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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Hardwood has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardwood lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCoy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCoy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardwood looks to score with a jab to the body but McCoy is just out of range.
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardwood swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Hardwood avoids them all with ease.
McCoy lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Joe Hardwood has been cut.
McCoy tries to bum rush Hardwood with a series of wild strikes but Hardwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardwood looks to score with a jab to the body but McCoy is just out of range.
McCoy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCoy stuffs the takedown.
Hardwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCoy misses with a double jab.
McCoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy clobbers Hardwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
Hardwood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCoy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hardwood back to the cage. McCoy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hardwood is rocked!
Hardwood throws a leg kick but McCoy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left and a right from McCoy both land. Nice combination.
Oh Hardwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood drops his hands for a split second and McCoy immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Hardwood face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. McCoy follows up with a right hand that knocks Hardwood into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny McCoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Honeycutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX X GONNA GIVE IT TO YOU. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Henry Honeycutt enters the cage!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Honeycutt!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honeycutt shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Honeycutt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Honeycutt moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Honeycutt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith tries to kick Honeycutt off but Honeycutt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Honeycutt is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Honeycutt trying to advance position but Smith counters by regaining guard.
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Honeycutt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Honeycutt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a body punch but Honeycutt moves out of range.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Honeycutt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Honeycutt slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Honeycutt fails to land the takedown.
Will Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Honeycutt.
Honeycutt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Honeycutt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Honeycutt won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Honeycutt looking to pass the guard.
Smith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Honeycutt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Smith pushes Honeycutt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honeycutt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Honeycutt.
Honeycutt looks winded!
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Honeycutt wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Honeycutt keeps him there for the moment.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Honeycutt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Honeycutt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Honeycutt regains guard immediately.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to stand up but Honeycutt won't let him.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Honeycutt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Honeycutt!
Smith wants to sweep here but Honeycutt controlling him for the moment.
Honeycutt stops Smith from standing up.
Honeycutt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Honeycutt prevents Smith from escaping the position.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Honeycutt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Honeycutt drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Honeycutt but great work by Smith.
Smith wants to stand but Honeycutt is controlling his arm.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is trying to move to mount but Honeycutt reverses beautifully and ends up in Smith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honeycutt stops Smith from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for Honeycutt with that takedown attempt.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Honeycutt moved away.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Honeycutt checks it well.
Honeycutt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Honeycutt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Honeycutt looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Will Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Honeycutt.
Honeycutt shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith looks to land a combination but Honeycutt avoids it well.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Honeycutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Honeycutt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Honeycutt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Honeycutt ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Honeycutt is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Honeycutt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Honeycutt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Honeycutt somewhat.
Honeycutt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honeycutt can do to turn this around?
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Honeycutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Honeycutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Honeycutt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Honeycutt tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith works Honeycutt's body with a nice hook.
Smith scores with a one two! Honeycutt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honeycutt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Honeycutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honeycutt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Honeycutt somewhat.
Will Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Will Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honeycutt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Honeycutt shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Honeycutt.
Honeycutt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Honeycutt shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Honeycutt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Will Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Honeycutt moves away.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Honeycutt moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Honeycutt eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Honeycutt moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Honeycutt fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Honeycutt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Honeycutt tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Honeycutt's leg but Honeycutt calmly moves out of range.
Honeycutt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Honeycutt goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Honeycutt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Honeycutt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Honeycutt.
Smith throws a body punch but Honeycutt moves out of range.
Honeycutt misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Honeycutt looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Will Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Honeycutt.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Honeycutt darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Honeycutt into the cage.
Honeycutt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Honeycutt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Honeycutt backing up. Honeycutt nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Honeycutt momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but Honeycutt moves out of range easily.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honeycutt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a combination but Honeycutt avoids it well.
Honeycutt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Honeycutt's ribs.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Honeycutt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Honeycutt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Honeycutt checks a leg kick.
