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MCC 22: Ignition PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Dupuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Gross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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248 lbs
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193 cm
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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, Joseph Dupuis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Gross!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupuis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gross misses with a wild combination.
Dupuis misses with a double jab.
Gross closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gross working away.
Dupuis is looking for a sweep.
Dupuis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gross's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gross should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dupuis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gross scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dupuis wants to control but Gross is keeping busy.
Gross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dupuis defending well though.
Gross tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dupuis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dupuis is trying to maintain the position but Gross is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gross throwing shots but Dupuis is blocking nicely.
Gross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gross passes into side control, despite Dupuis's attempt to control the position.
Dupuis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gross connects with a decent elbow.
Dupuis is not content to let Gross control the position.
Gross might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dupuis kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gross has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gross scoring with punches and elbows.
Dupuis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gross's best efforts.
Gross working Dupuis over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gross is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gross wants to work for an arm triangle but Dupuis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gross looks gassed!
Dupuis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gross.
Dupuis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dupuis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gross!
Dupuis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dupuis tries to control but Gross wriggling away.
Gross is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gross is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dupuis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dupuis lands a nice shot to the head.
Dupuis wants to control the pace but Gross is squirming around nicely.
Gross gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupuis decides to return to a standing position.
Dupuis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gross decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dupuis's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupuis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gross is controlling him.
Gross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dupuis is keeping the position for now.
Dupuis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gross stands up over Dupuis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gross's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gross throws a big right hand that misses.
Dupuis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dupuis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupuis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gross is one step ahead there.
Gross is looking to work some ground and pound but Dupuis has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gross 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.
Gross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dupuis moves into the clinch.
Gross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dupuis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gross up against the cage.
Gross misses with the head strike.
Gross drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dupuis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joseph Dupuis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Gross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dupuis wants a takedown.
Dupuis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gross's efforts to push away.
Dupuis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gross clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gross looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dupuis misses with a punch to the head.
Gross covering up well and avoiding damage.
Dupuis looking to hold on to the position here but Gross rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Dupuis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dupuis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gross manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dupuis has Gross in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gross trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupuis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gross postures up in Dupuis's guard and throws a big left but Dupuis blocks it.
Dupuis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dupuis is trying to keep Gross in close.
Dupuis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dupuis wants to sweep here but Gross controlling him for the moment.
Dupuis looking to control.
Gross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gross trying to control but Dupuis is working from the bottom.
Gross preventing the sweep.
Gross throwing strikes but missing.
Gross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gross postures up in Dupuis's guard and throws a big left but Dupuis blocks it.
Gross is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dupuis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gross wants to improve his position but Dupuis is controlling well.
Dupuis wants to take a breather but Gross is having none of it.
Gross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dupuis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gross is concentrating on defense, preventing Dupuis from advancing position.
Gross wants to improve his position but Dupuis is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Dupuis dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Gross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dupuis.
Dupuis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dupuis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gross counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gross looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dupuis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dupuis's head.
Dupuis moves into full guard.
Gross postures up in Dupuis's guard and throws a big left but Dupuis blocks it.
Gross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gross trying to control but Dupuis is working from the bottom.
Dupuis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupuis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dupuis prevents Gross from improving his position.
Gross is controlling Dupuis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gross wants to improve his position but Dupuis is controlling well.
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.
Dupuis trying to control from half guard but Gross is working away.
Gross punching from the bottom.
Gross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dupuis.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dupuis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gross counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dupuis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dupuis has Gross pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dupuis is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gross keeping moving, preventing Dupuis from controlling successfully.
Gross has an active guard here but Dupuis has managed to pass into half guard.
Dupuis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dupuis controlling from the full mount.
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.
Gross is trying to escape the mount.
Matt Gross has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee warns Gross that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gross is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dupuis wants to control the pace but Gross is squirming around nicely.
Gross wants to control but Dupuis is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Gross.
I think Gross 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Gross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Beschamps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren Beschamps has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Beschamps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Clark!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beschamps displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clark.
Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beschamps manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clark won't allow Beschamps to get back to his feet.
Clark is working Beschamps over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beschamps wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clark drops back looking for a leg! Beschamps is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beschamps manages to kick Clark off! Clark jumps back into Beschamps's guard.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Beschamps is keeping the position.
