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CEFC 44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Burgos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincini Rossini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burgos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stronger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Burgos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincini Rossini!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burgos throws a jab when Rossini was well out of range.
Rossini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgos.
Rossini looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burgos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rossini postures up.
Rossini preventing the sweep.
Burgos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burgos is on top in guard.
Rossini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burgos defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgos trying to control but Rossini is working from the bottom.
Burgos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burgos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rossini's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossini trying to control from the bottom.
Burgos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burgos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rossini misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burgos is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rossini is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Burgos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Epp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Clarkson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clayton Epp!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Epp.
Epp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Epp looks for a takedown but Clarkson sprawls well.
Jeremy Clarkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Epp.
No luck for Epp with that takedown attempt.
Epp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clarkson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson leaves Epp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clarkson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clarkson lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clarkson throws an elbow but Epp slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clarkson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Epp is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Clarkson 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.
Clarkson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clarkson throws a strike aimed at the side of Epp's head but Epp avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Clarkson throws an elbow but Epp slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Epp is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epp trying to control but Clarkson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Epp looks gassed!
Clarkson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Epp is in real trouble here. Clarkson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Epp is tapping out! Clarkson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeremy Clarkson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AJ Strey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Strey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morris Minor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Minor is out of range and Strey settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Strey.
Minor darts in trying to clinch
and Minor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Strey misses.
Minor connects with the punch.
Minor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strey did well to prevent Minor getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strey is trying to escape back to his feet but Minor uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Minor grinds an elbow into Strey's temple.
Strey trying his best to control but Minor has mounted him.
Minor avoids the attempt from Strey to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Minor looking to control but Strey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Strey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Minor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Minor dominating with strikes here.
Minor working Strey over with strikes here.
Strey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strey is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor looking to finish Strey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Strey!
Strey trying desperately to get to his feet.
Minor wants to control the pace but Strey is squirming around nicely.
Strey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Strey taking shots to the head.
Strey can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Minor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Strey tries to reverse the position but Minor maintains control.
Minor looking to control but Strey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Minor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minor dominating with strikes here.
Strey is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Strey has left one of his arms exposed and Minor doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Strey screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morris Minor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between giggy simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Booth has chosen Face the pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, giggy simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Booth!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
simpson staying out of range there.
Booth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like giggy simpson has been cut.
Booth throws a nice looking combination but simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Booth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Booth.
simpson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Booth working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
simpson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Booth has momentary wrist control but simpson slips an elbow through the middle.
Booth wriggles free and stands up.
A jab from Booth misses.
Booth lands a hook that stumbles simpson back into the cage. Booth follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping simpson to the canvas! Booth pounces and lands several unanswered shots - simpson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andy Booth!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Ginks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard has chosen Crazy Bitch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270 lbs
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187 cm
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227 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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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, Buck Ginks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hard!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hard.
Hard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ginks as he avoids it easily.
Hard shoots for a takedown but Ginks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buck Ginks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Hard.
Hard shoots in for a double leg but Ginks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hard closes the distance and clinches up with Ginks, looking for a takedown. Hard pushes Ginks against the cage but Ginks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ginks but Ginks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hard looks gassed!
Ginks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hard fails with the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ginks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hard's efforts to push away.
Hard has Ginks pressed against the cage, preventing Ginks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ginks breaks from the clinch.
Ginks lands a left and a right that send Hard crashing to the mat, dazed. Ginks thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hard is rocked!
It looks like Tim Hard has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginks steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hard is out on his feet! Ginks sets himself and nearly takes Hard's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buck Ginks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barrington Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walk Wid Dem Casket - Mavado & Flexx. Willy Chin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barrington Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willy Chin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Chin with that takedown attempt.
Xavier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Xavier tries to score with some ground and pound. Chin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Xavier throws an elbow but Chin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chin tries to buck Xavier off but Xavier is having none of it.
Xavier is trying to ground and pound but Chin uses the momentary lack of control by Xavier to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier slips a nice elbow through Chin's hands, connecting with Chin's forehead.
Chin actively working from the bottom here.
Chin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier stands up over Chin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Xavier stands up over Chin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chin is on top in guard.
Chin drops back looking for a leg! Xavier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xavier manages to kick Chin off! Chin jumps back into Xavier's guard.
Xavier tries to strike from the bottom.
Xavier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chin on the ground.
Xavier wants to get back to his feet but Chin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xavier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Xavier wants to sweep here but Chin controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Xavier will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Xavier striking from his own guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Xavier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xavier tries to get out of the position.
Chin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chin looks gassed!
Xavier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Xavier tries to roll over but Chin keeps him under control.
Xavier tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier connecting with a few gentle strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Chin seems to be working for a kimura but Xavier defends the submission attempt.
Xavier misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chin tries to pass to full mount but Xavier defends it.
Chin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Chin eventually gives up the hold.
