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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between diego evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). evans comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyAMXEyQ2o8. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, diego evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
evans throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar lands with a straight right. evans didn't see that one coming.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
evans won't allow Escobar to pass to mount.
evans wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar is keen to just control but evans is a slippery customer.
Escobar stands up from half guard.
Escobar darts in trying to clinch
and evans counters with a shoot takedown. Escobar fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar has a closed guard, preventing evans from standing up.
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. evans manages to get himself to full guard.
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Escobar trying to control but evans is working from the bottom.
evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
evans has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Escobar postures up in evans's guard and throws a big left but evans blocks it.
Escobar stops evans from standing up.
evans has momentary wrist control but Escobar slips an elbow through the middle.
Escobar 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.
Escobar trying to control but evans is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Escobar gets a takedown into half guard.
evans wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to take a breather but evans is having none of it.
Escobar passes the guard and advances to mount!
evans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Escobar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Escobar working evans over with strikes here.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as evans is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Escobar.
Escobar landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar moves to the back position.
evans is really stuck here.
evans is breathing heavily.
evans looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Escobar lands shots from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar 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.
Escobar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt evans! He's out on his feet! Escobar rushes in and drops evans with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Escobar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Allan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFadden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McFadden in particular looking to stall.
McFadden working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McFadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
McFadden wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McFadden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McFadden lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McFadden 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.
Anderson tries to kick McFadden off but McFadden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McFadden stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McFadden.
McFadden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McFadden showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson is not content to let McFadden control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Anderson looks gassed!
McFadden trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
McFadden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFadden wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
McFadden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden wants to stand up but Anderson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McFadden content to control rather than advance.
McFadden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson wants to improve his position but McFadden is controlling well.
Anderson is staying active underneath McFadden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson trying to control but McFadden postures up.
McFadden working Anderson over with strikes.
That's four 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.
McFadden is taking a breather. Anderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anderson tries to roll over but McFadden keeps him under control.
Well, if McFadden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John McFadden.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but McFadden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McFadden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFadden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McFadden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McFadden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
McFadden clinches.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McFadden is keeping busy.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFadden gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as McFadden sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McFadden prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
McFadden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anderson trying to control but McFadden postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
McFadden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by McFadden.
McFadden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McFadden shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McFadden drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
John McFadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Anderson misses.
McFadden fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McFadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFadden.
McFadden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson cracks McFadden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Allan Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFadden closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. McFadden pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. McFadden saw that one coming.
Allan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFadden shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed McFadden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McFadden moves into the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of McFadden backwards.
McFadden lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but McFadden keeps him there for the moment.
McFadden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McFaddens head.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFadden has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McFadden.
McFadden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
McFadden takes a shot to the head.
McFadden looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McFadden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McFadden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anderson scores with a jab. McFadden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McFadden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson misses with a combination
and McFadden counters with a head kick.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and McFadden counters with an inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. McFadden moves away and avoids it.
McFadden moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McFadden tries to clinch up.
McFadden tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFadden is looking to clinch.
McFadden fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McFadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFadden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but McFadden is out of range.
McFadden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but McFadden persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson lands a nice hook to McFadden's body. McFadden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and McFadden counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson lands a jab.
McFadden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McFadden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson stalks McFadden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McFadden's face. McFadden staggers backwards, shaken.
Allan Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
McFadden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. McFadden does a little dance to reset his feet.
McFadden rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFadden jumps guard but Anderson stands there with McFadden around his waist. McFadden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McFadden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a hook but McFadden blocks it.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from McFadden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horrible takedown by McFadden or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson which made him look bad.
McFadden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFadden fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
McFadden ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
No luck for McFadden with that takedown attempt.
McFadden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McFadden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McFadden fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
McFadden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Anderson.
McFadden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McFadden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles McFadden. McFadden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson 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 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Rockstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Biron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockstein's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown - Dr Rockzo. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Leonard Rockstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colton Biron!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biron throws a head kick that misses.
Biron tries to keep at a distance but Rockstein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rockstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biron is looking to land body kicks.
Biron lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rockstein takes a step back to recover.
Rockstein blocks a head kick by Biron.
Biron throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockstein.
Rockstein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Colton Biron has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Biron.
Nice sprawl there from Biron as Rockstein shoots in.
Rockstein takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Leonard Rockstein has been cut.
Biron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Rockstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Biron tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstein clinches up against the cage.
Biron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rockstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biron throws a head kick that misses.
Biron tries a head kick but it misses.
Biron throws a head kick that misses.
Biron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biron swings for the body but Rockstein moves out of range.
Rockstein drops Biron with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Biron looks back up at him and smiles so Rockstein waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Biron looks gassed!
