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Thursday Fight Night II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Lancelot (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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199 lbs
7 - 9 - 1 |
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185 cm
27
195 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent 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
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey McMahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Lancelot!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMahon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lancelot is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancelot regains half guard.
Lancelot is pressing down on McMahon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McMahon works over Lancelot with some ground and pound from guard.
Lancelot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McMahon is controlling him.
McMahon is in close to Lancelot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McMahon stands up over Lancelot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McMahon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McMahon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McMahon is working Lancelot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lancelot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McMahon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lancelot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McMahon postures up in Lancelot's guard and throws a big left but Lancelot blocks it.
McMahon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lancelot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McMahon lands a couple of elbows.
Lancelot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McMahon 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lancelot misses with a takedown attempt
and McMahon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McMahon thuds his right hand into Lancelot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lancelot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McMahon's half guard.
McMahon tries to roll over but Lancelot keeps him under control.
McMahon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lancelot is working away from the top position though.
Lancelot passes the guard and advances to mount!
McMahon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McMahon is breathing heavily.
Lancelot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Lancelot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McMahon is desperately trying to improve his position but Lancelot has a good base and remains in mount.
Lancelot scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McMahon?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancelot unloading with bombs!
McMahon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McMahon tries to hold on but Lancelot pushes him away.
Lancelot working the ground and pound effectively.
Lancelot is working for a guillotine from mount but McMahon frees his head quite easily.
Lancelot breaks from McMahon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lancelot looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McMahon can't escape the position.
Lancelot breaks from McMahon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McMahon is trying desperately to improve position.
Lancelot avoids the attempt from McMahon to control.
Lancelot lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lancelot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McMahon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lancelot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McMahon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lancelot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lancelot's back!
McMahon gets his hands free as Lancelot looks to control.
McMahon has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Lancelot.
Lancelot is in bad spot here.
McMahon misses with an elbow to the head.
McMahon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lancelot covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Lancelot turns into McMahon and is now in his guard.
Lancelot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McMahon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lancelot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lancelot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancelot cracks McMahon with a solid left hand.
Lancelot preventing the sweep.
Lancelot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lancelot lands a couple of digs.
Lancelot trying to control the position from guard on top but McMahon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMahon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McMahon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lancelot stands up from McMahon's guard - Lancelot perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lancelot scores with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lancelot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McMahon's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Lancelot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lancelot misses with a takedown
so McMahon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McMahon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lancelot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMahon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McMahon is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancelot has wrist control.
McMahon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lancelot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMahon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McMahon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McMahon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancelot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancelot working for a triangle but McMahon defends it easily.
Lancelot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMahon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McMahon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lancelot controls McMahon momentarily but McMahon frees himself.
McMahon wants to control from the top but Lancelot keeps moving.
Lancelot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McMahon landing with the ground and pound.
Lancelot looking to control.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McMahon swinging wildly here.
Lancelot shoots in looking for a takedown. McMahon tries to sprawl out of it but Lancelot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McMahon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lancelot shoots in for a takedown but McMahon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mickey McMahon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Lancelot.
McMahon shoots in and bounces Lancelot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lancelot has his foot on McMahon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMahon works his way back into a safe position though.
McMahon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lancelot throws his legs up looking for a submission but McMahon uses it to pass to side control.
McMahon cracks Lancelot with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lancelot tries to improve position but can't.
Lancelot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lancelot takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lancelot takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McMahon landing a few strikes.
Lancelot struggling a bit here.
McMahon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lancelot regains half guard.
Lancelot is looking to control McMahon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancelot avoid being mounted?
McMahon drops an elbow to the side of Lancelot's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lancelot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lancelot is pressing down on McMahon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lancelot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMahon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McMahon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMahon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMahon postures up and lands a big shot to Lancelot's brow.
Lancelot throwing short punches from the bottom.
McMahon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lancelot manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McMahon tries to hold on but Lancelot pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey McMahon dominated that second round.
That's time! McMahon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lancelot falls off balance throwing a combination
and McMahon counters with a three punch combo that has Lancelot backing up. Lancelot nods at McMahon to acknowledge the strikes.
Lancelot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McMahon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lancelot.
Lancelot misses with a takedown attempt
and McMahon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMahon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice cross by McMahon.
