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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Tim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Magolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Tim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Tim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Magolis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magolis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magolis dodges the punch combination from Tim.
Magolis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tim is pulling down on Magolis's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tim keeping moving, preventing Magolis from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tim controlling the position.
Magolis wants to control from the top but Tim keeps moving.
Tim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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.
Tim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tim passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magolis trying to get back to full guard but Tim takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tim's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Tim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magolis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Magolis looks to land a combination but Tim avoids it well.
Magolis shoots in but Tim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magolis misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magolis.
Tim quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tim has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Magolis throws a right hand that Tim ducks under and follows up with a left that Tim also avoids with ease.
Tim is looking for a counter combo.
Magolis checks a leg kick.
Magolis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magolis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tim circles away quickly and effectively.
Tim swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tim avoids the body shot from Magolis.
Tim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magolis is out of range and Tim settles back down.
Magolis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tim defends it nicely.
Tim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magolis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magolis somewhat.
Tim Tim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Magolis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magolis throws a nice looking combination but Tim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tim slaps away a takedown attempt from Magolis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magolis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tim.
Tim Tim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magolis closes the distance and clinches up with Tim, looking for a takedown. Magolis pushes Tim against the cage but Tim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tim. No joy for Magolis on that attempt.
Magolis lands with a shot to the body.
Magolis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tim looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tim swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Magolis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magolis misses with a series of wild punches.
Magolis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tim manages to avoid it.
Tim misses with a few strikes there.
Magolis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tim.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tim.
And Magolis tries to counter it with a takedown but Tim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Magolis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tim misses with a kick to the body.
Magolis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magolis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tim throws a big counter combination but Magolis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Magolis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tim rather than just go for the knockout.
Magolis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tim.
Tim is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tim throws a front kick aimed at Magolis's knee but Magolis avoids it well.
Magolis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tim with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magolis avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magolis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tim manages to avoid it.
Magolis shoots in but Tim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Magolis looks to move away, Tim throws a big counter combo but Magolis just gets out of the way.
Magolis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magolis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magolis fails to land with a series of punches.
Tim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magolis looks to score with a jab to the body but Tim is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tim looks to land a combination but Magolis avoids it well.
Magolis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tim just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Magolis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magolis moves out of range of the body kick from Tim.
Magolis digs a good body shot into Tim's ribs.
Magolis takes a swing at Tim's ribcage but misses.
As Magolis looks to move away, Tim throws a big counter combo but Magolis just gets out of the way.
A jab from Magolis does it's job there.
Magolis lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magolis misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Magolis does no damage.
Tim Tim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magolis throws a body punch but Tim moves out of range.
Tim swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magolis misses with a series of wild punches.
Magolis fails with a takedown attempt.
Tim Tim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Magolis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magolis looks to score with a jab to the body but Tim is just out of range.
It looked like Tim was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magolis.
Magolis tries to bum rush Tim with a series of wild strikes but Tim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magolis misses with a straight left.
As Magolis looks to move away, Tim throws a big counter combo but Magolis just gets out of the way.
Magolis lands with a good body shot.
Magolis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magolis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Magolis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magolis 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Magolis!
A very excited looking Peter Magolis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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151 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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145 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Reynolds catches Joe right on the button with a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reynolds!
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Joe.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the head.
Joe tries to move into range but Reynolds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joe takes one to the side of the head.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Joe walks into a stiff left hand from Reynolds.
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!
Reynolds scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reynolds blocks a low kick nicely.
Reynolds lands a nice shot that snaps Joe's head back.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe misses with a right hand
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Joe.
Reynolds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joe's head backwards.
Reynolds scores with a hook.
Joe is rocked!
Reynolds lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Joe falls backwards - clearly groggy! Reynolds dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Reynolds!
A relieved looking Alexander Reynolds thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Lampert (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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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Lampert!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rome gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lampert cracks Rome with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lampert throws the left hand but Rome avoids the punch easily.
Rome appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lampert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rome.
Rome doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lampert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lampert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rome's hands.
Lampert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rome.
Rome swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rome slips a straight right by Lampert.
Lampert lands a slapping body shot.
Lampert lunges at Rome with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rome's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lampert connects with a right hand. Rome shakes it off.
Lampert lands with a straight right. Rome didn't see that one coming.
