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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Dickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Dickerson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Dickerson.
Dickerson has Bautista up against the cage in a clinch.
Dickerson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bautista is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dickerson is defending well.
Bautista has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dickerson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bautista looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Bautista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bautista is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dickerson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Dickerson.
Still in the clinch, Dickerson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bautista tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bautista is breathing heavily.
Bautista goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dickerson prevents it.
Dickerson can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Dickerson.
Dickerson lands an uppercut.
Dickerson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Dickerson.
Dickerson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickerson presses Bautista against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dickerson scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dickerson.
A short body shot lands from Dickerson as the two fighters clinch.
Dickerson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dickerson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bautistas head.
Bautista is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dickerson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Bautista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Dickerson.
Dickerson lands a shot to the body.
Dickerson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dickerson.
Dickerson lands with a left to the head.
Dickerson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Dickerson.
Dickerson pushes Bautista against the cage. Dickerson is working some dirty boxing. Dickerson pushes off with a quick right hook! Bautista goes down! Bautista tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dickerson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dickerson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Duponte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Duponte!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richards is trying for a kimura here. Duponte looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Richards wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Richards!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dom Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killa Ted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dom Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Killa Ted!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ted tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ted somewhat.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ted tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ted to the ground. Ted escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Ted pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ted tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ted sprawls well. Ted wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Ted tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ted throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ted sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots and misses
and Ted counters with a straight right hand.
Ted cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Ted has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ted scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Ted turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ted has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith stalls.
Ted breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ted.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ted is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ted connects with a knee to the head.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Ted sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ted dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ted with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ted tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Ted ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ted looks winded!
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!
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ted slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Ted. Ted gets slowly back to his feet.
Ted fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Ted gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Ted is controlling the position.
Smith prevents Ted from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ted is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is pressing down on Ted's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ted is holding on for now.
Ted is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Ted. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Ted shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ted defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Ted shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ted fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ted sprawls well. Ted wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith tries for a takedown but Ted sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ted has managed to clinch.
Ted breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ted fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ted is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ted takes the fight into the clinch.
Ted drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ted pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a body shot.
Ted changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Ted manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ted counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ted slows down the pace here.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Ted is controlling him.
Ted has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ted goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ted.
Ted displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ted tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ted to the ground. Ted escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dom Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ted misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Ted tries to get set, Smith tries to push him back and clinch up but Ted manages to avoid the attempt.
Ted gets a clinch.
Ted has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Ted has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ted keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killa Ted showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ted.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Ted counters with a right hand to the body.
Dom Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ted closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Ted stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ted pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Ted stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ted decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Ted has a takedown stuffed.
Smith blocks a head kick by Ted.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Ted and move into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Ted is having none of it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ted but Ted pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Ted tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ted closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Ted clinches.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ted just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Ted pulls guard successfully.
Ted has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Smith advances to mount.
Ted holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith prevents Ted from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ted is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith avoids the attempt from Ted to control.
Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Ted frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ted is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Smith prevents Ted from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ted is looking to escape.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Killa Ted.
I think Ted 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Dom Smith!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Killa Ted!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Dom Smith!
Dom Smith wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Gant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Zolnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emmanuel Gant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Zolnikov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zolnikov checks a leg kick.
Gant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zolnikov moves away.
Gant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gant wants it to stay on the feet.
Zolnikov avoids the body shot from Gant.
Zolnikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Gant on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zolnikov gets a takedown into half guard.
Gant is looking to control Zolnikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gant avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gant gets full guard.
Gant wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zolnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zolnikov throws an elbow that misses. Gant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zolnikov's guard. Nice move by Gant!
Gant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zolnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zolnikov looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zolnikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gant preventing the sweep.
Zolnikov is trying to control the position but Gant postures up.
Zolnikov wants to stand and escape but Gant is having none of it.
Gant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zolnikov is trying to hold Gant in close to prevent damage but Gant has managed to pass into half guard.
Zolnikov is looking for a sweep. Gant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gant lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Gant.
Zolnikov is refusing to be controlled, as Gant sits in half guard.
Zolnikov is trying to stand up here but Gant is controlling him well.
Gant uses his free foot to push down on Zolnikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zolnikov.
Zolnikov is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Zolnikov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gant with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gant has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zolnikov's face.
Gant with the ground and pound from mount.
Zolnikov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zolnikov is working to get back to half guard.
Zolnikov looks winded!
Gant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zolnikov is looking to escape.
Gant with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zolnikov working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Gant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gant is looking to chop away at Zolnikov's legs.
Gant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zolnikov can do to turn this around?
Zolnikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zolnikov trying to control but Gant postures up.
Gant winds up and cracks Zolnikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zolnikov wants to get back to full guard.
Gant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gant winds up and cracks Zolnikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zolnikov wants to control but Gant is keeping busy.
Zolnikov won't allow Gant to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zolnikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gant wants to control but Zolnikov is keeping him busy.
Gant is thwarting Zolnikov's attempts to control the position.
Gant lands strikes from half guard.
Gant is controlling the pace.
Gant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zolnikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Gant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zolnikov trying to control but Gant postures up.
Gant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zolnikov manages to get to full guard.
Gant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gant tries to free his leg and advance position but Zolnikov is retaining full guard.
Gant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zolnikov's guard.
Gant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zolnikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gant scores with a couple of nice shots.
Emmanuel Gant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zolnikov is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zolnikov is trying to maintain the position but Gant is very close to passing his half guard.
Zolnikov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gant is staying active.
Gant lands with a punch from half guard.
Zolnikov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gant is on him like a limpet, forcing Zolnikov back against the cage.
