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ECFC FN 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Minakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Lobov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Minakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lenny Lobov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lobov tries to clinch there but Minakov circles away.
Minakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lobov circles away quickly and effectively.
Lobov shoots in looking for a takedown. Minakov tries to sprawl out of it but Lobov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Minakov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lobov takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lobov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minakov breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minakov misses with a head kick.
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lobov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Lobov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Minakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lobov circles away.
Lobov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lobov dives in for a single leg takedown but Minakov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lobov fails with the takedown.
Oleg Minakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lobov.
Minakov darts in and clinches Lobov up against the cage.
Minakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Minakov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lobov, which made it look bad.
Minakov misses with a low kick as Lobov jumps back.
Lobov throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobov keeps the fight on the outside.
Minakov closes the distance but Lobov moves to the side
and Lobov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minakov closes the distance and clinches up with Lobov, looking for a takedown. Minakov pushes Lobov against the cage but Lobov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lobov.
Minakov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lobov circles away.
Lobov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lobov wants it to stay on the feet.
Minakov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lobov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lobov closes the distance and clinches up with Minakov, looking for a takedown. Lobov pushes Minakov against the cage but Minakov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minakov rushes Lobov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Lobov stalling the fight.
Minakov is pressed up against the cage. Lobov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minakov down to the mat. Minakov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Minakov scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobov throws a head kick but Minakov moves out of range.
Minakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lobov tries to avoid it but Minakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lobov to the ground. Lobov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lobov dives in for a single leg takedown but Minakov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minakov clinches.
Lobov manages to pull guard.
Lobov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minakov is controlling him.
Lobov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lobov blocks the strikes from Minakov.
Lobov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lobov stops Minakov from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lobov stops Minakov from getting back to his feet.
Lobov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Minakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lenny Lobov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minakov as he avoids it easily.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Minakov as he jumps to the side.
Lobov shoots and misses
and Minakov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oleg Minakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lobov.
Minakov is looking to clinch but Lobov is avoiding it.
Minakov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lobov to counter with a crisp jab.
Lobov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lobov throws a leg kick but Minakov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lobov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Minakov.
Lobov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minakov tries to clinch there but Lobov circles away.
Lobov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lobov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown but Minakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lobov.
Lobov is breathing heavily.
Minakov tries for a takedown but Lobov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lobov throws a counter combo.
Lobov throws a sloppy head kick and Minakov moves out of range easily.
Minakov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lobov tries to clinch but Minakov is having none of it.
Lobov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minakov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lobov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minakov moves into the clinch.
Lobov is looking for a takedown.
Minakov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lobov smiles and moves away.
Minakov closes the distance and clinches.
Lobov jumps guard.
Minakov stands and steps away. Lobov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Minakov keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Minakov.
Lobov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Minakov throws a chopping leg kick but Lobov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lobov is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minakov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lobov but Lobov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Minakov misses with a takedown
and Lobov counters by moving into the clinch.
Lobov blocks a body shot from Minakov.
Lobov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minakov walks away with a smile on his face. Lobov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Minakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lobov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lobov shoots in looking for a takedown. Minakov tries to sprawl out of it but Lobov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Minakov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lobov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Minakov shoots in for a takedown but Lobov shows good takedown defense.
Lobov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lobov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Minakov fails to land the takedown.
Lobov pushes Minakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lobov pulls guard successfully.
Lobov seems keen to control Minakov's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobov wants to get back to his feet but Minakov passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lenny Lobov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Minakov blocks a head kick by Lobov.
Lobov throws a combination that misses
and Minakov counters with a three punch combo that has Lobov backing up. Lobov nods at Minakov to acknowledge the strikes.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lenny Lobov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lobov misses with a series of wild punches.
Lobov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Minakov is out of range.
Minakov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Minakov blocks a head kick by Lobov.
Minakov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lobov shoots in looking for a takedown. Minakov tries to sprawl out of it but Lobov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Minakov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov throws a right and a left that Lobov avoids nicely.
Lobov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minakov misses with a takedown attempt - Lobov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lobov is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov blocks a head kick by Minakov.
Lobov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minakov avoids it really well and circles away.
Oleg Minakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lobov.
Minakov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lobov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minakov moves in looking to clinch but Lobov pushes him off.
Lobov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Minakov counter with a right hand.
Minakov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Minakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Minakov wants it to stay on the feet.
Minakov connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobov leaves Minakov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lobov tries to clinch but Minakov is having none of it.
Lobov throws a sloppy head kick
and Minakov moves into the clinch.
