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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Socket Extender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Extender comes to the cage accompanied by BOOM!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Socket Extender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Edwards!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Extender throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Edwards looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Extender with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Edwards escapes and gets back to his feet.
Extender throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edwards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Extender has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Edwards off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Extender closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Extender misses with a kick to the body
and Edwards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edwards.
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Extender is retaining full guard.
Extender wants to stand but Edwards is controlling the position.
Edwards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Edwards looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edwards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edwards trying to control but Extender is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Extender being controlled here, momentarily.
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwards's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Extender wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Extender does no damage.
Edwards is looking for the big counter here.
Extender throws a combination that misses
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown. Extender fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Extender looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Extender looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Extender!
Extender throws an elbow but Edwards slips to the side and avoids it well.
Edwards struggling a bit here.
Edwards parries the strikes from Extender easily there. Extender is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Edwards to escape.
Extender landing strikes.
Extender working the strikes but Edwards uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Extender knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.
Extender throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Edwards to regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edwards managing to control the position.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet but Extender is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Extender throwing strikes but missing.
Extender trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Edwards pulls Extender in to control the position.
Edwards pushes Extender off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Extender shoots in and drives through. Edwards sprawls well.
Edwards feints a counter leg kick.
Extender has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
Edwards drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Extender lands a shoulder strike.
Extender lands an uppercut.
It looks like Craig Edwards has been cut.
Extender lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Extender scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Extender is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Extender pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards forces his way into half guard.
Edwards is working for a kimura here but Extender manages to reverse the position and he's now in Edwards's guard.
Extender throws a sloppy strike and Edwards has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Extender is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Edwards!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Serget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjermus Myrene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Serget might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Friends in lower places. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
32 - 12 - 1 |
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265 lbs
4 - 12 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Serget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gjermus Myrene!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myrene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Myrene closes the distance and clinches.
Myrene pushes off an throws an elbow but Serget leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Serget drops down looking for an ankle pick but Myrene pulls his leg out and moves away.
Serget stuffs the takedown.
Serget seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Myrene rushes Serget and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Myrene fails to land.
Myrene throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myrene tries a knee to the head but Serget blocks it.
Serget tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Serget is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Myrene can't fight it off and eventually Serget manages to take the fight to the floor. Myrene looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myrene wants to sweep here but Serget controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serget throws a big elbow that misses.
Myrene looking for a sweep. Not yet Myrene, not yet.
Myrene can't keep his opponent in guard - Serget advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Serget missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Serget controlling the action here.
Serget scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Myrene looks like he's trying to stand up.
Serget looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Myrene wants to improve his position but Serget is controlling well.
Serget slips a nice elbow through Myrene's hands, connecting with Myrene's forehead.
Serget not doing much here.
Myrene on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Gjermus Myrene has been cut.
Myrene looking for submissions off his back.
Serget is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myrene wants to try and get back to his feet.
Serget controlling his opponent.
Serget punishing his opponent with strikes.
Serget controlling his opponent.
Myrene is trying to escape the mount.
Serget content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myrene is trying desperately to improve position.
Myrene gets back to half guard.
Serget seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Serget perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myrene taking some punishment here, with Serget in his half guard.
Myrene wants to get back to his feet.
Serget not doing much here.
Serget is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Serget dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gjermus Myrene's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Serget avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myrene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serget.
Myrene closes the distance and clinches.
Myrene using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Serget has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Myrene throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myrene using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Myrene.
It looks like Bob Serget has been cut.
Myrene struggles to land a body shot inside as Serget controls his hands.
Serget has clasped his hands together around Myrene's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Myrene is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Serget asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Myrene tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Serget presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Myrene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serget controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Serget cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Myrene can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Serget cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That has opened up Gjermus Myrene's cut even more.
Myrene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Serget swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Serget!
Bob Serget bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcracken comes to the cage accompanied by Onra - I Wanna Go Back. Tao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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38
170 lbs
38 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Mcracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Yang Tao!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tao misses with a straight right.
Mcracken shoots in and drives through. Tao sprawls well.
