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ITFC 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bawns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Short McSmall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Bawns has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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220 lbs
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124 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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, Ben Bawns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Short McSmall!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSmall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McSmall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bawns scores with a kick to the midsection.
McSmall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bawns was well out of range. Poor timing from McSmall.
McSmall lands with a shot to the body.
McSmall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bawns's head.
McSmall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McSmall lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bawns looks for the body kick but McSmall saw that one coming.
Bawns misses with a wild body shot.
Bawns slips a straight right by McSmall.
Bawns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McSmall cracks Bawns with an open hand slap.
Bawns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McSmall works Bawns's body with a nice hook.
McSmall misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bawns moves out of range of the body kick.
McSmall checks a leg kick.
McSmall avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McSmall. That's going to slow Bawns down.
McSmall throws the kick towards the body but Bawns avoids it.
Nice body punch from McSmall.
McSmall scores with a nice head shot.
McSmall throws a head kick but Bawns moves out of range.
It appears Bawns was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bawns swings away with a body shot that misses
and McSmall counters with a left and a right that stings Bawns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSmall connects with a body shot.
Bawns is breathing heavily.
Bawns tries to move into range but McSmall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bawns tries to close the distance and clinch but McSmall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bawns tries to clinch there but McSmall circles away.
McSmall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bawns momentarily.
Bawns looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bawns ducks right into an uppercut from McSmall.
Bawns tries to clinch up
and McSmall counters with a stiff right hand.
McSmall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bawns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McSmall scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSmall checks a low kick from Bawns.
McSmall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bawns moves out of range of the body kick from McSmall.
Bawns throws a counter high kick but McSmall was just alert enough to avoid it.
McSmall throws a head kick but Bawns moves out of range.
Bawns steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McSmall. That one must have hurt.
Bawns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from McSmall.
McSmall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McSmall tests Bawns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bawns is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSmall scores with a spinning back kick!
Bawns misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bawns.
McSmall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McSmall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bawns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McSmall misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSmall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bawns tries to land a leg kick but McSmall saw it coming and moves away.
McSmall throws a solid leg kick but Bawns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McSmall.
Bawns avoids the head kick by McSmall.
McSmall just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBawns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short McSmall 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.
Bawns scores with a head kick. McSmall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bawns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for McSmall. That snapped Bawns's head back.
McSmall misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. McSmall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bawns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bawns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSmall misses with a leg kick.
Bawns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McSmall scores with a jab. Bawns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawns avoids the head kick by McSmall.
Bawns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bawns crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McSmall - the referee stops the clock and Bawns gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McSmall. Bawns manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by McSmall. That's going to slow Bawns down.
McSmall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bawns is looking to counter with head kicks.
McSmall is breathing heavily.
Bawns throws a push kick but McSmall slaps the foot to one side.
McSmall tests Bawns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McSmall just misses with a punch to the body.
Bawns moves out of range as McSmall throws a body kick.
McSmall jabs Bawns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bawns looks to land a body kick but McSmall moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSmall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bawns throws a head kick but McSmall moves out of range.
Short McSmall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bawns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bawns moves in looking to clinch but McSmall pushes him off.
McSmall throws out a counter right but Bawns avoids it with no problem.
McSmall throws a push kick but Bawns slaps the foot to one side.
McSmall misses with a straight left.
As McSmall tries to get set, Bawns tries to push him back and clinch up but McSmall manages to avoid the attempt.
McSmall fails to land with a series of punches.
McSmall looks to score with a jab to the body but Bawns is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bawns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bawns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bawns misses with a kick to the body.
McSmall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawns thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McSmall if he has to take too many more of those.
Bawns tries to clinch up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bawns!
Bawns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McSmall follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bawns walks into a straight right hand from McSmall.
McSmall throws a combination that misses
and Bawns counters with a low kick, right behind McSmall 's knee.
Bawns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bawns jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bawns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McSmall throws out the jab.
Bawns throws a jab when McSmall was well out of range.
McSmall misses with a jab to the body
and Bawns counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bawns.
Bawns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McSmall ducks under a wild hook from Bawns.
McSmall throws a body punch but Bawns moves out of range.
McSmall keeps the fight on the outside.