Lampert jabs Rome to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lampert.
A shot to the liver by Lampert. Beautiful body shot.
Rome takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Lampert coming out on top.
Lampert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rome.
Lampert cracks a nice hook into Rome's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Lampert. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lampert.
Lampert misses the shot to the body.
Rome feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lampert. Rome does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Rome 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lampert cracks a nice hook into Rome's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lampert scores with a shot to the body.
Lampert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lampert avoids the body shot from Rome.
Rome misses with an uppercut
and Lampert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lampert lands a glancing blow to the side of Rome's head.
Lampert connects with a body shot.
Rome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lampert.
Lampert thuds a left hand into Rome's body.
Lampert looks winded!
Lampert looks to land a combination but Rome avoids it well.
Lampert is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rome had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Decent striking displayed by Lampert there.
Lampert cracks Rome with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kyle Lampert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rome was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lampert.
Rome looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lampert misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rome. Lampert does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lampert! But no joy.
Rome takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Lampert misses the target.
Rome appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rome swings for the body but Lampert moves out of range.
Lampert scores with a nice right hand.
Rome doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kyle Lampert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lampert looks to throw the jab but Rome is out of range.
Rome appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lampert clinches with his opponent.
Lampert prevents Rome from breaking the clinch.
Rome wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rome is trying to break the clinch but Lampert is controlling him.
Rome looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rome is trying to push Lampert away but Lampert has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lampert content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lampert scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lampert has a couple of punches blocked by Rome.
Rome is trying to maintain a safe position but Lampert gets an underhook and turns Rome into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lampert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rome needs to keep his hands up - Lampert had a free shot at his head there.
Lampert lands a slapping body shot.
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.
Lampert throws out a powerful jab.
Lampert misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Rome misses
and Lampert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lampert misses with a wild body shot.
Lampert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from Lampert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampert digs a good hook to Rome's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Lampert. That snapped Rome's head back.
Lampert throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lampert has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lampert scores with a hook.
Rome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lampert.
Lampert is breathing heavily.
Rome's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lampert connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rome scrambles back to his feet.
Rome tries to keep at a distance but Lampert has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lampert swings wildly with an uppercut but Rome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rome has had enough of the clinch but Lampert keeps him there for the moment.
Lampert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lampert lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Lampert as the two fighters clinch.
Rome is trying to break the clinch but Lampert is controlling him.
Lampert working aggressively here.
Lampert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Lampert scores with a shoulder strike.
Lampert is working Rome over against the cage.
Rome looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lampert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rome wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lampert has him pressed against the cage.
Lampert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampert manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lampert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lampert struggles to land a body shot inside as Rome controls his hands.
Rome misses with a body punch.
Lampert lands with a light punch inside.
Lampert prevents Rome from breaking the clinch.
Lampert misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lampert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome is looking to control Lampert's arms but Lampert gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rome has his back to the cage.
Rome is looking to break free of the clinch but Lampert has double underhooks.
Lampert throws a punch but it's blocked by Rome.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lampert.
Lampert stalling in the clinch but Rome improves position.
Still in the clinch, Lampert scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyle Lampert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lampert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lampert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rome has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lampert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lampert 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!
Lampert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rome's head backwards.
Rome on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rome walks into a straight right hand from Lampert.
Rome takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lampert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Lampert.
Rome takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lampert cracks Rome with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rome misses with a low kick.
Rome takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Lampert misses its intended target.
Rome is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lampert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lampert throws out a powerful jab.
Lampert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rome under the eye.
Lampert looks to throw the jab but Rome is out of range.
It looked like Rome was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lampert.
Lampert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rome takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rome is rocked!
Rome gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Lampert gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Rome is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Lampert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Champaign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olle Tandberg (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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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Champaign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Olle Tandberg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tandberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Champaign is out of range.
Tandberg misses with a low kick.
Champaign checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tandberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tandberg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Champaign counters with an inside leg kick.
Tandberg has his takedown stuffed
and Champaign counters with a straight right hand.
Tandberg takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tandberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tandberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Champaign thuds his shin into the meat of Tandberg's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tandberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Champaign.
Tandberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tandberg, right into the meat.
Tandberg jabs Champaign to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Champaign throws the left hand but Tandberg avoids the punch easily.
