Parcins stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayde Parcins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice defenses there by Ground.
Parcins instigates a clinch.
Wayde Parcins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ground breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mark Ground seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ground.
Parcins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ground manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ground scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parcins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parcins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parcins ducks under a wild hook from Ground.
Parcins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Parcins jabs at Ground's body.
Parcins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parcins ducks under a wild hook from Ground.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parcins checks a leg kick.
Ground moves away from the strike by Parcins.
Parcins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ground manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Parcins blocks the low kick.
Ground staying out of range there.
Parcins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ground swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parcins tries to counter by clinching up but Ground breaks away and moves out of range.
Parcins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ground can do to turn this around?
Ground loads up on a big right hand but Parcins slips the punch.
A combination from Ground does no damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ground. Parcins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parcins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ground tries a head kick but it misses.
Parcins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parcins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ground to score with a decent uppercut.
Parcins misses with a body shot.
Ground swings for the body but Parcins moves out of range.
Ground will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parcins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ground is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Parcins rather than just go for the knockout.
Parcins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ground on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parcins closes the distance and clinches.
Parcins lands a damaging elbow.
Parcins throws an elbow that misses.
Parcins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parcins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Parcins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ground's defenses.
Parcins lands a damaging elbow.
Parcins lands a body punch.
Parcins lands an elbow inside.
Parcins prevents the takedown attempt.
Parcins misses with the head strike.
Parcins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ground working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Ground fails to land.
Parcins lands an elbow just above Ground 's eye.
Ground is looking to break free of the clinch but Parcins has double underhooks.
Parcins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parcins lands a nice elbow.
Parcins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Parcins.
Parcins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parcins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Parcins lands a nice elbow.
Ground tries a body shot but Parcins blocks it.
Parcins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parcins lands an elbow inside.
Parcins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ground backwards.
Parcins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ground's defenses.
Parcins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ground misses with a punch to the body.
Ground working hard to break the clinch.
Parcins lands an elbow just above Ground 's eye.
Parcins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ground has Parcins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parcins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parcins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parcins pushes off an throws an elbow but Ground leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parcins lands an uppercut.
Ground blocks an elbow strike from Parcins.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parcins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayde Parcins dominated that second round.
That's time! Parcins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Parcins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ground.
A telegraphed right hand from Parcins misses the target.
Ground dives in for a single leg takedown but Parcins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ground slips a jab from Parcins.
Parcins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ground tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ground shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parcins tries to counter by clinching up but Ground breaks away and moves out of range.
Ground swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parcins is looking to counter the offense by Ground and move into the clinch.
Ground shoots in but no luck this time.
Wayde Parcins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Ground.
Ground waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parcins.
Parcins forces Ground back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parcins is keeping busy.
Parcins pushes Ground back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parcins misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground working hard to break the clinch.
Ground misses with a knee to the head.
Parcins tries a body shot but Ground blocks it.
Parcins lands an elbow just above Ground 's eye.
Parcins blocking some punches.
Parcins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parcins lands a body shot.
Ground tries to land a knee to the head but Parcins blocks with his arms.
Parcins lands a damaging elbow.
Ground misses with an elbow over the top.
Ground is looking to control Parcins's arms but Parcins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ground has his back to the cage.
Ground is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parcins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parcins blocks a body shot from Ground.
Parcins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parcins avoiding damage.
Parcins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ground's defenses.
Parcins digs a right hand underneath Ground's ribcage. Ground let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parcins struggles to land a body shot inside as Ground controls his hands.
Parcins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parcins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ground takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Parcins.
Ground throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parcins lands an elbow that stopped Ground in his tracks for a moment.
Ground tries a knee to the head but Parcins blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground tries for a takedown but Parcins manages to get underhooks.
Parcins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ground tries to score a body lock takedown but Parcins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Parcins blocks an elbow strike from Ground.
Nice elbow from Parcins.
Ground takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ground avoids the elbow strike from Parcins, against the cage.
Parcins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ground's defenses.
Parcins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Parcins lands an elbow that stopped Ground in his tracks for a moment.
Ground is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ground has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parcins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parcins.
Parcins digs a right hand underneath Ground's ribcage. Ground let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ground doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parcins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parcins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ground is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parcins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ground swings wildly with an uppercut but Parcins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parcins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ground takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parcins is pushing Ground up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Parcins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayde Parcins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parcins, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayde Parcins!
Wayde Parcins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Mark Ground had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mike Stout has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mike Stout seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Stout!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Belanger!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belanger dives in for a single leg takedown but Stout sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stout. Belanger shrugs it off though.
