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WFC 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce comes into the arena with Billy Talent - Devil On My Shoulder blaring out of the sound system. 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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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angel Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pierce wants to clinch up but Jimenez keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Jimenez as Pierce shoots in.
A leg kick checked by Jimenez.
Pierce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierce throws a chopping leg kick but Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pierce ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Pierce.
Jimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jimenez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce slips a straight right by Jimenez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce moves in looking to clinch but Jimenez pushes him off.
Pierce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.
Pierce is looking to clinch but Jimenez is avoiding it.
Pierce moves in looking to clinch but Jimenez pushes him off.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michael Jimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierce looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pierce prevents Jimenez from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez kicks Pierce off and gets to his feet.
Pierce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Pierce instigates a clinch.
Pierce wants a takedown.
Pierce tries for a takedown but Jimenez manages to get underhooks.
Jimenez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pierce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jimenez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pierce lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pierce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Pierce moves away and avoids it.
Pierce shoots in looking for a takedown. Jimenez tries to sprawl out of it but Pierce keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jimenez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce feints and as Jimenez raises his hands in defense, Pierce changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pierce is breathing heavily.
Jimenez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pierce off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pierce rushes Jimenez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pierce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jimenez tries to break the clinch but Pierce is controlling the position.
Pierce tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jimenez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jimenez tries to break free but Pierce pushes him back against the cage.
Jimenez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierce takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Pierce.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierce.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierce shoots in for a double leg but Jimenez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michael Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Pierce with that takedown attempt.
Pierce defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Pierce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Pierce saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pierce slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pierce throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Pierce.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Pierce is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jimenez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierce slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Pierce fails to land the takedown.
Pierce ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Pierce ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez cracks Pierce with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierce.
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Pierce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Jimenez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Pierce saw that one coming.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pierce closes the distance and clinches.
Jimenez gets underhooks to prevent Pierce's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jimenez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jimenez tries to circle away but Pierce has him pinned against the cage.
Pierce tries to score a body lock takedown but Jimenez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jimenez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pierce.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimenez wants to break free but Pierce has control.
Pierce keeps control of Jimenez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pierce looking for a takedown.
Pierce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jimenez tries to break the clinch but Pierce is controlling the position.
Jimenez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jimenez lands a head shot.
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Pierce's head but Pierce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierce moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Pierce closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jimenez circles away.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Pierce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jimenez tries to avoid it but Pierce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jimenez to the ground. Jimenez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pierce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Angel Pierce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Pierce slips the punch.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Pierce's head but Pierce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
Pierce wants to clinch.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Pierce closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jimenez circles away.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierce.
Jimenez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pierce.
Pierce wants to clinch.
Pierce is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jimenez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pierce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jimenez throws a jab when Pierce was well out of range.
Jimenez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jimenez wants it to stay on the feet.
Pierce ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Pierce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierce moves in looking to clinch but Jimenez pushes him off.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jimenez as he jumps to the side.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Pierce's shoulder, as Pierce tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jimenez is trying to defend but Pierce finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jimenez tries to kick Pierce off in order to stand up. Pierce Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jimenez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jimenez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pierce asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jimenez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pierce takes one on the button.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
A jab lands there for Jimenez.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierce.
Jimenez tests Pierce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown by Pierce or perhaps it was just good defense by Jimenez which made him look bad.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Pierce ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pierce counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jimenez thinking.
Jimenez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pierce stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pierce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Pierce blocks a jab.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Pierce shoots in but Jimenez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Pierce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierce fails with a takedown attempt.
Angel Pierce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierce.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Pierce slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pierce backs up against the cage.
Pierce defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Pierce tries to clinch up but Jimenez circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pierce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierce.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Pierce moved out of range nicely.
Pierce on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Pierce is out of range.
Pierce tries to clinch up.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimenez swinging wildly here.
Pierce ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pierce closes the distance and pushes Jimenez back into the cage.