Beschamps knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Beschamps looking for a sweep. Not yet Beschamps, not yet.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Beschamps working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beschamps is breathing heavily.
Beschamps keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark is pushing down on Beschamps's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beschamps is fighting to maintain full guard but Clark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clark in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Beschamps tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Clark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Clark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Louis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitali Dragonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Louis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragonov takes one to the side of the head.
Louis throws a right hand that Dragonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragonov also avoids with ease.
Dragonov slips a jab and a cross from Louis.
Dragonov slips under a jab from Louis.
Dragonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dragonov fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragonov misses the shot to the body.
Dragonov checks a low kick from Louis.
Dragonov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Louis has one of Dragonov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Louis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dragonov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Louis tries to bench press Dragonov off him but Dragonov keeps the position.
Dragonov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Louis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Louis tries to bench press Dragonov off him but Dragonov keeps the position.
Dragonov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov wants to stand but Louis is controlling his arm.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Louis misses with a low kick as Dragonov jumps back.
Dragonov wants to clinch up but Louis keeps it at a distance.
Dragonov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Louis but Louis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Louis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Louis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dragonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Dragonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Louis misses.
Logan Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dragonov shoots in and bounces Louis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dragonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dragonov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dragonov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dragonov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dragonov prevents Louis from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Louis kicks Dragonov off and gets to his feet.
Dragonov is breathing heavily.
Dragonov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dragonov throws a hook to the side of Louis's head but Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Louis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Louis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Louis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dragonov backs up against the cage.
Louis throws a right and a left that Dragonov avoids nicely.
A jab from Louis finds it's way through Dragonov's defenses.
Louis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dragonov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Louis swivels and escapes.
Dragonov fails with a takedown attempt.
Louis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragonov fails with a takedown attempt.
Louis throws a series of punches but Dragonov moves out of range.
Dragonov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Louis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Louis, right into the meat.
Danga de danga de dang - Louis scores with a four punch combination!
Dragonov slips a jab and a cross from Louis.
Louis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Louis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Louis fails to land with a series of punches.
Louis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Louis lands with a nice combination. Dragonov backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Louis's guard.
Louis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dragonov stopping the sweep attempt from Louis.
Louis managing to control the position.
Louis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Louis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dragonov is one step ahead there.
Louis wants to stand but Dragonov is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Louis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dragonov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dragonov lands in his opponent's guard.
Louis wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragonov wants to control from the top but Louis keeps moving.
Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Louis trying to control the position here.
Louis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Louis is breathing heavily.
Dragonov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dragonov lands a couple of elbows.
Louis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dragonov stands up over Louis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov distracts Louis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dragonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Louis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Louis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Louis trying to keep a closed guard but Dragonov is proving a slippery customer.
Dragonov thows a big elbow that misses.
Louis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dragonov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dragonov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Louis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Louis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Louis wants to get back to full guard.
Louis is refusing to be controlled, as Dragonov sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dragonov throwing strikes from guard but Louis blocks nicely.
Dragonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A cross from Louis lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Louis.
Dragonov shoots in looking for a takedown. Louis tries to sprawl out of it but Dragonov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Louis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Louis scores with a hook to the body. Dragonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Louis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vitali Dragonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Louis tries to avoid it but Dragonov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Louis to the ground. Louis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dragonov wants to clinch.
Louis is looking to slow Dragonov down with leg kicks.
Louis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dragonov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Dragonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Louis.
Louis lands with a nice combination. Dragonov backs away looking to recover.
Dragonov moves into the clinch.
Louis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragonov checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Louis. No joy for Dragonov on that attempt.
Louis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragonov circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dragonov.
Louis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragonov.
Louis misses with a wild combination.
Dragonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Louis misses with a few strikes there.
Louis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dragonov.
Louis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Louis throws a shot to the body.
Dragonov instigates a clinch.
Louis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dragonov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Louis's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis is trying to get back to full guard.
Vitali Dragonov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Louis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Louis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Dragonov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A combination from Louis does no damage.
Louis throws a one two combo.
Dragonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Louis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Louis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Louis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Louis lands a head shot.
Dragonov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dragonov slips a jab and a cross from Louis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dragonov is defended easily by Louis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Louis is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Louis wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Dragonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louis scores with a jab to the body.
Louis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dragonov.
