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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geowanny Velasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geowanny Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasco, pushing him back against the cage.
Magnum jumps guard and drags Velasco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Magnum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velasco is aware though and is defending well.
Velasco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magnum trying to control the position here.
Magnum'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.
Velasco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magnum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magnum keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnum is looking to stand up but Velasco isn't so interested in that idea.
Magnum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Velasco works over Magnum with some ground and pound from guard.
Velasco throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Magnum or perhaps it was just good defense by Velasco which made him look bad.
Geowanny Velasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velasco scores with a takedown into Magnum's guard.
Magnum pushes a forearm under Velasco's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Velasco is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Magnum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thelonoius Featherbottom III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poker Stars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thelonoius Featherbottom III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Poker Stars!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Featherbottom III just misses with a punch to the body.
Featherbottom III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stars preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Featherbottom III throwing strikes from guard but Stars blocks nicely.
Stars wants to sweep but no luck.
Featherbottom III stops Stars from standing up.
Featherbottom III controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Featherbottom III with a nice head shot there.
Stars trying to strike off his back.
Stars wants to get back to his feet but Featherbottom III is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stars has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Featherbottom III trying to control the position from guard on top but Stars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stars wants to stand and escape but Featherbottom III is having none of it.
Featherbottom III throws and elbow that misses. Stars uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Featherbottom III's guard. Nice move by Stars!
Stars trying to control but Featherbottom III is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stars accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stars doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Featherbottom III counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stars's knee momentarily.
Stars gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Featherbottom III moves into the clinch.
Featherbottom III lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Poker Stars has been cut.
Featherbottom III lands a knee to the body.
Stars looks gassed!
Featherbottom III tries to land a knee to the head but Stars blocks with his arms.
Featherbottom III trying to land knees to the body.
Featherbottom III with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stars goes for a takedown attempt but Featherbottom III pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thelonoius Featherbottom III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poker Stars.
Stars takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Featherbottom III throws a head kick but Stars moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Featherbottom III.
Stars throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Featherbottom III throws a lazy head kick
and Stars decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Featherbottom III's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Featherbottom III pushes Stars off and scrambles back to his feet.
Featherbottom III buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stars blocks a head kick by Featherbottom III.
Featherbottom III connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Featherbottom III lands with a hook. Stars tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Featherbottom III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Featherbottom III.
Featherbottom III closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Featherbottom III landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Featherbottom III throws a knee to the head but misses.
Featherbottom III pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stars fails with the takedown
and Featherbottom III counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stars's knee momentarily.
Featherbottom III with a nice cross.
Featherbottom III throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Featherbottom III clinches up against the cage.
Featherbottom III breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Featherbottom III decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Featherbottom III.
Stars is looking to improve his position.
Featherbottom III is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stars doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Featherbottom III.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Featherbottom III slips a nice elbow through Stars's hands, connecting with Stars's forehead.
Featherbottom III trying to mount his opponent but Stars defends it.
Stars is trying to stand back up but Featherbottom III is controlling him
Featherbottom III is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stars defends it well.
Stars avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Featherbottom III.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stars looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thelonoius Featherbottom III dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poker Stars's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stars tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stars bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stars looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Featherbottom III is avoiding damage well.
Stars is looking to take a break and control but Featherbottom III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Featherbottom III wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stars decides to stand back up. Stars steps back and let's Featherbottom III get back to his feet.
Stars tries to bum rush Featherbottom III with a series of wild strikes but Featherbottom III uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Featherbottom III clinches up against the cage.
Stars is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Featherbottom III pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stars wants a takedown.
Featherbottom III breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Featherbottom III goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Poker Stars is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stars blocks a head kick by Featherbottom III.
Stars walks into a stiff left hand from Featherbottom III.
Stars shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Featherbottom III counters with a big head kick but Stars shrugs it off.
Thelonoius Featherbottom III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poker Stars.
Featherbottom III scores with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Featherbottom III, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Featherbottom III. That's going to slow Stars down.
Featherbottom III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Featherbottom III buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Featherbottom III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stars shoots and misses
and Featherbottom III counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Featherbottom III throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Featherbottom III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Featherbottom III moves into range and clinches up with Stars.
Featherbottom III connects with a knee to the head.
Featherbottom III looking to throw knees to the head but Stars is blocking nicely.
Featherbottom III throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stars blocks it with crossed arms.
Featherbottom III missing with knees to the body.
Stars managing to block the knees to the body from Featherbottom III.
Stars drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Featherbottom III unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stars lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherbottom III breaks the clinch.
Featherbottom III has Stars up against the cage in a clinch.
Featherbottom III looking to throw knees to the head but Stars is blocking nicely.
Featherbottom III tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stars drops down looking for an ankle pick but Featherbottom III pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stars doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Featherbottom III counters by moving into the clinch.
Stars jumps guard but Featherbottom III stands there with Stars around his waist. Stars gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Featherbottom III pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stars wants to clinch
and Featherbottom III counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stars is trying to stand up here but Featherbottom III is controlling him well.
Stars wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stars trying to hold on to Featherbottom III's head to control him but Featherbottom III postures up.
Nice strikes from Featherbottom III there.