Honeycutt feints the counter takedown.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honeycutt shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith throws a leg kick but Honeycutt moved away.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honeycutt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Honeycutt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Honeycutt or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honeycutt drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Honeycutt has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Honeycutt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Honeycutt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Honeycutt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Honeycutt off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab to Honeycutt's midsection.
Smith lands a body shot.
Honeycutt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Honeycutt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Honeycutt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Honeycutt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Honeycutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Honeycutt moves out of range.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Honeycutt or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Honeycutt moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Honeycutt drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Honeycutt after a bit of a struggle.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Honeycutt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Honeycutt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Honeycutt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Honeycutt checks a leg kick.
Honeycutt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Honeycutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Honeycutt shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Honeycutt.
Honeycutt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Honeycutt getting side control.
Smith is trying to stand.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Honeycutt is very close to passing his half guard.
Honeycutt is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Smith!
In his post fight interview, Will Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Enough-Disturbed. Anderson Barbosa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbosa misses with an elbow over the top.
Tucker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tucker prevents Barbosa from standing back up.
Barbosa is refusing to be controlled, as Tucker sits in half guard.
Tucker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barbosa is not content to let Tucker control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet.
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa is trying to stand.
Barbosa is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Pitbull MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Tucker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barbosa is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker gets the takedown into side control.
Barbosa pushes Tucker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tucker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tucker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Barbosa is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Tucker!
Tim Tucker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Anderson Barbosa had this to say: 'Desculpem-me ....'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tuscan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Carmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Tuscan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Carmen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carmen cracks a nice hook into Tuscan's ribs.
Tuscan defending well as Carmen loads up on a big left hand.
Tuscan darts in trying to clinch
and Carmen counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like John Tuscan has been cut.
Tuscan has managed to clinch.
Tuscan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carmen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carmen is trying to break the clinch but Tuscan is controlling him.
Carmen wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuscan won't allow it.
Tuscan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carmen's efforts to push away.
Carmen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmen misses with a straight left.
Tuscan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carmen.
Tuscan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tuscan moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carmen is trying to force a seperation but Tuscan has the dominant position.
Tuscan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tuscan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carmen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tuscan has him pressed against the cage.
Carmen tries to break free but Tuscan pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Carmen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuscan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tuscan has Carmen pressed against the cage, preventing Carmen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tuscan prevents Carmen from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carmen.
Tuscan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Shane Carmen has been cut.
Carmen is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuscan has double underhooks.
Tuscan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tuscan looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmen is trying to force a seperation but Tuscan has the dominant position.
Carmen can't break the clinch.
Tuscan misses with an elbow strike.
Carmen wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuscan won't allow it.
Carmen has had enough of the clinch but Tuscan keeps him there for the moment.
Carmen can't break the clinch.
Tuscan prevents Carmen from breaking the clinch.
Tuscan is struggling to control the position.
Carmen has had enough of the clinch but Tuscan keeps him there for the moment.
Carmen managing to block the knees to the body from Tuscan.
Tuscan has Carmen pressed against the cage, preventing Carmen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tuscan pushes off an throws an elbow but Carmen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tuscan working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmen wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuscan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tuscan looking to slow down the pace here.
Tuscan is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Tuscan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carmen's elbow.
Tuscan tries to work over Carmen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carmen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tuscan pushes off an throws an elbow but Carmen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carmen is trying to break the clinch but Tuscan is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carmen as Tuscan tries to tie him up.
Tuscan misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tuscan lands a good knee to the midsection. Carmen won't want to take too many of those.
Carmen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tuscan has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carmen as Tuscan tries to tie him up.
Carmen takes an elbow to the temple.
Tuscan leaning against his opponent.
Carmen can't break the clinch.
Carmen can't break the clinch.
Carmen working hard to break the clinch.
Tuscan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Carmen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carmen blocks an elbow strike.
Carmen is trying to break the clinch but Tuscan is controlling him.
Tuscan keeps control of Carmen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tuscan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carmen misses with a hook.