Louis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Louis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Louis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Louis lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Louis misses.
Louis stuffs the takedown.
Louis throws a right and a left that Dragonov avoids nicely.
Louis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragonov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dragonov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis trying to hold on to Dragonov's head to control him but Dragonov postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Louis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dragonov stops Louis from standing up.
Dragonov won't allow Louis to sweep him here.
Louis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Louis wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dragonov shoots for a double leg takedown but Louis sprawls well. He's pushed Dragonov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragonov instigates a clinch.
Louis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Louis scores with the left hand. Dragonov knows he should have avoided that one.
Louis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dragonov.
Dragonov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Louis can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis throws a right and a left that Dragonov avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dragonov.
Louis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dragonov slips a jab and a cross from Louis.
Dragonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Louis as he avoids it easily.
Dragonov fails with the takedown.
Louis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Louis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Louis stalks Dragonov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dragonov's face. Dragonov staggers backwards, shaken.
Dragonov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dragonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dragonov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Louis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragonov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dragonov is defended easily by Louis.
Louis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dragonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Louis as he jumps to the side.
Dragonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Louis.
Louis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Louis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Louis dips to his left and cracks Dragonov with an uppercut!
Dragonov dodges the punch combination from Louis.
Dragonov has a takedown stuffed.
Louis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Dragonov or perhaps it was just good defense by Louis which made him look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Louis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Louis 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Louis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between john hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Ducharme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Paul Ducharme will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, john hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Ducharme!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ducharme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ducharme.
Ducharme lands a jab to the head.
It looks like john hammer has been cut.
Ducharme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Paul Ducharme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ducharme keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ducharme uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before hammer has time to react.
Ducharme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from hammer.
hammer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ducharme sprawls well initially but hammer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ducharme is trying to control but can't.
hammer slips a nice elbow through Ducharme's hands, connecting with Ducharme's forehead.
hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ducharme on the ground.
Ducharme tries to roll over but hammer keeps him under control.
Ducharme gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
hammer landing some decent shots from guard.
hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ducharme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
hammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducharme has momentary wrist control but hammer slips an elbow through the middle.
Ducharme lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
hammer landing some decent shots from guard.
Ducharme lands a decent shot there.
Ducharme is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. hammer is aware though and is defending well.
hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Ducharme has wrist control.
Ducharme escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
hammer distracts Ducharme with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ducharme working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from hammer.
hammer is working Ducharme over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ducharme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
hammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ducharme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ducharme lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for hammer!
hammer is breathing heavily.
Ducharme landing punches.
Ducharme in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ducharme looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ducharme lands with some vicious ground and pound - can hammer hang on?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
hammer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
hammer is bucking up trying to escape but Ducharme cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ducharme has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hammer wants to get back to his feet.
hammer taking shots to the head.
Ducharme with shots to the head and body - hammer looks very uncomfortable down there.
hammer is squirming around, avoiding Ducharme's attempts to control the action.
Ducharme has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of hammer's face.
Ducharme breaks from hammer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
hammer is in a horrible position here. Ducharme smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ducharme landing strikes from the mount.
Ducharme scores with a couple of good head shots there.
hammer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ducharme fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ducharme lands with some vicious ground and pound - can hammer hang on?
hammer is in a horrible position here. Ducharme smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ducharme lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ducharme lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ducharme jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but hammer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
hammer is pushing Ducharme's head away, looking to escape. Ducharme manages to hold on to the position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ducharme working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ducharme creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ducharme moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Ducharme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on john hammer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ducharme misses with a head kick.
hammer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ducharme sprawls well initially but hammer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ducharme slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ducharme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. hammer manages to get himself to full guard.
Ducharme scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ducharme cracks hammer with a solid left hand.
hammer has momentary wrist control but Ducharme slips an elbow through the middle.
Ducharme has gone for a leg lock! hammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ducharme's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hammer landing some decent shots from guard.
Ducharme has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but hammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ducharme working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from hammer.
hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
hammer is working Ducharme over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
hammer connects with a couple of short punches.
hammer takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Ducharme has his foot on hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. hammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Jean Paul Ducharme has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ducharme is trying to control the position but hammer postures up.
hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
hammer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hammer distracts Ducharme with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ducharme is looking for a triangle but hammer pushes his legs off easily.
hammer working some strikes from top position.