Tandberg tries to land a leg kick but Champaign saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Champaign. Tandberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Champaign.
Tandberg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Champaign is able to avoid easily.
A good leg kick by Champaign.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champaign tries to close the distance and clinch but Tandberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Champaign misses with a straight right.
Champaign cracks Tandberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tandberg is looking to chop away at Champaign's legs.
Tandberg avoids the head kick by Champaign.
Champaign tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tandberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Champaign wants to clinch up but Tandberg keeps it at a distance.
Tandberg throws a counter combo.
Tandberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Champaign.
Champaign swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tandberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tandberg lands with a nice combination. Champaign backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champaign comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Champaign with a hook.
Champaign misses the shot to the body.
Tandberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tandberg throws a front kick aimed at Champaign's knee but Champaign avoids it well.
Tandberg dives in and grabs Champaign's left leg, looking for a takedown. Champaign pushes down on Tandberg's head and hops out.
Champaign was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tandberg walks into a left hand.
Champaign throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tandberg counters with a left and a right that stings Champaign.
Tandberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Champaign counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charles Champaign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olle Tandberg.
Tandberg wants to slow Champaign down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick from Tandberg misses.
Champaign throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champaign throws a head kick but Tandberg moves out of range.
Champaign smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tandberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Champaign connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Champaign feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tandberg's calf.
It looks like Champaign has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tandberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tandberg throws a right hand that Champaign ducks under and follows up with a left that Champaign also avoids with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Champaign blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Champaign misses the target.
Tandberg misses with a low kick.
Champaign throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Champaign dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tandberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Champaign pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tandberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Champaign lands with a nice body punch.
Champaign throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tandberg counters with a series of strikes. Champaign will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tandberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Champaign.
Tandberg misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tandberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Tandberg only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tandberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Champaign checks it well.
Charles Champaign is winning the standup battle so far.
Champaign scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tandberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champaign tries to clinch up
and Tandberg counters with a left and a right that stings Champaign.
Champaign lands a nice shot that snaps Tandberg's head back.
Tandberg blocks a head kick by Champaign.
Charles Champaign is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Champaign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tandberg.
Champaign misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Champaign!
Champaign looks to throw the jab but Tandberg is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champaign looks to throw a body kick
and Tandberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Champaign!
Champaign bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Champaign pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Champaign scores with a hook.
Champaign slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Champaign checks the leg kick.
Tandberg motions for Champaign to come forward. Tandberg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Champaign is looking to counter punch.
Tandberg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Champaign counters with a nice uppercut.
Champaign throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tandberg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Champaign misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tandberg thows a leg kick but Champaign checks it
and Champaign counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tandberg is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tandberg is looking to chop away at Champaign's legs.
Tandberg misses with a low kick as Champaign jumps back.
Champaign jabs at Tandberg's body.
Tandberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Champaign explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crunch! Champaign slams his shin into Tandberg's torso.
Tandberg misses with a low kick.
Champaign is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tandberg can do to turn this around?
Champaign tries to clinch but Tandberg moves out of range.
Champaign forces Tandberg back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champaign escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Champaign delivers a nice body kick.
Tandberg gets tackled into the cage by Champaign. Champaign maintains the clinch.
Champaign lands an elbow inside that Tandberg shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tandberg stalling in the clinch but Champaign improves position.
Tandberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Champaign tries to break the clinch but Tandberg is controlling the position.
Tandberg is pushing Champaign up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Champaign is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Champaign 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!
Tandberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tandberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tandberg misses with a low kick.
Champaign is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Tandberg misses
and Champaign counters with a nice uppercut.
Champaign with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tandberg misses with a low kick.
Champaign looks to score with a jab to the body but Tandberg is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tandberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandberg throws a leg kick but Champaign sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Champaign as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Champaign on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tandberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tandberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Champaign finds it's way round the side to connect with Tandberg's head.
Champaign connects with a single shot there.
Tandberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Champaign throws out the jab.
Champaign misses the shot to the body.
Tandberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tandberg misses with a leg kick
and Champaign counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Champaign is looking to clinch but Tandberg is avoiding it.
Tandberg wants to land a leg kick but Champaign is out of range.
Good shot there by Champaign.
