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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumali Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagner comes to the cage accompanied by Nightcrawler. Prasoetram comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Way I Feel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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188 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sumali Prasoetram!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prasoetram moves into the clinch successfully.
Prasoetram drags the fight down to the ground.
Wagner lands a couple of digs.
Wagner chips away with some ground and pound.
Prasoetram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prasoetram is looking to stand up but Wagner isn't so interested in that idea.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prasoetram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wagner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wagner postures up and lands a big shot to Prasoetram's brow.
Wagner won't allow Prasoetram to get back to his feet.
Wagner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wagner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wagner stops Prasoetram from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wagner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Prasoetram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prasoetram kicks Wagner off and gets to his feet.
Wagner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wagner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Prasoetram wants to clinch.
Wagner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prasoetram swivels and escapes.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Prasoetram has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Prasoetram tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wagner lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wagner prevents Prasoetram from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Prasoetram is staying active underneath Wagner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wagner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Wagner there.
Wagner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wagner thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Prasoetram to regain full guard.
Prasoetram uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wagner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prasoetram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wagner somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wagner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prasoetram circles away.
Wagner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prasoetram defends it nicely.
Prasoetram wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Wagner.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wagner is stalling here. Prasoetram is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wagner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Prasoetram has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Prasoetram working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wagner is trying is best to control the position here.
Wagner manages to get to full guard.
Wagner wants to sweep here but Prasoetram controlling him for the moment.
Wagner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Prasoetram!
The referee warns Prasoetram that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Wagner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Prasoetram. No joy for Wagner on that attempt.
Prasoetram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Kurt Wagner has been cut.
Prasoetram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wagner looks for a takedown but Prasoetram sprawls well.
Prasoetram tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagner is defended easily by Prasoetram.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prasoetram fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prasoetram tries for a takedown but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wagner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prasoetram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wagner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wagner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasoetram is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wagner lands a couple of elbows.
Wagner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Prasoetram wants to stand but Wagner is controlling the position.
Prasoetram is breathing heavily.
Wagner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wagner looking to sit in guard and control but Prasoetram gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wagner controls Prasoetram momentarily but Prasoetram frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wagner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wagner is controlling Prasoetram's posture.
Wagner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wagner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner thuds his right hand into Prasoetram's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wagner tries for a takedown but Prasoetram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wagner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prasoetram did well to prevent Wagner getting side control.
Wagner throwing shots but Prasoetram is blocking nicely.
Prasoetram pushes Wagner off and gets back to his feet.
Wagner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wagner feints and as Prasoetram raises his hands in defense, Wagner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wagner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wagner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Prasoetram lands with a kick to the temple. Wagner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Prasoetram fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wagner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prasoetram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Prasoetram is looking to clinch.
Wagner shoots for a double leg takedown but Prasoetram sprawls well. He's pushed Wagner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prasoetram connects with a nice looking jab.
Wagner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Prasoetram tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prasoetram with a poor takedown
and Wagner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wagner lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kurt Wagner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kurt Wagner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wagner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Prasoetram doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Wagner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wagner scoring with some ground and pound.
Prasoetram wants to stand but Wagner is controlling the position.
Wagner working some strikes from top position.
Wagner stands and throws Prasoetram's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wagner is working Prasoetram over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wagner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prasoetram keeps working.
Prasoetram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prasoetram is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner cracks Prasoetram with a big right hand but Prasoetram just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Prasoetram takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prasoetram takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wagner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Prasoetram some visible discomfort.
Wagner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Prasoetram down.
Prasoetram sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wagner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wagner moves nicely into side control.
Prasoetram tries to escape but Wagner is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Prasoetram to see if he's OK.
Prasoetram taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wagner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wagner cracks Prasoetram with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wagner lands an elbow.
Prasoetram on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wagner looks up at the clock and then as Prasoetram takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wagner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Prasoetram manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wagner's best efforts.
Kurt Wagner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wagner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prasoetram with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wagner is just content to waste time from the top position. Prasoetram takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a big right hand that misses.
Wagner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wagner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Prasoetram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prasoetram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wagner is controlling him.
