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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Rivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Mary Jane. Rivas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cypress Hill-Insane in the Membrane. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Rivas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jenkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rivas has closed the distance and engaged Jenkins in a clinch.
Jenkins gets underhooks to prevent Rivas's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Rivas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jenkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rivas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jenkins smiles and moves away.
Rivas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivas misses with a few strikes there.
Rivas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rivas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rivas sprawls and moves away.
Thurgood Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Rivas.
Jenkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivas's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rivas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins pushes down on Rivas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jenkins is controlling the pace.
Rivas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rivas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rivas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jenkins defends well.
Jenkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jenkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rivas's guard.
Rivas is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenkins working the head and body with strikes.
Rivas actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jenkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Jenkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rivas wants to get back to full guard but Jenkins has mounted him!
Jenkins scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rivas?
Rivas taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivas is looking to improve his position but Jenkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Jenkins landing strikes from the mount and Rivas is in trouble!
Jenkins working the ground and pound effectively.
Jenkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rivas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rivas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jenkins unloading with bombs!
Rivas is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Rivas wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jenkins celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thurgood Jenkins!
After winning the bout, Thurgood Jenkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between RedHEED StepChild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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211 lbs
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220 lbs
10 - 4 - 2 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RedHEED StepChild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Arthur Smith !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StepChild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
StepChild catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Arthur Smith has been cut.
StepChild throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for StepChild!
StepChild tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith just content to control the position.
Smith grinds an elbow into StepChild's temple.
StepChild is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith grinds an elbow into StepChild's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
StepChild tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith taking a breather here.
Smith has control of an arm but StepChild manages to advance to Smith 's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but StepChild keeps control of the position.
StepChild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith is keeping busy.
StepChild working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
StepChild working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
StepChild trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
StepChild jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
StepChild is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
StepChild is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
StepChild tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no StepChild has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is not content to let StepChild control the position.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling StepChild's position as best he can from this difficult position.
StepChild wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
StepChild seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control here.
StepChild is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time StepChild.
StepChild is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. StepChild eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith gets full guard.
StepChild with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is controlling StepChild's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
StepChild drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick StepChild off! StepChild jumps back into Smith 's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 RedHEED StepChild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Smith '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.
StepChild dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. StepChild manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and StepChild has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between StepChild's legs - danger averted.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
StepChild is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
StepChild working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arthur Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
StepChild isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks StepChild on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith !
StepChild looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
StepChild is looking for a sweep.
StepChild is not content to let Smith control the position.
StepChild is trying to improve his position.
Smith working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
StepChild looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
StepChild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
StepChild slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
StepChild actively working from the bottom here.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
StepChild is looking to control Smith 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can StepChild avoid being mounted?
StepChild makes his way to full guard. A much better position for StepChild.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and StepChild has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between StepChild's legs - danger averted.
Smith distracts StepChild with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
StepChild is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
StepChild looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked StepChild up and slammed him! StepChild can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
StepChild gets back to half guard.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
StepChild is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
StepChild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
StepChild works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Smith 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith feints and as StepChild raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
StepChild looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked StepChild up and slammed him! StepChild can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
StepChild tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on StepChild's face as Smith controls the position.
StepChild is trying to improve his position.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
StepChild is letting Smith control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on StepChild's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for StepChild!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. StepChild looks a forlorn figure.
StepChild tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
StepChild is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
StepChild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as StepChild is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
StepChild is trying to escape the mount.
Smith controlling his opponent.
The referee warns StepChild that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
StepChild is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. StepChild can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
StepChild tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
StepChild is rocked!
Smith lands a big shot to the head and StepChild winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arthur Smith !
Arthur Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osold Seth Sinclair (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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201 lbs
12 - 15 - 1 |
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203 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Osold Seth Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn Alliance darts in and clinches Seth Sinclair up against the cage.
Seth Sinclair blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seth Sinclair.
Steel Penn Alliance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with some punches.
Seth Sinclair has had enough of the clinch but Steel Penn Alliance keeps him there for the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with the head strike.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seth Sinclair's efforts to push away.
Steel Penn Alliance lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel Penn Alliance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Penn Alliance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel Penn Alliance lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seth Sinclair backwards.
