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QFC Tournament 952 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Donegal (ranked 4703 p4p, 411 weight class) and Cal Gary (ranked 4742 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Donegal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cal Gary!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donegal goes for a double leg but Gary avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gary continues to drive forward.
Gary is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gary moves into the clinch successfully.
Gary scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Danny Donegal has been cut.
Gary breaks the clinch.
Gary keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gary has closed the distance and engaged Donegal in a clinch.
Donegal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gary walks away with a smile on his face. Donegal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gary closes the distance and clinches.
Gary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donegal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Donegal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donegal shoots in for a double leg but Gary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Gary's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donegal looks to score with a jab to the body but Gary is just out of range.
Gary tries to counter with a clinch but Donegal shakes him off and moves away.
Gary clinches up with Donegal and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gary landing knees to the head.
Donegal jumps guard but Gary stands there with Donegal around his waist. Donegal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gary breaks the clinch.
Donegal shoots in but Gary avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gary is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gary darts in and clinches Donegal up against the cage.
Gary should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Donegal takes an elbow to the temple.
Gary creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donegal's defenses.
Gary lands a damaging elbow.
Gary holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Donegal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gary prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donegal is looking for a takedown.
Gary lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Gary.
Donegal is breathing heavily.
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!
Gary lands an elbow inside that Donegal shrugs off.
Gary lands a good knee to the midsection. Donegal won't want to take too many of those.
Donegal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gary gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gary wants to stand but Donegal has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gary is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gary wants to pass to mount but Donegal is defending the position.
Donegal wants to improve his position but Gary is controlling well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gary really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donegal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gary tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donegal shoots in and bounces Gary off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donegal wants to pass the guard but Gary is keeping the position.
Donegal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Donegal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donegal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donegal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Gary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Donegal's cut.
That's time! Donegal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donegal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Donegal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donegal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gary looks like he's trying to stand up.
Danny Donegal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donegal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gary tries to kick Donegal off but Donegal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Donegal controlling the action here.
Gary looks like he's trying to stand up.
Donegal has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gary defend it? Donegal steps over the head and cranks it - Gary is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Donegal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Donegal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Carter (ranked 4654 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Coles (ranked 4709 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quentin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Coles!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coles darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.
Carter tries to stall but Coles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter jabs Coles right on the nose. Coles blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Coles.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Coles scores with a takedown into Carter's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Carter looking to control.
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles wants to stand but Carter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coles 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Coles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Coles keeps moving and retains side control.
Coles creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Coles staying calm.
Carter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Coles slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter trying to control here.
Carter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Coles decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores with a decent looking hook.
Coles rushes Carter and presses him up against the cage.
Coles manages to break the clinch.
Coles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coles moves into the clinch.
Coles breaks from the clinch.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coles drives through with a takedown into Carter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to keep Coles in close.
Carter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Carter is trying to keep Coles in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter is really struggling to control Coles but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Coles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carter throws a hook but Coles blocks it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Coles. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Coles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Coles controls the position.
Coles working the ground and pound.
Coles passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carter!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coles cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Carter trying to control but Coles postures up.
Coles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carter manages to get to full guard.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Coles is proving a slippery customer.
Carter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles managing to control the position.
Carter wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.
Coles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carter preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Coles tries to bench press Carter off him but Carter keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coles gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Coles manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Carter is looking for a kimura here.
Coles tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Coles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coles is trying to get back to full guard.
Coles is breathing heavily.
Carter seems to be working for a kimura but Coles defends the submission attempt.
Coles lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Coles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carter.
Carter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Coles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Carter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coles is just riding it out for now. Carter eventually gives up the hold.
Carter is trying to control the action in half guard but Coles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter is working for a kimura but Coles is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coles keeping hold of Carter's head, controlling as best he can.
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 Quentin Carter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Carter throws the left hand but Coles avoids the punch easily.
Coles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carter's guard.
Carter controls Coles momentarily but Coles frees himself.
Coles looking to pass the guard.
Coles won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Carter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coles manages to get himself to full guard.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Coles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws a big right hand that misses.
Carter forces his way into half guard.