Wagner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wagner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wagner scoring with punches and elbows.
Sumali Prasoetram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Prasoetram taking a bit of punishment here - Wagner scoring with strikes.
Prasoetram takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Prasoetram sneaks out the side door and pushes Wagner away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wagner fails with a takedown attempt.
Prasoetram fails with the takedown
and Wagner counters with a left and a right that stings Prasoetram.
Wagner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wagner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wagner stands up over Prasoetram, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kurt Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Prasoetram keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wagner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Wagner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis St Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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24
163 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis St Laurent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Laurent circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Dubhghaill has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from St Laurent finds it's way round the side to connect with O Dubhghaill's head.
O Dubhghaill fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Dubhghaill moves in looking to clinch but St Laurent pushes him off.
St Laurent keeps the fight on the outside.
O Dubhghaill fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Dubhghaill fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Dubhghaill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St Laurent.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Dubhghaill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Dubhghaill is looking to clinch but St Laurent is avoiding it.
St Laurent keeps the fight on the outside.
St Laurent bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from St Laurent does it's job there.
O Dubhghaill doesn't manage to clinch there - St Laurent circles away.
O Dubhghaill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Dubhghaill fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Dubhghaill tries to clinch there but St Laurent circles away.
St Laurent throws out a loose jab but O Dubhghaill uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Dubhghaill clinches.
O Dubhghaill missing with knees to the body.
O Dubhghaill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Laurent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from St Laurent on the inside.
St Laurent lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Dubhghaill backwards.
St Laurent lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Dubhghaill backwards.
O Dubhghaill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Laurent blocks it with crossed arms.
St Laurent keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Dubhghaill's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from St Laurent.
A frustrated look appears on O Dubhghaill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St Laurent lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Dubhghaill is trying to break the clinch but St Laurent is controlling him.
O Dubhghaill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Laurent lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
St Laurent lands with a left to the head.
St Laurent stalling.
O Dubhghaill tries a knee to the head but St Laurent blocks it.
St Laurent is working O Dubhghaill over against the cage.
O Dubhghaill looks gassed!
A body shot lands from St Laurent.
A left hand lands to the body for St Laurent.
O Dubhghaill looking to throw knees to the head but St Laurent is blocking nicely.
St Laurent works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St Laurent lands a nice uppercut.
St Laurent is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Laurent creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from St Laurent.
St Laurent throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Dubhghaill tries to land a knee to the head but St Laurent blocks with his arms.
St Laurent leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Laurent.
St Laurent is leaning against O Dubhghaill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
St Laurent lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by St Laurent.
St Laurent scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for St Laurent.
St Laurent lands a nice shot to the body.
St Laurent taking a breather.
St Laurent lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Dubhghaill.
St Laurent lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Dubhghaill.
O Dubhghaill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Laurent blocks it with crossed arms.
O Dubhghaill is looking to break free of the clinch but St Laurent has double underhooks.
St Laurent scores with a shot to the side of O Dubhghaill's head.
A short body shot lands from St Laurent as the two fighters clinch.
St Laurent lands with a light punch inside.
St Laurent pushes O Dubhghaill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St Laurent lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St Laurent gets a trip takedown into half guard.
O Dubhghaill trying to control from the bottom.
St Laurent slips a nice elbow through O Dubhghaill's hands, connecting with O Dubhghaill's forehead.
O Dubhghaill wants to improve his position but St Laurent is controlling well.
St Laurent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Dubhghaill has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Dubhghaill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Dubhghaill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O Dubhghaill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Laurent 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.
O Dubhghaill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St Laurent is aware though and is defending well.
St Laurent slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
St Laurent lands a decent elbow from side control.
O Dubhghaill can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Laurent is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from O Dubhghaill but he's now mounted!
O Dubhghaill bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
St Laurent working for a triangle but O Dubhghaill defends it easily.
O Dubhghaill drops back, looking for a kneebar! St Laurent looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. St Laurent looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from St Laurent!
St Laurent looking to punish the body of his opponent here but O Dubhghaill is avoiding damage well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Laurent in side control lands a decent elbow.