Mcracken shoots in looking for a takedown but Tao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcracken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcracken shoots for a takedown but Tao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tao has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mcracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcracken looks for a takedown but Tao sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tao! But no joy.
Nice body kick there by Tao.
Tao leaves Mcracken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcracken defending well as Tao loads up on a big left hand.
Tao scores with a nice head shot.
Tao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcracken manages to avoid it.
Tao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcracken.
Mcracken half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mcracken shoots in but no luck this time.
Tao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tao trying to stall but Mcracken improves his position.
Tao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcracken.
A right hook to the body lands for Tao.
Tao tries a body shot but Mcracken blocks it.
Tao misses with the head strike.
Mcracken throws a punch but it's blocked by Tao.
Tao gets through Mcracken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcracken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tao misses with the head strike.
Tao tries a body shot but Mcracken blocks it.
Tao lands with a light punch inside.
Mcracken blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tao.
Tao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcracken backwards.
Tao lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken misses with some punches.
Tao scores with a hook to the body.
Mcracken throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mcracken fails to land.
Mcracken swings wildly with an uppercut but Tao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcracken throws a head punch that misses.
Mcracken misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcracken throws a head punch that misses.
Mcracken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tao throws a head punch that misses.
Mcracken lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tao.
Tao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcracken lands with a left to the head.
Tao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tao misses with a punch on the inside.
Tao blocking some punches.
Tao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tao scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcracken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tao fails to land.
Tao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcracken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcracken misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcracken prevents a body shot from Tao.
Mcracken throws a punch but it's blocked by Tao.
Mcracken lands with a short shot to the head.
Tao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcracken backwards.
Tao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Tao - that landed with a thud.
Tao lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcracken misses with the head strike.
Mcracken misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mcracken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mcracken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcracken lands with a left to the head.
Tao scores with a shot to the side of Mcracken's head.
Tao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcracken has a couple of punches blocked by Tao.
Tao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcracken's elbow.
Tao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcracken backwards.
Tao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tao misses with some punches.
A short right from Tao on the inside.
Tao is looking to control Mcracken's arms but Mcracken gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tao has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tao working aggressively here.
Mcracken throws a head punch that misses.
Mcracken working aggressively here.
Mcracken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcracken misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mcracken closes the distance and clinches up with Tao, looking for a takedown. Mcracken pushes Tao against the cage but Tao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mcracken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcracken keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcracken checks the leg kick.
Tao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcracken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mcracken blocks a head kick by Tao.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcracken.
Mcracken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mcracken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Tao tries to get set, Mcracken tries to push him back and clinch up but Tao manages to avoid the attempt.
Tao scores with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mcracken checks a leg kick.
Tao scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcracken was well out of range. Poor timing from Tao.
Tao lands with a good body shot.
Tao tries a head kick but it misses.
Tao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcracken.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mcracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcracken fails with a takedown attempt.
Yang Tao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcracken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
Tao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcracken fails to land the takedown.
Tao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tao lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tao misses with a hook
and Mcracken counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tao!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tao is looking to regain half guard here but Mcracken keeps moving and retains side control.
Tao is trying to buck Mcracken off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao tries to improve position but can't.
Tao controls the position for a moment.
Mcracken decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mcracken avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcracken is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Tao thuds a left hand into Mcracken's body.
Mcracken looks for a takedown but Tao sprawls well.
Tao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tao throws the left hand but Mcracken avoids the punch easily.
Mcracken tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tao manages to circle out of the way.
Tao punishes Mcracken's body with a nice straight punch.
Mcracken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mcracken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tao is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcracken backwards.
Tao blocking some punches.
Tao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcracken backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tao lands a nice shot that snaps Mcracken's head back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tao. Mcracken shrugs it off though.
Tao lands a nice shot that snaps Mcracken's head back.
Tao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tao wants it to stay on the feet.
Tao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tao scoring well with a low kick there.
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Mcracken avoids it.
Tao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Tao throws a shot from downtown. Mcracken moves away and avoids it.
Mcracken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tao connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcracken.