Steel Penn Alliance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Steel Penn Alliance fails to land.
Seth Sinclair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seth Sinclair has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Steel Penn Alliance clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Steel Penn Alliance tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair is hanging on to Steel Penn Alliance's back as he tries to escape.
Seth Sinclair is trying to stick to Steel Penn Alliance's back but Steel Penn Alliance is turning into Seth Sinclair. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Seth Sinclair's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance slips nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Seth Sinclair's thigh. Seth Sinclair counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance won't allow Seth Sinclair to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to free his leg and advance position but Seth Sinclair is retaining full guard.
Seth Sinclair really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel Penn Alliance. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel Penn Alliance not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seth Sinclair is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn Alliance has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel Penn Alliance preventing the sweep.
Seth Sinclair wants to stand but Steel Penn Alliance is controlling the position.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Seth Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance pushing down on Seth Sinclair's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seth Sinclair sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel Penn Alliance not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel Penn Alliance thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seth Sinclair's head.
Steel Penn Alliance working over Seth Sinclair with some ground and pound. Seth Sinclair looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Steel Penn Alliance throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance thows a huge punch but Seth Sinclair dodges it nicely.
Steel Penn Alliance throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the position.
Steel Penn Alliance has hold of Seth Sinclair's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Seth Sinclair tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Steel Penn Alliance cranks the arm and Seth Sinclair screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Seth Sinclair, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). The Steel Penn Alliance!
A very excited looking The Steel Penn Alliance made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Volbeat-Warrior's call. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksei Marshal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Paul!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshal was well out of range. Poor timing from Paul.
Marshal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paul. That did some damage!
Marshal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paul.
Paul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Marshal.
Despite the aggression on Paul's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left and a right from Paul both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Aleksei Marshal has been cut.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marshal.
A swing and a miss from Marshal.
Paul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marshal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marshal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul swings for the body but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal throws a counter high kick but Paul was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marshal scores with a push kick.
Marshal lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Paul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paul throws a lazy right hand but Marshal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
Marshal connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Ethan Paul has been cut.
Paul drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul throwing strikes from guard but Marshal blocks nicely.
Marshal is working an open guard so Paul takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marshal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aleksei Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paul was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshal.
Paul gets the takedown into side control.
Marshal sneaks back into half guard.
Marshal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshal.
Paul wants to control from the top but Marshal keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marshal holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paul's guard.
Marshal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Paul manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paul drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marshal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marshal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marshal!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul is letting Marshal control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marshal works to advance to full mount. Paul defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Paul is looking to get to half guard.
Paul tries to hold on but Marshal postures up.
Marshal content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marshal controlling the pace for now.
Marshal throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Paul is trying to escape the mount.
Paul felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Marshal avoids the attempt from Paul to control.
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 Aleksei Marshal will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marshal throws a body punch but Paul moves out of range.
Paul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marshal.
Paul sizes up Marshal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paul scores with a jab to the body.
Paul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marshal at a distance.
Paul walks into a jab.
Marshal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Paul tries for a takedown but Marshal circles away easily
letting Marshal counter with a right hand.
Paul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshal.
Marshal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marshal connects with an inside leg kick.
Paul scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ethan Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paul is looking to land body kicks.
Paul throws a head kick that misses.
Paul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marshal loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul works Marshal's body with a nice hook.
Aleksei Marshal is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marshal checks it well.
Paul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Paul misses.
Paul throws a head kick but Marshal moves out of range.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marshal.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marshal. Paul shrugs it off though.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Paul tries to clinch but Marshal is having none of it.
Marshal connects with a crisp jab.
Paul takes one on the button.
Paul is looking to clinch but Marshal is avoiding it.
Marshal keeps Paul at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paul throws out a counter right but Marshal avoids it with no problem.
Paul throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ethan Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Marshal tenderised Paul's leg. Paul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marshal.
Marshal throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Marshal.
It looks like Marshal has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marshal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paul has time to react.
Paul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paul moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshal lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Paul finds it's way through Marshal's defenses.
Marshal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paul throws a body kick that misses.