Bawns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McSmall thumps Bawns with a low kick.
Short McSmall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bawns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bawns lands a leg kick that knocks McSmall off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSmall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McSmall throws a poor cross that misses
and Bawns counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short McSmall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McSmall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McSmall lands a nice shot to the body.
McSmall misses with a hook. Bawns ducked under it nicely.
Bawns wants to clinch
and McSmall counters with a nice uppercut.
McSmall tests Bawns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McSmall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bawns throws the kick towards the body but McSmall avoids it.
McSmall lands a nice shot that snaps Bawns's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bawns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bawns throws a low kick, looking for McSmall's leg but McSmall calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawns takes one on the button.
Bawns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McSmall misses with a body kick.
Bawns is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for McSmall. That snapped Bawns's head back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bawns might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McSmall thows a body kick. Bawns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bawns lands a high kick!
McSmall misses with a few strikes there.
McSmall throws a head kick but Bawns moves out of range.
Bawns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McSmall throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSmall misses with a wild body shot.
McSmall looks to land a right hand but Bawns moved out of range.
McSmall circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bawns.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bawns.
A head kick misses from McSmall.
McSmall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bawns throws a hook but McSmall blocks it.
Bawns misses with an attempted mid kick.
McSmall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawns doesn't manage to clinch there - McSmall circles away.
McSmall throws a sloppy head kick and Bawns moves out of range easily.
Bawns wants to clinch
and McSmall counters with an outside leg kick.
McSmall scores with a kick to the body.
McSmall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bawns.
Bawns moves out of range of the body kick.
Bawns thinks about countering with a head kick.
McSmall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bawns thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bawns just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as McSmall blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSmall lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from McSmall misses.
It appears Bawns was looking to counter with a kick there.
McSmall lands with an overhand left.
Bawns throws a sloppy head kick and McSmall moves out of range easily.
Bawns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McSmall tests Bawns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McSmall scoring well with a low kick there.
McSmall tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Bawns lands but McSmall takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bawns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Short McSmall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSmall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Short McSmall!
An out of breath Short McSmall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Lichen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Monroe (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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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Lichen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitch Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lichen throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Lichen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMonroe.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lichen throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Lichen misses with a straight right.
Monroe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lichen gets a clinch.
Lichen lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen scores with a shoulder strike.
Monroe is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Lichen fails to land.
Nice body punch from Lichen - that landed with a thud.
Lichen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Monroe! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Lichen is unloading with more strikes now! Monroe drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lichen!
David Lichen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alain Fournier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Milk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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192 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alain Fournier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Milk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fournier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Milk quickly recovers to half guard.
Milk wants to stand back up but Fournier manages to pass into side control.
Fournier in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Milk is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alain Fournier!
During a confident post fight interview, Alain Fournier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Birch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Rodd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd Rodd will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Birch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Todd Rodd!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodd throws a combination that misses
and Birch counters with a shoot takedown. Rodd fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodd is looking to stand back up but Birch counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rodd.
Birch maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rodd could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Birch has cracked it and Rodd is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Birch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Birch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Tim acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Tim!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tim moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones clinches up with Tim and pushes him back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tim stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones digs a right hand into Tim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tim's gas tank.
Tim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tim tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Tim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tim wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tim up against the ropes.
Tim struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tim is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones stalling.
Jones is leaning against Tim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
Jones prevents a body shot from Tim.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Tim tries to tie him up.
Tim can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Tim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Tim is trying to stall.
Jones presses Tim against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones works on Tim's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones pushes Tim back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Tim tries to tie him up.
Tim tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tim looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Tim's head.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Tim in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Tim stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Tim tries to tie him up.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tim can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones pushes Tim back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jones is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jones leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
Tim tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Tim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Tim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tim can do to turn this around?
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jeremy Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tim can't break the clinch.
Tim is breathing heavily.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tim is trying to stall.
Jones is pushing Tim up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jones.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Tim trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tim into the ropes.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Tim tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tim back against the ropes.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Tim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones throws a head kick but Tim moves out of range.
Tim feints a counter leg kick.