Tao throws out a counter right but Mcracken avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao punishes Mcracken's body with a nice straight punch.
Mcracken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tao.
Mcracken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tao can pounce on him.
Tao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mcracken's calf.
Tao tries to land a front kick but Mcracken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tao throws a head kick that misses.
Mcracken feinted with a counter takedown.
A left lands for Tao.
Tao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcracken. Mcracken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yang Tao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcracken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tao pinned against the cage. Tao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mcracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcracken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcracken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mcracken tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcracken somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcracken doesn't seem bothered though.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Mcracken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Tao misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Tao.
Tao swings for the body but Mcracken moves out of range.
Tao cracks the inside of Mcracken's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tao misses with a looping right.
Mcracken shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tao but Tao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcracken gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tao moves into range and clinches up with Mcracken.
Tao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tao has a couple of punches blocked by Mcracken.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yang Tao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mcracken blocking some punches.
Tao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcracken's elbow.
Tao blocking some punches.
Tao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcracken.
Tao digs a right hand underneath Mcracken's ribcage. Mcracken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Tao.
Mcracken working aggressively here.
Tao gets through Mcracken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tao presses Mcracken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Tao.
Mcracken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Tao fails to land.
Tao presses Mcracken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tao fails to land.
Tao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tao.
Nice body punch from Tao - that landed with a thud.
Mcracken misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcracken prevents a body shot from Tao.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcracken.
Phil Mcracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tao.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Tao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tao 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Tao!
An out of breath Yang Tao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Phil Mcracken was interviewed post fight and said 'You were good in there... my butt hurts... and that's hard to do to a greek!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daron Buxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buxton comes into the arena with ScHoolboy Q - Hands On The Wheel Feat A$AP Rocky blaring out of the sound system. Daron Buxton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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267 lbs
45 - 20 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daron Buxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Anstey misses.
Buxton missing with a left hand there. Anstey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anstey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buxton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Anstey.
Anstey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anstey misses with a double jab.
Anstey swings widly with a right hand
and Buxton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anstey throws the left hand but Buxton avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Buxton misses the target.
Buxton misses with an uppercut.
Buxton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buxton lands with an overhand left.
Buxton tries for a takedown but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buxton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Anstey misses.
Good shot there by Anstey.
We've been hearing reports that Buxton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anstey drops his hands momentarily and Buxton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anstey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buxton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buxton throws a big counter combination but Anstey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anstey scores with a three punch combo!
Anstey throws a series of punches but Buxton avoids them all with ease.
Buxton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buxton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Buxton as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey misses with a hook
and Buxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anstey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey misses the body punch
and Buxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anstey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anstey throws a lazy right hand but Buxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Buxton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anstey ducks right into an uppercut from Buxton.
The crowd cheers as Anstey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buxton doesn't seem phased though.
Anstey scores with a leg kick.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buxton cracks Anstey with an uppercut from hell and Anstey crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Buxton's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Anstey is rocked!
Buxton stands up over Anstey, holding on to his feet. Buxton throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Anstey is out cold! Buxton lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daron Buxton!
An out of breath Daron Buxton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Suck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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194 lbs
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, I Suck!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suck throws a solid leg kick but Axelsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Suck.
Suck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Axelsson checks it well.
Suck misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Axelsson misses with a body punch
and Suck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suck just misses with a punch to the body.
Suck throws a right and a left that Axelsson avoids nicely.
Suck defending well as Axelsson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Axelsson.
Axelsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Suck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Suck misses
and Axelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson working away.
Suck manages to work his way to half guard, despite Axelsson's best efforts.
Suck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Axelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Axelsson with the ground and pound but Suck uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Axelsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Suck lands a couple of digs.
Suck throws a sloppy strike and Axelsson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Suck is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Axelsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johan Axelsson!
Johan Axelsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Renner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuade's entrance music is Eyes of a Ranger. A fine choice. Renner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by God Particle. 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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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
31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Renner!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from McQuade.
McQuade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McQuade!
McQuade scores with a punch to the head.
Renner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McQuade misses with a head kick.