Rockstein instigates a clinch.
Biron tries to score a body lock takedown but Rockstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rockstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biron goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rockstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Rockstein misses
and Biron counters with a low kick, right behind Rockstein 's knee.
Biron tries to clinch
and Rockstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Colton Biron's cut even more.
A jab from Rockstein misses.
Biron throws a head kick that misses.
Biron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockstein.
Rockstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Biron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biron throws a sloppy head kick and Rockstein moves out of range easily.
Rockstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Biron is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstein decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Biron connects with a high kick.
Biron moves away from the strike by Rockstein.
Rockstein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Biron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockstein's head.
Biron swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockstein.
Colton Biron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biron misses with a head kick.
Biron throws a head kick that half lands.
Biron throws a sloppy head kick and Rockstein moves out of range easily.
Rockstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Colton Biron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biron misses with a shot to the body
and Rockstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biron circles away quickly and effectively.
Biron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockstein is looking to clinch but Biron is avoiding it.
Biron chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biron misses with a combination
and Rockstein counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Rockstein dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rockstein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Biron misses with a double jab.
Biron doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockstein circles away.
Biron throws a head kick that Rockstein semi-blocks.
Biron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonard Rockstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Biron throws a nice looking combination but Rockstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biron lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Biron swinging wildly here.
Biron looks to land a body kick but Rockstein moved away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biron throws a push kick but Rockstein slaps the foot to one side.
Rockstein blocks a head kick by Biron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biron misses with a straight left.
Biron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rockstein rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Rockstein misses its intended target.
Biron throws a head kick that half lands.
Rockstein drops Biron with a beautiful combination! Biron stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rockstein is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockstein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Biron staying out of range there.
Biron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockstein misses with an uppercut.
Biron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockstein. Biron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biron is looking to clinch but Rockstein is avoiding it.
Biron moves out of range of the body kick.
Biron throws a head kick that Rockstein semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstein moves into range and clinches up with Biron.
Biron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Biron with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rockstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colton Biron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockstein avoids the head kick by Biron.
Rockstein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Biron moves in looking to clinch but Rockstein pushes him off.
Rockstein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biron.
Rockstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Biron closes the distance but Rockstein moves to the side
and Rockstein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Biron with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Biron with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rockstein breaks from the clinch.
Biron misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biron looks to throw a body kick
and Rockstein counters with a straight right hand.
Biron staying out of range there.
Biron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Biron slips a jab from Rockstein.
Biron misses with a head kick.
Biron takes one to the chin there.
Biron on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Biron closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rockstein counters with a nice kick to the body.
Biron defending well as Rockstein loads up on a big left hand.
Biron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Good standup being displayed there by Biron as he connects with a hook.
Biron tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rockstein walks into a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Biron, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Biron. That's going to slow Rockstein down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Biron.
Biron throws a head kick that Rockstein semi-blocks.
Biron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Colton Biron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockstein moves in looking to clinch but Biron pushes him off.
Biron wants to clinch but Rockstein slips to the side
and Rockstein counters by moving into the clinch.
Rockstein throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Rockstein dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Rockstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Biron's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Biron duly obliges.
Biron throws a head kick that half lands.
Rockstein misses the jab.
Biron throws a body kick that misses.
Biron misses with a head kick.
Rockstein throws a lazy right hand but Biron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biron throws a sloppy head kick and Rockstein moves out of range easily.
Rockstein swings for the body but Biron moves out of range.
Rockstein avoids the head kick by Biron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Rockstein.
Rockstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biron throws a hook but Rockstein blocks it.
Biron is looking to clinch.
Rockstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rockstein blocks a head kick by Biron.
Some wild striking there from Rockstein.
Biron throws a sloppy head kick
and Rockstein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Biron tries a knee to the head but Rockstein blocks it.
Biron is trying to break the clinch but Rockstein has him pressed against the cage.
Rockstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biron cracks the inside of Rockstein's front leg.
Biron throws a combination. Rockstein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Biron misses with the combination.
Biron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockstein lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rockstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockstein manages to break the clinch.
Biron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockstein.
Biron goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Biron lands a head kick. Rockstein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Biron throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Biron throws a push kick but Rockstein slaps the foot to one side.
Rockstein stalks Biron and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Biron's face. Biron staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rockstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockstein.
Rockstein blocks a head kick by Biron.
Biron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rockstein clinches up against the cage.
Biron is trying to break the clinch but Rockstein is controlling him.
Biron throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rockstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockstein.
Biron goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rockstein sizes up Biron with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Biron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rockstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Biron throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockstein.
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.