Carter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coles punching from the bottom.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Coles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coles preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Carter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coles is controlling Carter's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Coles tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
Coles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter trying to control from half guard but Coles is working away.
Carter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles is working to get back to half guard.
Coles is squirming around, avoiding Carter's attempts to control the action.
Carter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Coles because Carter loaded up on that one.
Carter landing strikes from the mount and Coles is in trouble!
Coles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carter looking to control but Coles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coles avoids a series of strikes thrown by Carter.
Coles is trying desperately to improve position.
Carter trying to control but Coles is having none of it.
Carter throws some wild stikes that Coles manages to avoid easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coles is squirming around, avoiding Carter's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Billy Coles!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Billy Coles!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Quentin Carter!
Billy Coles wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cumming Back (ranked 4629 p4p, 0 weight class) and Censi Davis (ranked 4764 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cumming Back!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Censi Davis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis gets caught napping as Back dives in and scores a takedown. Davis manages to retain guard.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but Back defends easily.
Back throws a big right hand that misses.
Back in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Back postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Back postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Back accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Back in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Back is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Back 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.
Back working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Back postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Back throwing strikes but missing.
Back lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Back throws a big right hand that misses.
Back working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Back throws a big elbow that misses.
Back throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Back.
Back 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.
Back postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis looks winded!
Back throws a big elbow that misses.
Back trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Back is in close to Davis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Back lands a couple of elbows.
Back with a nice head shot there.
Back throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
Back is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Back drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Back as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Davis screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Back! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cumming Back!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Earnold Wilkson (ranked 4608 p4p, 431 weight class) and Greatness Mahmood (ranked 4660 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Earnold Wilkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greatness Mahmood!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilkson avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilkson swinging wildly here.
Mahmood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilkson.
Wilkson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahmood is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A combination from Wilkson does no damage.
Wilkson has closed the distance and engaged Mahmood in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Wilkson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmood jumps guard but Wilkson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahmood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Earnold Wilkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greatness Mahmood.
Mahmood tries to pull guard but Wilkson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mahmood drops back down to his feet.
Mahmood jumps guard but Wilkson stands there with Mahmood around his waist. Mahmood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mahmood fails to pull guard.
Wilkson working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Wilkson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahmood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilkson to keep the fight standing.
Wilkson is trying to break free.
Mahmood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilkson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahmood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilkson walks away with a smile on his face. Mahmood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wilkson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahmood circles away quickly and effectively.
Mahmood with the counter takedown but Wilkson avoids it easily.
Wilkson clinches.
Wilkson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilkson is trying to stall.
Mahmood is trying to pull guard but Wilkson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahmood is trying to pull guard but Wilkson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilkson trying to land knees to the body.
Mahmood is trying to pull guard but Wilkson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahmood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mahmood tries to pull guard but Wilkson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mahmood is trying to pull guard but Wilkson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilkson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkson tries to bum rush Mahmood with a series of wild strikes but Mahmood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilkson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahmood but Mahmood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Earnold Wilkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkson scores with a one two! Mahmood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wilkson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Wilkson. That snapped Mahmood's head back.
Mahmood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilkson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wilkson throws a series of punches but Mahmood avoids them all with ease.
Wilkson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mahmood to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wilkson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmood is working Wilkson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mahmood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilkson's head.
Mahmood postures up and lands a big shot to Wilkson's brow.
Mahmood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mahmood wants to control from the top but Wilkson keeps moving.
Mahmood landing some decent shots from guard.
Mahmood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilkson keeping moving, preventing Mahmood from controlling successfully.
Mahmood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilkson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahmood has managed to get both his arms back between Wilkson's legs - danger averted.
Mahmood landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmood distracts Wilkson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilkson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mahmood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mahmood scoring with some ground and pound.
Mahmood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mahmood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahmood lands a couple of elbows.
Mahmood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mahmood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mahmood with a nice head shot there.
Wilkson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mahmood with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnold Wilkson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilkson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilkson throws a series of punches but Mahmood avoids them all with ease.