Lancelot tries for a takedown but McMahon circles away easily
and McMahon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mickey McMahon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Lancelot.
McMahon fails with a takedown attempt.
McMahon gets caught flat footed, as Lancelot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancelot postures up in McMahon's guard and throws a big left but McMahon blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMahon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lancelot has passed into half guard!
McMahon is looking to improve his position.
Lancelot slips a nice elbow through McMahon's hands, connecting with McMahon's forehead.
McMahon has hold of Lancelot's hands but Lancelot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lancelot is nestled in close to McMahon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lancelot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McMahon is looking to control Lancelot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McMahon avoid being mounted?
McMahon tries to roll over but Lancelot keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lancelot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McMahon looking for submissions off his back.
McMahon is trying is best to control the position here.
McMahon is trying to get back to full guard.
McMahon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McMahon wants to improve his position but Lancelot is controlling well.
Lancelot winds up and cracks McMahon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lancelot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancelot drops an elbow to the side of McMahon's head.
Sir Lancelot has got the better of the ground game so far.
McMahon is looking to control Lancelot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McMahon avoid being mounted?
Lancelot wants to work for an arm triangle but McMahon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McMahon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancelot pulls his head out easily.
McMahon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancelot pulls his head out easily.
Lancelot is working for a kimura but McMahon is defending it quite comfortably.
McMahon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lancelot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lancelot slips a nice elbow through McMahon's hands, connecting with McMahon's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lancelot connects with a nice short shot to McMahon's temple.
McMahon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McMahon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancelot.
McMahon wants to control but Lancelot passes into side.
Lancelot trying to control the position but McMahon is working away.
McMahon tries to bench press Lancelot off him but Lancelot keeps the position.
Lancelot working the head and body with strikes.
Lancelot scores with punches from side control.
McMahon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lancelot's best efforts.
Lancelot is keen to just control but McMahon is a slippery customer.
McMahon wants to control but Lancelot is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Lancelot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lancelot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Lancelot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stan Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard comes to the cage accompanied by In Ashes They Shall Reap. Saurkraut is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Poland National Anthem. Stan Richard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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158 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurkraut wants to clinch.
Saurkraut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Richard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saurkraut needs to keep his hands up - Richard had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Olaf Saurkraut has been cut.
Richard misses the jab.
Horrible takedown by Saurkraut or perhaps it was just good defense by Richard which made him look bad.
Richard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Richard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Saurkraut has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saurkraut and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Richard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saurkraut fails with a takedown attempt.
Stan Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Saurkraut closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Richard did well to prevent Saurkraut getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saurkraut is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard is trying to stand up here but Saurkraut is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saurkraut 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.
Richard tries to kick Saurkraut off but Saurkraut keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saurkraut wants to control but Richard is keeping him busy.
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.
Saurkraut trying to mount his opponent but Richard defends it.
Richard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saurkraut trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Richard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stan Richard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Richard does no damage.
Saurkraut feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Richard has a closed guard, preventing Saurkraut from standing up.
Saurkraut looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saurkraut won't allow Richard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richard tries to get out of the position.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard wants to stand up but Saurkraut is controlling him.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richard slaps away a takedown attempt from Saurkraut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saurkraut slips under a jab.
Saurkraut tries to clinch there but Richard circles away.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richard sprawls well. Richard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saurkraut gets slowly back to his feet.
Saurkraut swings for the body but Richard moves out of range.
Richard leaves Saurkraut with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saurkraut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richard tries to avoid it but Saurkraut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richard to the ground. Richard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saurkraut slips under a jab from Richard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Richard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saurkraut shoots for a takedown but Richard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saurkraut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richard lands a jab-cross combination.
Saurkraut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richard.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richard sprawls well. Richard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saurkraut gets slowly back to his feet.
Saurkraut looks for a takedown but Richard sprawls well.
Stan Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Saurkraut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richard keeps the fight on the outside.
Richard throws a front kick aimed at Saurkraut's knee but Saurkraut avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurkraut scores a takedown into full mount!
Richard wants to try and get back to his feet.
Saurkraut in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Richard is squirming around, avoiding Saurkraut's attempts to control the action.
Richard blocking the ground and pound.
Richard somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A jab from Richard finds it's way through Saurkraut's defenses.
Nice shot by Richard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saurkraut staying out of range there.