Rockstein misses with a hook. Biron ducked under it nicely.
Biron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockstein looks to land a right hand but Biron moved out of range.
Biron tries to clinch but Rockstein moves away
and Rockstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick from Biron lands but Rockstein takes it in his stride.
Biron misses with a head kick.
Leonard Rockstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rockstein throws a looping overhand right but Biron ducks down to avoid it.
Rockstein darts in and clinches Biron up against the cage.
Rockstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colton Biron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biron tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rockstein breaks from the clinch.
Biron feints and then cracks Rockstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rockstein down.
Rockstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biron.
Rockstein wants to clinch up but Biron keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Rockstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rockstein 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 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Rockstein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between john hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Trepanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trepanier is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Are You Ready-ACDC. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, john hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Trepanier!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hammer avoids the body shot from Trepanier.
Trepanier looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hammer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
hammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trepanier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trepanier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
hammer scoring with some ground and pound.
hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trepanier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trepanier can do anything to dispel that myth.
hammer stops Trepanier from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells hammer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
hammer 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.
hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
hammer postures up and lands a big shot to Trepanier's brow.
hammer lands a couple of elbows.
hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
hammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trepanier's head.
hammer passes Trepanier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
hammer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. hammer lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hammer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Trepanier has hold of hammer's hands but hammer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Trepanier has hold of hammer's hands but hammer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. hammer connects with a nice short shot to Trepanier's temple.
hammer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Trepanier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but hammer scores with a couple of nice shots.
hammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
hammer working over Trepanier with some ground and pound. Trepanier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
hammer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. hammer lands a nice short elbow.
Trepanier wants to get back to his feet.
Trepanier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
hammer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from hammer.
hammer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
hammer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
hammer is nestled in close to Trepanier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
hammer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trepanier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
hammer slips a nice elbow through Trepanier's hands, connecting with Trepanier's forehead.
hammer lands strikes from half guard.
Trepanier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
hammer drops an elbow to the side of Trepanier's head.
Trepanier is trying to stand back up but hammer is controlling him
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. hammer connects with a nice short shot to Trepanier's temple.
hammer prevents Trepanier from standing back up.
Ground and pound from hammer.
Trepanier is looking to escape.
hammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Trepanier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and hammer counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trepanier is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
hammer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
hammer working the head with strikes.
Trepanier is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
hammer cracks Trepanier with a big right hand but Trepanier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
hammer is putting a hurting on Trepanier here, landing some big shots from side control.
hammer is working Trepanier over with some ground and pound from side control.
Trepanier taking punishment in the form of punches.
hammer working the ground and pound from side control.
Trepanier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
hammer landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hammer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
hammer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
hammer scores with punches from side control.
hammer prevents Trepanier from escaping the position.
hammer grinds an elbow into Trepanier's temple.
Trepanier tries to escape but hammer is in control.
hammer landing a few strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
hammer working the head and body with strikes.
hammer is putting a hurting on Trepanier here, landing some big shots from side control.
hammer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
hammer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Trepanier dodges the ground and pound from hammer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trepanier is pushing hammer's head away, looking to escape. hammer manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
hammer gets the takedown into side control.
Trepanier is trying to get back to his feet.
hammer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Trepanier some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john hammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trepanier shoots and misses
and hammer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Trepanier won't be happy with that.
Trepanier is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Trepanier is pushing hammer's head away, looking to escape. hammer manages to hold on to the position though.
hammer landing strikes.
hammer scores with punches from side control.
Trepanier is working to avoid the ground and pound but hammer connects with a decent elbow.
john hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
hammer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Trepanier down.
hammer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Trepanier takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Trepanier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Trepanier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, hammer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
hammer working the head with strikes.
hammer looks up at the clock and then as Trepanier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, hammer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trepanier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Trepanier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but hammer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Trepanier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
hammer scores with punches from side control.
Trepanier wants to get back to his feet but hammer drags him back down.
hammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
hammer working the body and head with strikes.
hammer working the head with strikes.
hammer lands a nice forearm strike.
hammer working the ground and pound.
Trepanier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
hammer working the ground and pound from side control.
Trepanier taking a bit of punishment here - hammer scoring with strikes.
hammer lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hammer working the ground and pound from side control.
hammer scoring with punches and elbows.
Trepanier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but hammer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
hammer landing a few strikes.
Trepanier taking a bit of punishment here - hammer scoring with strikes.
hammer throws a strike aimed at the side of Trepanier's head but Trepanier avoids it well.
hammer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Trepanier is avoiding damage well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Trepanier misses with a takedown
and hammer counters with a single leg into guard. Trepanier didn't expect that.
hammer stops Trepanier from standing up.
hammer landing with the ground and pound.
hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trepanier can do to turn this around?
hammer landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trepanier is looking to stand up but hammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Trepanier has momentary wrist control but hammer slips an elbow through the middle.