O Dubhghaill is trying to control St Laurent's posture but St Laurent avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis St Laurent dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O Dubhghaill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St Laurent sprawls well. St Laurent wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Dubhghaill gets slowly back to his feet.
O Dubhghaill is looking to clinch.
Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Laurent swats away the attempt to clinch by O Dubhghaill.
O Dubhghaill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Dubhghaill tries a head kick but it misses.
O Dubhghaill shoots in but no luck this time.
St Laurent closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from St Laurent.
O Dubhghaill tries a knee to the head but St Laurent blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Dubhghaill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Louis St Laurent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill.
A nice left hand lands by St Laurent.
O Dubhghaill trying to land knees to the body.
O Dubhghaill has St Laurent pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. St Laurent manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from St Laurent - that landed with a thud.
St Laurent lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
St Laurent lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Laurent crunches a lovely knee into O Dubhghaill's ribcage.
Louis St Laurent has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St Laurent has hold of one of O Dubhghaill's legs. O Dubhghaill is fighting the takedown attempt but St Laurent gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
St Laurent lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Laurent advances to half guard.
O Dubhghaill has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, St Laurent escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by St Laurent!
O Dubhghaill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Laurent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St Laurent working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
St Laurent is trying to get an arm triangle but O Dubhghaill is defending well.
O Dubhghaill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on St Laurent's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
St Laurent passes into side control, despite O Dubhghaill's attempt to control the position.
O Dubhghaill can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Dubhghaill misses with a strike from the bottom.
O Dubhghaill struggling a bit here.
O Dubhghaill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
St Laurent works his way into side control.
O Dubhghaill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Dubhghaill wants to control but St Laurent postures up.
St Laurent wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Dubhghaill, who protects the arm well.
O Dubhghaill misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Dubhghaill is trying to improve his position.
St Laurent throws an elbow but O Dubhghaill slips to the side and avoids it well.
O Dubhghaill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on St Laurent's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
O Dubhghaill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Laurent pulls his head out easily.
St Laurent working over O Dubhghaill with some ground and pound. O Dubhghaill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
O Dubhghaill wants to control but St Laurent is keeping busy.
St Laurent looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Dubhghaill throws a wild body kick that St Laurent sees coming a mile off.
St Laurent scores with a sloppy right hand. O Dubhghaill should have avoided that one.
O Dubhghaill closes the distance but St Laurent moves to the side
and St Laurent counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Laurent.
O Dubhghaill looking to control.
St Laurent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Louis St Laurent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St Laurent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Dubhghaill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Laurent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Dubhghaill's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Dubhghaill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Laurent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Laurent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Dubhghaill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis St Laurent dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
St Laurent works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for St Laurent, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Dubhghaill fails with the takedown
and St Laurent counters by moving into the clinch.
O Dubhghaill wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Dubhghaill throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Laurent lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Dubhghaill backwards.
O Dubhghaill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Laurent blocks it with crossed arms.
St Laurent works on O Dubhghaill's body with a couple of short punches.
St Laurent with an attempt at a knee that misses.
St Laurent lands an uppercut.
St Laurent pressing his opponent against the cage.
O Dubhghaill wants to break free but St Laurent has control.
O Dubhghaill takes a shot to the head.
O Dubhghaill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Dubhghaill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but St Laurent gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Laurent working O Dubhghaill over with knees to the body.
St Laurent throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
O Dubhghaill wants a takedown.
Louis St Laurent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill.
St Laurent scores with a knee to the head.
St Laurent misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Dubhghaill trying to land knees to the body.
St Laurent scores with a shoulder strike.
O Dubhghaill misses with some punches.
St Laurent's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
O Dubhghaill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
St Laurent prevents a takedown attempt there.
O Dubhghaill is trying to break the clinch but St Laurent has him pressed against the cage.
St Laurent scores with a knee to the head.
O Dubhghaill is looking to control St Laurent's arms but St Laurent gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Dubhghaill has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from St Laurent.
O Dubhghaill breaks from the clinch.
O Dubhghaill misses with a takedown
and St Laurent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Dubhghaill tries to land a body kick
and St Laurent counters by moving into the clinch.