Saurkraut fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richard sprawls well initially but Saurkraut persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saurkraut working over Richard with some ground and pound. Richard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Richard is looking to escape.
Saurkraut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saurkraut not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Richard is refusing to be controlled, as Saurkraut sits in half guard.
Saurkraut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saurkraut is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut is looking for a kimura but Richard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saurkraut to get the leverage.
Saurkraut winds up and cracks Richard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saurkraut thows a huge punch but Richard dodges it nicely.
Saurkraut is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richard defends it well.
Saurkraut is breathing heavily.
Richard is trying to stand up here but Saurkraut is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Richard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richard misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
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.
Saurkraut cracks Richard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saurkraut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richard.
Saurkraut fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richard scores with a punch to the head.
Saurkraut drives through and clinches with Richard against the cage.
Richard misses with the head strike.
Saurkraut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richard throws a leg kick but Saurkraut moved away.
Saurkraut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richard is looking to score with low kicks.
Richard clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Richard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Saurkraut.
Richard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saurkraut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saurkraut checks a leg kick.
No luck for Saurkraut with that takedown attempt.
Saurkraut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richard.
Stan Richard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saurkraut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown but Richard shows good takedown defense.
Saurkraut shoots in and bounces Richard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Saurkraut won't allow Richard to get back to his feet.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saurkraut sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saurkraut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richard kicks Saurkraut off and gets to his feet.
No luck for Saurkraut with that takedown attempt.
Stan Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Saurkraut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Saurkraut misses.
Richard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Olaf Saurkraut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Richard as he connects with a hook.
Saurkraut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richard circles away.
Saurkraut ducks under a wild hook from Richard.
Richard wants to clinch up but Saurkraut keeps it at a distance.
Richard connects with a jab.
Richard lands a glancing blow to the side of Saurkraut's head.
A left and a right from Richard both land. Nice combination.
Saurkraut misses the body punch
and Richard counters with a left and a right that stings Saurkraut.
That has opened up Olaf Saurkraut's cut even more.
Richard looks to land a combination but Saurkraut avoids it well.
Richard lands with a nice combination. Saurkraut backs away looking to recover.
Richard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saurkraut counters with a shoot takedown. Richard fights it but they end up in guard.
Richard wants to stand but Saurkraut is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saurkraut distracts Richard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richard wriggles free and stands up.
Richard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stan Richard is winning the standup battle so far.
Richard throws a jab but it's blocked by Saurkraut.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Saurkraut lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut lands a big elbow.
Stan Richard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saurkraut working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Saurkraut with shots to the head and body - Richard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Richard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Saurkraut lands a nice shot to the head.
Richard is trying to stand up.
Richard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saurkraut working Richard over with strikes here.
Saurkraut looking to ground and pound but Richard is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Saurkraut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richard 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Richard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Del Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Gin and Juice by Snoop Dog. English is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rocket Skates by Deftones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Del Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny English!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English throws a right and a left that both miss.
English stuffs the takedown.
English misses with the combination.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
English throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
English scores with a three punch combo!
Thompson misses with a head kick.
English throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
English misses with a hook.
English throws a wild body kick that Thompson sees coming a mile off.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by English.
English lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Thompson thumps English with a low kick.
No joy there for English, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
English takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
English takes one on the button.
Thompson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. English is trying to defend but Thompson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
English is not content to let Thompson control the position.
English is looking to get back to full guard here but Thompson has managed to pass to side control instead.
English doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Thompson trying to control but English is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
English really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
English tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson controlling from mount.
English wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson content just to control the position here.
English is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
English working to try and regain half guard.
English is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Thompson prevents English from getting the reversal.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
English really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Del Thompson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with English, pushing him back against the cage.
English can't break the clinch.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
English tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
English wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thompson tightens his grip and picks English up, before dumping him to the ground. English manages to land in guard.
Thompson pushing down on English's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
English keeping hold of Thompson's head, controlling as best he can.
Thompson is thwarting English's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control. English wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
English is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can English avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
English is holding on to half guard well.
English wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
English lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but English avoids it really well and circles away.
English tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson keeps control of English as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson pulls guard successfully.
English postures up.
Thompson wants to sweep here but English controlling him for the moment.
English pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
English drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now English has Thompson in his guard.
English working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
English can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
English not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
English working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
English not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Thompson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from English.