McQuade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Renner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Renner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQuade manages to work his way to half guard, despite Renner's best efforts.
Renner lands strikes from half guard.
Renner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McQuade's head.
McQuade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Renner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade pushes Renner off and gets back to his feet.
Renner ducks under a wild hook from McQuade.
The fighters circling - McQuade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQuade misses with a jab, cross combination.
McQuade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Renner.
McQuade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Renner scores with a takedown into McQuade's guard.
McQuade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McQuade working a defensive guard here.
Renner trying to control the position from guard on top but McQuade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner throws a big right hand that misses.
McQuade trying to control the position.
McQuade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McQuade pushes Renner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuade lands a leg kick that knocks Renner off balance momentarily.
McQuade tries to clinch up
and Renner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Renner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McQuade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade wants to get back to his feet.
McQuade trying to hold on to Renner's head to control him but Renner postures up.
Renner throwing shots but McQuade is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Renner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Renner wants to work for an arm triangle but McQuade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Renner controlling the action here.
Renner moves into full mount! McQuade won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renner lands a heavy elbow.
Renner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Renner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Renner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McQuade has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Renner lands a big shot there that rocks McQuade but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McQuade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Renner working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuade working to try and regain half guard.
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 Booker McQuade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McQuade wants to clinch.
Renner shoots in but no luck this time.
Renner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Renner slips a jab from McQuade.
McQuade tries to land a front kick but Renner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McQuade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McQuade instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McQuade.
Renner goes for a takedown in the clinch but McQuade prevents it.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
Renner blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Renner backwards.
McQuade lands an elbow that stopped Renner in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from McQuade fails to land.
McQuade tries to land a knee to the head but Renner blocks with his arms.
McQuade working Renner over with knees to the body.
McQuade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade lands a good knee to the midsection. Renner won't want to take too many of those.
Renner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McQuade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McQuade unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Renner is breathing heavily.
McQuade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Renner backwards.
Renner has McQuade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McQuade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McQuade obliges.
Renner drops down looking for an ankle pick but McQuade pulls his leg out and moves away.
McQuade misses with a two punch combination.
McQuade cracks a nice hook into Renner's ribs.
McQuade throws a sloppy head kick and Renner moves out of range easily.
McQuade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McQuade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Renner.
It looked like McQuade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McQuade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renner shoots in and gets a takedown into McQuade's guard.
McQuade seems keen to control Renner's posture.
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.
McQuade has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Renner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Renner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McQuade. That's going to slow Renner down.
McQuade throws an overhand right that lands on Renner's shoulder, as Renner tries to avoid the shot.
McQuade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Renner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick from McQuade lands but Renner takes it in his stride.
McQuade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Renner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McQuade is looking to score with low kicks.
Booker McQuade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as McQuade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McQuade cracks Renner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McQuade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Renner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Renner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McQuade is defending well.
McQuade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renner can do to turn this around?
McQuade lands with a right to the head.
McQuade throws an elbow but it misses.
McQuade misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Renner wants to break free but McQuade has control.
McQuade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McQuade scores with a shot to the side of Renner's head.
Renner goes for a takedown attempt but McQuade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McQuade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McQuade tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from McQuade misses the target.
McQuade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McQuade throws a series of punches but Renner moves out of range.
Renner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McQuade, right into the meat.
McQuade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade digs a good hook to Renner's body.
McQuade throws the left hand but Renner avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for McQuade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Booker McQuade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQuade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McQuade wants it to stay on the feet.
Renner tries to score a power double leg takedown but McQuade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Renner somewhat.
McQuade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Renner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McQuade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Renner tries to score a body lock takedown but McQuade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McQuade is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Renner takes a shot to the head.
McQuade avoiding damage.
Renner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booker McQuade dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from McQuade as Renner shoots in.
Renner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McQuade wants to get back to his feet.
McQuade manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Renner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Renner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McQuade is trying to defend but Renner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McQuade has one foot on Renner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuade jabs at Renner's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Renner with that takedown attempt.
McQuade moves out of range of the strikes.
Renner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McQuade but McQuade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
Renner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McQuade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice cross by McQuade.