O Dubhghaill scores with a knee to the head.
St Laurent working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St Laurent lands an uppercut.
St Laurent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Dubhghaill can do to turn this around?
O Dubhghaill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Dubhghaill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. St Laurent is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
St Laurent gets underhooks to prevent O Dubhghaill's takedown attempt.
O Dubhghaill misses with a knee strike.
St Laurent gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from O Dubhghaill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Laurent.
St Laurent is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. O Dubhghaill can't fight it off and eventually St Laurent manages to take the fight to the floor. O Dubhghaill looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
St Laurent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O Dubhghaill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Laurent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Laurent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Laurent drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St Laurent jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Louis St Laurent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Dubhghaill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Dubhghaill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Laurent defends it easily.
Tadhg Kieron O Dubhghaill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Dubhghaill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead St Laurent passes into half guard.
O Dubhghaill trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but St Laurent manages to pass to mount!
St Laurent controlling his opponent.
O Dubhghaill throwing hammer fists to the chest of St Laurent. What's that going to do exactly?
St Laurent landing strikes from the mount and O Dubhghaill is in trouble!
St Laurent looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
O Dubhghaill is trying to escape the mount.
O Dubhghaill swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
St Laurent working the ground and pound effectively.
St Laurent landing punches.
O Dubhghaill can't escape the position.
O Dubhghaill flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
O Dubhghaill swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
O Dubhghaill swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
St Laurent lands a big elbow.
St Laurent controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis St Laurent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St Laurent 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis St Laurent!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Talib Kweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taco has chosen green hornet (al hirt) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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21
157 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Talib Kweli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Taco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kweli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kweli cracks Taco with an open hand slap.
Taco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kweli.
Kweli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kweli looks to land a combination but Taco avoids it well.
Taco throws a head kick that misses.
Talib Kweli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kweli misses with a few strikes there.
Taco throws a head kick that half lands.
Taco misses with a two punch combination.
Kweli misses with a double jab
and Taco counters with a nice leg kick.
Kweli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kweli throws a combination that misses
and Taco counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kweli is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kweli throws a body punch but Taco moves out of range.
Kweli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taco is looking to regain half guard here but Kweli keeps moving and retains side control.
Kweli tries for a kimura but Taco is defending well.
Kweli is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kweli.
Taco tries to bench press Kweli off him but Kweli keeps the position.
Taco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kweli misses with the ground and pound.
Taco regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kweli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taco is trying is best to control the position here.
Kweli drops an elbow to the side of Taco's head.
Ground and pound from Kweli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kweli controlling the action here.
Kweli trying to control from half guard but Taco is working away.
Kweli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taco's head.
Taco is refusing to be controlled, as Kweli sits in half guard.
Taco manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kweli wants to control from the top but Taco keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kweli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Talib Kweli.
Kweli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kweli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taco defends it well.
Kweli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kweli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taco defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kweli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kweli works his way into full mount!
Taco is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kweli looking to finish Taco with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taco!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Taco will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kweli digs a good hook to Taco's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taco.
Taco tries a head kick but it misses.
Taco slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Kweli.
Taco misses with a head kick.
Kweli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taco was covering up waiting for the punch and Kweli finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kweli is looking to work some ground and pound but Taco has wrist control.
Kweli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kweli looking to sit in guard and control but Taco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kweli wants to stand and escape but Taco is having none of it.
Kweli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kweli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kweli wants to stand up but Taco is controlling him.
Taco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taco wants to control from the top but Kweli keeps moving.
Kweli trying to control the position.
Taco trying to control but Kweli is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kweli just misses with a punch to the body.
Taco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kweli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kweli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kweli stopping the sweep attempt from Taco.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kweli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco taking a bit of punishment here - Kweli scoring with strikes.
Taco is breathing heavily.
Kweli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taco keeps working.
Kweli lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kweli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kweli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taco regains half guard, as Kweli was trying to land strikes.
Taco wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kweli is trying to control the action in half guard but Taco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kweli tries to pass to full mount but Taco defends it.