Pierce is working for takedown but Jimenez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michael Jimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jimenez dodges an elbow strike from Pierce.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jimenez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jimenez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ulanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Time 4 Sum Aksion as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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133 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Ulanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank White!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulanov throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
Ulanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ulanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Ulanov. No joy for White on that attempt.
Ulanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
White scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ulanov keeping his opponent close.
Ulanov can't do much from the bottom here.
White is working to tighten is grip on Ulanov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ulanov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but White is really squeezing tight and eventually Ulanov passes out! White breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between QL Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itof Meyachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyachev has chosen Pussy by Rammstein as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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174 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, QL Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Itof Meyachev!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyachev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hicks defends it nicely.
Meyachev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hicks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Meyachev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hicks is trying to get back to half guard.
Meyachev is looking to take a break and control but Hicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meyachev wants to control for a moment but Hicks uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyachev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Meyachev sits in half guard.
Meyachev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meyachev shoots in looking for a takedown. Hicks tries to sprawl out of it but Meyachev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hicks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Meyachev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks throws a nice looking combination but Meyachev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meyachev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Meyachev lands in his opponent's guard.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Hicks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Meyachev from controlling successfully.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Meyachev tries to pass.
Meyachev is fighting to break Hicks's control of his arms but Hicks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Meyachev preventing the sweep.
Meyachev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hicks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Meyachev, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hicks connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to control but Meyachev is working from the bottom.
Meyachev wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks stands up over Meyachev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Meyachev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hicks!
Meyachev thowing shots but they're missing.
Hicks is squirming around, avoiding Meyachev's attempts to control the action.
Meyachev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hicks can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Meyachev tries to control but Hicks wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meyachev controlling from mount.
Hicks tries to reverse the position but Meyachev maintains control.
Meyachev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hicks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meyachev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Meyachev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itof Meyachev 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.
Meyachev is looking to clinch.
Meyachev dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
Meyachev tries to clinch there but Hicks circles away.
Meyachev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hicks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meyachev, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks is working Meyachev over against the cage.
Hicks turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Meyachev tries to bench press Hicks off him but Hicks keeps the position.
Meyachev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Meyachev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hicks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks scores with a couple of short elbows.
A control attempt from Meyachev but he's now mounted!
Hicks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hicks lands a nice shot to the head.
Hicks cracks Meyachev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Meyachev wants to hold on but Hicks pushes him away.
Meyachev is trying desperately to improve position.
Hicks 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.
Hicks scoring with strikes but Meyachev is staying in there.
Meyachev is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Meyachev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev is breathing heavily.
Hicks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Meyachev is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Hicks breaks from Meyachev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hicks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Meyachev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hicks landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hicks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hicks lands a big elbow.
Meyachev is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hicks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hicks with shots to the head and body - Meyachev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Meyachev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Meyachev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
QL Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meyachev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meyachev defends it easily.
Hicks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Meyachev wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Meyachev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hicks kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Meyachev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hicks dives on top into guard.
Meyachev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hicks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meyachev looking to control.
Meyachev has an active guard here but Hicks has managed to pass into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hicks there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
QL Hicks dominated that second round.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hicks. That's going to slow Meyachev down.
Hicks leaves Meyachev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meyachev ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Meyachev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meyachev trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hicks holds on and takes a little breather.
Hicks controls Meyachev momentarily but Meyachev frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hicks is really struggling to control Meyachev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hicks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyachev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Meyachev wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
Meyachev wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Hicks is trying to keep Meyachev in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meyachev is one step ahead there.
Meyachev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meyachev trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meyachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Meyachev shoots in but no luck this time.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Meyachev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meyachev keeps working.
Meyachev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev wants to control but Hicks postures up.
Meyachev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hicks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyachev sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Meyachev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Meyachev has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Hicks wants to pass the guard but Meyachev is keeping the position.
Hicks won't allow Meyachev to sweep him here.
Meyachev is trying to keep Hicks in close.
Meyachev is looking for a triangle here but Hicks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hicks gets to mount! Meyachev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hicks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Meyachev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Meyachev is trying to get back to full guard.