Thompson drives through and clinches with English against the cage.
English is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
English is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
English trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard.
English is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can English avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is taking a breather. English says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thompson trying to control the action but English is working from the bottom.
Thompson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - English circles away.
Thompson pushes English up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Johnny English has been cut.
Thompson keeps control of English as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
English tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
English is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson lands a takedown into guard.
English had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
English takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson trying to control but English is working from the bottom.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
English working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but English is keeping the position.
English controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
English working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thompson has passed into half guard!
English wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
English falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
English is trying to break free.
English tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Del Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
English is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
English takes an elbow to the forehead.
English is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. English is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
English is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows English to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Del Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Costa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 26 Bass by Roni Size. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
186 lbs
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184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugh Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Matthews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Costa's guard.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing Matthews from standing up.
Matthews looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews throws and elbow that misses. Costa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matthews's guard. Nice move by Costa!
Costa slips nicely into half guard.
Costa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matthews knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is working for a submission of some sort.
Costa is keen to just control but Matthews is a slippery customer.
Matthews looks like he's trying to stand up.
Costa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Costa thows a huge punch but Matthews dodges it nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Matthews lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Carlos Costa has been cut.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Costa wants to clinch.
Matthews lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa slips under a jab from Matthews.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Costa throws a body kick that misses.
Matthews scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews trying to control the action but Costa is working from the bottom.
Matthews remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Costa is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Matthews pushes Costa off and gets back to his feet.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Matthews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Costa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthews to score with a decent uppercut.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matthews is able to avoid easily.
Matthews blocks a low kick nicely.
Hugh Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa with a poor takedown
and Matthews counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matthews.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Costa is retaining full guard.
Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews advances to half guard.
Matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Costa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from Matthews there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Costa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matthews seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Costa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthews misses the jab.
Costa takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Costa showed some decent athleticism there.
Costa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matthews trying to control here.
Matthews works his way to full guard. Good work.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Costa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matthews's head.
Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet but Costa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews throws a shot to the body.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Matthews throws a good cross that connects.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthews scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews lands a nice hook to Costa's body. Costa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matthews wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews feints and as Costa raises his hands in defense, Matthews changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matthews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matthews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Costa is keeping the position for now.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Costa's head.
Costa is controlling Matthews's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hugh Matthews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Costa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Costa has wrist control.
Matthews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matthews wanted to stand there but Costa had control of the position.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Costa is proving hard to escape from.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matthews swings away with a body shot that misses
and Costa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Costa prevents the takedown attempt.
Matthews has Costa pushed against the cage.
Matthews lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Costa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Matthews blocks a jab.
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt
so Matthews counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matthews not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Costa is working an open guard so Matthews takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews leaves Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by Costa.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matthews misses the jab.
Costa wants to slow Matthews down by chopping away at his legs.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Costa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matthews with a nice cross.
Costa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Costa slips a straight right by Matthews.
Matthews shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Costa is trying to defend but Matthews finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Costa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hugh Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthews's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matthews defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews postures up.
Matthews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matthews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Costa is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matthews slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Costa tries to improve position but can't.
Carlos Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Costa is not content to let Matthews control the position.
Matthews controlling from side mount.
Matthews decides to stand back up. Matthews steps back and let's Costa get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matthews winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Matthews!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Argo Lohk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Honcho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honcho has chosen Beastie Boys- Sabotage as his entrance music. Mike Honcho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Argo Lohk's chin.
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26
165 lbs
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26
165 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Argo Lohk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Honcho!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lohk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Honcho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lohk shoots in but Honcho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lohk scores with a takedown into Honcho's guard.
Lohk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Honcho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lohk has Honcho in his guard.
Honcho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lohk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Honcho controls the pace.
Lohk managing to control the position.
Lohk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Lohk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lohk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honcho.
Lohk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honcho thows a big elbow that misses.
Lohk working for submissions but it's allowed Honcho to get to half guard.
Honcho trying to mount his opponent but Lohk defends it.
Lohk wants to improve his position but Honcho is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lohk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Honcho is looking to work some ground and pound but Lohk has wrist control.
Lohk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lohk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Honcho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lohk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Honcho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lohk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lohk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lohk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honcho looking to sit in guard and control but Lohk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohk trying to control but Honcho is working from the bottom.