Tuscan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tuscan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carmen with a hook.
Carmen throws a hook to the side of Tuscan's head but Tuscan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carmen drops Tuscan with a huge uppercut! Tuscan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Carmen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Carmen!
Shane Carmen opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pepo Vinkela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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27
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepo Vinkela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vinkela definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vinkela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vinkela trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Vinkela stops Palmer from standing up.
Vinkela stands and throws Palmer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vinkela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinkela is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Palmer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Palmer being controlled for a moment.
Vinkela trying to control the position but Palmer is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vinkela is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vinkela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vinkela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vinkela tries to move to mount but Palmer blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinkela taking a breather here.
Vinkela goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palmer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vinkela's guard! Nice work there by Palmer!
Palmer stands up and waves to Vinkela to follow him.
Palmer wants to clinch.
Vinkela appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palmer misses with an uppercut. Vinkela saw that one coming.
Palmer tries to clinch up but Vinkela circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinkela darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vinkela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vinkela is looking for a kimura here.
Vinkela prevents Palmer from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepo Vinkela dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Palmer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vinkela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer clinches.
Vinkela managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Palmer tries to land knees in the clinch but Vinkela avoids the damage to the body.
Vinkela drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vinkela is defending well for now.
Vinkela looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkela dodges an elbow strike from Palmer.
Vinkela drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepo Vinkela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer looking to throw knees to the head but Vinkela is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer throws an elbow but it misses.
Vinkela is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Palmer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vinkela is defending well for now.
Palmer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Palmer obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmer misses with a knee strike.
Palmer missing with knees to the body.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vinkela is defending well for now.
Palmer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Palmer connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Palmer.
Palmer misses with a knee to the head.
Palmer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Palmer lands an elbow just above Vinkela 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Palmer obliges.
Palmer tries to land knees in the clinch but Vinkela avoids the damage to the body.
Palmer lands an elbow inside.
Palmer misses with an elbow strike.
Palmer missing with knees to the body.
Palmer with a knee to the head.
Palmer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vinkela blocks it with crossed arms.
Vinkela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palmer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Palmer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vinkela in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Palmer lands a knee to the body.
Vinkela blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinkela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palmer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vinkela drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Palmer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mario Palmer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but Vinkela blocks it.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vinkela.
Palmer lands a nice elbow.
Palmer looking to throw knees to the head but Vinkela is blocking nicely.
Palmer is pressed up against the cage. Vinkela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Palmer down to the mat. Palmer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinkela moves away.
Palmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer moves to clinch but Vinkela breaks away
and Vinkela counters with a shoot takedown. Palmer fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinkela wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Vinkela is really struggling to control Palmer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Palmer is looking to stand up but Vinkela isn't so interested in that idea.
Vinkela wants to pass the guard but Palmer is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Palmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vinkela attempts a counter takedown but Palmer avoids it well and moves away.
Vinkela shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palmer sprawls well. Palmer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vinkela gets slowly back to his feet.
Vinkela fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer moves into the clinch.
Palmer lands a good knee to the midsection. Vinkela won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vinkela's defenses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palmer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Palmer lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Pepo Vinkela has been cut.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vinkela.
Palmer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vinkela in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Palmer.
Vinkela takes an elbow to the temple.
Vinkela managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Knees to the body from Palmer.
Nice elbow from Palmer.
Palmer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vinkela blocks it with crossed arms.
Palmer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Palmer.
Palmer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vinkela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palmer lands an elbow inside.
Palmer lands an elbow inside.
Palmer connects with a knee to the head.
Palmer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vinkela's defenses.
Palmer crunches a lovely knee into Vinkela's ribcage.
Palmer landing knees to the head.
Palmer lands a good knee to the midsection. Vinkela won't want to take too many of those.
Palmer misses with a knee to the head.
Vinkela managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Knees in the clinch landing for Palmer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to land knees to the body.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vinkela avoids it.
Palmer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vinkela lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Palmer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palmer lands a knee to the body.
