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Infliction 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finn Demascus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlo Stanfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finn Demascus!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demascus is looking to land body kicks.
Demascus keeps the fight on the outside.
Demascus swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanfield.
Demascus with a nice cross.
Demascus throws a solid leg kick but Stanfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demascus.
Finn Demascus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demascus works Stanfield's body with a nice hook.
Stanfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Stanfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Demascus decides to pull guard.
Stanfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Demascus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demascus wants to stand and escape but Stanfield is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Demascus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demascus kicks Stanfield off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield avoids the head kick by Demascus.
A slow jab from Demascus misses its intended target.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck for Stanfield with that takedown attempt.
Demascus misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Demascus. No joy for Stanfield on that attempt.
A jab from Demascus misses.
Stanfield shoots in for a double leg but Demascus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Stanfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demascus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stanfield scores a takedown into full mount!
You get the feeling that Demascus really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Stanfield is breathing heavily.
Demascus is squirming around, avoiding Stanfield's attempts to control the action.
Stanfield won't let Demascus get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Demascus is squirming around, avoiding Stanfield's attempts to control the action.
Stanfield works his way to his opponent's back.
Demascus is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Demascus scores with a hook to the body. Stanfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demascus misses with a head kick.
Stanfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Demascus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Demascus as Stanfield shoots in.
Demascus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demascus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Demascus.
A jab from Demascus misses.
Demascus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demascus throws a head kick that Stanfield semi-blocks.
Jab from Demascus.
Demascus lands a slapping body shot.
Stanfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Stanfield takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stanfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stanfield walks forward, straight into a front kick from Demascus.
Demascus throws out a powerful jab.
Demascus tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanfield avoids the head kick by Demascus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demascus misses with a straight right.
Demascus throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
Demascus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stanfield's calf.
Stanfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Demascus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Demascus.
Demascus cracks Stanfield with an open hand slap.
Demascus tries a head kick but it misses.
Demascus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Demascus misses with a wild body shot.
Stanfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Demascus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanfield blocks a head kick by Demascus.
Demascus just misses with a punch to the body.
Demascus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demascus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stanfield's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Demascus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stanfield throws a sloppy head kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Demascus counters with a head kick. That will keep Stanfield thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Demascus missing with a left hand there. Stanfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demascus.
Stanfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stanfield tries to clinch but Demascus moves out of range.
Demascus tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demascus.
Demascus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stanfield wants to clinch.
Stanfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stanfield lands with a slapping head kick.
Demascus throws a head kick that Stanfield semi-blocks.
Demascus throws a jab when Stanfield was well out of range.
Demascus throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demascus misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demascus misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield avoids the head kick by Demascus.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stanfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Demascus tries to sprawl out of it but Stanfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Demascus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demascus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stanfield backs up against the cage.
Stanfield has his takedown stuffed
and Demascus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Demascus misses.
Demascus throws a head kick that half lands.
Demascus throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
Stanfield fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Stanfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanfield defending well as Demascus loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Demascus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Demascus throws a hook to the side of Stanfield's head but Stanfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demascus lands a jab to the nose.
Stanfield walks into a stiff left hand from Demascus.
Demascus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demascus lands a head shot.
Demascus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Finn Demascus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demascus lands a high kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stanfield.
Demascus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demascus.
Demascus misses with a hook. Stanfield ducked under it nicely.
Demascus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demascus misses with a straight right.
Finn Demascus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demascus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demascus lands a jab.
Demascus looks to land a right hand but Stanfield moved out of range.
Demascus throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
Demascus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stanfield.
Horrible takedown by Stanfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Demascus which made him look bad.
Demascus throws a sloppy head kick and Stanfield moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Demascus misses.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demascus misses with a body shot.
Demascus throws a hook but Stanfield avoids it easily.
Demascus throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanfield.
Demascus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stanfield's sensitive parts.
Demascus looks to land a left hand but Stanfield moved out of range nicely.
Stanfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demascus sprawls well. Demascus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stanfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Stanfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demascus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stanfield on the side of the head.
Demascus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stanfield momentarily.
A combination from Demascus does no damage.
Stanfield avoids the head kick by Demascus.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stanfield crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Demascus - the referee stops the clock and Stanfield gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Demascus. Stanfield manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Demascus lands a high kick!
Demascus throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
Stanfield slips a jab from Demascus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stanfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big left from Demascus misses.
Stanfield will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab from Demascus does it's job there.
Demascus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanfield avoids the head kick by Demascus.