Paul throws out a leg kick but Marshal moves out of range and Paul only half commits.
Paul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshal lands a big head kick that sends Paul tumbling to the mat! Marshal takes a step backwards and waves Paul back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Paul is rocked!
That has opened up Ethan Paul's cut even more.
Marshal lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Paul head around and knocks him out cold! Marshal hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksei Marshal!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serano Lukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul comes to the cage accompanied by Fueled -Anthrax. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jed Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serano Lukowski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Paul's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Paul breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Paul.
It looks like Serano Lukowski has been cut.
Lukowski leaves Paul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paul looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lukowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paul is aware though and is defending well.
Lukowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paul controls the pace.
Paul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paul looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Paul stacks Lukowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Paul!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul cracks Lukowski with a big right hand but Lukowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Paul creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lukowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Paul swings around for an armbar but Lukowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paul's guard.
Paul seems keen to control Lukowski's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukowski wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.
Lukowski looking to sit in guard and control but Paul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Paul content to stall in guard here.
Lukowski is looking for a triangle but Paul pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Paul is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lukowski.
Paul controls the position from side control.
Paul scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Paul's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Paul scoring with punches from side control.
Lukowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lukowski throws Paul to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Paul gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul is looking for submissions but instead, Lukowski has regained full guard.
Paul trying to control but Lukowski is working from the bottom.
Paul postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lukowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paul, into his guard.
Lukowski trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serano Lukowski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Paul misses with the combination.
As Paul backs off Lukowski throws a huge counter combo but Paul manages to avoid it all.
Paul slips a jab and a cross from Lukowski.
No joy there for Lukowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul scores with a hook to the body. Lukowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Paul tenderised Lukowski's leg. Lukowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lukowski's guard.
Paul trying to control but Lukowski is working from the bottom.
Paul lands a couple of elbows.
Lukowski has momentary wrist control but Paul slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukowski working for a triangle but Paul defends it easily.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul wants to get up but he can't break Lukowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lukowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paul lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paul won't allow Lukowski to sweep him here.
Lukowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paul landing some decent shots from guard.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paul is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paul is stalling in the full guard.
Paul stands up and waves to Lukowski to follow him.
Lukowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lukowski with the counter takedown but Paul avoids it easily.
Paul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lukowski ducks right into an uppercut from Paul.
Paul closes the distance but Lukowski moves to the side
and Lukowski counters with a series of strikes. Paul will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lukowski swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Lukowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Paul.
Paul takes a swing at Lukowski's ribcage but misses.
Lukowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Paul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Serano Lukowski's cut.
That's time! Paul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Paul shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Paul was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lukowski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Paul lands some shots froms side control.
Lukowski is rocked!
Paul lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lukowski down.
Lukowski is still in real trouble! Can Paul finish him?
Paul lands a strong strike to the head of Lukowski. That's dazed him! Paul looking to finish here. Lukowski is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Paul lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jed Paul!
During a confident post fight interview, Jed Paul 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 Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikiya Hayashida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bak comes to the cage accompanied by you've lost that loving feeling. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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289 lbs
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272 lbs
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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
21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikiya Hayashida!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak moves out of range of the body kick from Hayashida.
Hayashida blocks a head kick by Bak.
Hayashida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bak takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hayashida throws a head kick but Bak moves out of range.
Bak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hayashida tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayashida avoids the head kick by Bak.
Bak wants to land a leg kick but Hayashida is out of range.
Hayashida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bak is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hayashida.
Bak drives through and clinches with Hayashida against the cage.
Bak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Mikiya Hayashida has been cut.
Bak is struggling to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bak.
Hayashida told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Hayashida misses with a knee to the head.
Hayashida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hayashida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bak prevents Hayashida from breaking the clinch.
Hayashida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bak lands an elbow just above Hayashida 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak lands an elbow inside.
Bak lands a damaging elbow.
Bak lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayashida is trying to break free.
Hayashida is trying to break free.
Hayashida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayashida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bak misses with a hook.
Hayashida throws a right hand that Bak ducks under and follows up with a left that Bak also avoids with ease.
Bak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayashida manages to avoid it.