Gant breaks the clinch.
Gant gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zolnikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Gant scoring with punches and elbows.
Zolnikov is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Gant dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zolnikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Gant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zolnikov moves away.
Zolnikov shoots in for a takedown but Gant shows good takedown defense.
Gant tries to counter with a takedown but Zolnikov is quick to defend against it.
Zolnikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gant has Zolnikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gant tries to land a knee to the head but Zolnikov blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gant manages to break the clinch.
Gant gets a clinch.
Zolnikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gant has him pressed against the cage.
Gant has Zolnikov pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zolnikov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Emmanuel Gant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Zolnikov.
Zolnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zolnikov is trying to pull guard but Gant has him pressed against the cage.
Zolnikov is trying to stall.
Zolnikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zolnikov being controlled against the cage.
Gant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gant throws a body punch but Zolnikov moves out of range.
Zolnikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gant to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Emmanuel Gant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gant chips away with some ground and pound.
Gant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zolnikov for as long as he can get away with.
Gant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zolnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gant chips away with some ground and pound.
Zolnikov wants to stand up but Gant is controlling him.
Zolnikov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gant tries to free his leg and advance position but Zolnikov is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zolnikov is on top in guard.
Gant has control of Zolnikov's left arm, preventing Zolnikov from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zolnikov won't allow Gant to sweep him here.
Zolnikov trying to control but Gant is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gant is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gant 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Gant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gant has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Emmanuel Gant!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Emmanuel Gant!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Emmanuel Gant!
Emmanuel Gant wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dudz Duddleton Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dudz Duddleton Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Perry!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duddleton Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duddleton Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duddleton Jr is rocked!
Duddleton Jr drops his hands momentarily. Perry doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Duddleton Jr staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Duddleton Jr doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Perry!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Pingu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dfhg Gfgh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, El Pingu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dfhg Gfgh!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gfgh.
Pingu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pingu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gfgh is thwarting Pingu's attempts to control the position.
Pingu looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gfgh is looking to take a break and control but Pingu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gfgh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pingu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pingu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gfgh is working away from the top position though.
Pingu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gfgh working over Pingu with some ground and pound. Pingu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gfgh blocks the strikes from Pingu.
Pingu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gfgh is just content to waste time from the top position. Pingu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pingu is on top in guard.
Gfgh trying to control the position.
Gfgh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pingu is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pingu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pingu wanted to stand there but Gfgh had control of the position.
Pingu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pingu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gfgh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pingu wants to stand but Gfgh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pingu is working Gfgh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pingu trying to control but Gfgh is working from the bottom.
Gfgh is trying to control the position but Pingu postures up.
Pingu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gfgh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gfgh darts in looking for a takedown but Pingu gets double underhooks and turns Gfgh into the cage.
Gfgh tries to clinch but Pingu moves out of range.
Gfgh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pingu.
Gfgh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pingu throws a big counter combination but Gfgh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pingu closes the distance and clinches.
Gfgh has Pingu pressed against the cage.
Pingu is trying to pull guard but Gfgh has him pressed against the cage.
Pingu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gfgh just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Pingu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pingu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gfgh looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gfgh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pingu shoots for a takedown but Gfgh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pingu moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Pingu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gfgh checks a low kick from Pingu.
Gfgh clinches.
Pingu wants to get back to striking at distance but Gfgh won't allow it.
Gfgh tries to pull guard but Pingu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gfgh successfully pulls guard.
Pingu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
El Pingu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pingu slips nicely into half guard.
Pingu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pingu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pingu lands strikes from half guard.
Gfgh is in trouble now - Pingu has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gfgh reaches up to try and control the position but Pingu seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gfgh rolls and tries to escape and now Pingu has his back!
Pingu has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gfgh is in real trouble here. Pingu gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gfgh is tapping out! Pingu wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). El Pingu!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between No Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Panchtio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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Counter fighter
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, No Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pancho Panchtio!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panchtio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Name.
Name misses with an uppercut. Panchtio saw that one coming.
Panchtio fails to land the takedown.
Name swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panchtio fails to land the takedown.
Name swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Name misses with a wild body shot.
Panchtio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Name swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panchtio shoots for a double leg takedown but Name sprawls well. He's pushed Panchtio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pancho Panchtio.
A punch combination from Panchtio misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panchtio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Name.
Panchtio walks into a jab.
Pancho Panchtio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Name avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panchtio shoots in and drives through. Name sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panchtio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panchtio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Name is fending him off so far but Panchtio persists. Nope, Name circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Panchtio.
Panchtio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Name sprawls well. Name wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Panchtio gets slowly back to his feet.
Name swings for the body but Panchtio moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Name.
Panchtio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Name paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Name misses the target.
Panchtio moves away from the strike by Name.
Name throws a hook but Panchtio avoids it easily.
Panchtio throws a counter combo.
Panchtio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Panchtio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Name's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Pancho Panchtio has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Name jabs at Panchtio's body.
Panchtio looks winded!
Name cracks a nice hook into Panchtio's ribs.
Panchtio is looking to clinch but Name is avoiding it.
Name throwing a counter right hand but Panchtio manages to avoid it.
Name scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Name scores with a nice right hand.
Name tests Panchtio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Name throws a right hand that Panchtio ducks under and follows up with a left that Panchtio also avoids with ease.
Name thuds a left hand into Panchtio's body.
Name connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Name throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Name misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Name finds it's way through Panchtio's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panchtio needs to keep his hands up - Name had a free shot at his head there.
Panchtio is rocked!
Name closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Panchtio out cold! Panchtio corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). No Name!
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