Meyachev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hicks is working away from the top position though.
Hicks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Meyachev is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to QL Hicks.
Well Hicks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... QL Hicks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Jaquier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Who shot Ya?. Francis Jaquier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Francis Jaquier!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaquier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Francis Jaquier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaquier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaquier moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Jaquier tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaquier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaquier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaquier tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Jaquier.
Jaquier tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
Jaquier wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaquier is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Jaquier tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaquier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaquier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaquier 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaquier but Jaquier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaquier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Francis Jaquier has been cut.
Jaquier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaquier wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Jaquier.
Jaquier tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaquier wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaquier tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
Wallace changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jaquier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wallace remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wallace is working to tighten is grip on Jaquier's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jaquier has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wallace is really squeezing tight and eventually Jaquier passes out! Wallace breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Wallace!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Muirhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase comes to the cage accompanied by Bobcaygeon. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Muirhead!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase works Muirhead's body with a nice hook.
Chase with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Muirhead crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chase - the referee stops the clock and Muirhead gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chase. Muirhead manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Muirhead looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muirhead fakes the leg kick and cracks Chase in the body.
Chase bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Muirhead takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chase fakes the leg kick and cracks Muirhead in the body.
A punch combination from Chase misses.
A head kick misses from Chase.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chase.
Muirhead takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Muirhead has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chase.
A head kick from Chase lands but Muirhead takes it in his stride.
Chase lands a head kick. Muirhead smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking cross lands there for Chase.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chase. Muirhead shrugs it off though.
Chase lands a nice shot to the body.
Chase rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muirhead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muirhead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muirhead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muirhead blocks a head kick by Chase.
Muirhead throws a head kick that Chase semi-blocks.
Chase lands a jab-cross combination.
Muirhead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chase moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase misses with a series of wild punches.
Muirhead fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Muirhead does no damage.
Chase throws a head kick that Muirhead semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Muirhead.
Muirhead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chase can pounce on him.
Chase plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Muirhead tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muirhead connects with a high kick.
Muirhead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chase circles away quickly and effectively.
Chase lands a high kick!
Muirhead throws a sloppy head kick and Chase moves out of range easily.
Muirhead throws a front kick aimed at Chase's knee but Chase avoids it well.
Chase lands with a slapping head kick.
Muirhead throws a right hand that Chase ducks under and follows up with a left that Chase also avoids with ease.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Muirhead moves out of range easily.
Muirhead avoids the head kick by Chase.
Johnny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muirhead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muirhead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chase was well out of range. Poor timing from Muirhead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Muirhead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chase stuns Muirhead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muirhead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muirhead blocks a head kick by Chase.
Chase staying out of range there.
Chase blocks a head kick by Muirhead.
Chase dips to his left and cracks Muirhead with an uppercut!
Chase blocks a head kick by Muirhead.
Chase throws a series of punches but Muirhead avoids them all with ease.
Chase misses with a body kick.
Muirhead throws a head kick that misses.
Chase throws a head kick that Muirhead semi-blocks.
Chase showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muirhead.
Chase blocks a head kick by Muirhead.
Chase swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muirhead.
Chase explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chase fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muirhead.
Chase with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muirhead throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chase pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muirhead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chase scores with the left hand. Muirhead knows he should have avoided that one.
Muirhead throws a head kick but Chase moves out of range.
Muirhead dodges the punch combination from Chase.
Muirhead slips under a jab from Chase.
Muirhead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chase avoids the head kick by Muirhead.
Chase throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chase pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muirhead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Muirhead tries a head kick but it misses.
Chase misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Muirhead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chase lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muirhead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muirhead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chase avoids the head kick by Muirhead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice jab there from Chase.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Muirhead moves out of range easily.
Chase moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chase avoids the head kick by Muirhead.
Chase scores with a body shot.
Chase pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Chase does no damage.
Muirhead shoots for a double leg takedown but Chase sprawls well. He's pushed Muirhead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chase.