Bak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayashida throws a sloppy head kick and Bak moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Bak.
Hayashida raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bak takes the fight into the clinch.
Hayashida blocks an elbow strike from Bak.
Bak misses with an elbow strike.
Bak keeps control of Hayashida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hayashida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hayashida tries to circle away but Bak has him pinned against the cage.
Hayashida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bak has him pressed against the cage.
Hayashida avoids a wild elbow strike from Bak.
Bak misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida is trying to break free.
Hayashida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hayashida can't break the clinch.
Bak lands an elbow that stopped Hayashida in his tracks for a moment.
Hayashida tries to break free but Bak pushes him back against the cage.
Bak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hayashida looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bak lands an elbow inside.
Bak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bak landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bak lands a knee to the body.
Hayashida takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Mikiya Hayashida's cut even more.
Bak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bak lands a damaging elbow.
Hayashida is rocked!
Hayashida blocks an elbow strike from Bak.
Hayashida is still on wobbly legs! Can Bak finish him?
Hayashida dodges an elbow strike from Bak.
Bak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hayashida's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bak throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bak throws an elbow but misses.
Hayashida looking to throw knees to the head but Bak is blocking nicely.
Bak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bak misses with an elbow strike.
Bak misses with an elbow over the top.
Hayashida avoids the elbow strike from Bak, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bak.
Hayashida avoids the elbow strike from Bak, against the cage.
Hayashida avoids the elbow strike from Bak, against the cage.
Hayashida avoids a wild elbow strike from Bak.
Bak throws a big uppercut that drops Hayashida! More strikes from Bak and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hayashida lies dazed against the cage as Bak celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ong Bak!
A relieved looking Ong Bak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Mikiya Hayashida had this to say: 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Euolucao - Hardcore Montreal Fighting League'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clint Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Clint Cartwright has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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141 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cartwright as he jumps to the side.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ward manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Cartwright has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward has his foot on Cartwright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartwright works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Cartwright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ward manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cartwright has Ward in his guard.
Cartwright wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Ward passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to kick Ward off in order to stand up. Ward Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ward misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cartwright is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Strong like Butterfly. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ward throws a strike aimed at the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright avoids it well.
Cartwright on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ward throws a strike aimed at the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ward tries to score with some ground and pound. Cartwright controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cartwright defending against the ground and pound.
Ward working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ward in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Ward works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well.
Ward tries to score with some ground and pound. Cartwright controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ward 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.
Cartwright has managed to clinch.
Cartwright has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cartwright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ward clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ward tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
Cartwright with the ground and pound from mount.
Ward is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cartwright working the ground and pound effectively.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ward wants to hold on but Cartwright pushes him away.
Cartwright lands a heavy elbow.
Cartwright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cartwright landing strikes from the mount.
Cartwright postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ward looks a forlorn figure.
Cartwright scoring with strikes but Ward is staying in there.
Ward takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ward is rocked!
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!
Cartwright lands a big shot to the head and Ward winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clint Cartwright!
A victorious Clint Cartwright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quiet Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh comes to the cage accompanied by Lets Have A War. Monkey has chosen Epic - Faith No More as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
199 lbs
19 - 20 - 1 |
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32
199 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quiet Monkey!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Welsh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Monkey lands a left and a right that send Welsh crashing to the mat, dazed. Monkey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Welsh is rocked!
It looks like TJ Welsh has been cut.
No joy there for Monkey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Welsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Welsh feints and as Monkey raises his hands in defense, Welsh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welsh trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Welsh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Welsh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monkey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monkey darts in and clinches Welsh up against the cage.
Welsh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Welsh seems to have got his legs back now.
Welsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monkey is defending well for now.
Monkey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monkey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Welsh sprawls well initially but Monkey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Welsh is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Monkey wants to free his trapped foot but Welsh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Welsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monkey tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey is trying to work for a kimura but Welsh is defending well.
Welsh is looking for a sweep. Monkey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Welsh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Welsh pulls Monkey in close to his closed guard and prevents Monkey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Welsh can't keep his opponent in guard - Monkey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Monkey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monkey trying to mount his opponent but Welsh defends it.