Trepanier wants to stand and escape but hammer is having none of it.
hammer working some strikes from top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Trepanier fails with the takedown
and hammer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by hammer.
john hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Trepanier.
Trepanier wants to stand up but hammer is controlling him.
hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
hammer with a nice head shot there.
hammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trepanier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
hammer is in close to Trepanier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hammer is in close to Trepanier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
hammer won't allow Trepanier to get back to his feet.
hammer lands a couple of elbows.
hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trepanier swings away with a body shot that misses
and hammer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
hammer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Trepanier tries to kick hammer off but hammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
hammer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trepanier kicks off hammer and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trepanier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so hammer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john hammer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Trepanier falls off balance throwing a combination
and hammer counters with a single leg into guard. Trepanier didn't expect that.
hammer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trepanier's head.
Trepanier wants to stand but hammer is controlling the position.
hammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trepanier wants to get back to his feet but hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
hammer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
hammer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
hammer postures up in Trepanier's guard and throws a big left but Trepanier blocks it.
hammer is working Trepanier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
hammer is in close to Trepanier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Trepanier wants to get back to his feet but hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trepanier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trepanier is looking to stand up but hammer isn't so interested in that idea.
hammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trepanier's head.
Trepanier wants to get back to his feet but hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trepanier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and hammer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Trepanier!
hammer with shots to the head and body - Trepanier looks very uncomfortable down there.
Trepanier is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
hammer landing shots from mount.
hammer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
hammer breaks from Trepanier's wrist control and lands an elbow.
hammer landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hammer looking to finish Trepanier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trepanier!
hammer with shots to the head and body - Trepanier looks very uncomfortable down there.
hammer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Trepanier looks a forlorn figure.
hammer scoring with strikes but Trepanier is staying in there.
hammer lands with some strikes.
hammer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Trepanier looks a forlorn figure.
Trepanier squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
hammer is landing with some decent strikes but Trepanier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Trepanier is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
hammer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Trepanier is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
hammer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
hammer with good strikes from the mount here!
Trepanier is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hammer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
hammer working the ground and pound effectively.
hammer breaks from Trepanier's wrist control and lands an elbow.
hammer won't let Trepanier get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Matt Trepanier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
hammer landing punches.
Trepanier is trying to stand.
hammer looking to finish Trepanier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trepanier!
Trepanier throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Trepanier trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Trepanier that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
hammer won't let Trepanier get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
hammer is landing with some decent strikes but Trepanier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
hammer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Trepanier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Trepanier really wants to buck hammer off and get back to his feet.
hammer landing strikes from the mount and Trepanier is in trouble!
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.
Trepanier is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
hammer landing strikes from the mount.
hammer lands a big elbow.
Trepanier wants to try and get back to his feet.
Trepanier is in a horrible position here. hammer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Trepanier wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
hammer lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Trepanier that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
hammer working Trepanier over with strikes here.
Trepanier is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
hammer looking to finish Trepanier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trepanier!
Trepanier trying desperately to get to his feet.
john hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
hammer punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
john hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well hammer 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 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... john hammer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Basheer Saleh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basheer Saleh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basheer Saleh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Clark!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saleh.
Clark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saleh is fending him off so far but Clark persists. Nope, Saleh circles away and we're back to standing.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark tries to clinch but Saleh is having none of it.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Basheer Saleh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Clark.
Horrible takedown by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Saleh which made him look bad.
Saleh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saleh clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saleh throws a head kick that misses.
Clark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saleh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Saleh from controlling successfully.
Saleh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saleh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saleh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saleh stands up over Clark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saleh drops back looking for a leg! Clark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clark manages to kick Saleh off! Saleh jumps back into Clark's guard.
Saleh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clark's head.
Clark controls Saleh momentarily but Saleh frees himself.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saleh is one step ahead there.
Saleh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saleh stands up and waves to Clark to follow him.
Clark with a poor takedown
and Saleh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saleh 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Saleh working some strikes from top position.
Saleh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saleh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saleh looking to sit in guard and control but Clark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Clark wants to control from the top but Saleh keeps moving.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clark wants to control from the top but Saleh keeps moving.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Saleh is keeping the position.
Saleh keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saleh keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Saleh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saleh's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saleh working for a triangle but Clark defends it easily.
Clark passes Saleh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saleh has a hand on Clark's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Clark takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Clark is looking to work his way around to Saleh's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four 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.
Saleh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Clark keeping moving, preventing Saleh from controlling successfully.
Saleh working some strikes from top position.