Lohk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Honcho manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Honcho tests Lohk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lohk fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Argo Lohk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honcho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Honcho wants it to stay on the feet.
Honcho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lohk manages to avoid it.
Lohk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Honcho pinned against the cage. Honcho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Honcho looks for the body kick but Lohk saw that one coming.
Honcho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Honcho throws a body punch but Lohk moves out of range.
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 Argo Lohk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lohk avoids the head kick by Honcho.
The fight stays on the outside here - Honcho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Honcho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lohk tries to close the distance and clinch but Honcho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Honcho jabs Lohk right on the nose. Lohk blinks but takes it well.
Honcho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Honcho misses with a wild combination.
Lohk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Honcho circles away.
Honcho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Honcho throws a right hand that Lohk ducks under and follows up with a left that Lohk also avoids with ease.
Lohk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lohk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Honcho sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honcho is looking for a sweep. Lohk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lohk 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.
Honcho wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Lohk tries to pass to full mount but Honcho defends it.
Lohk trying to control from Honcho's half guard. Honcho has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lohk passes Honcho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohk trying to control from Honcho's half guard. Honcho has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lohk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lohk trying to control but Honcho is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Argo Lohk just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lohk closes the distance and clinches up with Honcho, looking for a takedown. Lohk pushes Honcho against the cage but Honcho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Honcho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Honcho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lohk is defended easily by Honcho.
Lohk forces Honcho back against the cage and clinches.
Honcho can't get the takedown.
Lohk jumps guard but Honcho stands there with Lohk around his waist. Lohk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Honcho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honcho wants a takedown.
Lohk successfully pulls guard.
Lohk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lohk is trying to control the position but Honcho postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lohk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Honcho's guard.
Lohk wants to pass the guard but Honcho is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lohk wants to control from the top but Honcho keeps moving.
Lohk thows a big elbow that misses.
Lohk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honcho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Honcho is trying to keep Lohk in close.
Lohk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Honcho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lohk, into his guard.
Lohk trying to keep a closed guard but Honcho is proving a slippery customer.
Honcho works over Lohk with some ground and pound from guard.
Lohk has a closed guard, preventing Honcho from standing up.
Honcho thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honcho is looking to work some ground and pound but Lohk has wrist control.
Honcho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honcho postures up.
Lohk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Honcho wants to clinch
and Lohk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lohk.
Lohk advances position into side control!
Lohk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Honcho, who protects the arm well.
Lohk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Honcho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lohk's guard! Nice work there by Honcho!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honcho thows a big elbow that misses.
Lohk looking to control.
Lohk is looking to sweep but instead, Honcho has passed into half guard.
Lohk manages to get to full guard.
Honcho trying to control the position from guard on top but Lohk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Argo Lohk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lohk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Argo Lohk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kryler Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Screech Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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21
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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22
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kryler Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Screech Powers!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers defending well as Crimson loads up on a big left hand.
Powers connects with a nice looking jab.
Powers feints and as Crimson raises his hands in defense, Powers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Crimson has wrist control.
Crimson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Crimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Crimson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers stops Crimson from standing up.
Powers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powers wants to control from the top but Crimson keeps moving.
Powers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crimson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Powers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Powers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Powers is thwarting Crimson's attempts to control the position.
Crimson tries to kick Powers off but Powers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Powers trying to mount his opponent but Crimson defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to control but Crimson is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powers is looking to clinch.
Crimson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crimson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Powers lands with a cross.
Crimson jabs Powers right on the nose. Powers blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Screech Powers has been cut.
Powers throws a lazy right hand but Crimson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powers stalks Crimson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crimson's face. Crimson staggers backwards, shaken.
Powers lands a nice hook to Crimson's body. Crimson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Powers.
Powers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crimson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Powers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crimson prevents a body shot from Powers.
Crimson trying to control the position but instead, Powers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crimson into the cage.
Crimson prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crimson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crimson throws a hook but Powers blocks it.
Powers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crimson looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Powers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Screech Powers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Screech Powers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crimson scores with a hook to the body. Powers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powers.
Crimson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Powers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Powers.
Powers throwing strikes but missing.
Powers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Powers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Powers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers wants to control from the top but Crimson keeps moving.
Powers throws and elbow that misses. Crimson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powers's guard. Nice move by Crimson!