Xavier looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xavier wants to improve his position but Chin is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xavier. That's going to slow Chin down.
Chin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willy Chin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chin sprawls well. Chin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xavier gets slowly back to his feet.
Chin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Xavier's guard.
Xavier doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Chin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xavier looks for a takedown but Chin sprawls well.
Chin tries a head kick but it misses.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt.
Chin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xavier was covering up waiting for the punch and Chin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xavier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chin trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Chin drops back looking for a leg! Xavier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xavier manages to kick Chin off! Chin jumps back into Xavier's guard.
Xavier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier wants to get back to his feet but Chin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chin drops back looking for a leg! Xavier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xavier manages to kick Chin off! Chin jumps back into Xavier's guard.
Chin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xavier wants to stand up but Chin is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Xavier has his takedown stuffed
and Chin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Xavier!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrington Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xavier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Xavier wants to get back to his feet.
Chin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xavier punching from the bottom.
Xavier flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Chin winds up and cracks Xavier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xavier missing with punches from the bottom.
Xavier landing rabbit punches to the side of Chin's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chin throws a leg kick
and Xavier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chin's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xavier with a nice head shot there.
Xavier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xavier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xavier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xavier chips away with some ground and pound.
Xavier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Xavier should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chin has tightened it up now! Xavier should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Willy Chin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PZYMON SICK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano comes to the cage accompanied by Got yourself a Gun. SICK has chosen kamphund - raubtier as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
6 - 12 - 0 |
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205 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, PZYMON SICK!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in SICK's guard.
Soprano is stalling in the full guard.
SICK wants to get back to his feet but Soprano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soprano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soprano advances position into side control!
Soprano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, SICK has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soprano slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SICK tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
SICK is looking to regain half guard here but Soprano keeps moving and retains side control.
SICK being controlled for a moment.
Soprano working away.
Soprano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
SICK tries to escape but Soprano is in control.
SICK is looking to regain half guard here but Soprano keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SICK really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soprano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
SICK is trying to escape the position but Soprano is controlling the position.
Soprano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. SICK knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
SICK is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano working away.
Soprano in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... SICK is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Soprano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Byron Northview (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Northview!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Swift!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swift misses with a hook to the body
and Northview connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jack Swift has been cut.
Northview throws a right hand that Swift ducks under and follows up with a left that Swift also avoids with ease.
Northview throws a nice looking combination but Swift bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Northview closes the distance and clinches up with Swift, looking for a takedown. Northview pushes Swift against the cage but Swift circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Northview misses with an uppercut.
Swift fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Northview looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swift staying out of range there.
Swift lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Northview at a distance.
Northview throws a looping overhand right but Swift ducks down to avoid it.
Northview blocks a head kick by Swift.
Northview loads up on a big right hand but Swift slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Swift - just one landing.
Northview will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swift tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swift slips a straight right by Northview.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northview fails to land with a series of punches.
Swift blocks a jab.
Swift throws a head kick that half lands.
Northview fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Northview misses its intended target.
Swift lands a head kick!
Northview tries to work over Swift's front leg with a kick but Swift checks it.
Byron Northview seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swift scores with a shot to the body.
Swift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Northview lunges at Swift with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swift's hand.
Swift misses the shot to the body.
Northview cracks Swift with a good jab.
Northview shoots in but Swift avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Northview throws a hook to the side of Swift's head but Swift sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Swift.
Swift lands with a right hand.
Northview misses with a hook to the body
and Swift counters with a big head kick but Northview shrugs it off.
Northview cracks Swift with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swift lands with a kick to the temple. Northview shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Northview misses with a looping right.
Northview misses with a double jab
and Swift counters with a head kick.
Northview swings for the body but Swift moves out of range.
Swift scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Swift.
Swift scores with a shot to the body.
Northview misses the body punch
and Swift counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Northview misses the body punch
and Swift cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swift lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northview misses with a double jab
and Swift counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Northview is breathing heavily.
Northview misses with a double jab
and Swift counters with a nice uppercut.
Swift throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Northview.
Northview takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Northview throws a leg kick
and Swift counters with an outside leg kick.
Northview throws a hook but Swift avoids it easily.
Swift lands with a nice body punch.
Swift scores with a hook to the body. Northview takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swift lands with a nice body punch.
Swift clobbers Northview with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swift slips under a jab.
Swift scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Northview doesn't seem bothered though.
Swift throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Swift finds it's target.
Swift lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Swift swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Northview.
Swift jabs at Northview's body.
Swift goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Northview falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swift counters with a nice uppercut.
Swift is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Northview rather than just go for the knockout.
Swift throws a shot to the body.
Northview tries for a takedown but Swift circles away easily
enabling Swift to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Northview. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Northview swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swift counters with a head kick. That will keep Northview thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Left hook, right uppercut from Swift.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swift lands with a straight right. Northview didn't see that one coming.
