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CFC 19: Men of Men PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby LaBonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scruffy Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBonte comes to the cage accompanied by Bawitdaba by Kid Rock. Murphy has chosen I'm Shipping Up to Boston as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby LaBonte! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scruffy Murphy! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBonte scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Murphy is pressing down on LaBonte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Murphy is trying to keep LaBonte in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. LaBonte wants to stand but Murphy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Murphy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
LaBonte moves into range and clinches up with Murphy. LaBonte goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from LaBonte.
LaBonte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms. LaBonte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LaBonte tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet. LaBonte missing with knees to the body.
LaBonte avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
LaBonte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy tries to stall but LaBonte uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged LaBonte in a clinch.
LaBonte trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
 That's one minute gone in the round. LaBonte avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
LaBonte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms. LaBonte is breathing heavily.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Murphy with a poor takedown
and LaBonte counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaBonte. LaBonte is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there. LaBonte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but LaBonte is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBonte has his feet on Murphy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. LaBonte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby LaBonte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body. Murphy can't break the clinch.
LaBonte lands a knee to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! LaBonte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. LaBonte with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Scruffy Murphy has been cut. LaBonte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LaBonte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms. Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
LaBonte changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
LaBonte drives through with a takedown into guard. Murphy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Murphy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murphy tries to get out of the position. Murphy thowing shots but they're missing. LaBonte really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murphy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
You get the feeling that LaBonte really doesn't like being in this position too much.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Murphy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for LaBonte because Murphy loaded up on that one. LaBonte wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Murphy prevents LaBonte from getting the reversal. LaBonte is working hard here to advance position. Murphy landing punches. Murphy with the ground and pound from mount. LaBonte is trying to stand. LaBonte wants to control but Murphy is having none of it. LaBonte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
 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. Murphy landing punches. LaBonte is looking to improve his position but Murphy isn't that keen on the idea. Murphy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
LaBonte tries to hold on but Murphy postures up. LaBonte wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Murphy prevents LaBonte from getting the reversal. LaBonte throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. LaBonte is working to get back to half guard.
Murphy raining down shots from the mount! LaBonte tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby LaBonte dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scruffy Murphy'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.

LaBonte feints and as Murphy raises his hands in defense, LaBonte changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. LaBonte lands a couple of decent looking shots. Murphy trying to control the position.
LaBonte postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow. LaBonte wanted to stand there but Murphy had control of the position.
LaBonte gets to his feet - Murphy follows without any prompting. Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and LaBonte counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by LaBonte. LaBonte misses with a knee strike.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
LaBonte drags the fight down to the ground.
Murphy is breathing heavily. Murphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LaBonte's head. LaBonte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Murphy thows a big elbow that misses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Murphy prevents LaBonte from getting back to his feet.
LaBonte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy stands up over LaBonte, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. LaBonte will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Murphy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. LaBonte misses with an elbow from the bottom. Murphy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Murphy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Murphy clinches up against the cage. LaBonte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
LaBonte landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from LaBonte.
LaBonte looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
LaBonte has hold of one of Murphy's legs. Murphy is fighting the takedown attempt but LaBonte gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Murphy has momentary wrist control but LaBonte slips an elbow through the middle. Murphy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Murphy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Murphy kicks LaBonte off and gets to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! LaBonte circles away from the clinch attempt
and LaBonte counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that. Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LaBonte tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
LaBonte stands and steps away. Murphy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Murphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang! Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and LaBonte holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. LaBonte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Murphy can't break the clinch.
Murphy 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. LaBonte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by LaBonte.
LaBonte with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from LaBonte.
LaBonte with a knee to the head.
 Murphy is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! LaBonte with a knee to the head.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can LaBonte finish him? LaBonte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into LaBonte's ribcage. Murphy lands a nice knee to the body. Murphy seems to have recovered his senses. LaBonte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LaBonte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
LaBonte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. LaBonte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Knees to the body from Murphy.
LaBonte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LaBonte landing knees to the body.
LaBonte scores a nice knee to the body.
LaBonte tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body. LaBonte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LaBonte looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
LaBonte tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body. Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy avoiding damage.
LaBonte trying to land knees to the body.
LaBonte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bobby LaBonte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but LaBonte regains guard immediately. Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy gets to his feet. LaBonte looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LaBonte counters into the clinch. Nicely done. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! LaBonte misses with a knee strike.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LaBonte drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LaBonte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby LaBonte dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Scruffy Murphy's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Murphy clinches but LaBonte breaks the clinch
and LaBonte decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murphy's guard. Murphy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet. LaBonte is looking to stand up but Murphy won't let him. LaBonte tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
LaBonte trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
LaBonte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy gets to his feet - LaBonte follows without any prompting. Murphy tries to clinch up
and LaBonte counters with a nice double leg into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Murphy controls LaBonte momentarily but LaBonte frees himself. LaBonte takes a decent strike to the side of the head. Murphy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for LaBonte! Murphy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of LaBonte's face.
Murphy landing strikes, looking to finish! Murphy dominating with strikes here. LaBonte is trying to stand up. Murphy throwing strikes here but LaBonte is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
LaBonte working to try and regain half guard.
