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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Perosche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perosche has chosen Rohff - Dirty Hous' as his entrance music. Mark Perosche has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Williams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Perosche! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Williams working the ground and pound from side control. Williams scores with punches from side control. Perosche manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts. Perosche tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. Perosche trying to control but Williams postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Perosche tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. Williams thows a huge punch but Perosche dodges it nicely.
Williams is looking to advance position but Perosche won't allow it. Williams lands strikes from half guard. Perosche wants to get back to his feet.
Perosche is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams slips a nice elbow through Perosche's hands, connecting with Perosche's forehead. Williams working over Perosche with some ground and pound. Perosche looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Perosche blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams. Williams is looking to advance position but Perosche won't allow it. Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perosche's head. Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Perosche trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Perosche might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams 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. Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Perosche moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Williams preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams is in close to Perosche's body, working some short punches and elbows. Perosche is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Williams throws a big right hand that misses. Williams postures up in Perosche's guard and throws a big left but Perosche blocks it. Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Perosche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. Williams is wriggling around but Perosche manages to pass to half guard.
Williams kicks Perosche off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams scores a takedown into full mount! Perosche working to try and regain half guard.
Williams working Perosche over with strikes here. Perosche is working to get back to half guard.
Perosche is bucking up trying to escape but Williams cracks him with another couple of good strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Williams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Perosche is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A nice elbow there by Williams. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Williams dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Perosche actively working from the bottom here. Perosche avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams. Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perosche's head. Perosche is looking to improve his position.
Perosche is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perosche avoid being mounted? Williams is nestled in close to Perosche, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Perosche is trying to stand.
Williams slips a nice elbow through Perosche's hands, connecting with Perosche's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams slips a nice elbow through Perosche's hands, connecting with Perosche's forehead. Williams lands with a punch from half guard. Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Jacob Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Perosche is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perosche is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Perosche trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Perosche is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Perosche manages to regain full guard. Nice work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Perosche looking for a sweep. Not yet Perosche, not yet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Perosche looking for a sweep. Not yet Perosche, not yet. Perosche is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Williams is in close to Perosche's body, working some short punches and elbows. Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Perosche is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Perosche has escaped and now he's on top! Williams wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams fails with a takedown attempt. Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Perosche tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perosche makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perosche. Perosche looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Perosche working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Perosche looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perosche has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Williams 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!
Perosche tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Williams dives in and grabs Perosche's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perosche pushes down on Williams's head and hops out. Perosche lands a nice looking body shot.
Perosche keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Perosche takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses. Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perosche swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him. Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Williams grinds an elbow into Perosche's temple. Perosche is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back! Perosche has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Williams covering up well under a barage of strikes. Perosche takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Perosche is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Williams has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Williams has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Williams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Perosche struggling to keep hold of the position.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but Perosche has full control of the position and if anything, Williams has just worked his way into a worse spot. Williams is keeping busy.
Williams manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
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. Perosche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Perosche, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Perosche against the cage but Perosche circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Perosche misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacob Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perosche sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perosche is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Perosche circles away and we're back to standing. Perosche throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams. Williams fails to land the takedown. Perosche throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease. Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Perosche is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Perosche sneaks back into half guard. Williams with the ground and pound but Perosche uses the opportunity to regain guard. Williams lands a couple of digs. Williams cracks Perosche with a solid left hand. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perosche is on top in guard.
Perosche wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perosche works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Perosche wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. Mark Perosche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jacob Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Williams stands up over Perosche, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Jacob Williams showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Landsman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Mcnichol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcnichol has chosen AC/DC - Back in Black as his entrance music. 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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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Landsman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drew Mcnichol! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mcnichol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Landsman throws out the jab. Landsman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcnichol's guard. Landsman prevents Mcnichol from getting back to his feet. Landsman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Mcnichol wants to get back to his feet but Landsman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Landsman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Landsman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Mcnichol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Landsman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Landsman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcnichol for as long as he can get away with. Landsman slips nicely into half guard.
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. Landsman stalling. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Landsman passes to full mount! Landsman content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Charles Landsman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Landsman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Drew Mcnichol has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Landsman scores a takedown into full mount! Landsman controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Landsman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Drew Mcnichol's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mcnichol throws a head kick that misses. Charles Landsman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Landsman swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcnichol. Landsman tries for a takedown but Mcnichol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mcnichol doesn't manage to clinch there - Landsman circles away.