Demascus throws a head kick that misses.
Demascus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanfield.
Stanfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demascus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demascus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Demascus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demascus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Demascus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stanfield's head backwards.
Demascus scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Demascus moves out of range.
Demascus tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanfield blocks a head kick by Demascus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Demascus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stanfield wants to clinch
and Demascus counters with a head kick. That will keep Stanfield thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Demascus throws a sloppy head kick and Stanfield moves out of range easily.
Stanfield wants to clinch but Demascus slips to the side
and Demascus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stanfield staying out of range there.
Stanfield misses with a low kick as Demascus jumps back.
Demascus stuffs the takedown.
Demascus misses with a body shot
and Stanfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Demascus won't be happy with that.
Demascus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stanfield has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Demascus bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Stanfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demascus scoring well with a low kick there.
Demascus misses the shot to the body.
Stanfield is looking to clinch but Demascus is avoiding it.
Demascus lands a jab to the head.
Stanfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Demascus throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
Stanfield takes one on the button.
Demascus misses with a head kick.
Stanfield tries for a takedown but Demascus circles away easily
and Demascus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demascus throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
Demascus throws a sloppy head kick and Stanfield moves out of range easily.
Demascus tries a head kick but it misses.
Demascus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demascus throws a hook but Stanfield avoids it easily.
Stanfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Demascus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Demascus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demascus as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Stanfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demascus misses with a head kick.
Demascus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab from Demascus.
Horrible takedown by Stanfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Demascus which made him look bad.
Demascus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Demascus lands with a cross.
Demascus misses with an uppercut. Stanfield saw that one coming.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stanfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demascus throws a hook but Stanfield avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Demascus.
Demascus throws a big shot that misses.
Stanfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Demascus misses.
Demascus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demascus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stanfield takes a step back to recover.
Demascus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stanfield blocks a jab.
Demascus misses with an uppercut. Stanfield saw that one coming.
Demascus connects with a nice looking jab.
Demascus throws a lazy head kick
and Stanfield counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Demascus's guard now.
Stanfield wants to pass the guard but Demascus is keeping the position.
Demascus wriggles free and stands up.
Demascus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stanfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demascus just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanfield blocks a head kick by Demascus.
Demascus throws a nice looking combination but Stanfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stanfield takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stanfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield avoids the head kick by Demascus.
Demascus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demascus is fending him off so far but Stanfield persists. Nope, Demascus circles away and we're back to standing.
Demascus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stanfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demascus lands a nice hook to Stanfield's body. Stanfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stanfield moves out of range as Demascus strikes.
A head kick from Demascus lands but Stanfield takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demascus throws a head kick that Stanfield semi-blocks.
Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finn Demascus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demascus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Demascus lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finn Demascus.
I've got Demascus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Demascus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between West Slivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Macz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, West Slivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Macz!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slivers wants to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slivers.
Macz stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Slivers working the strikes but Macz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Macz won't allow Slivers to pass to mount.
Slivers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macz keeps working.
Macz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Macz fails with the takedown
and Slivers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Macz!
Macz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Slivers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macz controls Slivers momentarily but Slivers frees himself.
Macz keeping full guard, as Slivers tries to pass.
Macz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Macz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macz working a defensive guard here.
Slivers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slivers wants to control from the top but Macz keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slivers clinches up with Macz and pushes him back against the cage.
Macz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Macz keeping moving, preventing Slivers from controlling successfully.
Macz 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.
Macz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slivers wants to pass the guard but Macz is keeping the position.
Macz wants to stand and escape but Slivers is having none of it.
Slivers throwing strikes but missing.
Macz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Macz looks gassed!
Slivers wants to control from the top but Macz keeps moving.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Macz has eaten all the pies!
Slivers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slivers is sitting in close to Macz's body. Macz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Slivers is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Slivers is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Macz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Macz!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franz Barta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franz Barta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell throws an overhand right that lands on Barta's shoulder, as Barta tries to avoid the shot.
Bell cracks Barta on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Barta falls backwards against the cage. Bell follows up with more strikes that drop Barta to his knees. Bell keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Barta! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stringer Bell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Halfdead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Halfdead!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halfdead pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Halfdead misses with an uppercut. Lesnar saw that one coming.
Lesnar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lesnar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lesnar pulls Halfdead into guard.
Halfdead postures up.
Halfdead slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Halfdead is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lesnar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar parries the strikes from Halfdead easily there. Halfdead is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lesnar to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Halfdead is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Halfdead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesnar trying to hold on to Halfdead's head to control him but Halfdead postures up.