Lobov is trying to pull guard but Minakov has him pressed against the cage.
Lobov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Minakov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lobov is defending well.
Minakov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Minakov manages to break the clinch.
Minakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lobov as he jumps to the side.
Minakov shoots in for a takedown but Lobov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minakov is defended easily by Lobov.
Lobov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lobov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Minakov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lobov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minakov tries to avoid it but Lobov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minakov to the ground. Minakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Minakov checks the leg kick.
Lobov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minakov counters with a one-two to the body.
Minakov tries to clinch but Lobov moves out of range.
Lobov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Lobov tries to counter it with a takedown but Minakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lobov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lobov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lobov swats away the attempt to clinch by Minakov.
Lobov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Minakov defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobov moves in looking to clinch but Minakov pushes him off.
Oleg Minakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lenny Lobov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lobov shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Minakov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lobov 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Lobov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Avala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Gall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Avala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Gall!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avala with a poor takedown
and Gall moves into the clinch.
Gall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Avala taking a breather.
Avala is looking to take this one to the mat.
Avala successfully pulls guard.
Gall is looking to stand up but Avala won't let him.
Gall looking to pass the guard.
Avala wants to sweep here but Gall controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gall trying to control the position from guard on top but Avala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gall wants to control from the top but Avala keeps moving.
Gall is stalling in the full guard.
Gall trying to control but Avala is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avala defends it nicely.
Gall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avala but Avala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Avala or perhaps it was just good defense by Gall, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Avala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Avala. No joy for Gall on that attempt.
Avala avoids the head kick by Gall.
Gall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avala swivels and escapes.
Gall tries to close the distance and clinch but Avala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Gall backs away, Avala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gall fails with the takedown
and Avala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gall looks winded!
Avala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gall stuffs the takedown.
Avala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avala wants it to stay on the feet.
Avala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gall defends well and Avala ends up having to push Gall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gall has managed to clinch.
Avala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gall gets a clinch.
Gall tries to score a body lock takedown but Avala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Avala gets underhooks to prevent Gall's takedown attempt.
Avala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Avala.
Avala shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gall throws a leg kick but Avala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gall tries for a takedown but Avala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gall has a takedown stuffed.
Avala misses with a series of wild punches.
Avala clinches up with Gall and pushes him back against the cage.
Avala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avala has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gall after a bit of a struggle.
Gall just leaning against Avala, taking a breather.
Avala pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jerry Avala will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gall throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gall.
Avala shoots in for a takedown but Gall shows good takedown defense.
Avala slaps away a takedown attempt from Gall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gall wants to clinch up but Avala keeps it at a distance.
Avala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gall but Gall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Avala.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Avala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gall darts in and clinches Avala up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avala wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gall throws a punch but it's blocked by Avala.
Gall manages to pull guard.
Avala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avala trying to control but Gall is working from the bottom.
Gall is looking to stand up but Avala isn't so interested in that idea.
Gall trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gall is looking for a triangle but Avala pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Avala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Avala's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gall defends well and Avala ends up having to push Gall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Avala keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Avala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gall.
Gall throws a head kick but Avala moves out of range.
Avala tries to counter by clinching up but Gall breaks away and moves out of range.
Avala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gall prevents the takedown attempt.
Gall has Avala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Avala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gall.
Gall putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Avala in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gall shoots in for a takedown but Avala shows good takedown defense.
Gall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Avala's waist but Avala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gall off to one side.
Gall is breathing heavily.
Gall clinches with his opponent.
Avala wants to take the fight to the mat but Gall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Avala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gall to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Gall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Avala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gall pushes Avala up against the cage in a clinch.
Gall has Avala pressed against the cage, preventing Avala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gall walks away with a smile on his face. Avala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gall is defended easily by Avala.
Gall fails with the takedown.
Jerry Avala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Gall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gall moves into the clinch.
Gall pulls Avala into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avala controlling from the top position.
Avala won't allow Gall to get back to his feet.
Gall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gall wants to sweep but no luck.
Avala trying to control the position from guard on top but Gall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Avala drops back looking for a leg! Gall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gall manages to kick Avala off! Avala jumps back into Gall's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Avala looks for a takedown but Gall sprawls well.
Gall darts in looking for a takedown but Avala gets double underhooks and turns Gall into the cage.
Gall misses with a wild combination.
Gall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gall throws a counter combo.
A leg kick checked by Gall.
Gall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jerry Avala is winning the standup battle so far.