Kweli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kweli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taco is in trouble now - Kweli has advanced to mount!
Kweli breaks from Taco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kweli with the ground and pound from mount.
Kweli working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Kweli connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talib Kweli dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Taco ducks under a wild hook from Kweli.
Taco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taco. Kweli shrugs it off though.
Taco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kweli misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Kweli does no damage.
Kweli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taco cracks Kweli with an open hand slap.
Jab by Kweli.
Kweli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Taco tries to improve position but can't.
Kweli cracks Taco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kweli is looking to take a break and control but Taco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taco can't do much from the bottom here.
Taco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kweli cracks Taco with a big right hand but Taco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kweli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Taco to see if he's OK.
Taco regains half guard.
Kweli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kweli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kweli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Taco tries to get to full guard but Kweli has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kweli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kweli is looking to take a break and control but Taco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taco tries to get to full guard but Kweli has control of the leg.
Kweli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kweli passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Taco's face as Kweli controls the position.
Kweli cracks Taco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taco takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kweli tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kweli scoring with punches and elbows.
Kweli trying to control the position but Taco is working away.
Kweli throws a strike aimed at the side of Taco's head but Taco avoids it well.
Kweli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taco keeps working.
Taco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kweli wants to control but Taco is keeping him busy.
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.
Kweli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taco takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kweli landing a few strikes.
Kweli trying to control the action but Taco is working from the bottom.
Kweli is chipping away with strikes.
Kweli wants to control but Taco is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talib Kweli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kweli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talib Kweli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Comte Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willheim Schmitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willheim Schmitt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Comte Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willheim Schmitt!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comte Jr clobbers Schmitt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Willheim Schmitt has been cut.
Comte Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Schmitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Comte Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Schmitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Comte Jr.
Comte Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schmitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Schmitt avoids the body shot from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmitt slips a jab and a cross from Comte Jr.
Left hook, right uppercut from Schmitt.
It looks like Brandon Comte Jr has been cut.
Brandon Comte Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comte Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schmitt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Comte Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Comte Jr lands a big right hand that sends Schmitt crashing to the mat! Comte Jr stays standing though and waves Schmitt back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Comte Jr has cracked Schmitt with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Comte Jr lands another huge swinging hook and Schmitt tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Schmitt, before Comte Jr can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Comte Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kublai Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mach Cheesmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo comes to the cage accompanied by Beds are Burning. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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198 lbs
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192 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kublai Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mach Cheesmo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo misses the shot to the body.
Cheesmo tries a low kick but Congo avoids it.
Mach Cheesmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Cheesmo.
Cheesmo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Congo moves out of range of the body kick.
Cheesmo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Congo.
Cheesmo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Congo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cheesmo counters with an inside leg kick.
Cheesmo tries to clinch up.
Congo throws a jab when Cheesmo was well out of range.
Cheesmo tries to clinch up.
Congo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cheesmo!
Congo landing strikes from the mount and Cheesmo is in trouble!
It looks like Mach Cheesmo has been cut.
Congo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Congo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cheesmo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That has opened up Mach Cheesmo's cut even more.
Congo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cheesmo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cheesmo!
Cheesmo is looking to stand up but Congo won't let him.
Cheesmo looking to sit in guard and control but Congo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cheesmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Congo is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheesmo being controlled here, momentarily.
Cheesmo keeping full guard, as Congo tries to pass.
Congo throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheesmo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cheesmo is trying to control. Congo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cheesmo looks to land a strike but Congo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Congo 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheesmo 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.
Cheesmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Congo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cheesmo passes into side control.
Cheesmo working the ground and pound from side control.
Cheesmo wants to control but Congo is keeping him busy.
Congo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Congo is looking to regain half guard here but Cheesmo keeps moving and retains side control.
Congo prevents Cheesmo from improving position.
Cheesmo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Congo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kublai Congo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mach Cheesmo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cheesmo lands with a nice body kick.
Cheesmo throws out a leg kick but Congo moves out of range and Cheesmo only half commits.
Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheesmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Congo.
Congo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheesmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Congo.
Cheesmo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cheesmo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Congo.
Cheesmo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Cheesmo.