Ducharme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ducharme looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ducharme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
hammer is working Ducharme over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
hammer throwing strikes from guard but Ducharme blocks nicely.
hammer scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducharme lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for hammer!
Ducharme unloading with bombs!
hammer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
hammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if hammer tries to get out of the position.
Ducharme postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. hammer looks a forlorn figure.
Ducharme has hold of hammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and hammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
hammer trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ducharme lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ducharme breaks from hammer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Ducharme connects with a massive shot to the dome!
hammer taking shots to the head.
hammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ducharme has hold of hammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and hammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
hammer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ducharme cracks hammer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
hammer is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ducharme unloading with bombs!
Ducharme with the ground and pound from mount.
Ducharme lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Ducharme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on john hammer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ducharme throws a combination. hammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ducharme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ducharme throws a shot from downtown. hammer moves away and avoids it.
hammer slips a straight right by Ducharme.
Ducharme lands a jab to the head.
john hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
hammer takes one to the chin there.
Ducharme displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from hammer.
hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Ducharme, looking for a takedown. hammer pushes Ducharme against the cage but Ducharme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
hammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ducharme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ducharme scores with the left hand. hammer knows he should have avoided that one.
Ducharme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducharme slaps away a takedown attempt from hammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducharme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Ducharme. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ducharme.
Ducharme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but hammer manages to avoid it.
hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ducharme swivels and escapes.
Nice shot by Ducharme.
Ducharme lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ducharme.
Ducharme throws a hook but hammer avoids it easily.
Jean Paul Ducharme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
hammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ducharme defends it nicely.
hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ducharme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ducharme.
hammer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ducharme's half guard.
Ducharme manages to get to full guard.
hammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ducharme escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
hammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ducharme escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
hammer is in close to Ducharme's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hammer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ducharme is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and hammer defends well.
hammer working some strikes from top position.
hammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
hammer works over Ducharme with some ground and pound from guard.
Ducharme throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ducharme throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
hammer landing with the ground and pound.
hammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ducharme has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, hammer has managed to get both his arms back between Ducharme's legs - danger averted.
hammer scoring with some ground and pound.
Ducharme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
hammer looking to pass the guard.
Ducharme lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for hammer!
Ducharme looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ducharme lands a big elbow.
hammer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ducharme scoring with strikes but hammer is staying in there.
Jean Paul Ducharme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hammer really wants to buck Ducharme off and get back to his feet.
Ducharme working for a submission but hammer is keeping him at bay.
john hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ducharme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
hammer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ducharme. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Paul Ducharme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ducharme has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Paul Ducharme!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasya Galushky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carwin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Where da hood at!. Galushky has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvgzNoak-fQ&translated=1 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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290 lbs
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286 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasya Galushky!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Galushky off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Vasya Galushky has been cut.
Carwin with a hook.
Carwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carwin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galushky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carwin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galushky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carwin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carwin lands a left and a right that send Galushky crashing to the mat, dazed. Carwin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Galushky is rocked!
Galushky looks gassed!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Carwin has cracked Galushky with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Carwin lands another huge swinging hook and Galushky tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Galushky, before Carwin can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Carwin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Jama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sasha Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Jama!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volkov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Sasha Volkov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jama catches Volkov napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Volkov to the canvas!
Volkov is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Volkov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Volkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Jama wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Jama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Jama throws a big right hand that misses.
Jama wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Jama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jama scoring with some ground and pound.
Jama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Jama from controlling successfully.
Jama lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jama trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Volkov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jama 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 Volkov.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jama cracks Volkov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jama working the ground and pound but Volkov is defending the strikes.
Jama tries to score with some ground and pound. Volkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jama working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jama is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jama in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jama scoring with punches from side control.
Volkov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jama scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jama in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jama grinds an elbow into Volkov's temple.
Jama connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Volkov some visible discomfort.
Jama cracks Volkov with a big right hand but Volkov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jama working the ground and pound.
Jama is working Volkov over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jama working the ground and pound from side control.
Volkov is looking to regain half guard here but Jama keeps moving and retains side control.
Jama trying to control the position but Volkov is working away.
Volkov taking a bit of punishment here - Jama scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jama is chipping away with strikes.