Avala dives in for a single leg takedown but Gall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Avala misses with a head kick.
Gall dodges the punch combination from Avala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gall avoids it really well and circles away.
Gall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avala defends it nicely.
Gall just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAvala.
Gall shoots in and drives through. Avala sprawls well.
Avala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No luck for Avala with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gall pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Avala back to the cage. Gall follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gall shoots in for a double leg but Avala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Avala as Gall shoots in.
Gall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gall's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avala's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Avala is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Avala has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Avala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Avala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Glen Gall!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ahsan Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahsan Hamed had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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153 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ahsan Hamed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hamed wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamed could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloppy strikes from Hamed. Those never looked like landing.
Stephens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hamed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ahsan Hamed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Stephens.
Stephens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hamed blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Stephens clinches up with Hamed and pushes him back against the cage.
Hamed is trying to break the clinch but Stephens is controlling him.
Stephens gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hamed regains guard.
Stephens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stephens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hamed wants to control the position but Stephens says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stephens maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hamed could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stephens has cracked it and Hamed is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stephens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Stephens!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Cote!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cote circles away.
Brooks tried to score with a low kick but Cote checks it.
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
Brooks wants a takedown.
Cote is working for takedown but Brooks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Cote holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooks drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks misses with an elbow over the top.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cote sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
Brooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cote circles away.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Brooks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Cote manages to get underhooks.
Cote can't get the takedown.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Cote has him pressed against the cage.
Cote keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brooks tries to break free but Cote pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cote manages to pull guard.
Cote manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brooks throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Cote as Brooks shoots in.
Cote was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cote throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cote works the jab nicely.
Cote clinches up against the cage.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cote gets underhooks to prevent Brooks's takedown attempt.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
Cote is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Brooks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brooks or perhaps it was just good defense by Cote, which made it look bad.
Brooks tries to clinch but Cote moves away
and Cote counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Cote clinches up with Brooks and pushes him back against the cage.
Cote breaks the clinch.
Cote darts in and clinches Brooks up against the cage.
Cote missing with knees to the body.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Cote improves position.
Cote fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brooks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brooks pulls Cote into guard.
Brooks working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Cote controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet but Cote is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brooks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cote defends it easily.
Brooks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cote has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cote tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brooks just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Cote will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brooks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cote sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cote blocks a leg kick.
Cote goes for a double leg but Brooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brooks continues to drive forward.
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Cote drags the fight down to the ground.
Cote trying to control the position.
Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks trying to control but Cote is working from the bottom.
Cote is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brooks is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cote swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brooks is looking to work some ground and pound but Cote has wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Cote is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cote shoots for a takedown but Brooks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Cote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cote.
Benjamin Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Cote.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cote shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
Cote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brooks tries to counter with a takedown but Cote is quick to defend against it.
Cote tries for a takedown but Brooks circles away easily
and Brooks counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cote.
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks jumps guard but Cote turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cote defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks shoots in but no luck this time.
Cote looks for a takedown but Brooks sprawls well.
Cote looks for a takedown but Brooks sprawls well.
Brooks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brooks fails with the takedown.
Cote goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brooks fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cote misses with the combination.
Cote circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cote doesn't manage to clinch there - Brooks circles away.
Cote keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Cote circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lazy left from Brooks finds it's target.
Nick Cote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Cote shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benjamin Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Brooks dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cote throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
Cote throws a head kick that misses.
Cote doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Brooks to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Cote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cote misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cote displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is looking to land body kicks.
Cote fails with a takedown attempt.
Benjamin Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Cote.
Brooks stuffs the takedown.
Brooks tries to counter by clinching up but Cote breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Cote sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cote holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cote has Brooks pressed against the cage, preventing Brooks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cote is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cote is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Cote.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benjamin Brooks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to maintain a safe position but Cote gets an underhook and turns Brooks into the cage.
Cote has Brooks pressed against the cage.
Cote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brooks avoids it.
Cote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Cote is looking to clinch.
Cote avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Cote looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brooks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cote.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cote as he avoids it easily.
Cote tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cote shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Cote sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cote's corner calls for a 1-2. Cote obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cote fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks tries to counter with a takedown but Cote is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cote.
Cote throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks clinches.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Cote keeps him there for the moment.
Cote stops a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cote as Brooks tries to tie him up.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Cote improves position.
Cote fails to pull guard.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cote.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cote is trying to pull guard but Brooks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Cote.
I think Cote 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benjamin Brooks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Casey Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Grey!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch but Grey is having none of it.
