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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devontae Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen "It's Okay (One Blood)" by The Game feat. Junior Reid as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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279 lbs
3 - 14 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devontae Davis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lesnar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davis was covering up waiting for the punch and Lesnar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Lesnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
Davis has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Davis has eaten all the pies!
Lesnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Lesnar is in close to Davis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar passes into half guard.
Davis is trying to stand.
Lesnar is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Davis taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Davis is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
Davis taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that!
Lesnar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lesnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lesnar with shots to the head and body - Davis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount and Davis is in trouble!
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lesnar working Davis over with strikes here.
Davis is rocked!
Lesnar postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Davis is out cold - huge knockout for Lesnar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Longhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imre Szeltan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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153 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Longhall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Imre Szeltan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longhall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Szeltan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Szeltan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Longhall tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Szeltan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Imre Szeltan!
During a confident post fight interview, Imre Szeltan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Serget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piolet Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serget comes into the arena with Friends in lower places blaring out of the sound system. Wilson has chosen Jaded as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Bob Serget has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bob Serget seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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275 lbs
26 - 10 - 1 |
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276 lbs
12 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Serget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piolet Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilson.
Serget shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl out of it but Serget keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Serget shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilson sprawls well. He's pushed Serget's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Serget scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Serget is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serget lands a nice forearm strike.
Serget tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Serget has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serget works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Serget. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Serget controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serget working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Serget works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serget lands some shots froms side control.
That has opened up Piolet Wilson's cut even more.
Serget is working Wilson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The cut above Piolet Wilson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wilson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Piolet Wilson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Piolet Wilson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob Serget!
Bob Serget decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Meech might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to shear it maybe. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Gago!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meech gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gago closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gago.
Gago turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gago manages to end up in side control.
Gago throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Meech on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
My spies in Montreal Elite Gym inform me that Gago has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
You can see the frustration on Meech's face as Gago controls the position.
Gago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meech is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gago is working to tighten his grip on Meech's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Meech has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gago is really squeezing tight and eventually Meech passes out! Gago breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Igor Gago!
Igor Gago thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale has chosen Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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209 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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211 lbs
26 - 18 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Axelsson counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Axelsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Axelsson cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barksdale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Axelsson counter with a right hand.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses
and Axelsson counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Axelsson misses.
Barksdale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axelsson misses with a wild body shot.
Axelsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barksdale throws a looping overhand right but Axelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Axelsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelsson defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
enabling Axelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale throws a hook to the side of Axelsson's head but Axelsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Axelsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Axelsson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsson.
Avon Barksdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axelsson connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Barksdale.
Barksdale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Axelsson misses with a hook.
A big left from Axelsson misses.
Barksdale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barksdale misses with a kick to the body.
As Barksdale tries to get set, Axelsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Barksdale manages to avoid the attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barksdale.
Axelsson needs to keep his hands up - Barksdale had a free shot at his head there.
Barksdale throws a hook but Axelsson blocks it.
Axelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Barksdale flicks out a counter leg kick but Axelsson steps away.
A cross from Axelsson lands.
Axelsson loads up on a big right hand but Barksdale slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barksdale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Barksdale misses the target.
Axelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Axelsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily.
Axelsson ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Axelsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Axelsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Axelsson wants to control but Barksdale is keeping him busy.
Axelsson is really struggling to control Barksdale but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale stops Axelsson from passing to mount.
Barksdale is looking for a sweep.
Barksdale parries the strikes from Axelsson easily there. Axelsson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barksdale to escape.
Barksdale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Axelsson trying to control the action but Barksdale is working from the bottom.
Axelsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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.
Barksdale regains half guard there - taking advantage of Axelsson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Axelsson content to control rather than advance.
Axelsson moves nicely into side control.
Barksdale avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Axelsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Axelsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsson moves away.
Axelsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barksdale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Axelsson blocks the body kick.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barksdale is just out of range.
Barksdale lands a nice looking kick to the body. Axelsson takes a step back to recover.
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barksdale sizes up Axelsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barksdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Barksdale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Axelsson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
Barksdale throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson staying out of range there.
Axelsson drops his hands momentarily and Barksdale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Axelsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Barksdale misses.
Axelsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barksdale.
Axelsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barksdales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Axelsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Axelsson blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barksdale.
Axelsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Axelsson throws a hook but Barksdale avoids it easily.
Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsson.
Barksdale moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Barksdale finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barksdale avoids it really well and circles away.
Barksdale thuds a left hand into Axelsson's body.