Clark looking for a guillotine here but Saleh defends easily.
Saleh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saleh wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark striking off his back but it's not causing Saleh any problems.
Saleh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saleh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saleh is breathing heavily.
Clark manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basheer Saleh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saleh has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saleh prevents it.
Saleh is looking to break free of the clinch but Clark has double underhooks.
Saleh looking for a takedown.
Clark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saleh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saleh is trying to break free.
Clark tries for a takedown but Saleh manages to get underhooks.
Basheer Saleh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Clark.
Saleh is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saleh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saleh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saleh looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saleh as Clark tries to tie him up.
Saleh is trying to drag Clark to the mat but Clark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saleh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clark prevents it.
Clark tries to score a body lock takedown but Saleh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clark prevents the takedown attempt.
Saleh wants a takedown.
Saleh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Clark is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Saleh to the mat. Saleh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Clark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saleh keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark has gone for a leg lock! Saleh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clark's guard.
Clark working for a triangle but Saleh defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saleh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clark keeping full guard, as Saleh tries to pass.
Saleh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saleh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saleh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saleh!
Clark fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark looking to finish Saleh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saleh!
Saleh tries to hold on but Clark postures up.
Clark raining down shots from the mount!
Clark scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saleh?
Clark looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Clark goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Saleh turns into him and now he's in Clark's guard.
Saleh pushing down on Clark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saleh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saleh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saleh seems to be looking for submissions.
Basheer Saleh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark tries to get to full guard but Saleh has control of the leg.
Saleh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Saleh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saleh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saleh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Clark 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. This is the final round!
Clark shoots and misses
and Saleh counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clark's guard now.
Saleh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saleh has Clark in his guard.
Clark trying to control but Saleh is working from the bottom.
Clark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saleh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clark has Saleh in his guard.
Saleh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saleh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saleh wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saleh landing with the ground and pound.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saleh defends it easily.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Saleh from controlling successfully.
Clark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saleh passes into half guard.
Clark is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saleh wants to work for an arm triangle but Clark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clark manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saleh postures up and lands a big shot to Clark's brow.
Saleh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saleh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saleh works over Clark with some ground and pound from guard.
Clark trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saleh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saleh is one step ahead there.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Saleh from controlling successfully.
Saleh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saleh rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.
Saleh wants a takedown but no success here.
Clark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saleh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Basheer Saleh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Clark.
A combination from Saleh does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saleh forces Clark back against the cage and clinches.
Clark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saleh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saleh throws out a powerful jab.
Saleh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saleh is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clark manages to get to full guard.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basheer Saleh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saleh 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basheer Saleh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Larocque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rovan Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Larocque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rovan Turner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner tries to clinch up but Larocque circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner tries to clinch but Larocque is having none of it.
Larocque avoids the head kick by Turner.
Larocque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Larocque pinned against the cage. Larocque gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larocque misses with a double jab.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner wants to clinch.
Larocque throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larocque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner moves away from the strike by Larocque.
Larocque defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Turner wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Larocque. That snapped Turner's head back.
Larocque scores with a jab to the body.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Larocque circles away.
Turner gets a clinch.
Turner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Larocque tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turner landing knees to the head.
Larocque tries to score a body lock takedown but Turner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turner lands with a left to the head.
Turner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Larocque tries to pull guard but Turner won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Larocque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larocque jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turner walks away with a smile on his face. Larocque gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Larocque throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Larocque cracks Turner with a good jab.
Larocque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Larocque wants it to stay on the feet.
Turner looks gassed!
Larocque misses with the combination.
Larocque keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larocque scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Larocque.
Larocque lands with a straight right. Turner didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larocque fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Larocque.
Larocque lands a right hook to the body.
Larocque lands a two punch combo.
Jab, jab by Larocque - just one landing.
Larocque rushes Turner with punches - Turner moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Turner goes down! Larocque follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Larocque!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Megaphny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Megaphny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thor Odinson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Megaphny to work.
Odinson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Megaphny is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Odinson to the mat. Odinson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Megaphny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Megaphny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odinson wants to stand up but Megaphny is controlling him.
Megaphny drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Megaphny as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Odinson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Megaphny! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kirk Megaphny!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Foote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Where da hood at!. Clint Foote has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clint Foote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Carwin does no damage.
Carwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Carwin. Beautiful body shot.
Foote just misses with a punch to the body.
Carwin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carwin throws a right hand that Foote ducks under and follows up with a left that Foote also avoids with ease.
Carwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carwin misses with an uppercut. Foote saw that one coming.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Carwin swinging wildly here.
Carwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foote on the side of the head.
Carwin misses the jab.
Carwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote slips a jab from Carwin.