A nice side step and Grey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Holmes tries to keep at a distance but Grey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes tries a body shot but Grey blocks it.
Grey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grey manages to end up in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grey keeps the fight on the outside.
Grey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grey counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Grey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.
Grey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holmes sprawls well initially but Grey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holmes tries to kick Grey off but Grey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes is trying to stand up here but Grey is controlling him well.
Grey tries to pass to full mount but Holmes defends it.
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grey stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey misses with the combination.
Grey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmes's waist but Holmes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grey off to one side.
Casey Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes moves to clinch but Grey breaks away
and Grey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holmes's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grey throws a big elbow that misses.
Grey controlling from the top position.
Grey stands and steps away. Holmes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Holmes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Grey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Grey pushes him off.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
Grey tries for a takedown but Holmes manages to get underhooks.
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grey clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grey stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
Grey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Grey pushes Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Grey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grey blocks an elbow strike from Holmes.
Grey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grey blocks an elbow strike.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Grey is blocking nicely.
Grey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holmes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holmes is trying to stand up here but Grey is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Grey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Grey counters with a series of strikes. Holmes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holmes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Holmes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmes wants it to stay on the feet.
Grey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holmes's guard.
Holmes wants to stand but Grey is controlling the position.
Grey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Grey passes into half guard.
Grey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grey tries to pass to full mount but Holmes defends it.
Holmes is trying to stand.
Grey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grey passes to side control.
Grey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey cracks Holmes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Holmes pushes Grey away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Grey gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Grey stands up and beckons Holmes to his feet.
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes misses with some punches.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Grey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grey darts in looking for a takedown but Holmes gets double underhooks and turns Grey into the cage.
Grey tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey with the counter takedown but Holmes avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to clinch
and Grey counters with a straight right hand.
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holmes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grey counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes looks to clinch
and Grey counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Grey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey keeps the fight on the outside.
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey looks to land a body kick but Holmes moved away.
As Grey tries to get set, Holmes tries to push him back and clinch up but Grey manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Grey persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Casey Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Grey.
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grey feints the counter takedown.
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey drags the fight down to the ground.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Grey won't let him.
Grey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holmes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Holmes tries to clinch but Grey is having none of it.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Grey clinches.
Ethan Grey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmes takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Grey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Grey counters with a straight right hand.
Grey keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes closes the distance but Grey moves to the side
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
Grey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Holmes wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
Ethan Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Grey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grey! But no joy.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes wants to clinch
and Grey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmes thinking.
Grey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey circles away.
Grey has Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey looking to throw knees to the head but Holmes is blocking nicely.
Grey jumps into guard, dragging Holmes to the mat.
Holmes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grey has control of Holmes's left arm, preventing Holmes from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grey is on top in guard.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Grey is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey stands up from Holmes's guard - Grey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.
Casey Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.
Grey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Grey pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grey! But no joy.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ethan Grey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grey shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmes sprawls well. He's pushed Grey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Holmes misses the target.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes moves to clinch but Grey breaks away
and Grey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holmes pushes Grey off looking to stand but Grey dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Grey is taking a breather. Holmes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Grey.
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.
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grey is working for takedown but Holmes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes misses with the head strike.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grey avoids it.
Grey successfully pulls guard.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ethan Grey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grey wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grey pulls Holmes in to control the position.
Grey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Casey Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Grey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Grey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grey 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Grey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Connor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Diaz's chin.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Connor, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Connor's takedown attempt.
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Connor is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Connor is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Connor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Connor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Connor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Connor. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Connor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connor fails with the takedown
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Connor tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Connor backing up. Connor nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Connor misses the target.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Connor closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Connor dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.
Connor slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Connor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Connor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Connor in a clinch.
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
Diaz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Connor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Connor is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Diaz 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.
Diaz pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Connor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diaz.
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Connor taking a breather.
Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Connor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to hit a switch here but Connor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Connor is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Connor tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chris Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Connor ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Connor with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Connor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Connor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Connor avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Connor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Connor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Connor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Connor.
Connor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Connor counters with a one-two to the body.
Connor slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Connor. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimmy Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Connor or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Connor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Connor.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a low kick but Connor avoids it.
Connor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chris Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Diaz.
Connor tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Connor defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Connor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Connor pinned against the cage. Connor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Connor counters with a one-two to the body.
Connor shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Connor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Connor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Connor goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Connor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Connor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Connor lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Connor avoids it with no problem.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor stuffs the takedown.