Muirhead avoids the head kick by Chase.
Chase misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muirhead throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Muirhead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chase.
Chase pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chase lands a really nice looking cross but Muirhead seems unphased.
Chase misses with a head kick.
Muirhead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muirhead blocks a head kick by Chase.
Muirhead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chase dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chase pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muirhead misses with the combination.
Muirhead walks into a jab.
Muirhead looks to land a combination but Chase avoids it well.
Chase misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muirhead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chase.
Muirhead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Muirhead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muirhead is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chase.
Muirhead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chase circles away quickly and effectively.
Chase lands a front kick.
Chase connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muirhead buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chase buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Muirhead moves out of range easily.
Muirhead misses with a wild body shot.
Johnny Chase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muirhead gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chase goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muirhead.
Muirhead buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muirhead throws a series of punches but Chase avoids them all with ease.
Chase scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Chase.
Muirhead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chase.
Chase misses with a wild body shot.
Chase throws a body kick that misses.
Chase looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Chase looks to land a right hand but Muirhead moved out of range.
Muirhead throws a right and a left that Chase avoids nicely.
Chase lands a nice looking body kick.
Chase lands with a slapping head kick.
Chase throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muirhead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chase avoids the head kick by Muirhead.
Chase is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muirhead can do to turn this around?
Muirhead takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase cracks Muirhead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chase blocks a head kick by Muirhead.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Muirhead moves out of range easily.
Chase throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chase scores with a hook.
Chase misses with a head kick.
Muirhead throws a head kick but Chase moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chase.
Muirhead throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muirhead takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Muirhead moves out of range easily.
Muirhead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chase lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chase.
Muirhead throws a nice looking combination but Chase bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chase avoids the head kick by Muirhead.
Chase throws a head kick that Muirhead semi-blocks.
Muirhead throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chase chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chase misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muirhead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.
Muirhead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chase doesn't seem bothered though.
Chase is looking to chop away at Muirhead's legs.
Muirhead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muirhead's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Muirhead moves out of range easily.
Muirhead avoids the head kick by Chase.
Chase throws a big shot that misses.
Muirhead throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chase.
Muirhead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chase lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muirhead!
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Muirhead throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Muirhead.
Muirhead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Muirhead throws a right hand that Chase ducks under and follows up with a left that Chase also avoids with ease.
Chase connects with a crisp jab.
Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muirhead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Muirhead lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chase lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muirhead's sensitive parts.
Muirhead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chase misses with a double jab
and Muirhead counters with a series of strikes. Chase will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chase moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chase throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muirhead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muirhead is looking to score with low kicks.
Chase pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muirhead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muirhead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chase throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muirhead tries a low kick but Chase avoids it.
Muirhead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chase lands a nice shot to the body.
Muirhead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Muirhead moves out of range easily.
Chase throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chase dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chase crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Muirhead - the referee stops the clock and Chase gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Muirhead. Chase manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Muirhead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muirhead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chase throws a lazy body kick
and Muirhead counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chase is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick from Chase lands but Muirhead takes it in his stride.
Chase's corner calls for a 1-2. Chase obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chase slips under a jab.
Johnny Chase is winning the standup battle so far.
Muirhead takes one on the button.
Chase misses with a few strikes there.
Muirhead scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chase smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muirhead lands with a kick to the temple. Chase shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chase throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chase scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Muirhead throws a head kick but Chase moves out of range.
Muirhead takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muirhead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chase misses with a few strikes there.
Chase misses with a head kick.
Chase takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Muirhead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Chase.
Chase rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muirhead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Muirhead might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chase has got the better of the exchanges.
Chase tests Muirhead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Muirhead.
Chase lands with a slapping head kick.
Muirhead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muirhead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chase scores with a spinning back kick!
Muirhead thows a body kick. Chase tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chase lands a jab to the nose.
Chase throws a head kick that half lands.
Muirhead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chase showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muirhead.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chase connects with a solid leg kick.