Foote gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foote landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carwin looks gassed!
Foote tries to work over Carwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Foote has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carwin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carwin tries to work over Foote's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Foote lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Brock Carwin has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Foote.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foote wants a takedown but no success here.
Foote turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Foote manages to end up in side control.
Foote is putting a hurting on Carwin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Foote grinds an elbow into Carwin's temple.
Foote is working Carwin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Foote is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foote prevents Carwin from escaping the position.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carwin keeps working.
Foote is trying to get an arm triangle but Carwin is defending well.
Foote tries for a kimura but Carwin is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is trying to get back to his feet.
Carwin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Foote.
Foote is putting a hurting on Carwin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Foote creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carwin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carwin wants to control but Foote postures up.
Foote working the ground and pound.
Foote working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Foote.
Foote creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Carwin is looking to regain half guard here but Foote keeps moving and retains side control.
Foote advances to full mount.
Carwin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote raining down shots from the mount!
Foote connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Foote connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Foote lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foote raining down shots from the mount!
Carwin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Carwin is staying active underneath Foote, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Foote working Carwin over with strikes.
Foote wants to work for an arm triangle but Carwin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foote lands strikes from half guard.
Carwin tries to kick Foote off but Foote keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Carwin is trying to maintain the position but Foote is very close to passing his half guard.
Foote working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Carwin tries to kick Foote off but Foote keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Foote there.
Foote tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carwin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Foote winds up and cracks Carwin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foote works his way into side control.
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!
Foote wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carwin, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foote misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Carwin is pushing Foote's head away, looking to escape. Foote manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Foote dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Carwin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Foote ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foote throws a big shot that misses.
Foote takes a swing at Carwin's ribcage but misses.
Foote misses the shot to the body.
Foote takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foote looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foote tries to clinch there but Carwin circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin's corner calls for a 1-2. Carwin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Clint Foote has been cut.
Carwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foote.
Foote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carwin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Foote tries to clinch up.
Carwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carwin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Foote.
Carwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carwin misses with a wild body shot.
Carwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brock Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foote takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foote fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carwin manages to avoid it.
Foote shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Foote was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foote landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carwin tries to buck Foote off but he can't manage it.
Foote lands a big shot there that rocks Carwin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Foote trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Foote cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carwin is rocked!
That has opened up Brock Carwin's cut even more.
Foote scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carwin?
Carwin is still in real trouble! Can Foote finish him?
Foote landing strikes from the mount and Carwin is in trouble!
Foote postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Carwin bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Foote and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Foote!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lo Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyth comes to the cage accompanied by RZA - Fatal. Wang has chosen Everybody was kung fu fighting as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Smyth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lo Wang!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang misses with a double jab.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang tries to clinch but Smyth moves out of range.
Smyth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wang misses with a head kick.
Smyth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wang taking a breather.
Wang misses with an elbow over the top.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smyth is keeping busy.
Wang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smyth tries to score a body lock takedown but Wang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wang gets underhooks to prevent Smyth's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang keeps control of Smyth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wang misses with a two punch combination.
Smyth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Smyth misses.
A swing and a miss from Smyth.
A swing and a miss from Smyth.
Wang has Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.
Wang has Smyth pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smyth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Lo Wang has been cut.
Smyth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smyth, pushing him back against the cage.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang forces Smyth back against the cage and clinches.
Wang tries a body shot but Smyth blocks it.
Wang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smyth is defending well for now.
Wang gets underhooks to prevent Smyth's takedown attempt.
Wang looking to throw knees to the head but Smyth is blocking nicely.
Smyth tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smyth has Wang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smyth is working for takedown but Wang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smyth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wang prevents it.
Wang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Smyth in his tracks for a moment.
Smyth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wang stalling.
Smyth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smyth is breathing heavily.
Smyth takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smyth has Wang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smyth wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Wang.
Smyth takes an elbow to the temple.
Wang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smyth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smyth.
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wang sizes up Smyth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smyth just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No joy there for Wang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang misses with a two punch combination.
Smyth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Wang slams his shin into Smyth's torso.
Smyth walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smyth avoids the head kick by Wang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wang but Wang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Wang.
Smyth lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Smyth both land. Nice combination.
Lo Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang lands a head kick!
Smyth lands a two punch combo.
Smyth throws a nice looking combination but Wang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wang tries to clinch but Smyth moves out of range.
Smyth throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Wang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smyth keeps the fight on the outside.
Smyth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Smyth scores with a punch to the head.
Wang moves out of range of the strikes.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Smyth circles away.
Wang looks to land a combination. Smyth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wang rushes Smyth and presses him up against the cage.