Vinkela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Palmer prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepo Vinkela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Palmer.
Vinkela is looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Palmer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Palmer obliges.
Palmer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vinkela lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Palmer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer misses with a knee strike.
Palmer scores a nice knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Palmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vinkela's brow.
Palmer trying to land knees to the body.
Vinkela avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
Palmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vinkela blocks an elbow strike from Palmer.
Vinkela blocks an elbow strike from Palmer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palmer 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Palmer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Lamoureux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Richer (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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19
146 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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26
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spencer Lamoureux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Richer!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamoureux misses with a looping right.
Richer fails to land the takedown.
Richer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lamoureux throws a right and a left that Richer avoids nicely.
Richer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lamoureux digs a good body shot into Richer's ribs.
Richer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Richer is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamoureux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Richer seems content to control.
Richer is looking for a kimura here.
Richer throwing shots but Lamoureux is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lamoureux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lamoureux holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Richer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lamoureux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richer is working for a kimura but Lamoureux is defending it quite comfortably.
Richer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lamoureux sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Lamoureux trying to control from the bottom.
Richer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Richer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lamoureux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Richer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamoureux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Richer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Richer's back!
Lamoureux just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Richer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lamoureux really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Richer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lamoureux controlling the action here.
Lamoureux tries to pass to full mount but Richer defends it.
Richer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lamoureux is working away from the top position though.
Richer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lamoureux is trying to control the action in half guard but Richer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lamoureux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lamoureux wants to free his trapped foot but Richer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamoureux controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamoureux is looking to take a break and control but Richer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Lamoureux dominated that 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.
Richer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lamoureux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Richer takes one on the button.
Lamoureux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richer.
Spencer Lamoureux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamoureux scores with a jab. Richer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Richer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lamoureux's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamoureux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lamoureux connects with a crisp jab.
Lamoureux connects with a body shot.
Richer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lamoureux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Richer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lamoureux scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Michael Richer has been cut.
Lamoureux is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lamoureux throws a hook to the side of Richer's head but Richer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamoureux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richer somewhat.
Spencer Lamoureux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Richer.
Richer slips under a jab from Lamoureux.
Lamoureux lands a right hook to the body.
Lamoureux misses with a two punch combination.
Richer walks into a stiff left hand from Lamoureux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richer clinches with his opponent.
Richer blocks an elbow strike from Lamoureux.
Lamoureux lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux looking to stall.
Richer tries for a takedown but Lamoureux manages to get underhooks.
Richer goes for a takedown attempt but Lamoureux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lamoureux lands a nice shot to the body.
Richer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lamoureux lands the left hand.
Richer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lamoureux scores with a nice right hand.
Richer tries to clinch but Lamoureux moves away
and Lamoureux counters with a straight right hand.
Lamoureux lands a jab to Richer's midsection.
Lamoureux scores with a jab. Richer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Richer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Lamoureux.
Richer shoots in but no luck this time.
Richer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamoureux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Richer at a distance.
Lamoureux throws a one two combo.
Spencer Lamoureux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richer fails with the takedown.
Richer is breathing heavily.
Lamoureux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lamoureux with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lamoureux quickly recovers to half guard.
Lamoureux is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richer wants to take a breather but Lamoureux is having none of it.
Richer trying to pass the guard but Lamoureux defending well.
Lamoureux tries to get to full guard but Richer has control of the leg.
Richer wants to work for an arm triangle but Lamoureux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lamoureux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lamoureux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamoureux pulls Richer in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Lamoureux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Richer'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. This is the final round!
Richer tries to move into range but Lamoureux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Richer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lamoureux throws a combination. Richer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Lamoureux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richer feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Lamoureux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richer doesn't seem phased though.
Richer avoids the body shot from Lamoureux.
A jab lands there for Lamoureux.
Lamoureux connects with a body shot.
Richer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lamoureux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Lamoureux scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Richer.