Halfdead wants to take a breather but Lesnar is having none of it.
Halfdead looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lesnar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lesnar wants to control but Halfdead is keeping busy.
Halfdead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halfdead is stalling here. Lesnar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Halfdead seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lesnar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lesnar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Halfdead's legs.
Lesnar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halfdead, who protects the arm well.
Halfdead is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Halfdead is pushing Lesnar's head away, looking to escape. Lesnar manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Halfdead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Halfdead fails with a takedown attempt.
Halfdead lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lesnar wants a takedown.
Lesnar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Halfdead's efforts to push away.
Halfdead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Halfdead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lesnar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Halfdead decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lesnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halfdead counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Halfdead.
Halfdead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Halfdead wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halfdead gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Lesnar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Halfdead's efforts to push away.
Halfdead wants to get back to striking at distance but Lesnar won't allow it.
Halfdead stalling in the clinch but Lesnar improves position.
Lesnar pulls guard effortlessly.
Halfdead postures up.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Halfdead from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Halfdead dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Halfdead misses with a takedown
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Halfdead!
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount and Halfdead is in trouble!
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halfdead regains half guard.
Halfdead is staying active underneath Lesnar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lesnar 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.
Halfdead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halfdead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
Halfdead trying to control the position here.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Halfdead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halfdead is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lesnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halfdead manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lesnar can't keep his opponent in guard - Halfdead advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halfdead prevents Lesnar from standing back up.
Halfdead looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Halfdead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halfdead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
Halfdead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar is not content to let Halfdead control the position.
Lesnar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halfdead is stalling in the full guard.
Lesnar is trying to keep Halfdead in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halfdead stays in close to Lesnar's body and controls the position.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Halfdead from controlling successfully.
Lesnar wants to hit a switch here but Halfdead passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lesnar there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Lesnar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lesnar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Halfdead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar looks to land a strike but Halfdead avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Halfdead is working from the bottom.
Jose Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard.
Lesnar has gone for a leg lock! Halfdead slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lesnar's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halfdead stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halfdead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Halfdead is avoiding it.
Jose Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Halfdead tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halfdead manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halfdead shoots and misses
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Halfdead.
Lesnar wants to stand but Halfdead has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Halfdead has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halfdead holds on and takes a little breather.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Halfdead is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Halfdead with that takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halfdead.
Halfdead prevents Lesnar from escaping the position.
Lesnar seems a little lost for a moment, as Halfdead dominates the positioning.
Halfdead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead decides to stand back up. Halfdead steps back and let's Lesnar get back to his feet.
Halfdead fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar avoids it really well and circles away.
Jose Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Halfdead.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Halfdead.
Lesnar has his takedown stuffed
and Halfdead decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar has an active guard here but Halfdead has managed to pass into half guard.
Halfdead winds up and cracks Lesnar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Halfdead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halfdead 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Halfdead!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Spindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eleandor Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Spindler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spindler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eleandor Stubbs!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubbs shoots for a double leg takedown but Spindler sprawls well. He's pushed Stubbs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spindler scores with a hook to the body. Stubbs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spindler tries to bum rush Stubbs with a series of wild strikes but Stubbs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spindler misses with the combination.
Stubbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stubbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spindler misses with a wild combination.
Spindler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spindler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stubbs moves away.
Spindler stuffs the takedown.
Jason Spindler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eleandor Stubbs.
Stubbs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spindler did well to prevent Stubbs getting side control.
Stubbs looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spindler kicks off Stubbs and gets to his feet.
Stubbs is looking to clinch but Spindler is avoiding it.
Spindler lands a jab.
Stubbs wants to clinch.
Stubbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Spindler circles away.
Stubbs looks for a takedown but Spindler sprawls well.
Spindler throws a right hand that Stubbs ducks under and follows up with a left that Stubbs also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stubbs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spindler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spindler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stubbs.
Spindler's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Spindler duly obliges.
Stubbs misses with a two punch combination.
Spindler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spindler catches Stubbs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spindler takes a swing at Stubbs's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs shoots in but no luck this time.
Stubbs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spindler throws a series of punches but Stubbs moves out of range.
Spindler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spindler misses with a combination
enabling Stubbs to counter with a crisp jab.
Stubbs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spindler swinging wildly here.
Eleandor Stubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stubbs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spindler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spindler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spindler!
Spindler lands with a right hand.