Smyth goes for a takedown attempt but Wang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang moves into the clinch successfully.
Wang is pressed up against the cage. Smyth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wang down to the mat. Wang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wang has closed the distance and engaged Smyth in a clinch.
Wang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smyth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wang controlling the action here for a moment.
Wang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smyth.
Wang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smyth can't get the takedown.
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Wang lands an elbow just above Smyth 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang stalling in the clinch but Smyth improves position.
Smyth has had enough of the clinch but Wang keeps him there for the moment.
Wang leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Wang.
Still in the clinch, Wang scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lo Wang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lo Wang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smyth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wang.
Smyth throws the left hand but Wang avoids the punch easily.
Smyth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wang throws a head kick but Smyth moves out of range.
Wang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smyth.
Wang is looking to clinch but Smyth is avoiding it.
Wang throws a head kick that Smyth semi-blocks.
Wang misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wang.
Smyth throws a hook but Wang blocks it.
Wang tries to clinch up but Smyth circles away and keeps his distance.
Wang is looking to clinch but Smyth is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smyth somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Wang's corner calls for a 1-2. Wang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smyth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wang.
Smyth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang moves into the clinch.
Smyth is trying to trip Wang. He has hold of a leg but Wang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smyth persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smyth won't allow Wang to get back to his feet.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Smyth is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Smyth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth throws a big right hand that misses.
Wang wants to stand but Smyth is controlling the position.
Wang has his feet on Smyth's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smyth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wang to the mat! Wang manages to get full guard.
Smyth tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Smyth 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smyth is controlling him.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smyth throws a big right hand that misses.
Wang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smyth is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smyth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wang did well to prevent Smyth getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smyth.
Smyth is nestled in close to Wang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smyth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smyth stops Wang from getting back to his feet.
Smyth is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang is trying to stand up here but Smyth is controlling him well.
Smyth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Smyth is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smyth to get the leverage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smyth.
Smyth throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Wang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smyth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Wang moves into the clinch successfully.
Wang lands a nice elbow.
Wang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smyth's face.
Wang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smyth up against the cage.
Wang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smyth tries to score a body lock takedown but Wang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smyth wants a takedown.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Smyth in his tracks for a moment.
Wang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smyth.
Smyth blocks the elbow strike.
Wang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smyth.
Wang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang wants to clinch.
Smyth looks to throw the jab but Wang is out of range.
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 Vincent Smyth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lo Wang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smyth throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Smyth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smyth misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smyth. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang throws a front kick that sends Smyth stumbling back into the cage.
Wang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smyth is defended easily by Wang.
Wang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smyth. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang throws a one two combo.
Wang clinches up with Smyth and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smyth as Wang tries to tie him up.
Wang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smyth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smyth just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang is looking to clinch but Smyth is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smyth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang lands with a nice combination. Smyth backs away looking to recover.
Wang leaves Smyth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wang slips under a jab.
Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smyth.
Smyth fails to land with a series of punches.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smyth's head.
Smyth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Smyth.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick and Smyth moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smyth. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smyth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Smyth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang lands a head kick. Smyth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wang throws a series of punches but Smyth moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang throws a head kick that half lands.
Wang clobbers Smyth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wang clinches up against the cage.
Smyth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Wang to work.
Smyth is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wang can't fight it off and eventually Smyth manages to take the fight to the floor. Wang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wang is looking to stand up but Smyth isn't so interested in that idea.
Smyth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wang is looking to stand up but Smyth isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang can't keep his opponent in guard - Smyth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wang tries to kick Smyth off but Smyth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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. Smyth connects with a nice short shot to Wang's temple.
Smyth thows a huge punch but Wang dodges it nicely.
Smyth working Wang over with strikes.
Smyth trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Smyth content to control rather than advance.
Wang pushes Smyth off looking to stand but Smyth dives back in and keeps control.
Smyth is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smyth is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wang!
Smyth with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang wants to get back to his feet.
Smyth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smyth breaks from Wang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wang is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smyth unloading with bombs!
Smyth working the ground and pound effectively.
Wang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smyth landing strikes from the mount and Wang is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vincent Smyth did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Lo Wang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smyth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smyth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wang defending well though.
Smyth stops Wang from getting back to his feet.
Smyth wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Smyth working Wang over with strikes.
Smyth prevents Wang from standing back up.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Smyth sits in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wang staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wang.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Smyth circles away.
Smyth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smyth missing with a left hand there. Wang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch but Smyth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smyth lands a slapping body shot.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Smyth circles away.
Lo Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense.
Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smyth throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Smyth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wang pinned against the cage. Wang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smyth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang throws a right and a left that Smyth avoids nicely.