Mahmood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilkson throws a nice looking combination but Mahmood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Wilkson. Those never looked like landing.
Wilkson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahmood shoots in and bounces Wilkson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilkson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmood can do to turn this around?
Wilkson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mahmood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mahmood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilkson is rocked!
Mahmood works over Wilkson with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Wilkson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahmood arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Wilkson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Greatness Mahmood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kra Hri (ranked 4631 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Richie (ranked 4659 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kra Hri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Richie!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hri tries a head kick but it misses.
Richie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richie dodges the punch combination from Hri.
Hri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hri takes one to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Richie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richie.
Richie with a jab.
Hri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hri misses with a few strikes there.
Hri moves into the clinch successfully.
Hri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hri pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Richie stands and steps away. Hri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hri darts in looking for a takedown but Richie gets double underhooks and turns Hri into the cage.
Richie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hri checks a low kick from Richie.
Hri throws a big counter combination but Richie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Richie connects with a crisp jab.
Hri throws a series of punches but Richie moves out of range.
Hri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Richie finds it's way round the side to connect with Hri's head.
Jimmy Richie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richie with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hri.
Richie stalks Hri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hri's face. Hri staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hri walks into a jab.
Richie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Richie connects with a single shot there.
Hri closes the distance and pushes Richie back into the cage.
Richie is looking for a takedown.
Hri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richie scores with a decent looking hook.
Hri fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kra Hri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richie lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hri shoots in for a takedown but Richie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richie scores with the left hand. Hri knows he should have avoided that one.
Jimmy Richie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hri drives through and clinches with Richie against the cage.
Richie jumps guard but Hri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richie is keeping busy.
Richie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Richie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hri manages to break the clinch.
Richie 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.
Jab, jab by Richie - just one landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hri.
Hri is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hri shoots in for a takedown but Richie shows good takedown defense.
Richie throws a good cross that connects.
Richie clobbers Hri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hri takes one on the button.
Richie feints a jab promting Hri to slip. Richie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hri slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Richie.
Richie lands a head shot.
Richie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hri wants to clinch.
Hri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Richie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Richie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hri on the side of the head.
Hri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hri walks into a straight right hand from Richie.
Richie throws a hook but Hri avoids it easily.
Richie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hri.
The crowd cheers as Richie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hri doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Hri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Richie.
Hri walks into a straight right hand from Richie.
Hri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Richie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Richie stuns Hri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richie scores with a punch to the head.
Hri shoots for a takedown but Richie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Richie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kra Hri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richie circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kra Hri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hri shoots in for a double leg but Richie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richie throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Richie tries to get set, Hri tries to push him back and clinch up but Richie manages to avoid the attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richie.
Hri goes for a double leg but Richie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richie continues to drive forward.
Richie lands an overhand right.
Hri fails with the takedown.
Richie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two 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!
Richie throws a right and a left that Hri avoids nicely.
Richie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hri's head backwards.
Richie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richie scores with a sloppy right hand. Hri should have avoided that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Richie scores with a four punch combination!
Hri takes one to the chin there.
Hri tries to clinch but Richie is having none of it.
A punch combination from Richie misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hri.
Richie throws a leg kick but Hri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Richie.
Richie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Richie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hri on the side of the head.
Richie keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Hri blocks the low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richie lands a jab to the nose.
Hri shoots in for a double leg but Richie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richie throws out a counter right but Hri avoids it with no problem.
Richie connects with a right hand. Hri shakes it off.
Richie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Richie lands.
Hri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Richie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hri drops his hands momentarily and Richie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Richie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richie.
Hri fails to land the takedown.
Richie throws a leg kick but Hri checks it.
Hri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Richie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hri.
Nice sprawl there from Richie as Hri shoots in.
Richie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hri checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Richie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Richie connects with a right hand. Hri shakes it off.
Hri moves into range and clinches up with Richie.
Hri is stalling here.
Hri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hri shoots in looking for a takedown. Richie tries to sprawl out of it but Hri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hri.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hri or perhaps it was just good defense by Richie, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richie! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kra Hri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Richie coming out on top.
Hri needs to keep his hands up - Richie had a free shot at his head there.