Monkey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Monkey is trying to control the action in half guard but Welsh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Welsh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Monkey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Welsh is proving hard to escape from.
Monkey postures up in Welsh's guard and throws a big left but Welsh blocks it.
Monkey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey tries to free his leg and advance position but Welsh is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Welsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Monkey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Welsh has managed to clinch.
Welsh breaks from the clinch.
Welsh is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
Welsh fails with the takedown.
Welsh tries to clinch up.
Monkey clinches up with Welsh and pushes him back against the cage.
Monkey managing to block the knees to the body from Welsh.
Welsh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Welsh looking to throw knees to the head but Monkey is blocking nicely.
Welsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monkey.
Welsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Welsh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Welsh is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Welsh regains guard.
Monkey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monkey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
My spies in Montreal Elite Gym inform me that Monkey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Monkey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Welsh keeping moving, preventing Monkey from controlling successfully.
Welsh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welsh trying to control from half guard but Monkey is working away.
Monkey is pressing down on Welsh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quiet Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Welsh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Monkey misses with a series of wild punches.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welsh.
Monkey digs a good hook to Welsh's body.
Monkey throws a series of punches but Welsh moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Welsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Welsh tries to clinch there but Monkey circles away.
Monkey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quiet Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welsh tries to keep at a distance but Monkey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Welsh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Welsh scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Monkey.
Monkey has picked Welsh up - he's going for a ride! Monkey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey is working for a submission of some sort.
Quiet Monkey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monkey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Welsh controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey is trying to work for a kimura but Welsh is defending well.
Monkey trying to control the action but Welsh is working from the bottom.
Monkey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Welsh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monkey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Welsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monkey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Welsh is trying to stand up here but Monkey is controlling him well.
Monkey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monkey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monkey tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monkey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Welsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monkey.
Monkey is looking for a kimura here.
Welsh tries to get to full guard but Monkey has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Welsh keeping control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Welsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Welsh scores with a takedown into Monkey's guard.
Welsh trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monkey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quiet Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Welsh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Welsh tries to keep at a distance but Monkey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Welsh keeps control of Monkey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Welsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monkey avoids it.
Welsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monkey is defending well for now.
Welsh manages to pull guard.
Monkey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Welsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Welsh wants to stand up but Monkey is controlling him.
Welsh working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Welsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Welsh manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Monkey tries to land knees in the clinch but Welsh avoids the damage to the body.
Monkey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Welsh is defending well for now.
Monkey wants the takedown. Welsh is fighting it off but Monkey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Welsh's guard against the cage.
Monkey throws an elbow that misses. Welsh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monkey's guard. Nice move by Welsh!
Welsh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Welsh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Monkey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Monkey has escaped and now he's on top!
Welsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey trying to control but Welsh is working from the bottom.
Monkey gets to his feet - Welsh follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Welsh's hands.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Welsh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Monkey misses with a double jab.
Monkey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Welsh.
Welsh tries for a takedown but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Welsh gets tackled into the cage by Monkey. Monkey maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Welsh.
Quiet Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Welsh lands a knee to the body.
Quiet Monkey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monkey is trying to break the clinch but Welsh has him pressed against the cage.
Monkey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Welsh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monkey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Welsh.
Welsh misses with a knee to the head.
Monkey lands a takedown into guard.
TJ Welsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey is stalling in the full guard.
Welsh wants to sweep here but Monkey controlling him for the moment.
Monkey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey wants to control from the top but Welsh keeps moving.
Welsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Welsh controlling Monkey's posture.
Monkey trying to control but Welsh is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Welsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Welsh shoots for a double leg takedown but Monkey sprawls well. He's pushed Welsh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Welsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quiet Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monkey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quiet Monkey!
After the big win, Quiet Monkey made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Beaver Jooce! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kip Aragus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Wexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aragus comes to the cage accompanied by Kill of the Night - Gin Wigmore. Wexler has chosen Go To Sleep - Eminem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Aragus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Wexler!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aragus tests Wexler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wexler keeps the fight on the outside.
Aragus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aragus misses with a low kick.
Aragus doesn't manage to clinch there - Wexler circles away.
Wexler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aragus defends it nicely.