Tandberg throws a leg kick but Champaign sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Olle Tandberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Champaign moves out of range of the leg kick from Tandberg.
Champaign throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tandberg avoids it.
Tandberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Champaign is looking to clinch but Tandberg is avoiding it.
Tandberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Champaign is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tandberg is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Champaign was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tandberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Champaign looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tandberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tandberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tandberg throws a leg kick but Champaign sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tandberg throws a solid leg kick but Champaign takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tandberg.
Tandberg shoots in for a takedown but Champaign shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Champaign misses its target.
Tandberg takes one to the chin there.
Tandberg misses with a low kick as Champaign jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tandberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tandberg is rocked!
Champaign doesn't manage to clinch there - Tandberg circles away.
Champaign connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Tandberg to the floor! Champaign dives in looking for the finish!
Tandberg is still in real trouble! Can Champaign finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Champaign moves into full mount! Tandberg won't be happy about that!
Champaign stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Champaign fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tandberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tandberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Champaign blocks a leg kick.
Champaign wants to clinch up but Tandberg keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Champaign showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Champaign 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Champaign!
An out of breath Charles Champaign 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas 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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33
183 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
Kingston gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. Kingston manages to retain guard.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Kingston has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Baird has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird in side control lands a decent elbow.
Baird landing strikes.
Kingston being controlled for a moment.
Baird throws an elbow but Kingston slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston seems a little lost for a moment, as Baird dominates the positioning.
Baird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kingston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kingston regains half guard.
Baird will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baird controlling the action here.
Kingston is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Baird jumps into side control!
Kingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
Check out the look on Baird's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kingston is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
Kingston is trying to control Baird's posture but Baird avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kingston is letting Baird control him for a moment.
Baird has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kingston!
Kingston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kingston is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird raining down shots from the mount!
Baird postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kingston looks a forlorn figure.
Baird moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kingston has worked his arm free - good work by Kingston!
Baird is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird works to advance to full mount. Kingston defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Baird 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.
Kingston taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kingston to take his back!
Baird is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kingston has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Baird has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kingston taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Baird doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Macadam Baird!
In his post fight interview, Macadam Baird started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Lichen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Motts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
7 - 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Motts!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lichen scores with a nice strike.
Lichen throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Lichen does no damage.
Motts feints a counter leg kick.
Lichen lands with an overhand left.
Lichen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts walks into a straight right hand from Lichen.
Lichen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Motts's coach down at Fight Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Motts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lichen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lichen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lichen misses with a two punch combination.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lichen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lichen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lichen cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lichen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lichen thuds a left hand into Motts's body.
Lichen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lichen scores with a decent looking hook.
Lichen looks to land a right hand but Motts moved out of range.
Lichen scores with a sloppy right hand. Motts should have avoided that one.
Lichen cracks a nice hook into Motts's ribs.
A jab from Lichen misses.
David Lichen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lichen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Motts on the side of the head.
Lichen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Mark Motts has been cut.
Lichen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lichen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Motts scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lichen loads up on a big right hand but Motts slips the punch.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Lichen.
Nice shot by Lichen.
Lichen cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lichen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lichen throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Motts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lichen lands a jab to the nose.
Lichen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Motts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Motts gets tackled into the cage by Lichen. Lichen maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lichen.
Lichen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Lichen on the inside.
Motts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lichen has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
A short body shot lands from Lichen as the two fighters clinch.
Lichen tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Lichen back against the cage.
Lichen struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lichen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lichen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mottss head.
Motts tries to pull guard but Lichen holds him up against the cage and eventually Motts drops back down to his feet.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Lichen controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
David Lichen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Motts.
Motts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lichen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lichen pushes Motts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lichen digs a right hand underneath Motts's ribcage. Motts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lichen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lichen lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Lichen.
Motts looks winded!
Lichen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lichen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lichen cracks Motts with a nice body shot.
Lichen pushes Motts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lichen lands a body shot.
Lichen presses Motts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lichen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Motts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lichen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lichen throws a hook to the side of Motts's head but Motts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Motts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lichen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Lichen.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lichen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lichen tries to clinch but Motts is having none of it.
Motts tries a quick counter leg kick but Lichen is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lichen scores with a punch to the head.