Richie lands with an overhand left.
Richie scores with a nice head shot.
Hri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richie as he jumps to the side.
Jimmy Richie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richie lands a glancing blow to the side of Hri's head.
Hri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hri avoids the head kick by Richie.
Decent striking displayed by Richie there.
Hri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Richie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab from Richie.
Richie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hri.
Richie lands a jab.
Hri shoots in looking for a takedown. Richie tries to sprawl out of it but Hri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richie catches Hri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Richie lands a nice shot that snaps Hri's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Richie, as that shot connected.
Richie connects with a crisp jab.
Richie fails to land with a series of punches.
Hri fails with a takedown attempt.
Richie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richie as he avoids it easily.
Richie cracks Hri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richie catches Hri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richie lands a really nice looking cross but Hri seems unphased.
Hri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Richie cracks Hri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jimmy Richie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Richie.
Richie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Richie cracks Hri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hri connects with a crisp jab.
Hri has a takedown stuffed.
Richie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Richie stuffs the takedown.
Richie with a hook.
Kra Hri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richie jabs Hri right on the nose. Hri blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Richie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richie 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Jimmy Richie!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Jimmy Richie!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Jimmy Richie!
Jimmy Richie wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Momo Badawi (ranked 4765 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Naumov (ranked 4684 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Momo Badawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Naumov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badawi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naumov sprawls well. Naumov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Badawi gets slowly back to his feet.
Badawi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Naumov eats them both and turns towards Badawi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Alexander Naumov has been cut.
Badawi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naumov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Badawi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Badawi lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badawi drags the fight down to the ground.
Naumov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Naumov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naumov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Naumov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Naumov won't allow Badawi to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naumov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Naumov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Naumov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Naumov shoots in for a takedown but Badawi shows good takedown defense.
Naumov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Badawi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Naumov's guard.
Naumov pushes Badawi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Badawi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Badawi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Naumov defends well and Badawi ends up having to push Naumov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momo Badawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badawi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Badawi.
Naumov works over Badawi's head and body with a nice combination.
Badawi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Naumov trying to control but Badawi postures up.
Badawi has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Naumov works to full guard.
Badawi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naumov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Naumov controlling the pace.
Badawi is looking to control Naumov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badawi avoid being mounted?
Naumov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Naumov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Naumov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Naumov'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.
Badawi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Badawi closes the distance and clinches.
Naumov tries to pull guard but Badawi won't allow it.
Badawi misses with a body punch.
Naumov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Naumov is trying to pull guard but Badawi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Naumov just leaning against Badawi, taking a breather.
Naumov is trying to force a seperation but Badawi has the dominant position.
Badawi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Naumov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badawi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Badawi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Naumov is trying to pull guard but Badawi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Momo Badawi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Naumov.
Badawi jumps guard but Naumov stands there with Badawi around his waist. Badawi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naumov wants a takedown.
Badawi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Badawi tries to clinch but Naumov is having none of it.
Naumov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Badawi doesn't manage to clinch there - Naumov circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Badawi.
Naumov wants to counter the offense by Badawi and move into the clinch position.
Badawi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Naumov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Badawi is on him like a limpet, forcing Naumov back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badawi jumps guard and drags Naumov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Naumov controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Badawi is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badawi preventing the sweep.
Badawi throwing strikes but missing.
Naumov working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naumov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Badawi's guard.
Badawi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Naumov on the ground.
Badawi is looking for a triangle but Naumov pushes his legs off easily.
Naumov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Naumov shoots in but no luck this time.
Badawi fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naumov shoots in looking for a takedown but Badawi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Naumov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Badawi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Naumov's waist but Naumov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Badawi off to one side.
Naumov throws a fast counter high kick but Badawi manages to duck under it in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naumov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Badawi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naumov shoots for a takedown but Badawi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Naumov shoots for a double leg takedown but Badawi sprawls well. He's pushed Naumov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Naumov tries to clinch there but Badawi circles away.
Badawi gets a takedown into half guard.
Naumov kicks Badawi off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badawi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naumov.
Naumov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Badawi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naumov finds it's way round the side to connect with Badawi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Naumov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Naumov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Badawi closes the distance and clinches.