Stubbs misses with a body kick.
Spindler throws a series of strikes that have Stubbs backpedaling.
Spindler misses with a two punch combination.
Spindler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spindler connects with a body shot.
Spindler throws a series of punches but Stubbs avoids them all with ease.
Spindler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stubbs counters with a single leg into guard. Spindler didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Spindler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spindler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stubbs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spindler is trying to stand up here but Stubbs is controlling him well.
Spindler kicks off Stubbs and gets to his feet.
Spindler keeps the fight on the outside.
Jason Spindler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stubbs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spindler.
Stubbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Spindler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Spindler misses.
Stubbs is breathing heavily.
Spindler's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Spindler duly obliges.
Stubbs dodges the punch combination from Spindler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbs walks into a stiff left hand from Spindler.
Stubbs drives through and clinches with Spindler against the cage.
Spindler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stubbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Spindler throws out a powerful jab.
Stubbs shoots in for a takedown but Spindler shows good takedown defense.
Stubbs shoots in but no luck this time.
Jason Spindler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eleandor Stubbs.
Spindler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stubbs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spindler lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spindler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stubbs.
Stubbs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spindler looks to land a combination. Stubbs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spindler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spindler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spindler misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Spindler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spindler misses with a series of wild punches.
Spindler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stubbs. Stubbs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs throws a head kick that misses.
Spindler misses with a series of wild punches.
Spindler throws a right and a left that Stubbs avoids nicely.
Stubbs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stubbs slips a jab and a cross from Spindler.
Spindler misses with a wild combination.
Spindler takes a swing at Stubbs's ribcage but misses.
Jason Spindler is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stubbs fails to land the takedown.
Stubbs has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Spindler.
Spindler throws a right and a left that Stubbs avoids nicely.
Stubbs shoots for a double leg takedown but Spindler sprawls well. He's pushed Stubbs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stubbs tries to clinch but Spindler moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Spindler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stubbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spindler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spindler is looking to wear down Stubbs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stubbs misses with a takedown attempt - Spindler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spindler misses with a few strikes there.
Spindler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spindler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stubbs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spindler defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spindler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stubbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spindler keeps the fight on the outside.
Spindler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spindler misses with a wild combination.
Spindler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stubbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spindler is fending him off so far but Stubbs persists. Nope, Spindler circles away and we're back to standing.
Jason Spindler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eleandor Stubbs.
Stubbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spindler.
Spindler throws a series of punches but Stubbs moves out of range.
Stubbs fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Spindler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spindler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stubbs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stubbs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spindler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stubbs backs up against the cage.
Spindler misses with the combination.
Spindler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stubbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spindler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spindler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stubbs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spindler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Spindler. That snapped Stubbs's head back.
Spindler tests Stubbs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spindler lands with a shot to the body.
Spindler throws a right hand that Stubbs ducks under and follows up with a left that Stubbs also avoids with ease.
Stubbs shoots in looking for a takedown. Spindler tries to sprawl out of it but Stubbs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spindler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spindler misses with the combination.
Jason Spindler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Spindler.
Stubbs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stubbs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spindler defends it nicely.
Spindler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Spindler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spindler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Spindler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilan Matan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Garwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilan Matan looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilan Matan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Garwin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garwin looks to land a combination. Matan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Matan.
Garwin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matan did well to prevent Garwin getting side control.
Matan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Garwin trying to control the action but Matan is working from the bottom.
Garwin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matan.
Garwin trying to control but Matan is working from the bottom.
Garwin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matan keeping full guard, as Garwin tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garwin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garwin is looking to take a break and control but Matan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garwin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garwin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Garwin tries to stand but Matan is controlling his head.
Matan tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garwin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garwin lands a few punches from side control.
Garwin scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garwin tries to advance to mount but Matan denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Garwin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Garwin moves into range and clinches up with Matan.
Matan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garwin uses from the top position.
Garwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garwin landing some decent shots from guard.
Garwin looking to sit in guard and control but Matan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garwin is looking to stand up but Matan isn't so interested in that idea.
Matan drops back looking for a leg! Garwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garwin manages to kick Matan off! Matan jumps back into Garwin's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matan is looking to work some ground and pound but Garwin has wrist control.
Matan passes Garwin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garwin is looking to improve his position.
Garwin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garwin is trying to maintain the position but Matan is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garwin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garwin wants to sweep here but Matan controlling him for the moment.
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.
Garwin looking to control but Matan passes into half guard.