LaBonte wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Murphy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! LaBonte is wriggling around trying to escape.
LaBonte wants to control but Murphy is having none of it. LaBonte trying desperately to get to his feet.
Murphy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. LaBonte looks a forlorn figure.
Murphy lands a big shot there that rocks LaBonte but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Murphy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
LaBonte is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Murphy locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! LaBonte is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scruffy Murphy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Finkle (ranked 0 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Owens! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Finkle! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Finkle throws a right and a left that both miss. Finkle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Finkle. No joy for Owens on that attempt. Owens tries to clinch but Finkle moves out of range.
Owens clinches up against the cage. Finkle lands a body shot. Owens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finkle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Owens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Finkle is trying to keep an underhook but Owens manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Owens is working for a submission of some sort.
Owens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Finkle is squirming around, avoiding Owens's attempts to control the action.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Owens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
 It looks like Vadim Finkle has been cut.
Owens moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Finkle has worked his arm free - good work by Finkle!
Owens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Owens is breathing heavily. Finkle wants to get back to his feet.
Owens tries for a kimura but Finkle is defending well. Finkle is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Owens asserts his dominance and retains side control.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Owens controlling the position. Finkle is pushing Owens's head away, looking to escape. Owens manages to hold on to the position though.
Owens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Finkle has escaped the position, nice work there. Owens controlling the position. Owens with the ground and pound but Finkle regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is looking for a kimura here.
Owens seems to be working for a kimura but Finkle defends the submission attempt. Owens passes to full mount!
Owens with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Owens throws some wild stikes that Finkle manages to avoid easily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Owens moves to the back position.
Owens tightening his grip on Finkle, looking for the choke. Owens tries to get the hooks in deep but Finkle pushed the leg off. Finkle 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.
Owens goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Finkle escapes and is now in half guard on top. Finkle wants to stand up but Owens has a hold of him and won't allow it. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Owens dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vadim Finkle's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Owens. Owens dodges the punch combination from Finkle.
Owens avoids a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Finkle as Owens shoots in. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Left hook, right uppercut from Finkle. Owens fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him. Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finkle is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Finkle circles away and we're back to standing.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Owens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finkle but Finkle pushes him off and we're back to square one. Vadim Finkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Owens looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Owens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Owens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Finkle somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet! Finkle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Owens misses with a takedown attempt - Finkle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Owens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finkle as he avoids it easily. Finkle's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Finkle duly obliges. Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finkle is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Finkle circles away and we're back to standing. Horrible takedown by Owens or perhaps it was just good defense by Finkle which made him look bad. Horrible takedown by Owens or perhaps it was just good defense by Finkle which made him look bad. Owens looks for a takedown but Finkle sprawls well.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Owens looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Finkle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finkle scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Finkle scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Owens tries to clinch there but Finkle circles away.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finkle as he avoids it easily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Finkle throws a shot to the body.
Owens shoots in and drives through. Finkle sprawls well. Finkle throws a right hand that Owens ducks under and follows up with a left that Owens also avoids with ease. Finkle fails to land with a series of punches.
Owens tries to clinch but Finkle is having none of it. Finkle misses with a series of wild punches.
Finkle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Owens backs up against the cage.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Finkle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vadim Finkle's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Finkle misses with a double jab.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finkle as he avoids it easily. Eric Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Finkle throws a right and a left that Owens avoids nicely. Eric Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Owens looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Finkle scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Owens shoots in and drives through. Finkle sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Owens shoots in and drives through. Finkle sprawls well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Owens takes one to the chin there. An inside leg kick lands from Finkle. Owens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Finkle misses with a double jab.
Finkle throws a leg kick which misses Owens's front leg but catches the back leg as Owens tries to avoid it. Finkle misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finkle!
Nice sprawl there from Finkle as Owens shoots in.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Finkle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Owens takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Finkle lands with a nice body punch. Finkle throws a combination. Owens tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Jab from Finkle. Owens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Finkle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Finkle misses.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Finkle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Finkle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Owens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Owens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finkle's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owens off to one side. Nice sprawl there from Finkle as Owens shoots in. Owens moves in looking to clinch but Finkle pushes him off. Owens tries to clinch but Finkle moves out of range.
 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. Finkle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Owens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finkle's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owens off to one side. Owens shoots in but Finkle avoids the takedown attempt easily. Finkle throws a right hand that Owens ducks under and follows up with a left that Owens also avoids with ease. Owens tries to clinch there but Finkle circles away.
Finkle misses with the combination.
A combination from Finkle does no damage. Owens has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight! Vadim Finkle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Finkle 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Finkle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Stalker (ranked 0 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owen Brooks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, PJ Stalker! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brooks shoots in and drives through. Stalker sprawls well.
Brooks forces Stalker back against the cage and clinches.
Stalker pulls guard successfully.
Stalker 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.
Brooks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brooks won't allow Stalker to sweep him here. Brooks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stalker's head. Stalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there. Stalker is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up. Brooks wants to stand but Stalker has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Brooks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Stalker controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself.