Richer darts in looking for a takedown but Lamoureux gets double underhooks and turns Richer into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lamoureux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richer can do to turn this around?
Lamoureux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lamoureux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richer fails to land the takedown.
Lamoureux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lamoureux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lamoureux lands a nice shot to the body.
Richer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamoureux circles away.
Spencer Lamoureux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Richer.
Richer shoots in for a double leg but Lamoureux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamoureux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lamoureux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richer under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamoureux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Richer eats them both and turns towards Lamoureux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lamoureux scores with a body shot.
Richer tries to move into range but Lamoureux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Richer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamoureux lands a lovely overhand right.
Richer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lamoureux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lamoureux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lamoureux scores with a shot to the body.
Richer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lamoureux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lamoureux duly obliges.
Lamoureux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richer circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamoureux.
Richer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lamoureux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice combination there by Lamoureux.
Richer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lamoureux connects with a right hand. Richer shakes it off.
Lamoureux cracks a nice hook into Richer's ribs.
Lamoureux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spencer Lamoureux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lamoureux's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamoureux is controlling Richer's trapped leg to prevent Richer from advancing to side control.
Richer trying to control from half guard but Lamoureux is working away.
Lamoureux trying to hold on to Richer's head to control him but Richer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richer wants to work for an arm triangle but Lamoureux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lamoureux has his hands clasped together around Richer's back. He's all about the action.
Michael Richer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richer thows a huge punch but Lamoureux dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamoureux is looking to control Richer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamoureux avoid being mounted?
Richer is nestled in close to Lamoureux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Lamoureux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lamoureux, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Lamoureux!
A victorious Spencer Lamoureux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerry Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly stalling.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcgregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcgregor throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcgregor misses with some punches.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly works on Mcgregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgregor backwards.
Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelly digs a right hand into Mcgregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcgregor's gas tank.
Kelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly lands a right hand.
Mcgregor being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Kelly.
Mcgregor looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mcgregor throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly is pushing Mcgregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kelly.
A nice left hand lands by Kelly.
Kelly drops Mcgregor onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mcgregor is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mcgregor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly lands a left hand.
Mcgregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
Kelly throws a big uppercut that drops Mcgregor! More strikes from Kelly and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mcgregor lies dazed against the cage as Kelly celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerry Kelly!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Sauvageau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Sauvageau!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout misses with a hook. Sauvageau ducked under it nicely.
Sauvageau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stout turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sauvageau avoids a kick to the body.
Sauvageau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sauvageau misses with a hook. Stout ducked under it nicely.
Sauvageau lands the left hand.
Sauvageau cracks Stout with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stout is rocked!
Sauvageau circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Stout to the canvas! Stout doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sauvageau keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Sauvageau!
After the big win, Noah Sauvageau made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Sussman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Sussman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Frank!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sussman throws out the jab.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sussman.
Frank moves away from the strike by Sussman.
Sussman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Frank.
Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank throws a fast counter high kick but Sussman manages to duck under it in time.
A big left from Sussman misses.
Sussman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Simon Sussman has been cut.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sussman.
Sussman works Frank's body with a nice hook.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank swings widly with a right hand
and Sussman counters with a straight right hand.
Frank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sussman has closed the distance and engaged Frank in a clinch.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frank.
Frank trying to control the position but instead, Sussman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frank into the cage.
Frank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sussman to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sussman blocks a head kick by Frank.
Frank moves in looking to clinch but Sussman pushes him off.
Sussman connects with a nice looking jab.
Frank lands with a kick to the temple. Sussman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sussman lands a nice shot that snaps Frank's head back.
Frank dodges the punch combination from Sussman.
Sussman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Frank.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sussman.
Sussman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frank checks it well.
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!
Frank drops his hands momentarily and Sussman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sussman defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank checks a leg kick.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Sussman.
Sussman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank throws a fast counter high kick but Sussman manages to duck under it in time.
Frank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sussman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.
Frank closes the distance and pushes Sussman back into the cage.