Connor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Connor looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Connor, which made it look bad.
Connor throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Connor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz tries to counter with a clinch but Connor shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Connor to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Connor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connor.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Connor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chris Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Diaz.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Del Rivara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Rivara has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 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, Del Rivara !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wade Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Rivara misses its intended target.
Wallace changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rivara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Rivara does it's job there.
Rivara lands with an uppercut that bounces Wallace off the cage and back into range.
Rivara misses with the combination.
Wallace tries to counter with a clinch but Rivara shakes him off and moves away.
Wallace closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rivara to the mat! Rivara manages to get full guard.
Rivara is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wallace dives into side control.
Rivara wants to control but Wallace postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rivara seems a little lost for a moment, as Wallace dominates the positioning.
Rivara is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rivara is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wallace on the ground.
Wallace trying to control the pace.
Rivara tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.
Rivara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace.
Wallace perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wallace passes to full mount!
Wallace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rivara looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Wallace looks for a takedown but Rivara sprawls well.
Rivara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivara lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivara misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivara is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, Rivara circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Rivara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wallace.
Rivara looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Rivara .
Rivara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rivara creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wallace sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rivara scoring with punches and elbows.
Wallace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rivara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wallace looks winded!
Rivara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rivara lands a nice forearm strike.
Rivara trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
Rivara is chipping away with strikes.
Wallace on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rivara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Rivara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivara working the head and body with strikes.
Rivara tries to move to full mount but Wallace actually manages to regain half guard.
Rivara stalling away here and it's allowed Wallace to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rivara trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivara is aware though and is defending well.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Rivara from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Rivara dominated that round.
That's time! Rivara 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivara tries to avoid it but Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivara to the ground. Rivara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rivara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wallace sneaks out the side door and pushes Rivara away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rivara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Wallace throws a head kick that Rivara semi-blocks.
Rivara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivara swings widly with a right hand
and Wallace counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rivara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rivara wants a takedown but no success here.
Wallace landing knees to the head.
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivara misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivara moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWallace.
Rivara misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivara tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Del Rivara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wallace.
Rivara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallace.
Wallace drags the fight down to the ground.
Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wallace has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rivara is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rivara . Those never looked like landing.
Wallace connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wallace dives in and grabs Rivara 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivara pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.
Rivara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Del Rivara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wallace.
Rivara throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Del Rivara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivara thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Rivara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivara .
Wallace wants to counter with a clinch but Rivara pushes him away.
Rivara gets caught flat footed, as Wallace shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wallace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wade Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallace passes Rivara 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rivara tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.
Wallace controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rivara !
Rivara avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wallace.
Rivara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wallace throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rivara because Wallace loaded up on that one.
Wallace working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wallace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivara is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rivara gets back to half guard.
Wallace stands up out of the half guard.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivara .
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Rivara .
Wallace jabs at Rivara 's body.
Del Rivara is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivara misses with a few strikes there.
Rivara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wallace somewhat.
Rivara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side.
Rivara throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Wallace's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wallace scores with a spinning back kick!
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivara misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace takes the fight into the clinch.
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace pushes Rivara up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wallace stops a takedown attempt from Rivara .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivara is trying to drag Wallace to the mat but Wallace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Del Rivara . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Rivara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wallace fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivara drives through with a takedown into Wallace's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wallace manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivara wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Wallace.
It looks like Del Rivara has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivara being controlled against the cage.
Wallace gets control of Rivara 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wallace will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rivara trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Rivara landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace pulls Rivara in close to his closed guard and prevents Rivara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivara 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivara trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace is pulling down on Rivara 's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rivara connects with a couple of short punches.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Rivara lands a couple of digs.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Rivara throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivara looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace 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!
Wade Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wallace 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wallace!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Khabilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ruslan Khabilov enters the cage!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmie Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruslan Khabilov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khabilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Khabilov with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
Connor clinches up with Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage.
Khabilov has Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khabilov tries to score a body lock takedown but Connor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but Connor won't allow it.
Connor slowing the pace effectively.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Connor to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor pulls Khabilov into guard.
Khabilov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Connor is proving hard to escape from.
Connor wants to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Connor is keeping the position.
Khabilov being controlled here momentarily.
Khabilov postures up in Connor's guard and throws a big left but Connor blocks it.
Connor kicks Khabilov off and gets to his feet.