Badawi gets through Naumov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Badawi trying to stall but Naumov improves his position.
Naumov missing with knees to the body.
Naumov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Badawi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naumov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Badawi's waist but Badawi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naumov off to one side.
Naumov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Badawi pinned against the cage. Badawi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naumov throws a lazy head kick
and Badawi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naumov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Naumov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Badawi as he jumps to the side.
Badawi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Momo Badawi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Naumov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badawi keeps Naumov at a distance using the push kick.
Momo Badawi is winning the standup battle so far.
Naumov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Momo Badawi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badawi has managed to clinch.
Badawi avoiding damage.
Badawi scores a nice knee to the body.
Badawi pulls guard.
Badawi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naumov is one step ahead there.
Badawi is working an open guard so Naumov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naumov blocks a head kick by Badawi.
Badawi shoots in for a takedown but Naumov shows good takedown defense.
Naumov tries to counter with a clinch but Badawi shakes him off and moves away.
Naumov darts in and clinches Badawi up against the cage.
Badawi breaks from the clinch.
Naumov misses with a head kick.
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!
Naumov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Badawi avoids it really well and circles away.
Naumov shoots in for a double leg but Badawi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badawi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naumov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Badawi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Badawi lands in his opponent's guard.
Naumov keeping moving, preventing Badawi from controlling successfully.
Badawi pushing down on Naumov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Naumov tries to get to full guard but Badawi has control of the leg.
Badawi trying to advance position but Naumov counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naumov looking for a guillotine here but Badawi defends easily.
Naumov has a closed guard, preventing Badawi from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naumov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Momo Badawi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Naumov 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Momo Badawi!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Momo Badawi!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Momo Badawi!
Momo Badawi wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Lee (ranked 4661 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hola Aloha (ranked 4662 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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187 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hola Aloha!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee pushes Aloha off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Aloha tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aloha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee tries to clinch but Aloha moves out of range.
Aloha throws a counter combo.
Aloha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aloha lands in his opponent's guard.
Lee trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aloha is controlling him.
Aloha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aloha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is trying to keep Aloha in close.
Aloha trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lee wants to pass the guard but Aloha is keeping the position.
Lee stands up and waves to Aloha to follow him.
Aloha misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aloha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloha takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Aloha.
Aloha has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lee is trying to keep an underhook but Aloha manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Aloha is on him like a limpet, forcing Lee back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aloha closes the distance and clinches.
Aloha lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aloha is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloha wants to stand up but Lee is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control here.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is controlling Aloha's trapped leg to prevent Aloha from advancing to side control.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aloha.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aloha is controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
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.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aloha was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Aloha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aloha counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Aloha to acknowledge the strikes.
Aloha moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee stalling in the clinch but Aloha improves position.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aloha smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Aloha manages to avoid it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aloha sprawls well. Aloha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Aloha closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hola Aloha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aloha rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aloha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aloha working Lee over with knees to the body.
Aloha jumps guard.
Lee passes Aloha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aloha is trying to control but can't.
Aloha tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aloha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aloha is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aloha avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee decides to stand and escape the position.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Aloha gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Aloha. Those never looked like landing.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Aloha gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Aloha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Aloha, which made it look bad.
Aloha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Aloha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aloha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aloha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloha stands up.
Aloha closes the distance and clinches.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Aloha avoids the damage to the body.
Aloha breaks the clinch.
Aloha connects with a high kick.
Hola Aloha 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!
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aloha pinned against the cage. Aloha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Lee backs off Aloha throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Aloha clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Aloha isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Aloha 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 Lee!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloha is looking for a sweep.
Aloha sneaks back into half guard.
Aloha preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hola Aloha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aloha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Aloha shows good takedown defense.
Aloha rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Lee successfully pulls guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Aloha tries to pass.
Lee thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aloha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Aloha postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aloha wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aloha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
Aloha is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee wants to control but Aloha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adam Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aloha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloha trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee working for a triangle but Aloha defends it easily.
Aloha trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aloha has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloha tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Aloha drops back down to his feet.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aloha has him pressed against the cage.