Volkov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jama trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov seems a little lost for a moment, as Jama dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Jama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sasha Volkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jama 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.
Jama controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jama trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkov being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jama wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
Jama wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jama controls the pace.
Jama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Jama throws a big right hand that misses.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Jama from controlling successfully.
Jama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jama content to stall in guard here.
Jama tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jama lands with a hook. Volkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Volkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Jama.
Volkov can't escape the position.
Jama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Volkov hang on?
Jama unloading with bombs!
Jama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Volkov working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jama lands with some strikes.
Volkov taking shots to the head.
Jama scoring with strikes but Volkov is staying in there.
Jama landing shots from mount.
Jama trying to control but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Volkov hang on?
The referee warns Volkov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Jama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sasha Volkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jama goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Jama.
Jama with a jab.
Dirk Jama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Jama catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Jama scores with a four punch combination!
Jama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jama controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Jama.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jama working the ground and pound effectively.
Jama punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jama lands a heavy elbow.
Volkov is in a horrible position here. Jama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Volkov is in a horrible position here. Jama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jama scoring with strikes but Volkov is staying in there.
Jama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Volkov's face.
Jama content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jama landing strikes from the mount and Volkov is in trouble!
Volkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Volkov hang on?
Volkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Volkov's face.
Jama punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jama unloading with bombs!
Jama is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Volkov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Volkov is in a horrible position here. Jama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Volkov hang on?
Jama with a couple of short strikes.
Volkov taking shots to the head.
Volkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Volkov hang on?
Jama raining down shots from the mount!
Jama looking for a guillotine from mount but Volkov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Jama landing strikes from the mount.
Jama looking to finish Volkov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Volkov!
Sasha Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jama is landing with some decent strikes but Volkov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jama landing strikes from the mount and Volkov is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Volkov's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Jama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Jama!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anaconda Yadav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Rockstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yadav's entrance music is Shayad. A fine choice. Rockstein is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown - Dr Rockzo. Anaconda Yadav has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anaconda Yadav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Leonard Rockstein!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockstein thows a body kick. Yadav tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yadav is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rockstein tries to clinch there but Yadav circles away.
Rockstein has closed the distance and engaged Yadav in a clinch.
Rockstein can't break the clinch.
Rockstein manages to break the clinch.
Rockstein cracks Yadav with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rockstein has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yadav to stand back up!
It looks like Anaconda Yadav has been cut.
Rockstein throws a hook but Yadav blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Yadav.
Rockstein fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Yadav out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Leonard Rockstein!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davi Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lo Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wang is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Everybody was kung fu fighting. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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156 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lo Wang!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alves stalling against the cage.
Wang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alves.
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lo Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wang cracks the inside of Alves's front leg.
Wang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alves misses with a punch to the body.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Wang controls the action.
Alves is working Wang over against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wang.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves is trying to maintain a safe position but Wang gets an underhook and turns Alves into the cage.
Alves jumps guard.
Alves is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
Wang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alves, up you get!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wang, right into the meat.
Alves lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alves will feel that in the morning.
Alves finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wang clinches up against the cage.
Wang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wang stalling the fight.
Wang lands a knee to the body.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right from Alves misses.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
A jab from Alves misses.
Wang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wang takes the fight into the clinch.
Alves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alves's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves missing with a left hand there. Wang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alves is rocked!
Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alves, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.
Wang lands an elbow just above Alves 's eye.
Wang slowing the pace effectively.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alves tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Wang controls the action.
Alves wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Wang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alves is looking to control Wang's arms but Wang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alves has his back to the cage.
Wang breaks the clinch.
Wang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wang circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Alves drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Wang follows Alves to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lo Wang!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Brisebois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Brisebois is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Brisebois!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brisebois gets the takedown into side control.
Mir is trying to buck Brisebois off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brisebois stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mir gets caught flat footed, as Brisebois shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brisebois not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brisebois stands up and waves to Mir to follow him.
Brisebois avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brisebois fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisebois shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brisebois prevents Mir from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brisebois decides to stand and escape the position.
Mir throws a head kick but Brisebois moves out of range.
Mir misses with a takedown
and Brisebois counters with a nice uppercut.
Brisebois misses with a body kick.
Brisebois shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brisebois controlling from the full mount.
Brisebois with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brisebois 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.