Connor darts in trying to clinch
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov darts in looking for a takedown but Connor gets double underhooks and turns Khabilov into the cage.
Khabilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connor's waist but Connor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khabilov off to one side.
Connor tries to counter with a takedown but Khabilov is quick to defend against it.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connor sprawls well. Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khabilov.
Connor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Connor dives in and grabs Khabilov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khabilov pushes down on Connor's head and hops out.
Khabilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Connor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khabilov pinned against the cage. Khabilov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Khabilov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Connor rushes Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Connor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khabilov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Connor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khabilov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Connor prevents the takedown attempt.
Khabilov pulls guard.
Connor wants to control from the top but Khabilov keeps moving.
Connor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov throws a sloppy head kick and Connor moves out of range easily.
Connor is looking to counter the offense by Khabilov and move into the clinch.
Khabilov keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov wants to counter the offense by Connor and move into the clinch position.
Khabilov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Connor misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khabilov misses with a kick to the body
and Connor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khabilov shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Khabilov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Connor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Connor gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khabilov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Connor's brow.
Khabilov fails to pull guard.
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Connor shoots in.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but Connor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khabilov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing Khabilov back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Connor.
Connor tries to pull guard but Khabilov won't allow it.
Khabilov breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor stuffs the takedown.
Connor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khabilov manages to circle out of the way.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses.
Jimmie Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov is looking to clinch but Connor is avoiding it.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Khabilov.
Khabilov shoots in but no luck this time.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connor as he avoids it easily.
Connor cracks Khabilov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Khabilov.
Khabilov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Connor defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor shoots in for a double leg but Khabilov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Connor backs off Khabilov throws a huge counter combo but Connor manages to avoid it all.
Connor throws a combination that misses
and Khabilov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khabilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khabilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khabilov is breathing heavily.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Khabilov shows good takedown defense.
Connor goes for a double leg but Khabilov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khabilov continues to drive forward.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Connor throws a chopping leg kick but Khabilov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khabilov has Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Khabilov manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to free his leg and advance position but Khabilov is retaining full guard.
Connor stopping the sweep attempt from Khabilov.
Khabilov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Connor looking to sit in guard and control but Khabilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Connor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khabilov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khabilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khabilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Connor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connor slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov wants to control but Connor is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruslan Khabilov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Connor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khabilov avoids the body shot from Connor.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khabilov as he jumps to the side.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Connor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor tries to keep at a distance but Khabilov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khabilov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Connor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Khabilov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Khabilov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khabilov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Connor counter with a right hand.
Connor drives through and clinches with Khabilov against the cage.
Connor slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor keeps control of Khabilov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Connor.
Connor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khabilov uses from the top position.
Khabilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connor is keeping the position for now.
Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Khabilov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khabilov tries to clinch there but Connor circles away.
A head kick misses from Connor.
Khabilov goes for a double leg but Connor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connor continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khabilov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connor somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Jimmie Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Connor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khabilov breaks from the clinch.
Khabilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Connor 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
Jimmie Connor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Green!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis avoids the head kick by Green.
Davis throws a hook but Green blocks it.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
Green shapes to counter with a head kick.
Davis instigates a clinch.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Green can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davis preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green pulls Davis in to control the position.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis won't allow Green to get back to his feet.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Green goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
Andy Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Green.
Green breaks from the clinch.
Davis clinches up against the cage.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Green is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis looks for a takedown but Green sprawls well.
Green avoids the head kick by Davis.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Green moves into the clinch.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Green breaks the clinch.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Green stalling against the cage.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green blocks a head kick by Davis.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davis misses with a body kick.
Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Green shoots in.
Green looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Davis wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Green is keen to just control but Davis is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green throws a counter combo.
Green closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davis tries to pull guard but Green forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Green ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Green no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Green looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davis has picked Green up and slammed him! Green can't keep hold of the triangle and Davis manages to pass to side control!
Davis wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Davis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Green struggling a bit here.
Green is trying to escape the position but Davis is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davis wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Davis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Green works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Green is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andy Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Green tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Green ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Green fails with the takedown.
Andy Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Green.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
Green changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Green closes the distance and clinches.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis throws a body kick that misses.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Green takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Green digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davis has Green pushed against the cage.
Green wants to take the fight to the mat but Davis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andy Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Green.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Green is controlling the position.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis stalls.
Davis can't break the clinch.
Green works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Green.
Green avoids the head kick by Davis.
Green tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Green ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Green.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Davis.
And Green tries to counter it with a takedown but Davis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andy Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Green is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Davis!
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