Landsman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcnichol wants to clinch up but Landsman keeps it at a distance. Decent striking displayed by Mcnichol there. Landsman keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horrible takedown by Landsman or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcnichol which made him look bad. Landsman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcnichol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Mcnichol tries to clinch up but Landsman circles away and keeps his distance. Mcnichol avoids the body shot from Landsman.
That's one minute gone in the round. Landsman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcnichol moves away. Landsman misses with a straight right. The fight stays on the outside here - Mcnichol looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Landsman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcnichol as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Landsman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mcnichol wants to clinch. Landsman connects with a single shot there. The fight stays on the outside here - Mcnichol looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Landsman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mcnichol tries to clinch but Landsman moves out of range. Landsman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcnichol but Mcnichol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Landsman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcnichol scores with a shot to the body.
Landsman looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcnichol is just out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Mcnichol looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mcnichol tries to clinch there but Landsman circles away.
Landsman misses with a shot to the body and Mcnichol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Landsman just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcnichol slaps away a takedown attempt from Landsman, before circling back to the center of the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Landsman tries for a takedown but Mcnichol circles away easily and Mcnichol moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mcnichol is looking to control Landsman's arms but Landsman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcnichol has his back to the cage. Landsman tries to circle away but Mcnichol has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Landsman being controlled against the cage. Landsman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcnichol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Stalling in the clinch from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol trying to land knees to the body.
Landsman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Landsman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Landsman tries to pull guard but Mcnichol won't allow it.
Landsman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcnichol smiles and moves away.
Landsman works Mcnichol's body with a nice hook. Landsman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Landsman is looking to wear down Mcnichol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Landsman shoots for a takedown but Mcnichol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mcnichol tries to clinch there but Landsman circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mcnichol takes the fight into the clinch. Landsman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Landsman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcnichol lands a right hand. Landsman tries to break the clinch but Mcnichol is controlling the position. Landsman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Landsman misses the shot to the body. Mcnichol is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Landsman. Landsman with a lazy takedown attempt and Mcnichol counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Mcnichol wants to stall.
Mcnichol landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mcnichol misses with a hook from the clinch. Landsman breaks the clinch.
Mcnichol fails in his attempt to clinch. Mcnichol fails in his attempt to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Drew Mcnichol will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Drew Mcnichol's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Landsman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcnichol is looking to clinch but Landsman is avoiding it.
Drew Mcnichol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mcnichol tries to clinch but Landsman moves out of range. Mcnichol is looking to clinch. Mcnichol has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Mcnichol.
Landsman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Landsman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcnichol smiles and moves away.
Mcnichol tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcnichol moves in looking to clinch but Landsman pushes him off. Landsman tries for a takedown but Mcnichol circles away easily and Mcnichol counters with a nice low kick that buckles Landsman's knee momentarily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mcnichol looks for the body kick but Landsman saw that one coming. Landsman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round. Landsman thumps Mcnichol with a low kick. Landsman misses the jab. Landsman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcnichol moves away from the strike by Landsman. Mcnichol moves in looking to clinch but Landsman pushes him off. Drew Mcnichol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Landsman misses with the combination.
Landsman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcnichol was well out of range. Poor timing from Landsman. Mcnichol avoids the body shot from Landsman.
Mcnichol tries to clinch but Landsman moves out of range. Mcnichol tries to close the distance and clinch but Landsman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mcnichol is looking to clinch but Landsman is avoiding it.
Landsman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mcnichol's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Landsman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mcnichol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Landsman is controlling the pace.
Mcnichol has one foot on Landsman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mcnichol is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Landsman misses with a body kick. Mcnichol is looking to clinch but Landsman is avoiding it.
Mcnichol takes one on the button. Landsman jabbing away but nothing is landing. Landsman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Landsman tries to control but Mcnichol wriggling away. You get the feeling that Mcnichol really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that's the end of the fight! Charles Landsman showed his dominance in that final round. I think Landsman 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Landsman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Corbeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oba Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbeil's entrance music is Immortal Technique - Dance With The Devil. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elliot Corbeil! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oba Martins! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Corbeil misses with an uppercut. Martins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corbeil.