Belanger shoots for a takedown but Stout saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stout feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Belanger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stout closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stout lands a jab to Belanger's midsection.
Stout throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belanger.
We've been told by Stout's head coaches at Pitbull MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mike Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Belanger.
Belanger shoots in and bounces Stout off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stout is trying to keep Belanger in close.
Belanger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stout utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belanger with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Belanger with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belanger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Belanger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stout defends it nicely.
A solid body kick from Stout.
Nice body kick there by Stout.
Stout thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Belanger if he has to take too many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stout.
Stout looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stout lands with a good body shot.
Belanger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stout swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Belanger looks winded!
Belanger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belanger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Belanger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stout scores with a hook to the body. Belanger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belanger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stout moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Belanger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stout fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stout scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Donk. Stout catches Belanger right on the button with a cross.
Stout scores with a sloppy right hand. Belanger should have avoided that one.
Belanger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stout moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stout fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stout stuns Belanger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belanger shoots in and drives through. Stout sprawls well.
Stout scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stout catches Belanger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stout lands a nice hook to Belanger's body. Belanger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belanger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stout takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Belanger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stout scores with a nice body kick.
Stout lands a nice shot that snaps Belanger's head back.
Mike Stout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stout lands a jab to Belanger's midsection.
Stout tests Belanger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Stout.
Stout scores with a punch to the head.
Belanger walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stout throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belanger on the side of the head.
Stout scores with a nice head shot.
Stout cracks Belanger with a good jab.
Stout scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Stout 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.
Stout cracks Belanger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belanger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Belanger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stout pinned against the cage. Stout gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stout lands with a nice body punch.
Stout connects with a looping right hand.
Belanger fails with a takedown attempt.
Stout half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stout turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout is looking to slow Belanger down with leg kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Stout. No joy for Belanger on that attempt.
Mike Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Belanger.
Nice body kick from Stout.
Belanger is breathing heavily.
Belanger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stout counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stout scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout looks to land a combination. Belanger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stout connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belanger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Michael Belanger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stout bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Belanger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Belanger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stout with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mike Stout is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Stout coming out on top.
Stout scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stout lands a lovely overhand right.
Belanger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stout feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belanger's calf.
Stout digs a good body shot into Belanger's ribs.
Stout scores with a body shot.
Belanger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stout is looking to slow Belanger down with leg kicks.
Stout scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stout connects with a single shot there.
Stout fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Belanger misses with a takedown
and Stout counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stout delivers a nice body kick.
Stout's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stout duly obliges.
A good leg kick by Stout.
A lazy left from Stout finds it's target.
Stout connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Stout. That snapped Belanger's head back.
A punch combination from Stout misses.
Belanger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Belanger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stout.
Belanger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stout throws a front kick that sends Belanger stumbling back into the cage.
Belanger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stout turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stout lands a really nice looking cross but Belanger seems unphased.
Stout thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Belanger if he has to take too many more of those.
Belanger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stout paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Belanger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stout thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Belanger if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belanger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stout.
Belanger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stout to score with a decent uppercut.
Belanger 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.
Stout lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belanger tries for a takedown but Stout circles away easily
and Belanger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stout.
Stout fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belanger.
Stout with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belanger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Belanger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stout counters with a series of strikes. Belanger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stout scores with a one two! Belanger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Stout. That snapped Belanger's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stout lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stout connects with a leg kick. Belanger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stout buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stout wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Stout dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Belanger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stout tries to sprawl but Belanger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Belanger prevents Stout from improving his position.
Belanger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stout to regain full guard.
Belanger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belanger won't allow Stout to sweep him here.
Belanger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belanger throws a strike but Stout rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stout throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belanger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stout landing with the ground and pound.
Stout preventing the sweep.
Stout is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belanger can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stout in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stout with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belanger trying to control the position.
Belanger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stout landing with the ground and pound.
Stout postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belanger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belanger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stout loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stout has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stout trying to control but Belanger is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stout wants to pass the guard but Belanger is keeping the position.
Belanger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stout looking to pass the guard.
Stout is looking to work some ground and pound but Belanger has wrist control.
Belanger has Stout pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Belanger shoots and misses
and Stout counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stout keeps Belanger at a distance using the push kick.
Stout lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Stout there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belanger 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout lands a head shot.
Stout scores with a nice head shot.
Stout connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belanger momentarily.
Belanger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stout to score with a decent uppercut.
Belanger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belanger tries to clinch up.
Stout lands a jab.