Featherbottom III is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stars doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Featherbottom III.
Featherbottom III trying to control from Stars's half guard. Stars has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherbottom III in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stars working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Featherbottom III misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thelonoius Featherbottom III dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Poker Stars's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stars clinches but Featherbottom III breaks the clinch
and Featherbottom III counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Featherbottom III.
Featherbottom III landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Featherbottom III missing with knees to the body.
Featherbottom III turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Stars's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Featherbottom III is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stars is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stars wants to control but Featherbottom III postures up.
Featherbottom III working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stars wants to control but Featherbottom III postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stars is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Featherbottom III is staying active.
Stars takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stars defending against the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stars has his takedown stuffed
and Featherbottom III counters with a big head kick but Stars shrugs it off.
Featherbottom III misses with a head kick.
Stars fails with the takedown
and Featherbottom III counters by moving into the clinch.
Stars is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Featherbottom III breaks the clinch.
Stars with a lazy takedown attempt
and Featherbottom III decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stars's guard.
Thelonoius Featherbottom III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poker Stars.
Featherbottom III forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Featherbottom III.
Stars makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stars gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Featherbottom III holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stars manages to break the clinch.
Featherbottom III tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Featherbottom III misses the target.
Stars tries for a takedown but Featherbottom III circles away easily
and Featherbottom III counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stars is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stars misses with a takedown
and Featherbottom III counters with a head kick.
Stars shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stars throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stars tries for a takedown but Featherbottom III circles away easily
and Featherbottom III counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stars has his foot on Featherbottom III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Featherbottom III works his way back into a safe position though.
Stars wants to get back to his feet but Featherbottom III is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Featherbottom III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Featherbottom III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Featherbottom III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stars swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Featherbottom III passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Featherbottom III knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stars on the ground.
Featherbottom III working the ground and pound from side control.
Stars struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Featherbottom III is looking to take a break and control but Stars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Featherbottom III throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stars works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stars makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stars.
Featherbottom III postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thelonoius Featherbottom III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stars pushes Featherbottom III off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stars with a poor takedown
and Featherbottom III counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stars's knee momentarily.
Poker Stars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Featherbottom III misses with a head kick.
Featherbottom III clinches up with Stars and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thelonoius Featherbottom III showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Featherbottom III 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thelonoius Featherbottom III!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Quintero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Marshall had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Quintero!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintero cracks Marshall with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Marshall looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Quintero finish him?
Marshall is rocked!
It looks like John Marshall has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall shoots in and drives through. Quintero sprawls well.
Oh Marshall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quintero throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.
Marshall seems to have got his legs back now.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marshall throwing strikes but missing.
Quintero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marshall looking to sit in guard and control but Quintero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Quintero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quintero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marshall wants to stand but Quintero is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is looking to stand up but Quintero isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quintero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt - Quintero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quintero.
Quintero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Quintero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quintero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshall feints and as Quintero raises his hands in defense, Marshall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintero is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Marshall has his hands clasped together but Quintero extends an breaks Marshall's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Quintero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Quintero!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Rua could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chuck Liddell's chin.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liddell swivels and escapes.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liddell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua tries for a takedown but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Liddell misses with the combination.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddell swinging wildly here.
Liddell looks gassed!
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Liddell swinging wildly here.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua gets a takedown into half guard.
Liddell is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell manages to get to full guard.
Rua stops Liddell from standing up.
Rua stays in close to Liddell's body and controls the position.
Liddell is trying to control the position but Rua postures up.
Rua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rua wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Rua is looking to stand up but Liddell won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell can't keep his opponent in guard - Rua advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rua lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Liddell wants to control but Rua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rua is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Liddell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rua.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddell keeps working.
Rua decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Rua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddell defends it nicely.
Liddell throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Liddell tries to bench press Rua off him but Rua keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddell is fending him off so far but Rua persists. Nope, Liddell circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liddell swivels and escapes.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Liddell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Liddell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liddell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rua trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Rua stops Liddell from standing up.
Rua wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rua shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
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.
Good work by Rua as he checks the leg kick.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddell throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
Rua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liddell, pushing him back against the cage.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liddell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liddell lands with a kick to the temple. Rua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liddell throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
Rua misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell looking for a sweep but Rua has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rua moves to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell breaks Rua's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Liddell looking to pass the guard.
Liddell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Liddell wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua wants to stand but Liddell is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Liddell wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Liddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua looking for a triangle here. Liddell is fighting it but it looks tight! Rua pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Liddell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mauricio Rua!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson Henderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Stone's 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benson Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Stone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Stone looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henderson.
Stone looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stone is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Henderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stone walks away with a smile on his face. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stone misses with the combination.
Stone lands a jab to Henderson's midsection.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Henderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henderson tries to advance to mount but Stone denies him.
Stone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Matt Stone has been cut.
Stone is looking to get to half guard.
Henderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone is looking to get to half guard.
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
Henderson lands a big elbow.
Stone is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has hold of Stone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Henderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Henderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone tries to lock up and control but Henderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stone to take his back!
Henderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stone is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stone wants to escape the position.
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.