Garwin wants to control but Matan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matan wants to work for an arm triangle but Garwin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garwin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Garwin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matan.
Garwin tries to kick Matan off but Matan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matan seems to be looking for submissions.
Garwin wants to control but Matan is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garwin is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matan fails with the takedown
and Garwin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matan won't be happy with that.
Garwin trying to control the action but Matan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garwin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Garwin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Garwin working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Garwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Matan wants to clinch but Garwin slips to the side
and Garwin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matan tries to keep at a distance but Garwin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garwin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Matan can't fight it off and eventually Garwin manages to take the fight to the floor. Matan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garwin wants to control from the top but Matan keeps moving.
Garwin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garwin tries to stand but Matan is controlling from the bottom.
Matan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Matan keeping full guard, as Garwin tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Matan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garwin trying to hold on to Matan's head to control him but Matan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garwin tries to roll over but Matan keeps him under control.
Garwin wants to get back to his feet.
Shane Garwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garwin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matan is working away from the top position though.
Garwin is defending against the submission attempts here by Matan.
Garwin is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garwin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garwin wants to pass the guard but Matan is defending well.
Matan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garwin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garwin is keen to just control but Matan is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Garwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garwin 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Garwin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deigo Santoizes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Ward will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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173 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deigo Santoizes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Ward!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward misses with a kick to the body.
Santoizes fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Santoizes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but Santoizes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ward.
Santoizes shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deigo Santoizes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santoizes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ward's waist but Ward gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santoizes off to one side.
Ward lands a front kick.
Santoizes tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ward lands a head kick. Santoizes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Deigo Santoizes has been cut.
Santoizes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Santoizes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily.
Santoizes is breathing heavily.
Santoizes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santoizes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ward throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoizes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santoizes.
Santoizes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santoizes.
Deigo Santoizes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santoizes is defended easily by Ward.
Santoizes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Santoizes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice uppercut there from Ward.
Santoizes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ward scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santoizes in his tracks.
Ward delivers a nice body kick.
Santoizes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Santoizes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ward throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santoizes.
Santoizes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santoizes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Santoizes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ward knocks Santoizes out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Ward!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jae Darkwaters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darkwaters comes to the cage accompanied by Animal I have become - 3 days grace. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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175 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jae Darkwaters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Decker!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darkwaters slips a jab and a cross from Decker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Darkwaters.
Danga de danga de dang - Decker scores with a four punch combination!
Decker slaps away a takedown attempt from Darkwaters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Darkwaters wants to clinch up but Decker keeps it at a distance.
Jae Darkwaters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darkwaters wants to clinch up but Decker keeps it at a distance.
Darkwaters gets a takedown into half guard.
Decker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Decker has hold of Darkwaters's hands but Darkwaters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Darkwaters seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Darkwaters winds up and cracks Decker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Decker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Darkwaters has managed to clinch.
Darkwaters decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkwaters wants to sweep but no luck.
Decker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Decker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darkwaters 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.
Darkwaters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Decker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Decker works over Darkwaters with some ground and pound from guard.
Darkwaters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darkwaters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Decker with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkwaters has momentary wrist control but Decker slips an elbow through the middle.
Darkwaters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Decker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Decker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darkwaters is breathing heavily.
Decker preventing the sweep.
Decker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darkwaters manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Darkwaters goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Decker is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decker stopping the sweep attempt from Darkwaters.
Decker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Darkwaters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Darkwaters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Decker manages to get himself to full guard.
Decker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkwaters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Darkwaters scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters postures up and lands a big shot to Decker's brow.
Decker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Darkwaters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darkwaters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Decker but Decker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Darkwaters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darkwaters tries to close the distance and clinch but Decker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darkwaters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darkwaters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Decker sprawls well initially but Darkwaters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Darkwaters is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Darkwaters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darkwaters working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Decker can't keep his opponent in guard - Darkwaters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Decker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Decker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters is working for a submission of some sort.
Darkwaters throws a strike but Decker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Decker is looking to stand up but Darkwaters isn't so interested in that idea.
Darkwaters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darkwaters trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Decker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Darkwaters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Decker defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Darkwaters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Decker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darkwaters tries to clinch there but Decker circles away.
Darkwaters misses with a double jab
and Decker counters with a straight right hand.
Darkwaters has a takedown stuffed.
Decker misses with a series of wild punches.
Decker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darkwaters circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Darkwaters closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Darkwaters lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darkwaters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Decker's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkwaters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darkwaters postures up in Decker's guard and throws a big left but Decker blocks it.