Axelsson throws a right and a left that Barksdale avoids nicely.
Barksdale tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Barksdale.
Donk. Barksdale catches Axelsson right on the button with a cross.
Barksdale throws a shot from downtown. Axelsson moves away and avoids it.
Barksdale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axelsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barksdale looks to throw the jab but Axelsson is out of range.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Barksdale is quick to defend against it.
Axelsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barksdale looks to land a right hand but Axelsson moved out of range.
Axelsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsson.
Axelsson slips a jab and a cross from Barksdale.
Barksdale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Axelsson moves away from the strike by Barksdale.
Axelsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barksdale moves into full guard.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Axelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Axelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Barksdale.
Axelsson pushing down on Barksdale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Axelsson content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Axelsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Barksdale misses with a series of wild punches.
Axelsson scores with a nice right hand.
Barksdale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Barksdale lands.
Barksdale loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch.
Axelsson throwing a counter right hand but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Axelsson blocks a leg kick.
Axelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barksdale looks to land a right hand but Axelsson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson slips a straight right by Barksdale.
A punch lands to the side of Barksdale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
Axelsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barksdale keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson tries to move to mount but Barksdale blocks the move with his legs.
Axelsson throwing strikes but Barksdale manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Axelsson tries to bench press Barksdale off him but Barksdale keeps the position.
Axelsson wants to control but Barksdale postures up.
Axelsson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is working hard here to advance position.
Barksdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Axelsson keeps working.
Axelsson is looking to reverse the position.
Barksdale is looking to take a break and control but Axelsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Axelsson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Axelsson can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Barksdale does it's job there.
Barksdale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barksdale misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barksdale throws a big shot that misses.
Axelsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barksdale throws a push kick but Axelsson slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale throws a looping overhand right but Axelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Axelsson throwing a counter right hand but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale misses with a left hand
and Axelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barksdale cracks Axelsson with a good jab.
Barksdale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Axelsson, as that shot connected.
Axelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Barksdale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale looks to throw a body kick
letting Axelsson counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale lands a head shot.
Axelsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Barksdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avon Barksdale.
I think Barksdale 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
Avon Barksdale took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with Go, Go Power Rangers blaring out of the sound system. Shaughnessy has chosen I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def as his entrance music. Jason Lee Scott could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cael Shaughnessy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Lee Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy misses with a two punch combination.
Scott seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shaughnessy takes one to the chin there.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaughnessy manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott avoids the body shot from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Shaughnessy connects with a single shot there.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaughnessy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromScott.
Shaughnessy tries to land a leg kick but Scott saw it coming and moves away.
Scott stuns Shaughnessy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scott misses with a hook. Shaughnessy ducked under it nicely.
Scott lands a nice shot that snaps Shaughnessy's head back.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaughnessy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Shaughnessy.
Scott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shaughnessy under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaughnessy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaughnessy lands a jab to the head.
Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Shaughnessy throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Shaughnessy.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Scott tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaughnessy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scott throws a body punch but Shaughnessy moves out of range.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shaughnessy throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaughnessy sizes up Scott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shaughnessy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaughnessy punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch.
Shaughnessy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaughnessy is rocked!
Shaughnessy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scott on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Shaughnessy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scott lunges at Shaughnessy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaughnessy's hand.
Shaughnessy is still on wobbly legs! Can Scott finish him?
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Scott throws a front kick that sends Shaughnessy stumbling back into the cage.
Scott measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Shaughnessy! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jason Lee Scott!
Our winner, Jason Lee Scott, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 3DD - Kryptonite. Lesnar has chosen Requiem For A Dream as his entrance music. Michael Noonan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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240 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Noonan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Noonan sprawls well.
Noonan tries to sprawl but Lesnar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noonan has hold of Lesnar 's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Michael Noonan has been cut.
Noonan is defending against the submission attempts here by Lesnar .
Noonan is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Noonan wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Noonan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Noonan dodges it nicely.
Lesnar prevents Noonan from improving his position.
Noonan is trying is best to control the position here.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.
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. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Noonan's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noonan is pressing down on Lesnar 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lesnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noonan's head.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Noonan is looking for a triangle but Lesnar pushes his legs off easily.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Noonan's brow.
Lesnar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Noonan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lesnar is looking to defend but Noonan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lesnar ! Noonan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lesnar taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Noonan!
Michael Noonan is the new heavyweight champion!
Michael Noonan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Modern Wear Apparel - New Designs for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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