Kip Aragus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aragus lands with a hook. Wexler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wexler gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexler tries to circle away but Aragus has him pinned against the cage.
Wexler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wexler tries a body shot but Aragus blocks it.
Aragus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aragus manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wexler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexler is trying to get back to full guard.
Aragus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aragus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wexler is just riding it out for now. Aragus eventually gives up the hold.
Wexler trying to control but Aragus postures up.
Wexler is looking to improve his position.
Aragus trying to pass the guard but Wexler defending well.
Aragus prevents Wexler from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aragus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wexler actively working from the bottom here.
Aragus is looking to advance position but Wexler won't allow it.
Wexler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wexler.
Wexler wants to sweep but no luck.
Aragus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wexler is keeping the position for now.
Wexler striking off his back but it's not causing Aragus any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aragus passes Wexler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aragus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wexler wants to get back to full guard.
Wexler trying to control but Aragus postures up.
Aragus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wexler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wexler gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wexler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wexler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wexler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wexler misses with a hook. Aragus ducked under it nicely.
Aragus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wexler sprawls and moves away.
Wexler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wexler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aragus is looking to clinch but Wexler is avoiding it.
Wexler misses with a wild body shot.
Wexler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aragus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wexler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wexler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aragus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wexler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aragus is in Wexler's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aragus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wexler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Aragus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aragus moves into range and clinches up with Wexler.
Aragus has clasped his hands together around Wexler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Aragus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wexler!
Wexler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aragus prevents Wexler from improving his position.
Wexler won't allow Aragus to pass to mount.
Kip Aragus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexler trying to hold on to Aragus's head to control him but Aragus postures up.
Aragus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus is looking to work his way around to Wexler's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wexler tries to lock up and control but Aragus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wexler gets back to half guard.
Wexler is trying to get back to full guard.
Wexler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wexler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wexler is looking for a triangle but Aragus pushes his legs off easily.
Wexler working a defensive guard but Aragus manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wexler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aragus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wexler is looking to regain half guard here but Aragus keeps moving and retains side control.
Aragus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wexler!
Wexler is working to get back to half guard.
Aragus fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus moves to the back.
Aragus is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wexler is defending well though. Aragus let's go of the attempt for now.
Wexler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Aragus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Aragus is trying to stick to Wexler's back but Wexler is turning into Aragus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aragus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wexler.
Wexler advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wexler is looking to take a break and control but Aragus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wexler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aragus!
Aragus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wexler.
Wexler tries to control but Aragus wriggling away.
Wexler looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wexler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aragus is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Aragus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wexler.
Wexler slips a straight right by Aragus.
A little jabbing left from Wexler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wexler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aragus as he avoids it easily.
Aragus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aragus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wexler can do to turn this around?
Aragus blocks a jab.
Wexler swats away the attempt to clinch by Aragus.
Wexler misses with a body shot.
Aragus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wexler throws a good cross that connects.
Aragus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aragus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wexler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aragus as he jumps to the side.
Aragus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kip Aragus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wexler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aragus.
Wexler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aragus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wexler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Wexler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aragus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aragus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aragus tries to advance to mount but Wexler denies him.
Aragus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wexler!
Wexler can't escape the position.
Wexler wants to control but Aragus is having none of it.
Wexler prevents Aragus from taking his back.
Wexler is looking to get to half guard.
Shawn Wexler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wexler can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wexler tries to hold on but Aragus postures up.
Wexler regains half guard.
Aragus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wexler sees it coming and defends easily.
Aragus trying to pass the guard but Wexler defending well.
Wexler is doing well to control the position and prevent Aragus from advancing to side control.
Aragus is thwarting Wexler's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler tries to get to full guard but Aragus has control of the leg.
Wexler wants to control but Aragus is keeping busy.
Aragus is pressing down on Wexler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wexler is holding on for now.
Wexler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aragus passes Wexler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wexler wants to get back to full guard.
Aragus tries to pass to full mount but Wexler defends it.
Wexler trying to control but Aragus postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragus wants to work for an arm triangle but Wexler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wexler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wexler managing to control the position.
Aragus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kip Aragus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wexler is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wexler wants to control from the top but Aragus keeps moving.
Wexler throwing strikes from guard but Aragus blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Aragus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aragus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kip Aragus!