Decker wants to stand but Darkwaters is controlling the position.
Decker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darkwaters.
Darkwaters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Decker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Darkwaters has Decker in his guard.
Darkwaters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Decker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darkwaters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Darkwaters wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darkwaters throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Decker postures up in Darkwaters's guard and throws a big left but Darkwaters blocks it.
Decker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darkwaters looking to control.
Decker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Decker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big left from Darkwaters misses.
Decker throws a nice looking combination but Darkwaters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darkwaters shoots in for a takedown but Decker shows good takedown defense.
Darkwaters tries to clinch up but Decker circles away and keeps his distance.
Decker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Decker.
Darkwaters is looking to clinch.
Decker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Darkwaters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Darkwaters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters clinches with his opponent.
Decker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Darkwaters is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Decker to the mat. Decker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Decker wants to stand but Darkwaters is controlling the position.
Darkwaters passes Decker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Darkwaters is keen to just control but Decker is a slippery customer.
Darkwaters winds up and cracks Decker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Darkwaters drops an elbow to the side of Decker's head.
Decker is looking to escape.
Darkwaters is looking to advance position but Decker won't allow it.
Decker wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters uses his free foot to push down on Decker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Decker.
Decker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Darkwaters scoring with strikes but Decker is staying in there.
Darkwaters scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Darkwaters landing shots from mount.
Decker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Decker is in a horrible position here. Darkwaters smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Darkwaters with shots to the head and body - Decker looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Darkwaters dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Decker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Darkwaters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Decker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Darkwaters somewhat.
Darkwaters fails to land the takedown.
Decker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Decker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darkwaters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darkwaters moves away.
Darkwaters doesn't manage to clinch there - Decker circles away.
Decker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Decker wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Darkwaters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkwaters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decker throws a right and a left that Darkwaters avoids nicely.
Decker throws a series of punches but Darkwaters avoids them all with ease.
Decker leaves Darkwaters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Darkwaters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decker throws a one two combo.
Decker misses with a double jab.
Decker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decker misses with the combination.
Darkwaters moves in looking to clinch but Decker pushes him off.
Darkwaters throws a predictable looking body shot
and Decker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darkwaters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decker keeps the fight on the outside.
Darkwaters fails with a takedown attempt.
Decker lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Decker tries to bum rush Darkwaters with a series of wild strikes but Darkwaters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Decker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Darkwaters is defended easily by Decker.
Decker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Decker duly obliges.
Decker misses with a few strikes there.
Darkwaters misses with a takedown attempt
and Decker counters with a straight right hand.
Darkwaters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decker.
Decker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Decker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Darkwaters takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Darkwaters takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters is trying to drag Decker to the mat but Decker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darkwaters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Decker can't break the clinch.
Decker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darkwaters has Decker pressed against the cage, preventing Decker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Darkwaters presses Decker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darkwaters keeps control of Decker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Decker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Decker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Decker is trying to break the clinch but Darkwaters has him pressed against the cage.
Darkwaters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Decker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Decker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darkwaters has him pressed against the cage.
Darkwaters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Decker has had enough of the clinch but Darkwaters keeps him there for the moment.
Decker is looking to break free of the clinch but Darkwaters has double underhooks.
Decker is trying to force a seperation but Darkwaters has the dominant position.
Decker tries to circle away but Darkwaters has him pinned against the cage.
Darkwaters tries a knee to the head but Decker blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Decker can't break the clinch.
Decker wants to get back to striking at distance but Darkwaters won't allow it.
Decker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darkwaters decides to pull guard.
Decker lands a couple of digs.
Decker postures up in Darkwaters's guard and throws a big left but Darkwaters blocks it.
Darkwaters looking for a guillotine here but Decker defends easily.
Decker stopping the sweep attempt from Darkwaters.
Decker distracts Darkwaters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Decker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darkwaters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darkwaters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alexander Decker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darkwaters wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Decker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Darkwaters has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jae Darkwaters!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tazuboku Kayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mbala Ubuntu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayo comes to the cage accompanied by Flipsyde - Someday. Ubuntu has chosen Hohodza as his entrance music. Tazuboku Kayo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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163 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tazuboku Kayo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mbala Ubuntu!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubuntu tries for a takedown but Kayo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ubuntu fails with a takedown attempt.
Kayo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ubuntu scores a takedown into full mount!
Kayo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kayo tries to lock up and control but Ubuntu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ubuntu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kayo is looking to escape.