Muirhead throws a head kick that misses.
Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase misses with a body kick.
Muirhead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chase misses with the combination.
Muirhead tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Chase both land. Nice combination.
Muirhead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chase throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Muirhead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muirhead throws a head kick that misses.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muirhead throws a series of punches but Chase avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Chase, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muirhead throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chase's head.
Chase throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muirhead missing with a left hand there. Chase was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Chase.
Chase fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muirhead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muirhead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chase moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Muirhead misses.
Ian Muirhead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase lands a nice shot that snaps Muirhead's head back.
Muirhead ducks right into an uppercut from Chase.
No joy there for Chase, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muirhead throws a sloppy head kick and Chase moves out of range easily.
Muirhead misses with the combination.
Chase thows a body kick. Muirhead tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chase throws a head kick that misses
letting Muirhead counter with a right hand.
Muirhead looks to land a combination but Chase avoids it well.
Johnny Chase is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chase. That's going to slow Muirhead down.
Chase lands with a nice body kick.
Chase throws a head kick that misses.
Chase lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chase is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chase plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chase scores with a punch to the head.
Chase dodges the punch combination from Muirhead.
Muirhead throws a head kick that misses.
Chase looks to land a combination but Muirhead avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muirhead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chase misses with a head kick.
Chase goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muirhead takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chase's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chase duly obliges.
Chase lands a glancing blow to the side of Muirhead's head.
Chase lands with a nice combination. Muirhead backs away looking to recover.
Chase misses with a double jab.
Muirhead throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chase.
Chase uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chase connects with a body shot.
Muirhead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chase. That's going to slow Muirhead down.
Chase's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chase duly obliges.
Chase throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Muirhead.
Muirhead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chase lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chase throws a head kick that Muirhead semi-blocks.
Chase fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muirhead.
Muirhead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Chase showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chase has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Chase!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Shardlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Shardlow!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lock is defended easily by Shardlow.
Lock blocks a low kick nicely.
Lock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shardlow moves away.
Lock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shardlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lock misses with a series of wild punches.
Shardlow leaves Lock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Lock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Lock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lock throws a push kick but Shardlow slaps the foot to one side.
Shardlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lock.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shardlow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Lock lands but Shardlow takes it in his stride.
Lock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shardlow throws a sloppy head kick and Lock moves out of range easily.
Steve Shardlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shardlow gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shardlow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shardlow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shardlow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lock.
Shardlow wants to sweep here but Lock controlling him for the moment.
Lock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shardlow dives on top into guard.
Shardlow wants to pass the guard but Lock is keeping the position.
Lock 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.
Shardlow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lock jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shardlow is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shardlow and Lock has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shardlow keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shardlow's face as Lock controls the position.
Lock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shardlow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shardlow tries to buck Lock off but Lock is having none of it.
Lock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shardlow keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shardlow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lock tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lock cracks Shardlow with an open hand slap.
Lock avoids the head kick by Shardlow.
Steve Shardlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lock avoids the head kick by Shardlow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shardlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lock.
Lock moves out of range as Shardlow throws a body kick.
Lock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shardlow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lock is trying to control. Shardlow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shardlow trying to control here.
Lock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Lock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shardlow scores with a nice head shot.
Shardlow instigates a clinch.
Shardlow is pressed up against the cage. Lock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shardlow down to the mat. Shardlow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lock throws a body kick that misses.
Lock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shardlow lands a head kick. Lock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shardlow throws a head kick that misses.
Lock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lock blocks a head kick by Shardlow.
Lock wants to slow Shardlow down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lock. That's going to slow Shardlow down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shardlow misses with a head kick.
Shardlow gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shardlow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice combination there by Lock.
Shardlow clinches up against the cage.
Shardlow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lock prevents Shardlow from breaking the clinch.
Shardlow is trying to maintain a safe position but Lock gets an underhook and turns Shardlow into the cage.
Lock pulls guard effortlessly.
Lock is trying to control the position but Shardlow postures up.