Jones darts in and clinches Tim up against the ropes.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Jones digs a right hand into Tim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tim's gas tank.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tim wants to stall.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones pushes Tim back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
Jones lands a right hand.
Tim wants to stall.
A short right from Jones.
Tim misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones is working Tim over against the ropes.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
Jones presses Tim against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones gets through Tim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tim tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tim stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Tim is trying to stall.
Jones blocks a body shot from Tim.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
Tim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones is working Tim over against the ropes.
Jones avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Tim stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Tim is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Tim into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jones.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Tim trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones just leaning against Tim, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones stalling against the ropes.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jones for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeremy Jones.
Jones jabs Tim right on the nose. Tim blinks but takes it well.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones clinches.
Jones lands a right hand.
Tim Tim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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19
270 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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24
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Hughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hughs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hughs takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Hughs moves out of range.
Hughs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Hughs checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hughs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kingston.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughs throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Hughs backing away here, and Kingston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hughs misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughs tries to score with a low kick but Kingston moves his leg out of the way.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
Kingston throws a hook to the side of Hughs's head but Hughs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Hughs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hughs slips a straight right by Kingston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs checks the leg kick.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Hughs checks it.
Hughs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Hughs misses.
Hughs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eddie Hughs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
A head kick misses from Hughs.
Hughs is breathing heavily.
Hughs shoots in but Kingston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kingston misses with a straight left.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Hughs throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughs manages to avoid it.
Kingston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kingston is standing up over Hughs. Hughs looks to escape but Kingston dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Kingston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingston has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kingston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kingston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hughs hang on?
Kingston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughs working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Kingston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kingston checks a low kick from Hughs.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gregory Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughs. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Kingston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
Kingston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hughs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kingston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs is trying to keep Kingston in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughs is controlling Kingston's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Hughs wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kingston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Kingston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving.
Hughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Hughs.
Hughs is looking to wear down Kingston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hughs checks a low kick from Kingston.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughs.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston blocks a head kick by Hughs.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
It looked like Hughs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingston takes a swing at Hughs's ribcage but misses.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hughs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Kingston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughs throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Hughs.
Kingston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hughs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughs shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughs is just out of range.
Kingston tried to score with a low kick but Hughs checks it.
Kingston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughs backs up against the ropes.
Hughs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston checks a low kick from Hughs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston blocks a head kick by Hughs.
Hughs takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hughs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kingston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregory Kingston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hughs throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
As Hughs backs off Kingston throws a huge counter combo but Hughs manages to avoid it all.
Kingston slips a straight right by Hughs.
Kingston shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kingston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hughs dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughs misses the target.
Hughs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Gregory Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston throws out a leg kick but Hughs moves out of range and Kingston only half commits.
Hughs is looking to score with low kicks.
Hughs takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston moves away from the strike by Hughs.
Hughs misses with an uppercut.
Kingston feints the counter takedown.
Kingston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs thows a leg kick but Kingston checks it
and Kingston counters with a takedown into side control.
Hughs tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
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!
Kingston is riding his opponent, not letting Hughs buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gregory Kingston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kingston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hughs doesn't escape.
Kingston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kingston is not going to allow Hughs to sit and survive in this position.
What can Hughs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kingston.
Hughs is trying to get back to his feet but Kingston has full control of the position and if anything, Hughs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kingston controls the action.
Hughs trying to control the action but Kingston just sinks the hooks in.
Hughs is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kingston gets his hands free as Hughs looks to control.
Kingston has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hughs's body.
Hughs trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kingston 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Kingston!
Gregory Kingston 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geffrey Lefebvre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olle Tandberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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23
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geffrey Lefebvre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Olle Tandberg!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefebvre shoots in and drives through. Tandberg sprawls well.
Tandberg throws a low kick but Lefebvre moves out of range easily.
Tandberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lefebvre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tandberg somewhat.
Lefebvre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lefebvre throws out a powerful jab.
Lefebvre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lefebvre is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tandberg's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lefebvre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefebvre trying to control the position but Tandberg is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandberg is looking for a sweep.
Lefebvre wants to control but Tandberg is keeping him busy.
Tandberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tandberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lefebvre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lefebvre is looking to take a break and control but Tandberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lefebvre cracks Tandberg with a big right hand but Tandberg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lefebvre is trying to get an arm triangle but Tandberg is defending well.
Lefebvre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lefebvre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tandberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre is trying to get an arm triangle but Tandberg is defending well.
Lefebvre has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lefebvre trying to control the action but Tandberg is working from the bottom.
Lefebvre creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tandberg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lefebvre landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tandberg hang on?
Lefebvre controlling the pace for now.
Lefebvre landing punches.
Lefebvre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tandberg hang on?
Lefebvre controlling the pace for now.
Tandberg is trying to escape the mount but Lefebvre keeps good control and instead manages to take Tandberg's back.
Lefebvre has good solid back control here.
Lefebvre scores with strikes from the back.
Lefebvre has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Tandberg! Can he survive? No! He's out! Lefebvre gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Geffrey Lefebvre!
Geffrey Lefebvre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Motts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Magolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Motts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Magolis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Motts tries to land a front kick but Magolis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magolis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Motts as he jumps to the side.
Magolis throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Motts misses
and Magolis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magolis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Magolis.
Motts gets a takedown into half guard.
Magolis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magolis wants to get back to full guard but Motts has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Magolis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Motts is putting a hurting on Magolis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Motts lands an elbow.
Motts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magolis some visible discomfort.
Motts lands some shots froms side control.
Magolis is rocked!
It looks like Peter Magolis has been cut.
Magolis wants to control but Motts postures up.
Magolis is still in real trouble! Can Motts finish him?
Motts in side control lands a decent elbow.
Magolis tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Motts controlling from mount.
Motts has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magolis is desperately trying to improve his position but Motts has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motts putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Magolis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Motts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Motts looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Magolis covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Motts!
Mark Motts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Lampert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Lau is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Lampert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Lau!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lampert digs a good body shot into Lau's ribs.
Lampert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lampert's corner calls for a 1-2. Lampert obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lau walks into a left hand.
Lampert moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lau misses with a right hand
and Lampert counters with a straight right hand.
Lampert with a jab.
Lampert lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lampert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lau! But no joy.
Lampert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Lau tries to counter it with a takedown but Lampert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A lazy left from Lampert finds it's target.
Lampert misses with a series of wild punches.
Lau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau takes one on the button.
Lampert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lampert is looking to clinch.
Lampert cracks Lau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Lau.
Lau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lampert connects with a right hand. Lau shakes it off.
Lau ducks under a wild hook from Lampert.
Lau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lampert.
Lampert is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lampert moves away from the strike by Lau.
Lampert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lampert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lampert misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lampert misses with a looping left.
Lampert throws a series of punches but Lau moves out of range.
Lau tries a quick counter leg kick but Lampert is wise to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lampert works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lampert is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lampert is breathing heavily.
Lampert cracks Lau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lampert cracks a nice hook into Lau's ribs.
Lampert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lau was well out of range. Poor timing from Lampert.
Lau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lampert.
Lampert is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lau throws a lazy uppercut
and Lampert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lampert wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampert works Lau's body with a nice hook.
Lau slips a straight right by Lampert.
Lau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lampert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lampert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lampert misses with a hook. Lau ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lampert. Lau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lau slips under a jab.
Lau throws a chopping leg kick but Lampert manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lampert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lau tries a head kick but it misses.
Lau throws an overhand right that lands on Lampert's shoulder, as Lampert tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lampert connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lau. Lau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lau misses with a wild body shot.
Lampert tries to counter by clinching up but Lau breaks away and moves out of range.
Lampert tries to bum rush Lau with a series of wild strikes but Lau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lau throws an overhand right that lands on Lampert's shoulder, as Lampert tries to avoid the shot.
Lau wants to land a leg kick but Lampert is out of range.
Lau throws a low kick but Lampert moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lampert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lampert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lau.
Lau tries a quick counter leg kick but Lampert is wise to it.
Lampert misses with a hook
and Lau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lampert tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lau manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lau in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lampert dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Lau misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lampert misses the target.
Lau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyle Lampert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lampert tests Lau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lampert scores with a hook to the body. Lau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Lampert.