Stone trying to control the hands but Henderson breaks the grip.
Stone is really stuck here.
Henderson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Stone tries to roll but Henderson sticks to his back.
Henderson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Henderson.
Stone covering up well and avoiding damage.
Henderson is persistently looking for the submission but Stone is defending it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Stone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stone duly obliges.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Henderson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Stone throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Stone scores with a three punch combo!
Stone misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stone but Stone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Stone which made him look bad.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matt Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Henderson lands a high kick!
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown. Stone fights it but they end up in guard.
Stone wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
Stone controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Henderson forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Henderson wants to pass to mount but Stone is defending the position.
Stone tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson passes to side control.
Stone struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson gets to mount! Stone was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Henderson wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson landing strikes from the mount.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson working Stone over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Stone's cut.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Stone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stone.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stone swivels and escapes.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stone pinned against the cage. Stone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Stone.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stone's waist but Stone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Stone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stone misses with the combination.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stone won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is looking to reverse the position.
Henderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Henderson controls the position from side control.
Henderson wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benson Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henderson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stone throws a body kick that misses.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stone but Stone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Henderson moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Stone throws a low kick but Henderson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Stone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
Henderson moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.
Henderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stone duly obliges.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone throws a head kick that misses
and Henderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stone's guard now.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Henderson passes Stone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matt Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Henderson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Omaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Omaly's choice of entrance music: Outside - To Forgive but not Forget . Mark Omaly told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Omaly!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omaly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Omaly wants to get up but he can't break Crocop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Omaly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crocop looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crocop looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crocop!
Omaly gets back to half guard.
Omaly looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Crocop pushes past his half guard into mount!
Omaly can't escape the position.
Omaly looks gassed!
Crocop is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Omaly can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Crocop trying to control but Omaly is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop prevents Omaly from getting the reversal.
Crocop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crocop punishing his opponent with strikes.
Crocop tries to control but Omaly wriggling away.
Omaly is desperately trying to improve his position but Crocop has a good base and remains in mount.
Omaly tries to lock up and control but Crocop gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crocop postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Omaly looks a forlorn figure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omaly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Omaly is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Crocop looking to ground and pound but Omaly is blocking nicely.
Omaly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Crocop is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Crocop gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Crocop gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Crocop apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crocop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Omaly circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Crocop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crocop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crocop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Omaly circles away quickly and effectively.
Omaly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crocop.
Omaly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crocop trying to control but Omaly postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omaly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crocop moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Omaly prevents Crocop from getting back to his feet.
Omaly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crocop seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Omaly postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crocop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Omaly, into his guard.
Crocop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Omaly has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Crocop is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Omaly.
Crocop has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Omaly blocking the ground and pound.
Crocop controlling from the full mount.
Omaly is squirming around, avoiding Crocop's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Crocop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Omaly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omaly shoots in but Crocop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omaly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crocop's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Crocop duly obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Crocop misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop fails to land with a series of punches.
Crocop throws a body kick that misses.
Crocop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Omaly moves out of range easily.
Omaly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crocop gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Omaly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crocop keeping moving, preventing Omaly from controlling successfully.
Omaly looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Omaly is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crocop is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crocop has escaped and now he's on top!
Crocop trying to control but Omaly is working from the bottom.
Omaly is looking for a triangle here but Crocop uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Crocop trying to control the action but Omaly is working from the bottom.
Omaly struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop decides to stand back up. Crocop steps back and let's Omaly get back to his feet.
Crocop throws a right hand that Omaly ducks under and follows up with a left that Omaly also avoids with ease.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Crocop misses with an uppercut. Omaly saw that one coming.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omaly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crocop throws a push kick but Omaly slaps the foot to one side.
Crocop tries to bum rush Omaly with a series of wild strikes but Omaly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mirko Crocop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Omaly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Omaly is looking for a kimura here.
Crocop is looking to escape.
Omaly is trying to work for a kimura but Crocop is defending well.
Omaly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crocop has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crocop is concentrating on defense, preventing Omaly from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mirko Crocop will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Omaly avoids the head kick by Crocop.
Crocop lands a head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Crocop.
Crocop throws a series of punches but Omaly moves out of range.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Crocop throws a series of punches but Omaly avoids them all with ease.
Omaly shoots for a double leg takedown but Crocop sprawls well. He's pushed Omaly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
Omaly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crocop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omaly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Omaly is trying to get an arm triangle but Crocop is defending well.
Omaly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Omaly is looking to take a break and control but Crocop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crocop tries to buck Omaly off but Omaly is having none of it.
Omaly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Omaly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Omaly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omaly is trying to get an arm triangle but Crocop is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Omaly.
Crocop wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crocop misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop lands a jab-cross combination.
Mirko Crocop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Omaly.
Crocop manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Crocop wants to control but Omaly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crocop wants to get back to full guard.
Omaly is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Crocop is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Omaly!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Barden (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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180 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugh Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Barden!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barden as he avoids it easily.
Barden lands a nice looking body shot.
A left lands for Barden.
Barden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barden lands with an overhand left.
Matthews is rocked!
Barden is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Matthews flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Matthews is out cold! Barden holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Barden!
Eli Barden is the new welterweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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