Mir bucks Brisebois off and manages to get back to his feet!
Brisebois pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brisebois drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brisebois prevents Mir from getting back to his feet.
Brisebois would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brisebois is controlling him.
Brisebois stands up from Mir's guard - Brisebois perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brisebois counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Mir is not content to let Brisebois control the position.
Brisebois decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Brisebois misses with a head kick.
Brisebois misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mir.
Brisebois fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mir sprawls well initially but Brisebois persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brisebois throwing shots but Mir is blocking nicely.
Brisebois really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brisebois stands up from half guard.
Brisebois fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries to clinch up
and Brisebois counters with a right hand to the body.
Mir misses with a takedown
and Brisebois counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mir's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brisebois prevents Mir from getting back to his feet.
Brisebois trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Brisebois dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mir fails with the takedown
and Brisebois counters with a two punch combo.
Brisebois gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brisebois lands a takedown into guard.
Brisebois stays in close to Mir's body and controls the position.
Brisebois trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damien Brisebois has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brisebois decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mir, up you get!
Mir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brisebois counters with a single leg into guard. Mir didn't expect that.
Brisebois is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brisebois wants to get up but he can't break Mir's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisebois stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mir manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brisebois shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brisebois looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brisebois passes to full mount!
Mir is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brisebois controlling the pace for now.
Brisebois raining down shots from the mount!
Brisebois wants to control the pace but Mir is squirming around nicely.
Brisebois lands a nice shot to the head.
Brisebois lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brisebois controlling the position easily from mount.
Mir is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brisebois wants to control the pace but Mir is squirming around nicely.
Brisebois landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mir is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brisebois controlling from mount.
Brisebois tries to control but Mir wriggling away.
Brisebois won't let Mir get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Brisebois looking to control but Mir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Brisebois showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mir with a poor takedown
and Brisebois decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mir's guard.
Mir is looking to stand up but Brisebois isn't so interested in that idea.
Brisebois 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.
Brisebois wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Despite being in the dominant position, Damien Brisebois just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brisebois darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mir wants to get back to his feet.
Brisebois throwing shots but Mir is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisebois wants to pass the guard but Mir is defending well.
Brisebois decides to stand up.
Mir tries for a takedown but Brisebois circles away easily
and Brisebois counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brisebois prevents Mir from getting back to his feet.
Brisebois advances to half guard.
Brisebois works his way into side control.
Brisebois decides to stand back up. Brisebois steps back and let's Mir get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brisebois stuns Mir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brisebois closes the distance and pushes Mir back into the cage.
Brisebois leaning against his opponent.
Brisebois lands a takedown into guard.
Brisebois has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brisebois wants to pass the guard but Mir is keeping the position.
Brisebois wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Brisebois stays in close to Mir's body and controls the position.
Brisebois must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brisebois scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brisebois wants to pass the guard but Mir is keeping the position.
Brisebois content to stall in guard here.
Mir wants to stand up but Brisebois is controlling him.
Mir being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Brisebois prevents Mir from getting back to his feet.
Brisebois tries to free his leg and advance position but Mir is retaining full guard.
Mir has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brisebois off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Damien Brisebois is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brisebois is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir is looking to stand up but Brisebois won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Brisebois comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brisebois has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Brisebois!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather comes to the cage accompanied by The Shadows - Man of Mystery. Smyth has chosen RZA - Fatal as his entrance music. Christian Mayweather had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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151 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Mayweather!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Smyth!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayweather moves away.
Smyth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smyth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayweather's head.
Mayweather is rocked!
Mayweather scores with a hook to the body. Smyth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Mayweather is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smyth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mayweather seems to have got his legs back now.
Mayweather lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smyth's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smyth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mayweather instigates a clinch.
Mayweather lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Smyth moves out of range.
Mayweather lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mayweather misses with a combination
and Smyth counters with a one-two to the body.
Mayweather looks to throw the jab but Smyth is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smyth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mayweather counters with a left and a right that stings Smyth.
Smyth looks gassed!
Mayweather throws a leg kick but Smyth checks it.
Smyth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mayweather!
Smyth 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.
Mayweather really wants to buck Smyth off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Smyth throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mayweather because Smyth loaded up on that one.
Smyth throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smyth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smyth raining down shots from the mount!