No luck for Martins with that takedown attempt. Martins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corbeil.
Martins moves out of range as Corbeil strikes. Corbeil scores with a body shot.
Martins fails in his attempt to clinch. Corbeil throws a big shot that misses. Martins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corbeil to the mat! Corbeil manages to get full guard. Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Corbeil manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Martins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Corbeil is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Martins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Corbeil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martins is looking to escape. Corbeil unloading with bombs! Martins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Martins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Corbeil looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Corbeil looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Corbeil!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martins gets back to half guard. Martins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Martins looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Martins looks gassed! Martins gets back to full guard.
Corbeil slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Martins is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Martins tries to improve position but can't. Corbeil grinds an elbow into Martins's temple. Martins is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corbeil in side control, just content to control the action for now. Corbeil wants to control but Martins is keeping him busy. Corbeil slows the pace down. Martins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Martins actively working from the bottom here. Corbeil is looking to advance position but Martins won't allow it. Corbeil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Corbeil prevents Martins from improving his position. Corbeil wants to free his trapped foot but Martins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Corbeil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Corbeil thuds his right hand into Martins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Corbeil throws a series of punches but Martins moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Corbeil scores with the left hand. Martins knows he should have avoided that one. Elliot Corbeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Corbeil looks to land a right hand but Martins moved out of range. Martins walks into a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Corbeil dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Corbeil drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Martins right on the button. Martins goes down! Corbeil follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Corbeil gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elliot Corbeil!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Bare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bare's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rickrolled. Marcus Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panda Bare! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Jones! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones slips a jab from Bare. Jones lunges at Bare with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bare's hand. Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride. A lazy left from Jones finds it's target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones throws a leg kick that misses. Bare scores with a shot to the body.
Bare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones. Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bare lands a jab.
It looks like Marcus Jones has been cut. Bare connects with a body shot. Jones looks gassed! Bare stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet. Bare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands. Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Bare uses good head movement to avoid it. Bare ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bare misses with a double jab.
Bare slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bare's corner calls for a 1-2. Bare obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Bare. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet. Bare jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bare scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though. Bare throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bare is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bare stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones takes one to the chin there. Bare ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bare scores with a hook. Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bare.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bare throws a good cross that connects.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Bare uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bare scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bare drops Jones with a beautiful combination! Jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bare is looking for the KO!
Jones is rocked! Bare closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Jones out cold! Jones corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Panda Bare!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen DMX as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Coulton Maguire! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Liddell! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maguire is looking to clinch but Liddell is avoiding it.
Maguire tries to clinch up but Liddell circles away and keeps his distance. Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Liddell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Maguire doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt. Liddell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maguire's waist but Maguire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liddell off to one side. Coulton Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Liddell. Liddell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liddell tests Maguire's chin there with a solid looking shot. Liddell shoots in for a double leg but Maguire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maguire moves away. Liddell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maguire's head backwards. Liddell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maguire was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddell. Jab by Liddell. Maguire doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maguire tries to clinch but Liddell moves out of range. Coulton Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Maguire stuffs the takedown attempt from Liddell. Liddell gets slowly back to his feet. Liddell stuns Maguire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Maguire is looking to clinch but Liddell is avoiding it.
Liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by Maguire. Liddell fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Maguire tries to clinch but Liddell is having none of it. Maguire checks a leg kick nicely. Liddell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Liddell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Liddell tries a low kick but Maguire avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maguire tries to clinch but Liddell is having none of it. Maguire leaves Liddell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Maguire tries to clinch but Liddell moves out of range. Maguire forces Liddell back against the cage and clinches. Liddell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maguire's elbow. A nice left hand lands by Liddell.
Liddell blocks an elbow strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liddell. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Liddell as Maguire tries to tie him up. Liddell lands a body punch. Liddell working aggressively here.
Liddell lands a right hand. A bit of stalling here from Maguire.
Liddell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Maguire lands a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maguire throws a head punch that misses. Maguire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Liddell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maguire lands with a light punch inside. Liddell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maguire backwards. Maguire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maguire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Liddell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Liddell misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maguire works on Liddell's body with a couple of short punches. Liddell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maguire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liddell lands a hook that snaps the head of Maguire backwards. Maguire scores with a hook to the body. Maguire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Liddell looks gassed! Liddell swings wildly with an uppercut but Maguire uses good head movement to avoid it. Maguire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liddell or not. Maguire lands with a light punch inside. Liddell misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maguire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Maguire working aggressively here.