Kayo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ubuntu.
Kayo tries to hold on but Ubuntu pushes him away.
Ubuntu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ubuntu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kayo is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubuntu looking to finish with strikes here!
Kayo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kayo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ubuntu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ubuntu wants to control the pace but Kayo is squirming around nicely.
Ubuntu throws a strike there. Kayo manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Ubuntu wants to take a breather but Kayo is having none of it.
Ubuntu works his way into full mount!
Ubuntu tries to control but Kayo wriggling away.
Kayo is desperately trying to improve his position but Ubuntu has a good base and remains in mount.
Ubuntu lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ubuntu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kayo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ubuntu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kayo wants to control but Ubuntu is having none of it.
Kayo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ubuntu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kayo is trying to escape the mount.
Ubuntu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kayo is on top in guard.
Kayo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubuntu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubuntu pushes Kayo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kayo scores with a sloppy right hand. Ubuntu should have avoided that one.
Ubuntu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kayo avoids it really well and circles away.
Tazuboku Kayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbala Ubuntu.
Kayo clobbers Ubuntu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ubuntu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kayo scores with a jab. Ubuntu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ubuntu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kayo pinned against the cage. Kayo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ubuntu shoots for a double leg takedown but Kayo sprawls well. He's pushed Ubuntu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ubuntu looks gassed!
Horrible takedown by Ubuntu or perhaps it was just good defense by Kayo which made him look bad.
Ubuntu misses with a takedown attempt - Kayo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mbala Ubuntu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kayo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ubuntu fails with the takedown.
Ubuntu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ubuntu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kayo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kayo scores with a hook.
Ubuntu takes one on the button.
Kayo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kayo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ubuntu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kayo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ubuntu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kayo works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kayo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Tazuboku Kayo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kayo connects with a nice looking jab.
Ubuntu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kayo pinned against the cage. Kayo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kayo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kayo wants to free his trapped foot but Ubuntu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kayo looking for a submission but Ubuntu manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kayo is looking to work some ground and pound but Ubuntu has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kayo advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayo trying to mount his opponent but Ubuntu defends it.
Kayo stops Ubuntu from getting back to his feet.
Kayo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ubuntu is just riding it out for now. Kayo eventually gives up the hold.
Ubuntu gets full guard.
Ubuntu wriggles free and stands up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kayo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubuntu wants to get back to his feet but Kayo drags him back down.
Kayo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ubuntu to his feet.
Ubuntu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kayo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ubuntu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kayo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tazuboku Kayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbala Ubuntu.
Ubuntu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kayo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ubuntu won't be happy with that.
Kayo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kayo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ubuntu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ubuntu is trying to control Kayo's posture but Kayo avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kayo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ubuntu throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ubuntu tries for a takedown but Kayo circles away easily
and Kayo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ubuntu tries for a takedown but Kayo circles away easily
and Kayo counters with a shoot takedown. Ubuntu fights it but they end up in guard.
Kayo wants to pass the guard but Ubuntu is keeping the position.
Kayo trying to move into half guard but instead Ubuntu has managed to sweep!
Kayo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ubuntu defends well.
Ubuntu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kayo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kayo is trying to control the position but Ubuntu postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kayo keeping full guard, as Ubuntu tries to pass.
Ubuntu wants to control from the top but Kayo keeps moving.
Kayo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ubuntu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ubuntu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tazuboku Kayo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ubuntu cracks Kayo with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tazuboku Kayo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ubuntu misses with a takedown attempt
and Kayo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ubuntu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kayo pinned against the cage. Kayo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice uppercut lands for Kayo. That snapped Ubuntu's head back.
Kayo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ubuntu is defended easily by Kayo.
Tazuboku Kayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbala Ubuntu.
Ubuntu misses with a takedown attempt
and Kayo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kayo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kayo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ubuntu is in trouble now - Kayo has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kayo is working for a guillotine from mount but Ubuntu frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayo misses with some ground and pound and Ubuntu recovers position to half guard.
Kayo seems to be working for a kimura but Ubuntu defends the submission attempt.
Ubuntu is trying to stand.
Ubuntu trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ubuntu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ubuntu trying to control the position here.
Kayo looking to pass the guard.
Kayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ubuntu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ubuntu trying to control the position.
Kayo throws and elbow that misses. Ubuntu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kayo's guard. Nice move by Ubuntu!
Ubuntu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ubuntu pushes down on Kayo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayo looking for submissions off his back.
Ubuntu works his way into full mount!