Crimson won't allow Powers to sweep him here.
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.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Crimson from controlling successfully.
Powers controls Crimson momentarily but Crimson frees himself.
Crimson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Powers's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crimson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Powers can pounce on him.
Kryler Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crimson clobbers Powers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Powers closes the distance and clinches.
Powers works on Crimson's body with a couple of short punches.
Crimson tries to circle away but Powers has him pinned against the cage.
Powers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crimson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crimson blocks a body shot from Powers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crimson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kryler Crimson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Screech Powers.
Powers lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Powers.
Crimson tries to circle away but Powers has him pinned against the cage.
Crimson is trying to break free.
Powers pushes Crimson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crimson breaks from the clinch.
Powers takes one on the button.
A big right from Crimson misses.
Crimson throws a looping overhand right but Powers ducks down to avoid it.
Crimson lands an overhand right.
Powers digs a good hook to Crimson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers defending well as Crimson loads up on a big left hand.
Crimson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Crimson misses
and Powers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crimson tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kryler Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers clinches up with Crimson and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crimson pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Screech Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Screech Powers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Powers throws a leg kick but Crimson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crimson misses with a combination
and Powers moves into the clinch.
Powers tries to score a body lock takedown but Crimson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crimson breaks from the clinch.
Crimson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powers counters with a stiff right hand.
Crimson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crimson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crimson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Powers slips under a jab from Crimson.
Powers connects with a right hand. Crimson shakes it off.
Powers moves out of range as Crimson strikes.
Powers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crimson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
Crimson misses with a straight left.
Powers clinches.
Powers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crimson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Powers trying to control.
Crimson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Powers misses with an elbow to the head.
Kryler Crimson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers throwing sloppy strikes.
Powers misses with a punch to the head.
Powers punishes Crimson with strikes from the back mount.
Powers is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Powers scores with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Powers. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson holding on to Powers's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Powers lands shots from the back.
Powers controlling the position well here. Crimson rolled but Powers kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Crimson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Screech Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Crimson misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Powers.
Jab from Powers.
Crimson misses with a hook. Powers ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Crimson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kryler Crimson is winning the standup battle so far.
Powers shoots in and bounces Crimson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Screech Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Powers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Screech Powers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fresh Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxcar Willie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fresh Crimson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
240 lbs
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280 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresh Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boxcar Willie!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crimson to score with a decent uppercut.
Willie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Willie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Willie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Willie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crimson tries to hold on but Willie pushes him away.
Crimson taking shots to the head.
Willie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Crimson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willie 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.
Willie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Willie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Crimson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Willie off and cradles Crimson's limp body as Willie celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Boxcar Willie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walt Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Merde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by Emalkay - When I Look At You. Merde is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mötorhead's Burner. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
219 lbs
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27
220 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Merde!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merde looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Potter!
Merde throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Potter is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Merde has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merde misses with a head shot.
Potter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Merde working Potter over with strikes here.
Potter is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Potter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Merde thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Merde 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.
Potter tries to buck Merde off but he can't manage it.
Potter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Potter tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merde postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Potter looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Merde.
Merde is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Potter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Merde landing strikes from the mount and Potter is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You get the feeling that Potter really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Merde looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter avoids a strike by Merde and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Merde's guard! Fantastic escape!
Merde lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Potter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merde thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Merde sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Potter is trying to stand.
Merde sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Merde putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Merde connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merde punishing his opponent with strikes.
Merde unloads with some shots from mount but Potter bucks and avoids them well.
Merde lands a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Potter wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Merde looking to ground and pound but Potter is blocking nicely.
Merde throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Merde thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Merde unloads with some shots from mount but Potter bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Potter, under a barage of strikes from Merde.
Potter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merde.
Merde thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potter's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Merde feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Merde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Merde trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Merde throws a strike but Potter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Merde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Merde dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Merde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Merde.
Merde moves in looking to clinch but Potter pushes him off.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Potter swats away the attempt to clinch by Merde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Merde.
Merde fails with the takedown
and Potter counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merde shoots and misses
and Potter counters with a stiff right hand.
Walt Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Merde.
Merde looks to land a right hand but Potter moved out of range.
Gerard Merde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merde is defended easily by Potter.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merde looks to clinch
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merde tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Potter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merde thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merde with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potter lands a slapping body shot.