McQuade throws a head kick but Renner moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Renner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McQuade moves in looking to clinch but Renner pushes him off.
Renner fails with the takedown.
McQuade gets caught flat footed, as Renner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McQuade has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Renner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Renner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Renner wants a takedown but no success here.
McQuade lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Renner wants a takedown but no success here.
McQuade digs a right hand into Renner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Renner's gas tank.
Renner takes an elbow to the forehead.
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Renner is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McQuade.
Renner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McQuade scores with a nice hook to the head.
McQuade can't find room to land a body shot as Renner controls the action.
Renner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McQuade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McQuade misses with the head strike.
Renner managing to block the knees to the body from McQuade.
McQuade creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Renner's defenses.
Renner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McQuade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade swings wildly with an uppercut but Renner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuade swings wildly with an uppercut but Renner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renner goes for a takedown attempt but McQuade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McQuade fails to land with a series of punches.
Renner throws a counter combo.
Booker McQuade is winning the standup battle so far.
McQuade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Renner is out of range.
McQuade looks to land a left hand but Renner moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from McQuade.
McQuade connects with an inside leg kick.
Renner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Renner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Renner misses with a hook.
Renner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McQuade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Renner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Renner looks up at the clock and then as McQuade takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Renner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Renner working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade wants to get back to his feet but Renner drags him back down.
Renner is trying to ground and pound but McQuade uses the momentary lack of control by Renner to regain half guard.
McQuade is controlling Renner's trapped leg to prevent Renner from advancing to side control.
McQuade tries to get to full guard but Renner has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renner working McQuade over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booker McQuade clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McQuade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Renner is trying to drag McQuade to the mat but McQuade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McQuade is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McQuade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by McQuade.
McQuade lands a left hand.
McQuade lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from McQuade.
Renner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade digs a right hand into Renner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Renner's gas tank.
McQuade gets through Renner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McQuade lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Renner wants a takedown but no success here.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
Renner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for McQuade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner goes for a takedown in the clinch but McQuade prevents it.
McQuade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McQuade missing with knees to the body.
McQuade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McQuade throws a leg kick which misses Renner's front leg but catches the back leg as Renner tries to avoid it.
McQuade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McQuade lands a body shot.
Renner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Renner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McQuade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McQuade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McQuade throws a body punch but Renner moves out of range.
McQuade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Renner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Renner throws out a counter right but McQuade avoids it with no problem.
McQuade tried to score with a low kick but Renner checks it.
Renner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McQuade connects with a leg kick. Renner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renner moves out of range as McQuade throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renner checks a leg kick nicely.
McQuade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Renner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McQuade's head backwards.
McQuade cracks the inside of Renner's front leg.
Renner shoots for a takedown but McQuade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McQuade misses with a jab, cross combination.
McQuade darts in and clinches Renner up against the cage.
Renner tries for a takedown but McQuade manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from McQuade.
Renner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McQuade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Renner jabs McQuade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Renner lands in his opponent's guard.
Renner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Renner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Renner looking to pass the guard.
McQuade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Renner postures up in McQuade's guard and throws a big left but McQuade blocks it.
Renner preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renner throws a strike but McQuade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Renner is looking for a triangle but McQuade pushes his legs off easily.
Renner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McQuade's guard.
Renner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Renner works over McQuade with some ground and pound from guard.
McQuade is adopting a defensive guard.
Renner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booker McQuade had his way with Jeremy Renner in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McQuade digs a good hook to Renner's body.
McQuade scores with a nice strike.
Renner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McQuade. That one must have hurt.
McQuade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McQuade looks to score with a jab to the body but Renner is just out of range.
McQuade throws a solid leg kick but Renner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McQuade.
McQuade punishes Renner's body with a nice straight punch.
Renner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McQuade avoids it really well and circles away.
McQuade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Renner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch combination from McQuade misses.
Renner swats away the attempt to clinch by McQuade.
McQuade takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Renner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from McQuade.
Renner goes for a takedown attempt but McQuade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
McQuade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Renner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McQuade closes the distance and clinches.
Renner blocks the elbow strike.