Mayweather wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smyth.
Smyth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mayweather knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smyth on the ground.
Mayweather is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Smyth working for a submission but Mayweather is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth misses with a head shot.
Mayweather wants to try and get back to his feet.
Smyth thowing shots but they're missing.
Mayweather is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Smyth landing punches.
Mayweather in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth looking to finish Mayweather with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mayweather!
Mayweather tries to buck Smyth off but he can't manage it.
Smyth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mayweather wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smyth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smyth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mayweather can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mayweather trying desperately to get to his feet.
Smyth has hold of Mayweather's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mayweather manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smyth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mayweather?
A nice elbow there by Smyth.
Smyth controlling the pace for now.
Smyth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mayweather's face.
Smyth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smyth misses with a head shot.
Smyth scoring with strikes but Mayweather is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smyth landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smyth looking to control but Mayweather is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smyth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Smyth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayweather throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mayweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smyth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smyth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mayweather did well to prevent Smyth getting side control.
Smyth is keen to just control but Mayweather is a slippery customer.
Mayweather is looking to escape.
Vincent Smyth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smyth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smyth prevents Mayweather from standing back up.
Smyth is nestled in close to Mayweather, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Smyth there.
Mayweather is trying to stand back up but Smyth is controlling him
Smyth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
Mayweather is refusing to be controlled, as Smyth sits in half guard.
Mayweather avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smyth.
Smyth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smyth lands with a punch from half guard.
Mayweather regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smyth.
Smyth won't allow Mayweather to get back to his feet.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Mayweather keeps moving.
Smyth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mayweather on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mayweather tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smyth passes Mayweather's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smyth stops Mayweather from getting back to his feet.
Smyth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smyth drops an elbow to the side of Mayweather's head.
Smyth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayweather looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smyth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mayweather looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smyth trying to control from half guard but Mayweather is working away.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but Mayweather defending well.
Mayweather pushes Smyth off looking to stand but Smyth dives back in and keeps control.
Smyth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smyth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mayweather!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smyth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mayweather is looking to escape.
Mayweather in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smyth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smyth is breathing heavily.
Smyth lands with some strikes.
Mayweather squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Smyth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mayweather moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smyth needs to keep his hands up - Mayweather had a free shot at his head there.
Smyth scores with a three punch combo!
Smyth keeps the fight on the outside.
Smyth loads up on a big right hand but Mayweather slips the punch.
Mayweather is looking to clinch.
Smyth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smyth wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smyth lands a nice short elbow.
Smyth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smyth throwing shots but Mayweather is blocking nicely.
Mayweather is trying to stand up here but Smyth is controlling him well.
Smyth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayweather taking some punishment here, with Smyth in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smyth.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mayweather jabs at Smyth's body.
Mayweather on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayweather throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smyth.
Mayweather is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smyth asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mayweather managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smyth.
Smyth throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smyth scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet but Smyth drags him back down.
Smyth fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smyth's corner calls for a 1-2. Smyth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Smyth.
Smyth keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayweather avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christian Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smyth ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather.
Mayweather fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smyth is out of range.
Smyth throws a hook but Mayweather avoids it easily.
Mayweather tries to clinch up
and Smyth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Smyth misses.
Mayweather wants to clinch up but Smyth keeps it at a distance.
Mayweather jabs at Smyth's body.
Mayweather swinging wildly here.
Smyth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smyth misses with a looping left.
Mayweather misses the body punch
and Smyth counters with a left and a right that stings Mayweather.
Mayweather defending well as Smyth loads up on a big left hand.
Mayweather goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smyth gets the takedown into side control.
Smyth throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mayweather is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mayweather avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smyth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smyth lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mayweather wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smyth working the ground and pound.
Smyth throws an elbow but Mayweather slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smyth fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Smyth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mayweather tries to escape but Smyth is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Smyth really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Smyth.
Mayweather misses with a looping right.
Smyth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Smyth moves away
and Smyth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mayweather misses with a two punch combination.
Smyth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayweather moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smyth missing with a left hand there. Mayweather was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayweather. That snapped Smyth's head back.
Smyth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mayweather pushes Smyth off looking to stand but Smyth dives back in and keeps control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smyth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth wants to pass to mount but Mayweather is defending the position.