A short right from Frank on the inside.
Sussman scores with a shoulder strike.
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank slips a straight right by Sussman.
Sussman fails to land with a series of punches.
Sussman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frank rushes Sussman and presses him up against the cage.
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sussman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sussman moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
Sussman is trying to stall.
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sussman.
Sussman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Frank does no damage.
Frank misses with a wild combination.
Sussman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sussman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank wants to clinch.
Frank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sussman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sussman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frank. That's going to slow Sussman down.
Sussman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Frank throws a head kick that Sussman semi-blocks.
Simon Sussman's cut is getting worse.
Frank avoids the head kick by Sussman.
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sussman moves into the clinch.
Sussman tries to break free but Frank pushes him back against the cage.
Frank avoiding damage.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Sussman. Beautiful body shot.
Sussman throws a series of punches but Frank moves out of range.
Sussman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Sussman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Sussman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch but Sussman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Sussman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sussman looks to land a combination but Frank avoids it well.
Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sussman.
Sussman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frank is looking to clinch but Sussman is avoiding it.
Sussman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simon Sussman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sussman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sussman's corner calls for a 1-2. Sussman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frank throws a head kick but Sussman moves out of range.
Sussman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frank gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Sussman's head.
Frank with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sussman blocks an elbow strike from Frank.
Sussman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank lands an elbow that stopped Sussman in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sussman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Frank avoids a wild elbow strike from Sussman.
Sussman lands with a right to the head.
Sussman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank breaks the clinch.
Sussman throws a nice looking combination but Frank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sussman tries to bum rush Frank with a series of wild strikes but Frank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A swing and a miss from Sussman.
Frank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Sussman moves out of range easily.
Frank tries to clinch but Sussman moves out of range.
Sussman loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Frank is looking to clinch.
Crunch! Frank slams his shin into Sussman's torso.
Sussman rushes Frank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sussman lands a nice elbow.
Frank is struggling to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sussman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chris Frank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sussman tries to break free but Frank pushes him back against the cage.
Sussman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frank prevents Sussman from breaking the clinch.
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank drops Sussman with a beautiful combination! Sussman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Frank is looking for the KO!
Sussman is rocked!
Sussman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frank circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Sussman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sussman is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Frank Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Sussman is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Frank!
Chris Frank is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cactus Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Bondurant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony Of Destruction by Megadeth. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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277 lbs
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220 lbs
7 - 0 - 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cactus Jack!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Bondurant!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondurant swinging wildly here.
Bondurant tries to keep at a distance but Jack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bondurant avoids the elbow strike from Jack, against the cage.
Jack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bondurant tries for a takedown but Jack manages to get underhooks.
Jack stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jack trying to stall but Bondurant improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Forrest Bondurant has been cut.
Bondurant is trying to drag Jack to the mat but Jack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jack trying to stall but Bondurant improves his position.
Jack utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jack stops a takedown attempt from Bondurant.
Cactus Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Bondurant.
Bondurant blocks an elbow strike from Jack.
Jack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bondurant.
Jack misses with a body punch.
Jack throws an elbow that misses.
Jack slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Jack.
Bondurant dodges an elbow strike from Jack.
Bondurant prevents a body shot from Jack.
Jack has Bondurant pushed against the cage.
Bondurant has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jack clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant misses with an elbow to the head.
Jack trying to get back to his feet but Bondurant is in full control for now.
Jack fending off the submission attempt from Bondurant.
My spies in Disciples Top Team inform me that Bondurant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but Bondurant has full control of the position and if anything, Jack has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jack covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bondurant biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bondurant on the ground.
Jack showing good submission defense here.
Bondurant is persistently looking for the submission but Jack is defending it well.
Even with his hooks in, Bondurant manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bondurant working for the choke.
Bondurant is working for a rear naked choke. Jack is not defending it well and Bondurant has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jack refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jack's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Forrest Bondurant!
Forrest Bondurant is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Forrest Bondurant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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