Shardlow is fighting to break Lock's control of his arms but Lock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shardlow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shardlow escapes and throws Lock's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Lock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shardlow controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock is looking for a sweep.
Shardlow controlling the position from side mount.
Lock is trying to get back to half guard.
Lock is letting Shardlow control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Shardlow has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lock struggling a bit here.
Shardlow trying to control the action but Lock is working from the bottom.
Lock can't do much from the bottom here.
Lock tries to bench press Shardlow off him but Shardlow keeps the position.
Shardlow happy to just control the position for now.
Lock is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Shardlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lock checks a low kick from Shardlow.
Lock is looking to wear down Shardlow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shardlow delivers a nice body kick.
Shardlow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shardlow throws a hook to the side of Lock's head but Lock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shardlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Lock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lock thuds a left hand into Shardlow's body.
Some wild striking there from Lock.
Shardlow throws a head kick that Lock semi-blocks.
Lock throws a head kick that misses.
Lock throws a leg kick
and Shardlow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shardlow as he avoids it easily.
Shardlow throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shardlow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shardlow tries to clinch but Lock moves out of range.
Shardlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shardlow doesn't manage to clinch there - Lock circles away.
Steve Shardlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shardlow misses with a body kick.
Shardlow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lock slips under a jab.
Shardlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Shardlow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lock throws a leg kick
and Shardlow counters with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lock!
A head kick by Shardlow misses
and Lock counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shardlow is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock throws a sloppy body shot
and Shardlow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by Lock misses
and Shardlow counters with a nice kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shardlow.
Lock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shardlow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lock somewhat.
Lock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shardlow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lock blocks a head kick by Shardlow.
Lock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Shardlow misses
and Lock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A cross from Shardlow lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lock throws a sloppy head kick
and Shardlow counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lock misses with a head kick.
Lock misses with a takedown attempt - Shardlow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Lock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock misses with a body shot.
Lock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shardlow throws a nice head kick!
Shardlow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shardlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lock.
Shardlow throws a head kick that misses
and Lock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shardlow manages to get to full guard.
Shardlow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lock forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lock prevents Shardlow from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lock wants to control but Shardlow is keeping him busy.
Lock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lock trying to control from half guard but Shardlow is working away.
Shardlow is controlling Lock's trapped leg to prevent Lock from advancing to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lock wants to free his trapped foot but Shardlow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Shardlow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shardlow 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Shardlow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Suraski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bjorn Kjellstrom has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Suraski!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suraski misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Kjellstrom misses.
Kjellstrom misses with a two punch combination.
Kjellstrom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kjellstrom lands in his opponent's guard.
Kjellstrom won't allow Suraski to sweep him here.
Kjellstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Suraski is retaining full guard.
Suraski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kjellstrom is one step ahead there.
Kjellstrom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kjellstrom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kjellstrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suraski is keeping the position for now.
Suraski kicks Kjellstrom off and gets to his feet.
Suraski wants to clinch up but Kjellstrom keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjellstrom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suraski counters with a thumping low kick.
Kjellstrom scores with a nice strike.
Kjellstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dave Suraski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suraski is looking to clinch.
Suraski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kjellstrom manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Suraski tries to lock up and control but Kjellstrom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Suraski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kjellstrom goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Suraski turns into him and now he's in Kjellstrom's guard.
Kjellstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraski wants to control from the top but Kjellstrom keeps moving.
Suraski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kjellstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suraski won't allow Kjellstrom to sweep him here.
Kjellstrom keeping moving, preventing Suraski from controlling successfully.
Suraski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kjellstrom working a defensive guard here.
Kjellstrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suraski is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suraski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kjellstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kjellstrom isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Suraski stacks Kjellstrom on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Suraski!
Kjellstrom is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kjellstrom tries to buck Suraski off but Suraski is having none of it.
Suraski advances nicely into full mount.
Suraski dominating with strikes here.
Suraski controlling from mount.
Kjellstrom is looking to get to half guard.
Suraski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kjellstrom can't escape the position.