Swift scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Northview doesn't seem bothered though.
Swift closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Swift goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Swift dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Swift'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.
Swift lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Swift lands with a good body shot.
Northview throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swift counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swift lands a body shot.
Northview throws an overhand right that lands on Swift's shoulder, as Swift tries to avoid the shot.
Northview swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swift counters with a stiff right hand.
Swift displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Northview throws out the jab.
Northview takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Northview misses with a body shot
and Swift counters with a right hand to the body.
Northview takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swift connects with a single shot there.
Swift scores with a jab to the body.
Swift lands a body shot.
Jab from Swift.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Northview might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Northview has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swift finds it's way round the side to connect with Northview's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Swift in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Swift circles away from the clinch attempt
and Swift counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift lands with an uppercut that bounces Northview off the cage and back into rage.
Swift looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Byron Northview is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swift tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Swift.
Northview misses with an uppercut. Swift saw that one coming.
Swift keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Northview misses with a combination
and Swift finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Northview shoots and misses
and Swift counters with a straight right hand.
Northview swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swift connects with a high kick.
Jack Swift is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swift blocks a jab.
Northview looks to clinch
and Swift counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northview tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Northview 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Northview misses with a double jab
and Swift counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Northview is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jack Swift seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Northview throws a hook to the side of Swift's head but Swift sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Northview looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swift defending well as Northview loads up on a big left hand.
Northview shoots and misses
and Swift counters with a head kick. That will keep Northview thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Swift dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swift has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northview with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swift to score with a decent uppercut.
Swift rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Northview moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Northview thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swift throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Northview.
Northview throws a sloppy body shot
and Swift connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swift scores with a shot to the body.
Swift wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swift with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Swift changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Northview takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Swift finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Swift lands with a slapping head kick.
Swift throws a head kick but Northview moves out of range.
Swift lands a nice looking body shot.
Swift throws a shot to the body.
Swift lands with a shot to the body.
Swift scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Northview takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Northview pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Northview misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Swift to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swift works over Northview's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Swift.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift lands a jab to Northview's midsection.
Swift throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Northview stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Northview misses with a body punch
and Swift counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Swift.
A head kick from Swift lands but Northview takes it in his stride.
Northview takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Northview. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Swift jabs Northview right on the nose. Northview blinks but takes it well.
Northview throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swift counters with a head kick. That will keep Northview thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Northview is rocked!
Swift uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northview.
Swift fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Northview.
Swift throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Northview throws a combination that misses
and Swift counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northview throws a leg kick
and Swift counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Swift as he connects with a hook.
Northview looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Swift showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Swift's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Swift dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Northview misses with a shot to the body
and Swift counters with a low kick, right behind Northview 's knee.
Swift cracks the inside of Northview's front leg.
Northview throws an overhand right that lands on Swift's shoulder, as Swift tries to avoid the shot.
Swift throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Northview falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swift counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Northview throws a combination that misses
and Swift counters with a left and a right that stings Northview.
Swift throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swift punishes Northview's body with a nice straight punch.
Northview looks to land a left hand but Swift moved out of range nicely.
Northview with a poor takedown
and Swift counters with a solid body kick.
A shot to the liver by Swift. Beautiful body shot.
Swift scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northview throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swift counters with a straight right hand.
Northview swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swift makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swift scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Northview doesn't seem bothered though.
Swift uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Swift lands with a kick to the temple. Northview shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Northview moves forwards but Swift connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swift walks into a straight right hand from Northview.
Swift lands a head kick. Northview smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A low kick from Northview is predictable there
and Swift connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Northview loads up on a big right hand but Swift slips the punch.
Swift scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Northview doesn't seem bothered though.
Northview misses with a combination
enabling Swift to counter with a crisp jab.
Swift misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swift misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift scores with a jab to the body.
Northview throws a lazy right hand but Swift sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swift misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Northview crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Swift - the referee stops the clock and Northview gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Swift. Northview manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheers as Swift lands an impressive looking overhand right. Northview doesn't seem phased though.
Northview throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swift slips under a jab from Northview.
Swift blocks a jab.
Swift scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northview misses with a double jab
and Swift counters with a straight right hand.
Northview tries for a takedown but Swift circles away easily
and Swift counters with a head kick.
Swift lands a nice shot to the body.
Northview takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift lands a head kick. Northview smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Northview takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Swift.
A lazy body kick from Northview
and Swift counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Northview - just one landing.
Byron Northview has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Northview misses with a takedown attempt
and Swift counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Northview. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swift scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swift stuns Northview with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Northview is predictable there
and Swift counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Northview thinking.
Nice body punch from Swift.