Merde is breathing heavily.
Merde tries to clinch but Potter moves away
and Potter counters with a one-two to the body.
Merde takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Potter scores with a one two! Merde had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Merde wants to clinch but Potter slips to the side
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Merde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potter gets caught flat footed, as Merde shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter wants to stand up but Merde is controlling him.
Potter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merde.
Potter is looking to stand up but Merde isn't so interested in that idea.
Potter has his feet on Merde's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Merde wants to clinch
and Potter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Potter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Merde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Merde just leaning against Potter, taking a breather.
Potter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Merde lands a right hand that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
Merde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Potter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Merde wants to clinch
and Potter counters with a left and a right that stings Merde.
Merde shoots for a double leg takedown but Potter sprawls well. He's pushed Merde's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Merde with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Potter to counter with a crisp jab.
Merde doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Potter 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!
Merde misses with a takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Potter slips a straight right by Merde.
Potter digs a good body shot into Merde's ribs.
Merde throws a jab when Potter was well out of range.
Merde with a poor takedown
and Potter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merde thinking.
Merde doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potter counters with a stiff right hand.
Walt Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Merde.
A shot to de liver by Potter. Beautiful body shot.
Merde misses with a takedown
and Merde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Potter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Merde.
Potter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Merde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merde misses with a takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a nice body shot.
Potter digs a good hook to Merde's body.
Potter lands a lovely overhand right.
Potter misses with the combination.
Potter misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Potter does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Potter.
Potter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Merde darts in trying to clinch
and Potter counters with a left and a right that stings Merde.
Merde with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Walt Potter is winning the standup battle so far.
Potter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merde manages to avoid it.
Merde with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter with a hook.
Merde misses with a takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Merde has his takedown stuffed
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walt Potter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Potter both land. Nice combination.
Merde ducks right into an uppercut from Potter.
Merde throws a looping overhand right but Potter ducks down to avoid it.
Potter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Merde was covering up waiting for the punch and Potter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Potter content to stall in guard here.
Merde keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter tries to free his leg and advance position but Merde is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walt Potter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Potter 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walt Potter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes into the arena with killing in the name of blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mal Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds misses with a jab to the body
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds wants to clinch
and Lewis counters with a series of strikes. Reynolds will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewis throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
No luck for Lewis with that takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Reynolds both land. Nice combination.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Lewis shoots in and bounces Reynolds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lewis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reynolds is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewis swinging wildly here.
Mal Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Reynolds misses
and Lewis counters with a single leg into guard. Reynolds didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reynolds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
Reynolds controlling the position.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewis thows a big elbow that misses.
Lewis throws and elbow that misses. Reynolds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lewis's guard. Nice move by Reynolds!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to keep Reynolds in close.
Lewis has his hands on Reynolds's head, controlling the position.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lewis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Reynolds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Lewis 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.
Reynolds lands a jab to the nose.
Reynolds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lewis. That did some damage!
Reynolds tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lewis counters with a shoot takedown. Reynolds fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
Lewis throws a strike but Reynolds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lewis is trying to keep Reynolds in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewis trying to control the position here.
Lewis'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.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
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.
Lewis working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds pushes down on Lewis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking to control Reynolds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lewis avoid being mounted?
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lewis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Lewis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Reynolds is now in half guard.
Reynolds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mal Reynolds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Reynolds is out of range.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryan Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lewis counters with a single leg into guard. Reynolds didn't expect that.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lewis throws and elbow that misses. Reynolds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lewis's guard. Nice move by Reynolds!
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryan Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds clinches but Lewis breaks the clinch
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reynolds thinking.
Reynolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lewis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reynolds is trying to defend but Lewis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lewis thows a huge punch but Reynolds dodges it nicely.
Lewis looks to land a strike but Reynolds avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lewis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
Lewis lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
Lewis works over Reynolds with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis throws a strike but Reynolds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reynolds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewis 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Lewis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down. 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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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Harrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Bauer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Bauer misses.
Bauer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harrison looks for a takedown but Bauer sprawls well.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bauer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harrison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bauer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harrison is working hard here to advance position.
Harrison trying to control the action but Bauer is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bauer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bauer is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Harrison take his back! Uh oh - Harrison has got a rear naked choke here! Bauer is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Harrison!
William Harrison retains his middleweight title!
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