Suraski tries to control but Kjellstrom wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom is looking to improve his position but Suraski isn't that keen on the idea.
Suraski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kjellstrom is looking to get to half guard.
Suraski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Suraski landing strikes from the mount.
Suraski controlling the position easily from mount.
Kjellstrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suraski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Suraski controlling from mount.
Kjellstrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Suraski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Suraski thuds a left hand into Kjellstrom's body.
No joy there for Suraski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suraski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kjellstrom throws a combination that misses
and Suraski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Suraski is trying to control the action in half guard but Kjellstrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kjellstrom actively working from the bottom here.
Suraski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Suraski winds up and cracks Kjellstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kjellstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suraski pulls his head out easily.
Suraski is looking to take a break and control but Kjellstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjellstrom is looking for a sweep. Suraski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kjellstrom has hold of Suraski's hands but Suraski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kjellstrom looking for submissions off his back.
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. Suraski connects with a nice short shot to Kjellstrom's temple.
Suraski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kjellstrom manages to get to full guard.
Suraski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Suraski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kjellstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kjellstrom looking for a guillotine here but Suraski defends easily.
Suraski scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suraski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suraski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suraski scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suraski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Suraski is in close to Kjellstrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kjellstrom keeping full guard, as Suraski tries to pass.
Suraski stands and throws Kjellstrom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Suraski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kjellstrom to his feet.
Suraski wants to clinch up but Kjellstrom keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraski defending well as Kjellstrom loads up on a big left hand.
Suraski throws a body punch but Kjellstrom moves out of range.
Kjellstrom throws a shot from downtown. Suraski moves away and avoids it.
Kjellstrom throws a lazy right hand but Suraski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suraski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suraski showed some decent athleticism there.
Kjellstrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kjellstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Suraski lands a nice short elbow.
Suraski is trying to control the action in half guard but Kjellstrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kjellstrom actively working from the bottom here.
Suraski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suraski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kjellstrom.
Kjellstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suraski is pressing down on Kjellstrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kjellstrom is holding on for now.
Dave Suraski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kjellstrom has hold of Suraski's hands but Suraski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kjellstrom looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suraski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kjellstrom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kjellstrom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suraski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suraski 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Suraski 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!
Suraski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suraski showed some decent athleticism there.
Kjellstrom is rocked!
Suraski is working for a kimura but Kjellstrom is defending it quite comfortably.
Oh Kjellstrom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kjellstrom has a hand on Suraski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Suraski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kjellstrom seems to have got his legs back now.
Suraski prevents Kjellstrom from getting the reversal.
Kjellstrom regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suraski trying to control the action but Kjellstrom is working from the bottom.
Kjellstrom is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjellstrom tries to get to full guard but Suraski has control of the leg.
Suraski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kjellstrom.
Kjellstrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suraski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Suraski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Suraski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Suraski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kjellstrom's shoulder. That is not cool.
Check out the look on Suraski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Suraski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kjellstrom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suraski off and has taken his back!
Kjellstrom avoiding Suraski 's attempts to control his hands.
Kjellstrom is looking for the choke from the back position but Suraski is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kjellstrom gets his way!
Suraski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Suraski is looking to control Kjellstrom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suraski avoid being mounted?
Kjellstrom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kjellstrom is trying to work for a kimura but Suraski is defending well.
Suraski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suraski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Suraski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suraski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kjellstrom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kjellstrom was covering up waiting for the punch and Suraski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kjellstrom looking for subs off his back but Suraski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Suraski wants to control but Kjellstrom is keeping him busy.
Suraski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kjellstrom actively working from the bottom here.
Kjellstrom is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom wants to control but Suraski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bjorn Kjellstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suraski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kjellstrom lands with a good body shot.
Dave Suraski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suraski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kjellstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suraski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kjellstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kjellstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suraski pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Suraski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suraski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Suraski!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen The Final Countdown as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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6 - 2 - 0 |
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tyson will feel that in the morning.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyson tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson blocks the elbow strike.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Tyson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Williams landing knees to the body.
Tyson looks gassed!