Motts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lichen.
Lichen connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lichen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lichen wants to clinch.
Lichen feints a jab promting Motts to slip. Lichen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Motts slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lichen moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lichen is pressed up against the cage. Motts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lichen down to the mat. Lichen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lichen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Motts doesn't seem bothered though.
Lichen missing with a left hand there. Motts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Lichen there.
Lichen sizes up Motts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lichen lands the left hand.
Lichen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lichen lands with a light punch inside.
Motts is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Lichen.
A short right from Lichen.
A left hand lands to the body for Lichen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lichen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lichen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Motts has time to react.
Motts takes one on the button.
Motts walks into a jab.
Lichen gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lichen.
Motts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Lichen avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Lichen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Motts.
David Lichen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Motts.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Lichen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Lichen.
Lichen gets through Motts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lichen scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Lichen pushes Motts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lichen lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lichen lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lichen.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lichen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Motts is looking for a takedown.
Lichen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Motts.
A short right from Lichen on the inside.
Lichen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lichen lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lichen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Motts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Motts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lichen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Motts doesn't seem bothered though.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Motts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lichen cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
David Lichen is winning the standup battle so far.
Motts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lichen.
Lichen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichen darts in and clinches Motts up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lichen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lichen scores with a shoulder strike.
Lichen lands with a short shot to the head.
Motts wants a takedown but no success here.
Motts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lichen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lichen.
Lichen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Motts can do to turn this around?
Lichen lands with a short shot to the head.
Motts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lichen pulls his leg out and moves away.
David Lichen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Motts.
Motts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lichen connects with a crisp jab.
Lichen scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Lichen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Motts doesn't seem phased though.
Motts is rocked!
Motts walks into a straight right hand from Lichen.
Motts is still on wobbly legs! Can Lichen finish him?
Lichen scores with a nice head shot.
Lichen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lichen lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lichen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lichen lands a nice hook to Motts's body. Motts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lichen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lichen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Motts seems to have recovered his senses.
Lichen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Motts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lichen finds it's way round the side to connect with Motts's head.
Lichen scores with a jab.
Lichen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Motts's head backwards.
Lichen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Lichen scores with a jab. Motts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lichen lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lichen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lichen lands a shoulder strike.
Motts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lichen pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Lichen finds it's way through Motts's defenses.
Lichen scores with a hook to the body. Motts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mark Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lichen scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Lichen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lichen 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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 Gregory Gilms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Short McSmall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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24
192 lbs
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122 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregory Gilms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Short McSmall!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSmall lands with a shot to the body.
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.
Gilms misses with a low kick.
McSmall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McSmall throws a right hand that Gilms ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilms also avoids with ease.
McSmall throws an off balance right hand
and Gilms moves into the clinch.
Gilms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McSmall backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gilms.
Gilms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McSmall swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilms uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSmall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gilms drops McSmall with a big knee straight up the middle! McSmall is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
McSmall is rocked!
It looks like Short McSmall has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McSmall is still on wobbly legs! Can Gilms finish him?
A shot to the body from McSmall misses
and Gilms counters with a crisp right that sends McSmall to the canvas! Gilms follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Gilms!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Gilms 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 Geffrey Lefebvre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Birch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geffrey Lefebvre is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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192 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geffrey Lefebvre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Birch!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lefebvre to the mat! Lefebvre manages to get full guard.
Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully.
Lefebvre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lefebvre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefebvre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Birch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lefebvre 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.
Birch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefebvre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lefebvre's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lefebvre trying to control the position.
Lefebvre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Birch is looking to advance position but Lefebvre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Birch working to try and regain half guard.
Lefebvre has control of Birch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Birch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lefebvre looking to control but Birch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birch working to try and regain half guard.
Birch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Birch wants to control but Lefebvre is having none of it.
Lefebvre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Birch tries to hold on but Lefebvre postures up.
Birch is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre controlling his opponent.
Birch is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefebvre trying to control but Birch is having none of it.
Birch is looking to get to half guard.
Birch tries to hold on but Lefebvre postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Birch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lefebvre is trying to control the action in half guard but Birch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Birch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lefebvre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lefebvre's back!
Birch is looking for the choke from the back position but Lefebvre is controlling his hands well.
Birch gets his hands free as Lefebvre looks to control.