Wang clinches up with Smyth and pushes him back against the cage.
Wang throws an elbow that misses.
Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wang is trying to stand back up but Smyth is controlling him
Smyth content to control rather than advance.
Smyth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smyth thows a huge punch but Wang dodges it nicely.
Wang wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Smyth seems content to control.
Smyth is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smyth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wang gets a clinch.
Smyth tries to break the clinch but Wang is controlling the position.
Wang misses with an elbow over the top.
Smyth goes for a takedown attempt but Wang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lo Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smyth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Smyth.
Wang has Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.
Smyth is trying to drag Wang to the mat but Wang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wang breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang controlling the action here for a moment.
Wang lands a nice elbow.
Smyth tries to score a body lock takedown but Wang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wang lands an elbow inside.
Smyth is trying to break free.
Wang lands a good knee to the midsection. Smyth won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smyth fails with a takedown attempt.
Wang instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Wang.
Wang looking to stall.
Smyth can't get the takedown.
Lo Wang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smyth working hard to break the clinch.
Wang manages to break the clinch.
Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lo Wang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lo Wang'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!
Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smyth.
Smyth avoids the head kick by Wang.
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Smyth pushes him off.
Smyth lands with a nice body punch.
Smyth feints and as Wang raises his hands in defense, Smyth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smyth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wang wants to stand and escape but Smyth is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wang moves into the clinch.
Wang throws an elbow but it misses.
Smyth manages to break the clinch.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Wang connects with a right hand. Smyth shakes it off.
Smyth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wang is fending him off so far but Smyth persists. Nope, Wang circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang scores with a nice right hand.
Wang clinches.
Smyth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wang prevents it.
Wang manages to break the clinch.
Wang closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Smyth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Wang.
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wang connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wang on the side of the head.
Wang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smyth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wang is pressed up against the cage. Smyth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wang down to the mat. Wang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smyth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Smyth.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wang - that will leave a mark!
Wang clinches.
Smyth tries to break free but Wang pushes him back against the cage.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Smyth in his tracks for a moment.
Smyth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wang prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang landing knees to the body.
Wang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wang breaks from the clinch.
Smyth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wang!
A nice elbow there by Smyth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth landing strikes from the mount.
Smyth looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
BOOM! Smyth connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smyth throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wang because Smyth loaded up on that one.
Smyth looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smyth looking to finish Wang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wang!
Smyth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wang can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smyth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wang tries to buck Smyth off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by Smyth.
Smyth working the ground and pound effectively.
Smyth scoring with strikes but Wang is staying in there.
Smyth wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Smyth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smyth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wang's face.
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 Vincent Smyth.
I think Smyth 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Smyth!
Vincent Smyth retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Briar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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280 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Briar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones moves out of range as Briar strikes.
Briar is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Briar moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Briar tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Briar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Briar doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Briar closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Briar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Briar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Briar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Briar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Briar.
Jones blocking some punches.
Briar lands with a short shot to the head.
Briar throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briar breaks from the clinch.
Briar leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Briar.
Briar cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Briar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Briar has managed to clinch.
Briar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briar decides to return to a standing position.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Briar which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briar tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Ethan Jones has been cut.
Briar scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Briar wants to clinch.
Briar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in but Briar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Briar punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Briar misses with a takedown
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones postures up in Briar's guard and throws a big left but Briar blocks it.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Briar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones prevents Briar from getting back to his feet.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Briar is working from the bottom.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones wants to control from the top but Briar keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Briar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Briar tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Briar shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones controls the position from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ethan Jones.
Briar clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Briar's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones stays in close to Briar's body and controls the position.
Briar wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Briar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Briar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Briar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Briar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Briar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Briar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briar wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones prevents Briar from getting back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but Briar is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briar is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Briar rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Briar tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones wants the takedown. Briar is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Briar's guard against the cage.
Ethan Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Briar has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Briar is retaining full guard.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Briar wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Briar fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones wants to control from the top but Briar keeps moving.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briar is keeping the position for now.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Briar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Briar's head.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Briar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Briar is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Briar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Mathew Briar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Briar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones wants to control from the top but Briar keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Briar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Briar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Briar from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is looking to stand up but Briar isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Jones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Briar wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Briar is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ethan Jones.
Briar wants to clinch
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Briar's guard.
Jones trying to control but Briar is working from the bottom.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Briar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Briar won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones is working an open guard so Briar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briar clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Briar!
Jones lands a big elbow.
Briar tries to buck Jones off but he can't manage it.
Jones misses with a head shot.
Briar is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Briar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Briar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a head shot.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Briar?
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Briar wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jones celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Jones!
Ethan Jones retains his heavyweight title!
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