Congo throws a low kick but Cheesmo avoids it.
Cheesmo tries to clinch but Congo moves out of range.
Cheesmo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Congo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Congo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheesmo moves in looking to clinch but Congo pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cheesmo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Congo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Congo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Congo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Congo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cheesmo struggling a bit here.
Congo is working Cheesmo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Congo working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheesmo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Congo content to control rather than advance.
Cheesmo is trying to control but can't.
Cheesmo wants to get back to full guard.
Congo wants to pass the guard but Cheesmo is defending well.
Cheesmo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Congo.
Congo wants to free his trapped foot but Cheesmo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Congo misses with a double jab
and Cheesmo counters with an inside leg kick.
Cheesmo misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cheesmo. That's going to slow Congo down.
Cheesmo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Congo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Congo checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Congo checks a leg kick.
Cheesmo tries to clinch but Congo moves out of range.
Cheesmo looks to throw a body kick
and Congo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cheesmo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Congo.
Congo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cheesmo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cheesmo is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo wants to free his trapped foot but Cheesmo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Congo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Congo wants to pass to mount but Cheesmo is defending the position.
Cheesmo trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cheesmo wants to clinch
and Congo counters with a nice leg kick.
Congo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Congo advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kublai Congo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mach Cheesmo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Congo - just one landing.
Congo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cheesmo's head.
Cheesmo looks to clinch
and Congo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Congo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cheesmo wants to control the position but Congo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Congo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheesmo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cheesmo wants to sweep but Congo has passed to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheesmo manages to get back to half guard.
Cheesmo is looking for a sweep. Congo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cheesmo gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo wants to control from the top but Cheesmo keeps moving.
Congo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kublai Congo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Congo wants to control from the top but Cheesmo keeps moving.
Congo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Congo with a nice head shot there.
Cheesmo looking to control.
Congo wants to control from the top but Cheesmo keeps moving.
Congo pushes down on Cheesmo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mach Cheesmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Congo is trying to control the action in half guard but Cheesmo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Congo trying to control from Cheesmo's half guard. Cheesmo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cheesmo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Congo preventing the sweep.
Congo trying to control but Cheesmo is working from the bottom.
Congo wants to pass the guard but Cheesmo is keeping the position.
Cheesmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cheesmo working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Congo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Congo wants to pass to mount but Cheesmo is defending the position.
Congo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheesmo keeps working.
Congo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cheesmo!
Kublai Congo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cheesmo wants to hold on but Congo pushes him away.
The referee warns Cheesmo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Congo landing punches.
Congo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cheesmo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo trying to control but Cheesmo is having none of it.
Congo controlling from mount.
Cheesmo can't escape the position.
Cheesmo tries to lock up and control but Congo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Congo trying to control but Cheesmo is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kublai Congo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Congo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kublai Congo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Reuger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reuger comes into the arena with Holy Diver blaring out of the sound system. Williams has chosen Kevlar soul as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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231 lbs
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260 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Reuger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Williams!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reuger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reuger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reuger feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Reuger misses with a looping left.
Williams slips a jab from Reuger.
Nice jab there from Reuger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reuger lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Reuger takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dean Williams has been cut.
Reuger misses with a kick to the body.
Reuger throws a big shot that misses.
Reuger cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Williams looks gassed!
Reuger throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reuger. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reuger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reuger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reuger working the ground and pound.
Reuger happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reuger off and has taken his back!
Reuger breaks Williams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Reuger from controlling successfully.
Reuger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reuger puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reuger pulls his head out easily.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Reuger is controlling the pace.
Reuger works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reuger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reuger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Reuger controlling from the full mount.
Reuger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reuger unloading with bombs!
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reuger controlling the position easily from mount.
Reuger working Williams over with strikes here.
Reuger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Williams is looking to improve his position but Reuger isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reuger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reuger prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reuger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Williams is looking to improve his position but Reuger isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reuger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reuger prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Williams 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.
Bill Reuger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Williams's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reuger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reuger throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Reuger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reuger throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Reuger throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reuger. That one must have hurt.
Bill Reuger is winning the standup battle so far.