Maguire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Liddell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Maguire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Liddells head. Maguire taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Liddell scores with a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Maguire - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maguire lands with a short shot to the head. Maguire scores with a shot to the side of Liddell's head. Maguire lands a nice shot to the body. Maguire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Liddells head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Liddell. Liddell can't find room to land a body shot as Maguire controls the action.
Maguire blocking some punches.
Liddell misses with a punch on the inside.
Maguire blocks a body shot from Liddell. Still in the clinch, Maguire scores with a nice short uppercut. Liddell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maguire's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maguire misses with the head strike.
Liddell misses with the head strike.
Liddell gets through Maguire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Maguire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liddell scores with a hook to the body. Maguire looking to slow down the pace here. Maguire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by Maguire. A short right from Maguire. Maguire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maguire lands a nice shot to the body. Liddell misses with a punch to the body.
Maguire lands with a left to the head. Maguire tries to stall but Liddell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Liddell throws a punch but it's blocked by Maguire. A short uppercut from Liddell. A bit of stalling here from Maguire.
Maguire tries a knee to the head but Liddell blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Liddell.
Maguire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liddell is defending well for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Maguire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Maguire swings wildly with an uppercut but Liddell uses good head movement to avoid it. Maguire tries to stall but Liddell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Liddell lands a shot to the body. Liddell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maguire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. 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 Coulton Maguire will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Coulton Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Liddell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Liddell controlling the pace. Liddell not landing any meaningful shots this time. Maguire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liddell. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Maguire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liddell. Liddell wants to control but Maguire is keeping him busy. 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. Maguire is looking to improve his position.
Liddell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maguire keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Liddell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maguire's hands. Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maguire. Liddell fails with the takedown. Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maguire. Maguire tries to clinch up. Nice body punch from Liddell. Liddell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Liddell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maguire as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Liddell shoots in for a double leg but Maguire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Coulton Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Liddell. Maguire misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt. Liddell lands a body shot.
Liddell throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Liddell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maguire pinned against the cage. Maguire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Liddell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Maguire tries to clinch but Liddell is having none of it. Liddell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maguire but Maguire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Liddell shoots in but Maguire avoids the takedown attempt easily. Liddell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Maguire avoids them all with ease. Liddell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maguire's head. Liddell shoots in for a takedown but Maguire shows good takedown defense. Liddell keeps the fight on the outside. Liddell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Maguire is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Liddell keeps the fight on the outside. Liddell dips to his left and cracks Maguire with an uppercut! Charlie Liddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Liddell throws a series of strikes that have Maguire backpedaling.
Liddell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maguire avoids it really well and circles away. Maguire wants to clinch up but Liddell keeps it at a distance. Maguire throws a combination that misses and Liddell counters with a stiff right hand. Coulton Maguire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maguire closes the distance but Liddell moves to the side and Liddell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Liddell circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maguire darts in trying to clinch and Liddell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Liddell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Liddell shoots in but Maguire avoids the takedown attempt easily. Maguire wants to clinch and Liddell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Maguire tries to clinch and Liddell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Liddell shoots in but Maguire avoids the takedown attempt easily. Liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by Maguire. Maguire catches Liddell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Left hook, right uppercut from Liddell. Maguire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maguire is rocked! Liddell feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Maguire crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Liddell!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Alzado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakim Hamsho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alzado's entrance music is BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. A fine choice. Hamsho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jump Around. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lyle Alzado! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hakim Hamsho! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hamsho lands with a nice body punch. Alzado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamsho takes the fight into the clinch. Alzado tries to pull guard but Hamsho holds him up against the cage and eventually Alzado drops back down to his feet.