Kip Aragus 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Agent 47 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Silfversberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agent 47!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jakob Silfversberg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silfversberg shoots for a double leg takedown but 47 sprawls well. He's pushed Silfversberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
47 tries to counter with a takedown but Silfversberg is quick to defend against it.
47 lands with a kick to the ribs.
47 has been working on his boxing with his coaches at F U in the buildup to the fight.
47 throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silfversberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. 47 is in Silfversberg's guard.
47 stopping the sweep attempt from Silfversberg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
47 controls from within his opponent's guard.
47 stopping the sweep attempt from Silfversberg.
Silfversberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. 47 doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. 47 manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
47 working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silfversberg's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfversberg wants to improve his position but instead 47 has moved into half guard.
Silfversberg is not content to let 47 control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
47 is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
47 trying to control the action but Silfversberg is working from the bottom.
Silfversberg is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silfversberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
47 wants to control from the top but Silfversberg keeps moving.
Silfversberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Silfversberg, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
47 trying to control but Silfversberg is working from the bottom.
47 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silfversberg has 47 pulled in close to control his posture.
47 tries to free his leg and advance position but Silfversberg is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silfversberg throws a hook but 47 avoids it easily.
Silfversberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silfversberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silfversberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Silfversberg misses.
Silfversberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract 47.
47 misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from 47 tenderised Silfversberg's leg. Silfversberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
47 dodges the punch combination from Silfversberg.
Silfversberg throws a hook to the side of 47's head but 47 sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
47 stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
47 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silfversberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silfversberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
47 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
47 is looking to slow Silfversberg down with leg kicks.
47 scores with the left hand. Silfversberg knows he should have avoided that one.
47 connects with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - 47 coming out on top.
Silfversberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four 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!
47 tries to land a front kick but Silfversberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
47 throws a leg kick but Silfversberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silfversberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silfversberg misses with an uppercut.
Silfversberg throws a jab but it's blocked by 47.
47 tests Silfversberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silfversberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
47 throws a right hand that misses
so Silfversberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
47 controls Silfversberg momentarily but Silfversberg frees himself.
Silfversberg trying to control but 47 is working from the bottom.
Silfversberg is looking to advance position but 47 has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agent 47 dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
47 moves away from the strike by Silfversberg.
47 throws a shot from downtown. Silfversberg moves away and avoids it.
47 throws a front kick that sends Silfversberg stumbling back into the cage.
47 checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
47 lands a slapping body shot.
47 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
47 throws a jab but it's blocked by Silfversberg.
47 looks to land a left hand but Silfversberg moved out of range nicely.
47 misses with an uppercut
and Silfversberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Silfversberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused 47 some visible discomfort.
47 is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silfversberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silfversberg is putting a hurting on 47 here, landing some big shots from side control.
47 manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
47 tries to get to full guard but Silfversberg has control of the leg.
Jakob Silfversberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Silfversberg connects with a nice short shot to 47's temple.
Silfversberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silfversberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
47 trying to hold on to Silfversberg's head to control him but Silfversberg postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks 47 with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
47 trying to control here.
47 looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silfversberg trying to pass the guard but 47 defending well.
Silfversberg content to control rather than advance.
47 wants to get back to full guard.
47 is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
47 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
47 gets back to full guard.
Silfversberg preventing the sweep.
Silfversberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
47 controls Silfversberg momentarily but Silfversberg frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
47 throws a left and a right that both miss
and 47 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
47 throws a lazy head kick
and Silfversberg counters with a stiff right hand.
47 ducks under a wild hook from Silfversberg.
47 lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
47 misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silfversberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but 47 defends it well.
Silfversberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
47 throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silfversberg throws a hook but 47 blocks it.
Silfversberg lands with an overhand left.
47 scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silfversberg tries to sprawl but 47 drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silfversberg trying to control but 47 postures up.
47 tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silfversberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
47 is trying to control the action in half guard but Silfversberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silfversberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silfversberg is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jakob Silfversberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silfversberg misses with an uppercut. 47 saw that one coming.
Silfversberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silfversberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
47 ducks under a wild hook from Silfversberg.
47 lunges at Silfversberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silfversberg's hand.