Reuger scores with a push kick.
Reuger throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Reuger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reuger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reuger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reuger tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williams's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Reuger as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Reuger.
Reuger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reuger misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reuger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reuger.
Reuger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Reuger.
A head kick misses from Reuger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Reuger.
Reuger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reuger scores with a jab to the head.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reuger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams misses with the combination.
Reuger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reuger slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reuger.
Reuger misses with a wild body shot.
Reuger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reuger slips a jab from Williams.
Reuger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reuger misses with a body kick.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Reuger tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reuger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bill Reuger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Williams.
Reuger misses the shot to the body.
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.
Reuger tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Reuger's head back.
Reuger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reuger missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reuger stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Reuger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Reuger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams avoids the body shot from Reuger.
Good shot there by Reuger.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Reuger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dean Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reuger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Reuger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Williams really felt that one!
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Williams looks to land a combination but Reuger avoids it well.
Reuger scores with a shot to the body.
Williams is trying desperately to land a takedown but Reuger is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Williams.
Reuger lands a nice looking body kick.
Reuger slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reuger throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reuger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reuger throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reuger.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams postures up.
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Reuger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reuger manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Reuger's guard.
Reuger pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reuger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reuger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Reuger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reuger manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Reuger's guard.
Reuger pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reuger, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuger gets back to half guard.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Reuger defends it.
Reuger is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Dean Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reuger is positioning himself well to prevent Williams advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reuger defends it well.
Reuger connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Reuger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reuger walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Reuger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reuger.
Reuger thumps Williams with a low kick.
Reuger lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Reuger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reuger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Reuger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brannigan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dropkick Murphys - The warriors code kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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277 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Brannigan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brannigan lands with a kick to the temple. Blaze shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Buck Blaze has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brannigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Blaze misses.
Blaze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brannigan doesn't seem bothered though.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buck Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brannigan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brannigan looks gassed!
Blaze throws a hook to the side of Brannigan's head but Brannigan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaze lands with a right and another and another! Brannigan is in big trouble! Blaze lands again and this time it's lights out for Brannigan! A quality knockout there for Blaze.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buck Blaze!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: Hurt - Johnny Cash. Rashad Green could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chance Johnson's chin.
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25
240 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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280 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chance Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Rashad Green has been cut.
Green lands the left hand.
It looks like Chance Johnson has been cut.
Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Green lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Green. Johnson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashad Green!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fletcher Huntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huntington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Verdi - Triumphal March from Aida. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry McLean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fletcher Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huntington throws a right hand that McLean ducks under and follows up with a left that McLean also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by McLean.
McLean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huntington swats away the attempt to clinch by McLean.
McLean takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLean darts in and clinches Huntington up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McLean is working Huntington over against the cage.
Huntington tries to land knees in the clinch but McLean avoids the damage to the body.
Huntington missing with knees to the body.
McLean managing to block the knees to the body from Huntington.
McLean lands a hook that snaps the head of Huntington backwards.
McLean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huntington just misses with a elbow thrown towards McLean's brow.
Huntington tries a knee to the head but McLean blocks it.
McLean prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huntington just misses with a elbow thrown towards McLean's brow.
Huntington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLean.
McLean cracks Huntington with a nice body shot.
Huntington looks gassed!
McLean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huntington or not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huntington just misses with a elbow thrown towards McLean's brow.
McLean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huntington or not.
Huntington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huntington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Huntington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barry McLean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletcher Huntington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from McLean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean lands with a light punch inside.
McLean digs a right hand underneath Huntington's ribcage. Huntington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from McLean on the inside.
McLean lands a nice uppercut.
McLean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huntington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huntington is rocked!
McLean pushes Huntington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huntington is still on wobbly legs! Can McLean finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLean.
McLean digs a right hand into Huntington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huntington's gas tank.
McLean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McLean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLean lands with a left to the head.
A short right from McLean.
McLean is leaning against Huntington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McLean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huntington backwards.
McLean unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Huntington! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McLean is unloading with more strikes now! Huntington drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McLean!
Barry McLean retains his featherweight title!
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