Lefebvre tries to break free.
Birch scores with punches to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birch is looking to control Lefebvre but Lefebvre is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Birch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lefebvre has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Birch 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.
Lefebvre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Birch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lefebvre quickly recovers to half guard.
Lefebvre is trying to get back to full guard.
Lefebvre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Birch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Birch's back!
Lefebvre trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Birch trying to control the hands but Lefebvre breaks the grip.
Lefebvre scores with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Lefebvre avoiding Birch 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birch breaks Lefebvre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lefebvre 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.
Lefebvre has his hands on Birch's head, controlling the position.
Lefebvre has his foot on Birch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birch works his way back into a safe position though.
Birch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Birch wants to control from the top but Lefebvre keeps moving.
Lefebvre has momentary wrist control but Birch slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birch trying to control but Lefebvre is working from the bottom.
Lefebvre pulls Birch in close to prevent any damage.
Birch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully.
Birch is fighting to break Lefebvre's control of his arms but Lefebvre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lefebvre looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birch shoots in looking for a takedown but Lefebvre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Birch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been informed that Birch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lefebvre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Birch circles away.
Lefebvre avoids the body shot from Birch.
Lefebvre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lefebvre fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geffrey Lefebvre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lefebvre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lefebvre wants it to stay on the feet.
Birch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lefebvre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Birch looks to score with a jab to the body but Lefebvre is just out of range.
Birch shoots in looking for a takedown. Lefebvre tries to sprawl out of it but Birch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lefebvre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lefebvre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Birch looks to score with a jab to the body but Lefebvre is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lefebvre gets a takedown into half guard.
Birch is staying active underneath Lefebvre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Birch won't allow Lefebvre to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lefebvre is thwarting Birch's attempts to control the position.
Lefebvre prevents Birch from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Geffrey Lefebvre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Birch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lefebvre as he jumps to the side.
Lefebvre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lefebvre fails with a takedown attempt.
Birch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lefebvre did well to prevent Birch getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefebvre is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefebvre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lefebvre controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tom Birch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Birch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Birch trying to control the action but Lefebvre is working from the bottom.
Birch stalling away here and it's allowed Lefebvre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Birch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lefebvre has momentary wrist control but Birch slips an elbow through the middle.
Birch trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefebvre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Lefebvre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully.
Birch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lefebvre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birch trying to control but Lefebvre is working from the bottom.
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.
Birch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geffrey Lefebvre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birch misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Birch is defended easily by Lefebvre.
Birch with a poor takedown
enabling Lefebvre to counter with a crisp jab.
Birch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lefebvre rather than just go for the knockout.
Birch shoots in looking for a takedown. Lefebvre tries to sprawl out of it but Birch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lefebvre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Birch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lefebvre as he avoids it easily.
Birch slaps away a takedown attempt from Lefebvre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Birch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Birch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lefebvre was well out of range. Poor timing from Birch.
Lefebvre throwing a counter right hand but Birch manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre avoids the body shot from Birch.
Birch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lefebvre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lefebvre lands in his opponent's guard.
Lefebvre wants to control from the top but Birch keeps moving.
Birch keeping full guard, as Lefebvre tries to pass.
Birch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefebvre trying to control the position from guard on top but Birch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birch has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lefebvre should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Birch has tightened it up now! Lefebvre should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Birch!
Tom Birch is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayder Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draszen Ibisevicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Draszen Ibisevicz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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30
215 lbs
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285 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
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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
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rayder Garner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draszen Ibisevicz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ibisevicz to the ground. Garner is now in Ibisevicz's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Garner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibisevicz is retaining full guard.
Ibisevicz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Garner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibisevicz is keeping the position for now.
Garner stays in close to Ibisevicz's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibisevicz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ibisevicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ibisevicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ibisevicz wants to stand but Garner is controlling the position.
Garner is in close to Ibisevicz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ibisevicz is trying to control the position but Garner postures up.
Ibisevicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
It looks like Ibisevicz is going to stand back up.
Garner regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Garner pushing down on Ibisevicz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ibisevicz is looking for a sweep. Garner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibisevicz tries to kick Garner off but Garner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Garner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ibisevicz is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ibisevicz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garner controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner prevents Ibisevicz from standing back up.