McQuade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from McQuade fails to land.
Renner takes a knee to the side of the body.
McQuade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Renner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Renner is working for takedown but McQuade is calmly controlling the position for now.
McQuade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Renner managing to block the knees to the body from McQuade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade lands with a right to the head.
Renner managing to block the knees to the body from McQuade.
McQuade lands a knee to the head.
McQuade comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renner avoids a wild elbow strike from McQuade.
McQuade missing with knees to the body.
McQuade landing knees to the head.
Booker McQuade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Renner looking for a takedown.
Renner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McQuade scores with a shoulder strike.
McQuade lands an elbow just above Renner 's eye.
Renner wants a takedown but no success here.
McQuade trying to land knees to the body.
McQuade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McQuade regains guard immediately.
Jeremy Renner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Renner preventing the sweep.
Renner won't allow McQuade to get back to his feet.
McQuade is pulling down on Renner's head to control his posture.
McQuade wants to sweep here but Renner controlling him for the moment.
McQuade is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Renner is aware though and is defending well.
Renner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McQuade's guard.
Renner not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McQuade trying to control from the bottom.
Renner throwing shots but McQuade is blocking nicely.
Renner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Renner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McQuade desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McQuade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jeremy Renner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booker McQuade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McQuade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Booker McQuade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McQuade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:44
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Booker McQuade!
Booker McQuade retains his lightweight title!
Booker McQuade thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp comes to the cage accompanied by Boom! Shake The Room . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zepp's corner calls for a 1-2. Zepp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been informed that Rackham has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses.
Zepp appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Rackham.
Zepp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jack Rackham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rackham scores with a nice body kick.
Zepp misses with a combination
and Rackham counters with a left and a right that stings Zepp.
Some wild striking there from Rackham.
Rackham tests Zepp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Rackham throws a head kick but Zepp moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rackham - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zepp fails to land with a series of punches.
Zepp lands a head kick!
Rackham closes the distance and pushes Zepp back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zepp blocks a head kick by Rackham.
Rackham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zepp is able to avoid easily.
Zepp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rackham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rackham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zepp throws a nice head kick!
Zepp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rackham's head.
Rackham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rackham scores with a head kick.
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rackham clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rackham.
Rackham gets a clinch.
Zepp scores with a shot to the side of Rackham's head.
Come on Rackham - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rackham landing knees to the head.
Zepp has a couple of punches blocked by Rackham.
A right hand to the body from Rackham.
Zepp working aggressively here.
Zepp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rackham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zepps head.
Zepp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Rackham lands an elbow inside that Zepp shrugs off.
Rackham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zepp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Rackham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zepp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rackham.
Bobby Zepp's cut is getting worse.
Rackham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zepp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zepp on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zepp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobby Zepp's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rackham just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Zepp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rackham.
Rackham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zepp manages to avoid it.
Rackham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rackham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zepp.
Zepp misses with a low kick.
Rackham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses.
Zepp avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zepp swats away the attempt to clinch by Rackham.
Rackham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rackham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zepp throws out the jab.
As Zepp backs off Rackham throws a huge counter combo but Zepp manages to avoid it all.
Zepp misses with a wild body shot.
Rackham throws a sloppy head kick and Zepp moves out of range easily.
Rackham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zepp tries to bum rush Rackham with a series of wild strikes but Rackham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rackham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zepp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zepp avoids the head kick by Rackham.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rackham throws a series of punches but Zepp moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Zepp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rackham lands a head kick!
Rackham throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rackham misses the target.
Rackham lands a head kick!
Zepp moves out of range of the body kick from Rackham.
Rackham misses with a body kick.
It looked like Zepp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rackham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zepp misses with a kick to the body.
Rackham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zepp.
A little jabbing left from Rackham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Rackham.
Jeez, Bobby Zepp's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zepp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zepp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rackham pushes Zepp up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Zepp - that landed with a thud.
Rackham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zepp manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Rackham.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses
and Zepp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rackham moves into the clinch.
Rackham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zepp throws a head punch that misses.
Rackham lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Zepp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Rackham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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