Swift lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Northview at a distance.
Swift lands with a right hand.
Swift throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Swift does it's job there.
Northview misses with a body punch
and Swift counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Northview looks to throw a body kick
and Swift counters with a left to the body.
Swift scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Northview on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Swift.
Swift lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Swift throws a head kick that misses
and Northview counters with a nice uppercut.
Swift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swift scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swift plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Swift connects with a high kick.
Northview will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Northview showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swift.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Northview throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swift sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack Swift is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Northview throws a leg kick
letting Swift counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Northview misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Swift comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swift winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Swift!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathaniel Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Holt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Holt walks into a stiff left hand from Edwards.
It looks like Manny Holt has been cut.
Holt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards cracks Holt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holt misses with a body shot.
Holt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Holt.
It looks like Nathaniel Edwards has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
Holt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holt.
Holt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edwards's hands.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Holt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holt throws a combination that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Holt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards lands with an overhand left.
That has opened up Manny Holt's cut even more.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holt.
Holt circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Edwards to the canvas! Edwards doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Holt keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Holt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Yo Yo Scrape by Skinny Puppy. This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Damme knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Damme is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thompson wants to control but Van Damme is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Damme is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Damme won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Damme fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Van Damme persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Van Damme not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Damme keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thompson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Damme is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thompson, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson working for a triangle but Van Damme defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Van Damme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Damme is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Damme wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Damme is retaining full guard.
Thompson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Van Damme dives on top into guard.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson is trying to keep Van Damme in close.
Thompson trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Thompson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thompson shoots in and bounces Van Damme off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thompson trying to control but Van Damme is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Damme looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Damme looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Damme!
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Van Damme working the ground and pound but Thompson is defending the strikes.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thompson uses his free foot to push down on Van Damme's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Van Damme.
Thompson tries to control but Van Damme wriggling away.
Van Damme reaches up to try and control the position but Thompson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Van Damme rolls and tries to escape and now Thompson has his back!
Even with his hooks in, Thompson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Thompson is trying to stick to Van Damme's back but Van Damme is turning into Thompson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thompson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Van Damme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Damme throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson has his foot on Van Damme's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Damme works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Damme stacks Thompson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Van Damme!
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Van Damme is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme 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.
Van Damme lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Van Damme working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Damme looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thompson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Damme is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Van Damme is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thompson off and has taken his back!
Thompson is keeping busy.
Van Damme not allowing Thompson to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Damme is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van Damme is trying to stick to Thompson's back but Thompson is turning into Van Damme. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Van Damme's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thompson.
Thompson trying to control but Van Damme is working from the bottom.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Van Damme trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Van Damme counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jean Claude Van Damme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Damme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Damme.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Damme counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that.
Van Damme wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Van Damme postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompson tries to bench press Van Damme off him but Van Damme keeps the position.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Damme 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Damme holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Van Damme has Thompson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Van Damme pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thompson tumbling to the mat - Van Damme dives into Thompson's guard.
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Damme defends it easily.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Van Damme is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme is looking to improve his position.
Thompson is looking for a kimura but Van Damme is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage.
Thompson trying to control the action but Van Damme is working from the bottom.
Thompson is working for a kimura but Van Damme is defending it quite comfortably.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Van Damme is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the action but Van Damme is working from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to stall here but Van Damme recovers full guard.
Thompson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Damme pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Damme prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Damme effectively controlling the action here.
Van Damme has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Damme successfully pulls guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Damme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Van Damme gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Damme is one step ahead there.
Van Damme in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damme really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Damme counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Van Damme trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Van Damme got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Damme has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Damme defends well.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Van Damme postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Van Damme stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Van Damme defends easily.
Van Damme keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thompson is looking to stall here but Van Damme recovers full guard.
Van Damme not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Damme.
Van Damme sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.
Van Damme wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Van Damme is controlling well.
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Van Damme is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Van Damme holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Van Damme.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Damme.
Van Damme successfully pulls guard.
Thompson is pushing down on Van Damme's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Damme is fighting to maintain full guard but Thompson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thompson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working for an americana but Van Damme has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Thompson was thinking about the submission.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Van Damme keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damme dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Van Damme has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Damme tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Damme pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Damme drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thompson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Damme manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Van Damme keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stands and throws Van Damme's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Damme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thompson swings around for an armbar but Van Damme sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thompson's guard.
Jean Claude Van Damme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Damme wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thompson wants to control the pace but Van Damme is squirming around nicely.
Thompson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Van Damme turns into him and now he's in Thompson's guard.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme postures up.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Damme defends well.
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.
Van Damme trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson is controlling Van Damme's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Damme.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Damme wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Tom Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Damme working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Claude Van Damme.
Well Van Damme has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Claude Van Damme!
Jean Claude Van Damme is the new welterweight champion!
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