47 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silfversberg in his tracks.
47 lands with a kick to the ribs.
47 misses with the body kick
and Silfversberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Silfversberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. 47 looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
47 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Agent 47 is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
47 connects with a solid leg kick.
47 misses with a lunging right hand
and Silfversberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps 47 thinking.
Silfversberg lands a nice shot that snaps 47's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silfversberg misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
47 drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
47 is looking to take a break and control but Silfversberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silfversberg is trying to get back to half guard.
47 looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silfversberg gets back to half guard.
Silfversberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from 47.
47 is trying to control. Silfversberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
47 wants to free his trapped foot but Silfversberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silfversberg is looking to improve his position.
Silfversberg is not content to let 47 control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg moves into full guard.
47 is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
47 postures up in Silfversberg's guard and throws a big left but Silfversberg blocks it.
47 trying to control the position from guard on top but Silfversberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
47 won't allow Silfversberg to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
47 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silfversberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from 47 - the referee stops the clock and Silfversberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says 47. Silfversberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
47 cracks the inside of Silfversberg's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by 47.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
47 throws a series of punches but Silfversberg avoids them all with ease.
47 throws a leg kick which misses Silfversberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Silfversberg tries to avoid it.
Silfversberg lands with a nice combination. 47 backs away looking to recover.
47 changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silfversberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
47 tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silfversberg's legs.
Silfversberg sneaks back into half guard.
47 seems to be looking for submissions.
47 moves nicely into side control.
47 trying to control the action but Silfversberg is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agent 47 clearly takes 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.
Silfversberg misses with an uppercut.
Agent 47 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silfversberg throws a body kick that misses.
Nice cross by Silfversberg.
47 is looking to score with low kicks.
And Silfversberg tries to counter it with a takedown but 47 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
47 misses with a body shot.
47 explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
47 throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silfversberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from 47.
47 lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
47 shoots in and bounces Silfversberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silfversberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Silfversberg, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silfversberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silfversberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
47 slips nicely into half guard.
47 prevents Silfversberg from improving his position.
47 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silfversberg can do to turn this around?
47 trying to control the pace.
Silfversberg is looking to improve his position.
47 wants to pass to mount but Silfversberg is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silfversberg gets back to full guard.
47 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silfversberg's guard.
47 looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silfversberg wants to control but 47 is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silfversberg 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.
47 is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silfversberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time 47.
47 moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
47 tries for a kimura but Silfversberg is defending well.
Silfversberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silfversberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
47 in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
47 wants to control for a moment but Silfversberg uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
47 wants to pass to mount but Silfversberg is defending the position.
47 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silfversberg is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agent 47 had his way with Jakob Silfversberg in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Silfversberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
47 lands with a slapping head kick.
47 scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Silfversberg.
47 works the jab nicely.
47 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
47 throws the left hand but Silfversberg avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
47 looks to throw a body kick
letting Silfversberg counter with a right hand.
Silfversberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from 47.
47 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for 47.
That's one minute gone in the round.
47 looks to land a left hand but Silfversberg moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Silfversberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
47 connects with an inside leg kick.
47 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silfversberg's head backwards.
Silfversberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says 47 as he avoids it easily.
47 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from 47. Silfversberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Silfversberg misses
and 47 makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
47 darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
47 keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silfversberg looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg trying to control but 47 postures up.
Silfversberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
47 is looking to take a break and control but Silfversberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silfversberg controlling the position for now.
Silfversberg is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but 47 manages to pass to mount!
47 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silfversberg is looking to escape.
47 with shots to the head and body - Silfversberg looks very uncomfortable down there.
47 goes for an armbar but Silfversberg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silfversberg.
Silfversberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
47 controls Silfversberg momentarily but Silfversberg frees himself.
Silfversberg trying to control the position from guard on top but 47 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
47 is trying to hold Silfversberg in close to prevent damage but Silfversberg has managed to pass into half guard.
47 trying to control here.
Jakob Silfversberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agent 47 is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silfversberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silfversberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agent 47 showed his dominance in that final round.
Well 47 has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agent 47!
Agent 47 retains his welterweight title!
Agent 47 seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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