Smyth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mayweather kicks Smyth off and gets back to his feet.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayweather looks to land a left hand but Smyth moved out of range nicely.
Christian Mayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smyth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mayweather circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayweather clinches up with Smyth and pushes him back against the cage.
Smyth tries to break free but Mayweather pushes him back against the cage.
Mayweather tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smyth's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayweather.
Mayweather gets underhooks to prevent Smyth's takedown attempt.
Mayweather can't find room to land a body shot as Smyth controls the action.
Smyth stalling in the clinch but Mayweather improves position.
Mayweather misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying to maintain a safe position but Smyth gets an underhook and turns Mayweather into the cage.
Mayweather misses with some punches.
Smyth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mayweather tries to break the clinch but Smyth is controlling the position.
Mayweather lands a body shot.
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayweather lands with a good body shot.
Mayweather throws the left hand but Smyth avoids the punch easily.
Mayweather blocks a leg kick.
Mayweather works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Mayweather there.
Nice straight punches there by Mayweather. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayweather.
Smyth throws a big shot that misses.
Mayweather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smyth was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayweather.
Smyth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayweather scores with a one two! Smyth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mayweather misses with a looping right.
Mayweather throws a big shot that misses.
Smyth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayweather swivels and escapes.
Christian Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Smyth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smyth just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayweather has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smyth is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayweather has double underhooks.
Mayweather tries to break free but Smyth pushes him back against the cage.
Mayweather controlling the action here for a moment.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but Smyth has him pressed against the cage.
Smyth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smyth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smyth works the jab nicely.
Mayweather darts in and clinches Smyth up against the cage.
Smyth breaks the clinch.
Mayweather pushes Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayweather misses with a low kick.
A shot to de liver by Smyth. Beautiful body shot.
Smyth moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather lands a jab-cross combination.
Smyth throws a right and a left that Mayweather avoids nicely.
Mayweather throws a nice looking combination but Smyth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smyth counters with a single leg into guard. Mayweather didn't expect that.
Smyth won't allow Mayweather to get back to his feet.
Mayweather preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smyth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smyth prevents Mayweather from getting back to his feet.
Smyth pushing down on Mayweather's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smyth is looking to stall here but Mayweather recovers full guard.
Smyth throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vincent Smyth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Mayweather misses with the combination.
Smyth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smyth scores with a one two! Mayweather had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mayweather wants to slow Smyth down by chopping away at his legs.
Smyth misses with a double jab
and Mayweather counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smyth throws out a loose jab but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather swinging wildly here.
Smyth misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Smyth misses.
Mayweather misses with the combination.
Smyth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smyth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A telegraphed right hand from Smyth misses the target.
Smyth misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayweather tries to sprawl out of it but Smyth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayweather manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayweather looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayweather clinches up with Smyth and pushes him back against the cage.
Mayweather wants to stall.
Mayweather goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayweather wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mayweather slowing the pace effectively.
Mayweather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayweather cracks Smyth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Christian Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayweather moves in looking to clinch but Smyth pushes him off.
Mayweather misses with a wild body shot.
Smyth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayweather keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smyth.
Mayweather checks a leg kick nicely.
Mayweather throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smyth.
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.
Smyth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayweather.
Smyth ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather.
Mayweather is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smyth.
Mayweather slips under a jab from Smyth.
Smyth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smyth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayweather throws a big shot that misses.
Smyth jabs at Mayweather's body.
Mayweather showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smyth.
Mayweather connects with a crisp jab.
Smyth keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayweather smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Smyth is having none of it.
Mayweather keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smyth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayweather lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smyth connects with a looping right hand.
Smyth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smyth counters with a shoot takedown. Mayweather fights it but they end up in guard.
Mayweather wants to stand but Smyth is controlling the position.
Smyth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smyth postures up in Mayweather's guard and throws a big left but Mayweather blocks it.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christian Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincent Smyth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth throws a strike but Mayweather rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smyth is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mayweather has a couple of punches blocked by Smyth.
Smyth can't break the clinch.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayweather has Smyth pressed against the cage.
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smyth has him pressed against the cage.
Smyth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mayweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smyth.
Danga de danga de dang - Smyth scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Smyth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smyth 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Smyth!
Vincent Smyth is the new featherweight champion!
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