Ubuntu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ubuntu tries to control but Kayo wriggling away.
Kayo can't escape the position.
Ubuntu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The referee warns Kayo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kayo wants to control but Ubuntu is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kayo is desperately trying to improve his position but Ubuntu has a good base and remains in mount.
Kayo tries to lock up and control but Ubuntu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kayo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ubuntu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ubuntu looking to finish Kayo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kayo!
Kayo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ubuntu winds up and cracks Kayo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ubuntu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kayo wants to get back to his feet.
Kayo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ubuntu pulls his head out easily.
Kayo looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mbala Ubuntu just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ubuntu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ubuntu trying to control from half guard but Kayo is working away.
Kayo actively working from the bottom here.
Ubuntu wants to free his trapped foot but Kayo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kayo is pressing down on Ubuntu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ubuntu advances to half guard.
Ubuntu trying to mount his opponent but Kayo defends it.
Kayo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayo tries to get to full guard but Ubuntu has control of the leg.
Kayo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kayo is staying active underneath Ubuntu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ubuntu passes to full mount!
Ubuntu trying to control but Kayo is having none of it.
Ubuntu lands a heavy elbow.
Kayo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ubuntu.
Kayo is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ubuntu wants to control the pace but Kayo is squirming around nicely.
Kayo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ubuntu moves nicely into side control.
Kayo regains half guard.
Kayo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kayo is staying active underneath Ubuntu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kayo wants to control but Ubuntu is keeping busy.
Kayo is refusing to be controlled, as Ubuntu sits in half guard.
Kayo is pressing down on Ubuntu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubuntu wants to control from the top but Kayo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ubuntu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kayo is keeping the position for now.
Kayo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kayo working for a triangle but Ubuntu defends it easily.
Kayo keeping full guard, as Ubuntu tries to pass.
Kayo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ubuntu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kayo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kayo keeping moving, preventing Ubuntu from controlling successfully.
Kayo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ubuntu is aware though and is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ubuntu tries for a takedown but Kayo circles away easily
and Kayo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kayo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ubuntu shoots in for a takedown but Kayo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Kayo as he connects with a hook.
Kayo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ubuntu's guard.
Kayo wants to pass the guard but Ubuntu is keeping the position.
Ubuntu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tazuboku Kayo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ubuntu defending well as Kayo loads up on a big left hand.
Kayo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ubuntu misses with a takedown
enabling Kayo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ubuntu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ubuntu shoots and misses
and Kayo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ubuntu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kayo counter with a right hand.
Tazuboku Kayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbala Ubuntu.
Kayo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ubuntu backs up against the cage.
Kayo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ubuntu's guard.
Kayo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kayo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ubuntu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ubuntu has escaped and now he's on top!
Kayo has his foot on Ubuntu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ubuntu works his way back into a safe position though.
Ubuntu pushing down on Kayo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kayo tries to roll over but Ubuntu keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubuntu tries to pass to full mount but Kayo defends it.
Ubuntu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kayo tries to reverse the position but Ubuntu maintains control.
Ubuntu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kayo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ubuntu working over Kayo with some ground and pound. Kayo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ubuntu is trying to control. Kayo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kayo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ubuntu pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Ubuntu there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubuntu is looking to advance position but Kayo won't allow it.
Kayo gets full guard.
Ubuntu throwing strikes but missing.
Kayo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ubuntu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ubuntu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ubuntu preventing the sweep.
Ubuntu is pushing down on Kayo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kayo is fighting to maintain full guard but Ubuntu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ubuntu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kayo working to try and regain half guard.
Mbala Ubuntu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ubuntu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kayo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubuntu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ubuntu with shots to the head and body - Kayo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ubuntu landing punches.
Kayo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ubuntu.
Ubuntu lands with some strikes.
Ubuntu scoring with strikes but Kayo is staying in there.
Ubuntu throwing strikes here but Kayo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kayo tries to hold on but Ubuntu pushes him away.
Ubuntu wants to control the pace but Kayo is squirming around nicely.
Kayo is desperately trying to improve his position but Ubuntu has a good base and remains in mount.
Ubuntu is working for a guillotine from mount but Kayo frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubuntu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kayo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ubuntu looking to finish Kayo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kayo!
Kayo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kayo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ubuntu.
Ubuntu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ubuntu jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kayo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kayo and Ubuntu has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mbala Ubuntu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kayo 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 William Peck scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tazuboku Kayo!
Tazuboku Kayo retains his lightweight title!
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