Lampert misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Lampert finds it's target.
Lampert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lau manages to avoid it.
Lampert lunges at Lau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lau's hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau misses with a looping right.
Lampert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lampert with a nice cross.
Kyle Lampert is winning the standup battle so far.
Lampert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lau manages to avoid it.
Lampert staying out of range there.
Lampert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lampert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lau.
Lau misses the jab.
Lampert scores with a sloppy right hand. Lau should have avoided that one.
Lau misses with a body kick.
Lau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Lampert misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampert lands a nice hook to Lau's body. Lau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lampert looks to score with a jab to the body but Lau is just out of range.
Lau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lampert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lampert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lau can do to turn this around?
A cross from Lampert lands.
Lau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lampert throws out the jab.
Lau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lau just misses with a punch to the body.
Lampert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lau.
Lau misses with a body shot.
Lau fails to land with a series of punches.
Lampert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lau tries a quick counter leg kick but Lampert is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau throws a head kick but Lampert moves out of range.
Lau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lampert.
Lampert throws a right hand that Lau ducks under and follows up with a left that Lau also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lau! But no joy.
A leg kick checked by Lampert.
Lau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lampert is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Lampert blocks the low kick.
Lau slips under a jab from Lampert.
Lampert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lau.
Lau throws a shot from downtown. Lampert moves away and avoids it.
Lau misses with a low kick.
Lampert throws a series of punches but Lau moves out of range.
Lau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lampert with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lampert avoids the body shot from Lau.
Lampert misses with a wild combination.
Lau misses with a body kick.
Lampert misses the jab.
Jab from Lau.
Nice defenses there by Lampert.
Lampert avoids the body shot from Lau.
Lampert slips a jab and a cross from Lau.
Lau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lampert dominated that second round.
That's time! Lampert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lau throws a hook to the side of Lampert's head but Lampert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Lampert.
Lampert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lau is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lampert scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lau misses with a wild body shot.
Lampert lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lampert misses.
Lampert checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lampert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampert throws a jab when Lau was well out of range.
Lau swings for the body but Lampert moves out of range.
Lampert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lampert lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lampert.
Lampert throws a shot from downtown. Lau moves away and avoids it.
Lau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lau keeps the fight on the outside.
Lampert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lampert throws a nice looking combination but Lau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lau tries a quick counter leg kick but Lampert is wise to it.
A low kick from Lau is predictable there
and Lampert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Lau does no damage.
Lau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lampert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lau misses the target.
Lau blocks a jab.
Lau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lampert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lampert lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lampert checks a leg kick.
Lampert throws a body shot but no joy.
Lau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Lampert.
Lampert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lau.
Lau blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Lau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Lau. Those never looked like landing.
Lampert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lau.
Lampert just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Lampert.
Lau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lampert.
Lampert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lampert tests Lau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lampert ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Lampert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau throws a hook to the side of Lampert's head but Lampert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lampert misses with a hook.
Lampert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lau.
Lampert checks a low kick from Lau.
Lampert blocks a jab.
Lampert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lampert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lau.
Lampert looks to throw the jab but Lau is out of range.
Lampert throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe Lau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lampert takes a swing at Lau's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Lampert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lampert, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Lampert!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avgolemono Magiritsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magiritsa has chosen ZORBA! as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Paris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avgolemono Magiritsa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paris lands in his opponent's guard.
Magiritsa trying to control the position.
Paris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paris advances to half guard.
Paris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magiritsa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magiritsa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magiritsa is working to get back to half guard.
Magiritsa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magiritsa keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magiritsa wants to hold on but Paris pushes him away.
Paris lands a big shot there that rocks Magiritsa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magiritsa is bucking up trying to escape but Paris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Magiritsa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paris controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Paris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Magiritsa tries to hold on but Paris pushes him away.
Paris controlling his opponent.
Paris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magiritsa is bucking up trying to escape but Paris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Paris is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magiritsa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Paris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magiritsa tries to improve his position but Paris has taken his back! Paris has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Magiritsa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Paris pushes Magiritsa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cody Paris!
Cody Paris is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Cody Paris was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Avgolemono Magiritsa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Σκατά στα μουτρα σου!'.
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