Stout with a nice cross.
Stout scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stout jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Stout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stout scores with a punch to the head.
Stout cracks Belanger with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stout with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stout wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stout misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stout, as that shot connected.
Stout lands a right hook to the body.
Stout lands with an overhand left.
Stout scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Stout.
Stout connects with a crisp jab.
Belanger shoots and misses
letting Stout counter with a right hand.
Mike Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Belanger.
Stout jabs Belanger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stout lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Stout clearly takes 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.
Stout scores with a one two! Belanger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Belanger tries to clinch up but Stout circles away and keeps his distance.
Belanger goes for a double leg but Stout avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stout continues to drive forward.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stout.
Belanger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stout defends it nicely.
Belanger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left and a right from Stout both land. Nice combination.
Belanger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stout thows a body kick. Belanger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Belanger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stout tries to avoid it but Belanger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stout to the ground. Stout escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Belanger.
Belanger darts in trying to clinch
and Stout counters with a three punch combo that has Belanger backing up. Belanger nods at Stout to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger misses with a takedown attempt - Stout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stout scores with a jab. Belanger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stout cracks Belanger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stout lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stout.
Stout cracks Belanger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Belanger is rocked!
Belanger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stout buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stout lands with a cross.
Belanger is still on wobbly legs! Can Stout finish him?
Stout moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Belanger seems to have recovered his senses.
Stout scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stout lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stout swinging wildly here.
Stout throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belanger on the side of the head.
Stout turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stout scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stout connects with a nice looking jab.
Stout lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belanger at a distance.
Stout throws a shot to the body.
Stout scores with a sloppy right hand. Belanger should have avoided that one.
Stout looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belanger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Stout.
Belanger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stout. That one must have hurt.
Belanger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stout to score with a decent uppercut.
Stout connects with a solid leg kick.
Stout scores with a one two! Belanger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stout connects with a looping right hand.
Stout works Belanger's body with a nice hook.
Stout thumps Belanger with a low kick.
Stout lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belanger darts in looking for a takedown but Stout gets double underhooks and turns Belanger into the cage.
Stout connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Stout scores with a jab to the head.
Stout cracks the inside of Belanger's front leg.
Stout goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout catches Belanger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belanger.
Nice uppercut there from Stout.
Stout goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stout connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stout.
Stout lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Stout.
Stout connects with a body shot.
Stout lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belanger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stout!
Stout lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stout throws a series of punches but Belanger moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Stout had his way with Michael Belanger in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Belanger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stout.
Belanger dives in and scores a takedown into Stout's guard.
Belanger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belanger working some strikes from top position.
Stout working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belanger.
Belanger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belanger throws a strike but Stout rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stout throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belanger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stout accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stout preventing the sweep.
Stout is looking to work some ground and pound but Belanger has wrist control.
Stout working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout tries to free his leg and advance position but Belanger is retaining full guard.
Stout throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belanger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stout preventing the sweep.
Stout keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belanger's head.
Stout looking to pass the guard.
Stout throws a big elbow that misses.
Stout is looking to work some ground and pound but Belanger has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belanger holds on and takes a little breather.
Stout postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Belanger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Belanger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stout.
Stout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belanger.
Belanger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stout can pounce on him.
Stout's corner calls for a 1-2. Stout obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stout. Belanger shrugs it off though.
Stout lands a leg kick that knocks Belanger off balance momentarily.
That kick from Stout tenderised Belanger's leg. Belanger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stout digs a good hook to Belanger's body.
Stout lands a jab.
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!
Stout is looking to slow Belanger down with leg kicks.
Stout connects with a single shot there.
Stout punishes Belanger's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Stout.
Stout cracks Belanger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stout stuns Belanger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stout scores with a kick to the body.
Stout lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stout scores with a jab.
Belanger walks into a left hand.
Stout keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stout bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belanger's head.
Belanger has his takedown stuffed
and Stout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belanger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stout lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stout.
Nice straight punches there by Stout. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stout.
Stout thumps Belanger with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belanger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stout. Stout obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Stout there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout cracks Belanger with an open hand slap.
Belanger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stout connects with a single shot there.
Stout scores with a jab to the body.
Stout scores with a nice body kick.
Belanger shoots and misses
and Stout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mike Stout is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belanger takes one to the chin there.
Stout takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Belanger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stout dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Belanger. That did some damage!
Stout throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stout lands a body shot.
Stout fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belanger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belanger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Stout showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stout, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:42
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:41
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Stout!
Mike Stout retains his lightweight title!
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FIGHT
RATING
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