Alzado gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Alzado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alzado throws a big right hand that misses. Hamsho can't keep his opponent in guard - Alzado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Hamsho wants to get back to his feet. Hamsho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hamsho. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alzado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Alzado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamsho is keeping the position for now. Alzado trying to control but Hamsho is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hamsho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alzado's guard. Alzado 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. Hamsho distracts Alzado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Alzado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Alzado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hamsho defends well. Alzado is breathing heavily. Hamsho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alzado is keeping the position for now. Hamsho sitting in guard, not really doing much. Hamsho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alzado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hamsho has managed to get both his arms back between Alzado's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alzado tries to land a sweep but no joy. Alzado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamsho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hamsho tries to stand but Alzado is controlling from the bottom. Alzado trying to control the position.
Alzado 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. Hamsho trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Alzado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alzado stuns Hamsho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Alzado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamsho swivels and escapes. Alzado lands with a hook. Hamsho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hamsho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alzado. Alzado avoids the head kick by Hamsho.
Alzado looks to land a left hand but Hamsho moved out of range nicely. Hamsho misses with a double jab.
Alzado throws a leg kick but Hamsho moved away. Lyle Alzado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alzado scores with a takedown into Hamsho's guard. Alzado throws a strike but Hamsho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Alzado working for a triangle but Hamsho defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hamsho wants to control from the top but Alzado keeps moving. Hamsho looking to pass the guard. Alzado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamsho's guard. Alzado with a flurry of punches that miss. Hamsho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hamsho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hamsho is trying to control the position but Alzado postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Lyle Alzado showed his dominance in that final round. I think Alzado 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 10:9 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Alzado!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tymon Gorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marles Chartel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tymon Gorski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marles Chartel! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gorski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chartel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A good leg kick by Gorski. Chartel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Chartel tries to clinch but Gorski is having none of it. A kick lands to the mid section there for Gorski. Chartel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chartel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gorski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Gorski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chartel. Chartel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Gorski is pushing down on Chartel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chartel is fighting to maintain full guard but Gorski has managed to sneak the leg through. Gorski is looking for a kimura here.
Gorski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gorski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chartel's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gorski wants to free his trapped foot but Chartel is holding on for dear life with his legs. Chartel is not content to let Gorski control the position. Chartel is trying to get back to full guard. Gorski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chartel has managed to free his arm - good work. Gorski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Gorski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Chartel is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gorski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chartel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chartel can do anything to dispel that myth. Poor strikes thrown by Gorski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gorski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gorski trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gorski lands a nice shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gorski trying to control but Chartel is having none of it. Gorski prevents Chartel from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chartel tries to hold on but Gorski pushes him away. Gorski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gorski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chartel prevents Gorski from taking his back. Gorski is working for a guillotine from mount but Chartel frees his head quite easily.
Chartel blocking the ground and pound. Gorski wants to control the pace but Chartel is squirming around nicely. Chartel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Chartel looks gassed! Chartel is in a horrible position here. Gorski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gorski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gorski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gorski trying to control but Chartel is having none of it. Gorski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chartel because Gorski loaded up on that one.
And that's the end of the fight! Tymon Gorski showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gorski 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:8 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tymon Gorski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Halfoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Durden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, White Halfoat! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Halfoat misses with a looping right. Halfoat lands with a straight right. Durden didn't see that one coming. Durden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Halfoat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Halfoat lands a head shot. A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target. A big right from Halfoat misses. Durden misses with a series of wild punches.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halfoat. Halfoat misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely. Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halfoat.
Halfoat tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot. Halfoat ducks under a wild hook from Durden. Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses. Durden throws the left hand but Halfoat avoids the punch easily. Halfoat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away. White Halfoat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Durden lands a jab to the head.
Halfoat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily. Halfoat pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Durden slips under a jab from Halfoat. Durden moves away from the strike by Halfoat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Durden takes a body punch but keeps moving. Halfoat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Durden misses with a straight right. Durden tries to bum rush Halfoat with a series of wild strikes but Halfoat uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Durden tries to bum rush Halfoat with a series of wild strikes but Halfoat uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Halfoat getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Durden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halfoat misses with a double jab.
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halfoat paws at him with a jab and circles away. A big right from Halfoat misses. Halfoat misses the shot to the body. Halfoat misses with a wild combination.
Halfoat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durden has time to react. Durden scores with a jab to the body. Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halfoat. Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Durden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Halfoat scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Halfoat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away. Durden slips under a jab. Halfoat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Halfoat thows a body shot but no joy. Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halfoat throws out the jab. Durden looks to land a left hand but Halfoat moved out of range nicely. Durden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halfoat connects with the punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Durden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halfoat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Halfoat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Durden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halfoat thinking. Halfoat pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Halfoat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Durden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halfoat was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden. Halfoat misses with the combination.