Garner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ibisevicz wants to control but Garner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garner wants to pass to mount but Ibisevicz is defending the position.
Garner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ibisevicz is trying to stand up here but Garner is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ibisevicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibisevicz scores with a three punch combo!
Ibisevicz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ibisevicz does no damage.
Ibisevicz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibisevicz throws the kick towards the body but Garner avoids it.
Ibisevicz tries a low kick but Garner avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Garner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibisevicz looking to control.
Garner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibisevicz is looking to stand up but Garner isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibisevicz wants to sweep here but Garner controlling him for the moment.
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 Rayder Garner 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.
Ibisevicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Draszen Ibisevicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibisevicz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ibisevicz lands a jab to Garner's midsection.
Ibisevicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ibisevicz on his heels. He'll look to pass Ibisevicz's guard now, I'm sure.
Garner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibisevicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garner is one step ahead there.
Garner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibisevicz is wriggling around but Garner manages to pass to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ibisevicz is trying to stand back up but Garner is controlling him
Garner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garner winds up and cracks Ibisevicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ibisevicz pushes Garner off looking to stand but Garner dives back in and keeps control.
Ibisevicz tries to roll over but Garner keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ibisevicz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ibisevicz is looking to control Garner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibisevicz avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibisevicz pushes Garner off looking to stand but Garner dives back in and keeps control.
Garner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Garner seems content to control.
Ibisevicz is looking to improve his position.
Garner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rayder Garner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ibisevicz defending well though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, if Garner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garner 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.
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.
Garner tries to pass to full mount but Ibisevicz defends it.
Garner prevents Ibisevicz from standing back up.
Garner is nestled in close to Ibisevicz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Garner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Garner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ibisevicz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Garner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rayder Garner!
A very excited looking Rayder Garner rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elias Lyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darko Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Return of Darko. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elias Lyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Darko Vader!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Lyon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vader stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lyon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lyon is looking to break free of the clinch but Vader has double underhooks.
Come on Vader - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lyon trying to control the position but instead, Vader has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lyon into the cage.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon is trying to stall.
Lyon misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader has Lyon pushed against the cage.
Vader has Lyon pushed against the cage.
Vader content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vader displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lyon up against the cage.
Lyon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lyon slips a nice elbow through Vader's hands, connecting with Vader's forehead.
Lyon throwing shots but Vader is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyon prevents Vader from improving his position.
Vader really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lyon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lyon lands a nice short elbow.
Vader taking some punishment here, with Lyon in his half guard.
Lyon winds up and cracks Vader with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lyon is trying to work for a kimura but Vader is defending well.
Lyon working over Vader with some ground and pound. Vader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vader keeps working.
Lyon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lyon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vader can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vader 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.
Lyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Lyon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Lyon is really struggling to control Vader but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lyon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vader striking off his back but it's not causing Lyon any problems.
Lyon trying to control but Vader is working from the bottom.
Vader not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyon forces his way into half guard.
Lyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lyon connects with a nice short shot to Vader's temple.
Lyon is just content to waste time from the top position. Vader takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Lyon 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.
Lyon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vader.
Lyon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lyon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?
Lyon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lyon lands a big elbow.
Lyon working Vader over with strikes here.
Lyon avoids the attempt from Vader to control.
Lyon controlling the position easily from mount.
Lyon cracks Vader with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lyon controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lyon tries to control but Vader wriggling away.
Lyon lands a nice shot to the head.
Vader is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lyon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lyon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vader is rocked!
Lyon avoids the attempt from Vader to control.
Lyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vader is still in real trouble! Can Lyon finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyon looking to finish Vader with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vader!
Vader tries to reverse the position but Lyon maintains control.
Vader seems to have recovered his senses.
Lyon unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader is looking to improve his position but Lyon isn't that keen on the idea.
Lyon landing shots from mount.
Vader is looking to get to half guard.
Lyon tries to control but Vader wriggling away.
Lyon 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.
Lyon lands a couple of good shots and Vader has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyon lands a good shot there. Vader covers up! Lyon smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Vader to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Lyon jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Lyon!
Our winner, Elias Lyon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Darko Vader stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna thank all my fans for their support, and to the people who came to witness this great match. Gotta go my chika babes are now waiting in my room. '.
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