Aloha is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aloha walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee shoots and misses
and Aloha counters by moving into the clinch.
Aloha gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aloha slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee has hold of Aloha's hands but Aloha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloha not doing much here.
Aloha drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aloha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adam Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hola Aloha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hola Aloha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aloha 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Hola Aloha!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Hola Aloha!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Hola Aloha!
Hola Aloha wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Pople (ranked 4731 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonjour Arrivederci (ranked 4644 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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18
175 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Pople!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bonjour Arrivederci!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrivederci keeps the fight on the outside.
Pople has a takedown stuffed.
Arrivederci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arrivederci decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pople shoots in but Arrivederci avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pople tries to keep at a distance but Arrivederci has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pople drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arrivederci gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Pople. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrivederci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pople has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrivederci is trying to trip Pople. He has hold of a leg but Pople is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arrivederci persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Arrivederci controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrivederci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arrivederci controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arrivederci gets to his feet. Pople looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pople shoots in for a takedown but Arrivederci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pople shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arrivederci.
Pople is trying to escape the position but Arrivederci is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Arrivederci has managed to clinch.
Arrivederci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arrivederci stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arrivederci wants it to stay on the feet.
Arrivederci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pople is breathing heavily.
Arrivederci stays in close to Pople's body and controls the position.
Arrivederci stands up from Pople's guard - Arrivederci perhaps looking for a knockout.
Arrivederci scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pople sprawls well initially but Arrivederci persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pople wants to improve his position but Arrivederci is controlling well.
Arrivederci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arrivederci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pople sees it coming and defends easily.
Arrivederci is taking a breather. Pople 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.
Pople is defending against the submission attempts here by Arrivederci.
Arrivederci wants to free his trapped foot but Pople is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arrivederci lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arrivederci in particular looking to stall.
Arrivederci lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arrivederci decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Arrivederci avoids a kick to the body.
Arrivederci looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arrivederci controlling the pace.
Arrivederci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pople is just riding it out for now. Arrivederci eventually gives up the hold.
Arrivederci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci is looking for submissions but instead, Pople has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrivederci tries to free his leg and advance position but Pople is retaining full guard.
Arrivederci gets to his feet. Pople looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch lands to the side of Pople 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pople is looking to clinch but Arrivederci is avoiding it.
Arrivederci has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arrivederci pulls guard.
Pople postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arrivederci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arrivederci has Pople pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pople got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arrivederci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pople has managed to get both his arms back between Arrivederci's legs - danger averted.
Pople throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arrivederci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arrivederci managing to control the position.
Pople is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pople gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arrivederci wants to stand and escape but instead Pople has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Arrivederci scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Pople has gone for a leg lock! Arrivederci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pople's guard.
Arrivederci connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arrivederci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arrivederci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pople is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arrivederci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pople looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Arrivederci has Pople up against the cage in a clinch.
Pople jumps guard but Arrivederci turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pople is trying to maintain a safe position but Arrivederci gets an underhook and turns Pople into the cage.
Arrivederci being controlled against the cage.
Arrivederci pulls Pople into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci wants to stand and escape but Pople is having none of it.
Arrivederci keeping moving, preventing Pople from controlling successfully.
Arrivederci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrivederci is continuing to stall.
Pople got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arrivederci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pople has managed to get both his arms back between Arrivederci's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arrivederci holds on and takes a little breather.
Arrivederci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pople is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Arrivederci looking for a guillotine here but Pople defends easily.
Arrivederci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Arrivederci wants to stand and escape but Pople is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arrivederci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arrivederci lands in his opponent's guard.
Pople working a defensive guard but Arrivederci manages to pass into side control anyway.
Arrivederci looks up at the clock and then as Pople takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Arrivederci smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Arrivederci working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arrivederci tries for a kimura but Pople is defending well.
Arrivederci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pople knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arrivederci is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pople will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Arrivederci scores with a couple of short elbows.
Arrivederci taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonjour Arrivederci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arrivederci has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Bonjour Arrivederci wins by unanimous decision!
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