Halfoat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Durden moves out of range as Halfoat strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halfoat. Halfoat looks to land a combination but Durden avoids it well. Halfoat connects with a crisp jab. Halfoat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it. Halfoat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halfoat sizes up Durden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. No joy there for Halfoat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halfoat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Durden lands a lovely overhand right. A cross from Halfoat lands. Durden slips a jab and a cross from Halfoat.
Durden misses with a hook. Halfoat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halfoat is rocked! The fighters circling - Halfoat throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Durden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halfoat moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Halfoat looks gassed! Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halfoat manages to avoid it. Halfoat misses with a jab to the body
and Durden counters with a huge left! Halfoat is in big trouble! He's backing up but Durden isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Halfoat from any more damage. A dominating finish by Durden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Durden!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabreros has chosen Love is what i got as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Brown! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Cabreros! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cabreros ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Brown wants to clinch. Cabreros looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range. Brown fails with a takedown attempt. Cabreros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabreros slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown slips under a jab. Cabreros lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabreros wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance. Cabreros throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Peter Cabreros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice uppercut there from Cabreros. Cabreros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabreros throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it. Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros. Cabreros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brown rather than just go for the knockout. Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cabreros scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A big right from Cabreros misses. Cabreros closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown is trying to break free. Brown tries to circle away but Cabreros has him pinned against the cage. Cabreros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nice body punch from Cabreros - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cabreros takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Cabreros pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Brown is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabreros keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cabreros lands with a left to the head. Cabreros lands a body punch. Cabreros avoiding damage.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Cabreros throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Cabreros lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cabreros blocks a body shot from Brown. Brown tries to circle away but Cabreros has him pinned against the cage. Cabreros lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short left from Cabreros. Cabreros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabreros.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Cabreros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though. Brown slips a jab from Cabreros. Cabreros throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cabreros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabreros looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range. Cabreros lands a jab to Brown's midsection. Cabreros swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cabreros with a hook. Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cabreros swivels and escapes. Cabreros scores with a nice head shot. Cabreros misses with a wild combination.
Cabreros connects with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cabreros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cabreros cracks Brown with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Brown falls to his knees and Cabreros doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Cabreros! Peter Cabreros retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzevad Poturak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poturak has chosen Janičar as his entrance music. The key to victory for Joe Clark has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight 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 Montreal, Joe Clark! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dzevad Poturak! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Poturak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Poturak is working for a guillotine from mount but Clark frees his head quite easily.
Clark is trying to escape the mount.
Poturak wants to control the pace but Clark is squirming around nicely. Clark tries to hold on but Poturak pushes him away. Poturak looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Clark tries to hold on but Poturak pushes him away. Poturak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Clark has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Poturak avoids the attempt from Clark to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Poturak looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Poturak has control of Clark's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clark regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Poturak fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Poturak swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Clark is now in Poturak's guard. A big mistake from Poturak there, giving up the dominant position! Poturak lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clark! Poturak tries to control but Clark wriggling away. Poturak swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Clark is now in Poturak's guard. A big mistake from Poturak there, giving up the dominant position! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Poturak looking for subs off his back but Clark has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Poturak looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Poturak trying to control but Clark postures up.
Clark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Clark is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Poturak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Poturak manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark preventing the sweep. Poturak controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself. Poturak has his foot on Clark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though. Clark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Poturak's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Poturak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though. Poturak wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
Poturak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clark's back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dzevad Poturak dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poturak. Poturak looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well. Poturak gets the takedown into side control. Clark can't do much from the bottom here. Poturak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Clark wants to control but Poturak postures up. Clark is trying to get back to half guard. Poturak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Clark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poturak but great work by Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round. Poturak is looking for a sweep. Clark controls the position. Poturak is looking for a sweep. Poturak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Poturak is breathing heavily. Clark slows the pace down. Poturak is trying to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Clark misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clark misses with the combination.