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyson's face.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson's defenses.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Williams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams lands an elbow that stopped Tyson in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tyson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams landing knees to the head.
Williams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Williams lands an elbow just above Tyson 's eye.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Williams.
Tyson dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams with a knee to the head.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
Tyson lands a body shot.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Tyson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyson avoids the damage to the body.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Williams.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Tyson is stalling here.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyson avoids the damage to the body.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Tyson takes an elbow to the temple.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyson throws a shot to the body.
Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Tyson cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to clinch.
Tyson digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Tyson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Williams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tyson.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams throws a low kick but Tyson avoids it.
Williams wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Williams wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Tyson.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Tyson thows a body shot but no joy.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams looks for the body kick but Tyson saw that one coming.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyson lands with a good body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tyson with a hook.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Tyson there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyson.
Williams throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Tyson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyson counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Tyson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Williams tries to clinch
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Williams tries to clinch but Tyson moves away
and Tyson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyson throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Tyson - just one landing.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tyson counters with a left to the body.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Tyson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyson.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Tyson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyson to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyson counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams clinches.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams scores with a knee to the head.
Tyson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams wants to clinch
and Tyson counters with a two punch combo.
Brett Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Tyson punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks to clinch
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tyson counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Williams tries to clinch but Tyson moves away
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams looks to clinch
and Tyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams clinches but Tyson breaks the clinch
and Tyson counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Tyson counters with a nice body shot.
Tyson scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams wants to clinch but Tyson slips to the side
and Tyson counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to de liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
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!
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Brett Williams has been cut.
Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
Tyson scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
A left and a right from Tyson both land. Nice combination.
Tyson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Tyson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Tyson does it's job there.
Jab from Tyson.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Tyson.
Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
Tyson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams looks to clinch
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams tries to clinch up
and Tyson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Tyson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyson!
Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
Tyson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Williams closes the distance but Tyson moves to the side
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams tries to clinch but Tyson moves away
and Tyson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Tyson stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Tyson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Tyson.
Tyson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tyson lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zvonimir Stelian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelian comes to the cage accompanied by Poison (The Prodigy). Zvonimir Stelian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zvonimir Stelian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Polk!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Polk misses.
Polk wants to slow Stelian down by chopping away at his legs.
Polk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stelian.
Polk misses with a straight left.
Stelian throws an overhand right that lands on Polk's shoulder, as Polk tries to avoid the shot.
Stelian just misses with a punch to the body.
Polk avoids the body shot from Stelian.
Stelian wants to clinch up but Polk keeps it at a distance.
Polk dips to his left and cracks Stelian with an uppercut!
Stelian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stelian has gone for a leg lock! Polk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stelian's guard.
Stelian wants to sweep but no luck.
Stelian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Polk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Polk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Polk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Polk is stalling in the full guard.
Stelian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stelian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Polk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stelian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polk has managed to get both his arms back between Stelian's legs - danger averted.
Polk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stelian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stelian is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Polk has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Polk!
Polk sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk gets to his feet - Stelian follows without any prompting.
Stelian shoots in looking for a takedown. Polk tries to sprawl out of it but Stelian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Polk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stelian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polk sprawls well. Polk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stelian gets slowly back to his feet.
Stelian tries to clinch but Polk is having none of it.
A jab from Stelian misses.
Stelian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polk sprawls well. Polk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stelian gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zvonimir Stelian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polk moves out of range of the body kick.
Stelian tries to close the distance and clinch but Polk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Polk blocks a jab.
Stelian thows a leg kick but Polk checks it
and Polk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stelian misses with a body shot.
Polk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Polk cracks Stelian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zvonimir Stelian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Polk.
Stelian with a poor takedown
and Polk counters with a straight right hand.
Polk lands a left and a right that send Stelian crashing to the mat, dazed. Polk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stelian is rocked!
It looks like Zvonimir Stelian has been cut.
Stelian is breathing heavily.
Polk grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Stelian takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Polk cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Polk!
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