Joe Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Poturak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark. Poturak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clark sprawls well initially but Poturak persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Poturak trying to control from Clark's half guard. Clark has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Poturak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Clark is pulling down on Poturak's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Poturak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clark is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poturak, into his guard. Poturak can't keep his opponent in guard - Clark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Poturak actively working from the bottom here. Poturak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily. Poturak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Clark stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Clark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poturak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Poturak is looking for a sweep. Clark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Poturak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Poturak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clark has escaped and now he's on top! Poturak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Clark escapes and throws Poturak's legs to the side, diving into side control! 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 Joe Clark will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poturak slips under a jab. Clark misses with a body shot.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Poturak is just out of range. Poturak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Poturak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clark! Clark wants to control but Poturak is keeping him busy. Poturak struggling a bit here. Poturak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Poturak is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clark happy to just control the position for now. Poturak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clark off and has taken his back! Clark defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Poturak working for the choke. Poturak is looking for the choke from the back position but Clark is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Poturak doesn't have the hooks in and Clark manages to turn into his guard.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard. Clark tries to stand but Poturak is controlling from the bottom. Poturak throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clark uses it to pass to side control.
Clark stands up and we're back to a striking position. Poturak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Poturak shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clark throws a combination. Poturak tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Poturak shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Poturak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Clark lands with an overhand left. Clark throws out a loose jab but Poturak uses good head movement to avoid it. Poturak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzevad Poturak. Poturak fails with a takedown attempt. Clark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice shot lands for Clark. Poturak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Poturak's head. A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Poturak does a little dance to reset his feet. Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Clark.
Poturak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. 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! Clark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Clark clinches. Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Clark scores with a nice hook to the head. Poturak is trying to drag Clark to the mat but Clark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Clark leaning his opponent against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark clearly takes that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Poturak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poturak somewhat. Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Poturak is just out of range. Clark scores with the left hand. Poturak knows he should have avoided that one. Clark tries to clinch up but Poturak circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Poturak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes. No luck with that takedown attempt from Poturak. Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzevad Poturak. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poturak is defended easily by Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round. Poturak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes. Poturak is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Poturak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poturak there as he acknowledges the shot. Clark throws a leg kick that misses. A punch combination from Clark misses. Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Poturak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poturak.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Clark dips to his left and cracks Poturak with an uppercut! Clark fails in his attempt to clinch. Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clark scores with a jab to the body. Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark tests Poturak's chin there with a solid looking shot. Some wild striking there from Clark.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poturak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Poturak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away. Poturak shoots in but no luck this time. Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poturak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No luck for Poturak with that takedown attempt. Clark throws a right and a left that Poturak avoids nicely. Clark lands a jab to Poturak's midsection. Clark lands a jab to the nose. Poturak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away. Poturak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Clark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Clark throws a series of strikes that have Poturak backpedaling.
Poturak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target. Poturak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing. Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Clark is looking to clinch. Clark misses with a wild body shot. Poturak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side. Clark takes a swing at Poturak's ribcage but misses. Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Clark misses with a body punch
so Poturak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Poturak wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving. Poturak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poturak has Clark in his guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark had his way with Dzevad Poturak in that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Clark scores with a jab. Poturak shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Poturak ducks under a wild hook from Clark. Poturak looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Clark has control of Poturak's left arm, preventing Poturak from doing any damage. Clark keeping moving, preventing Poturak from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Poturak's corner is telling him to maintain position. Poturak trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Poturak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clark has escaped and now he's on top! Poturak is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Clark looking to pass the guard. Poturak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clark passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Poturak tries to improve position but can't. Clark trying to control the position but Poturak is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Poturak is looking for a sweep. Poturak regains half guard. Clark stands up from half guard. Poturak dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Poturak slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nice jab there from Clark. Clark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Clark throws a hook but Poturak avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Poturak does a little dance to reset his feet. Clark throws a series of punches but Poturak moves out of range. Clark misses with an uppercut. Clark cracks Poturak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Poturak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzevad Poturak. A left and a right from Clark both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Poturak scores with a shot to the body.
Poturak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Poturak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target. Nice defenses there by Poturak. Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Dzevad Poturak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Clark throws a shot from downtown. Poturak moves away and avoids it. Poturak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Poturak scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one. Poturak defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Clark showed his dominance in that final round. I think Clark 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47 Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Clark! Joe Clark retains his light heavyweight title!
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