Brooks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brooks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Stalker is looking to sweep but instead, Brooks has passed into half guard.
Stalker is trying to maintain the position but Brooks is very close to passing his half guard.
 That's two 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. Brooks trying to control the action but Stalker is working from the bottom. Stalker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Brooks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Stalker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brooks's guard. Stalker wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving. Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks is breathing heavily. Brooks wants to get back to his feet but Stalker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Stalker controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Brooks wants to hit a switch here but Stalker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brooks there!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Stalker avoids the attempt from Brooks to control. Brooks is working to get back to half guard.
Stalker is standing up, even though he is in mount. Stalker with a lazy takedown attempt and Brooks counters with a head kick. That will keep Stalker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Brooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stalker tries to clinch up but Brooks circles away and keeps his distance. Stalker is looking to clinch but Brooks is avoiding it.
Brooks tries to clinch but Stalker is having none of it. Brooks closes the distance and clinches up with Stalker, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes Stalker against the cage but Stalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Stalker wants to clinch
and Brooks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Brooks 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.
Stalker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brooks is looking to stand up but Stalker won't let him. Brooks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stalker is keeping the position for now. Stalker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Brooks trying to control but Stalker is working from the bottom. 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 Owen Brooks will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brooks darts in and clinches Stalker up against the cage. Stalker wants to stall.
Stalker lands with a right to the head. Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Stalker.
Stalker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalker stalling against the cage.
Stalker misses with an elbow over the top. Brooks avoiding damage as Stalker throws knees to the body.
Stalker pulls guard. Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalker is retaining full guard.
Brooks drops back looking for a leg! Stalker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stalker manages to kick Brooks off! Brooks jumps back into Stalker's guard.
Brooks stands up from guard. Let's bang! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stalker, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Brooks tries for a takedown but Stalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Brooks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brooks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stalker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Brooks trying to control but Stalker is working from the bottom. Brooks won't allow Stalker to sweep him here. Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stalker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stalker looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stalker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stalker keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Stalker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brooks distracts Stalker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Brooks wants to control from the top but Stalker keeps moving.
Stalker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stalker on the ground.
Brooks gets to his feet - Stalker follows without any prompting.
Brooks gets a clinch. Brooks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brooks jumps guard but Stalker stands there with Brooks around his waist. Brooks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Stalker shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brooks scoring with punches to the head and body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Brooks wanted to stand there but Stalker had control of the position. Stalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Stalker tries to land a sweep but no joy. Stalker is trying to keep Brooks in close.
Stalker has a closed guard, preventing Brooks from standing up.
Stalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stalker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks stands up and waves to Stalker to follow him. 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 Owen Brooks will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.

Stalker tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch. Stalker wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Brooks stalling against the cage.
Stalker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brooks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brooks lands a takedown into guard.
Stalker working a defensive guard here.
Stalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stalker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brooks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stalker controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself. Stalker keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Stalker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Brooks wants to control from the top but Stalker keeps moving. Owen Brooks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stalker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Brooks wants to control from the top but Stalker keeps moving.
 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. Stalker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brooks! Stalker content just to control the position here. Brooks is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Stalker has taken his back!
Stalker looking for the RNC.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Stalker avoiding Brooks 's attempts to control his hands. PJ Stalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalker looking for the choke but no joy. Will Stalker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Stalker gets his hands free as Brooks looks to control.
Stalker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
 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. Brooks turns into Stalker and is now in his guard.
Stalker keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass. Stalker keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Stalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stalker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight! PJ Stalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Brooks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Brooks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Gunn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Kane! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Gunn! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kane throws a nice inside leg kick. Gunn dodges the punch combination from Kane.
Gunn lands with a nice combination. Kane backs away looking to recover. Kane cracks the inside of Gunn's front leg. Gunn looks gassed! Kane looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Gunn's shoulder, as Gunn tries to avoid the shot. Kane connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut. Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane misses with a double jab
and Gunn counters with a series of strikes. Kane will be more careful next time no doubt. Kane throws a combination that misses
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Kane controlling the position. Kane looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gunn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Gunn winds up and cracks Kane with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Gunn throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely. Gunn trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kane desperately trying to maintain half guard. Gunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Gunn is thwarting Kane's attempts to control the position. Kane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gunn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gunn's back!
Kane is looking for the choke from the back position but Gunn is controlling his hands well. Gunn holding both Kane 's hands and preventing any damage. Gunn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kane's guard. Nice work there by Gunn.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Gunn with a nice head shot there. Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gunn wants to stand but Kane has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Kane has Gunn pulled in close to control his posture. Gunn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gunn moves out of range as Kane strikes. Gunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Gunn throws a shot to the body.
Kane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Gunn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunn won't be happy with that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gunn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kane presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Gunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gunn manages to regain half guard. Good work. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kane prevents Gunn from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gunn missing with punches from the bottom.
Kane prevents Gunn from standing back up.
Kane is nestled in close to Gunn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ground and pound from Kane. Kane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gunn! Kane working away from the top, dropping strikes. Gunn manages to regain half guard. Good work. Kane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Gunn is staying active underneath Kane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Gunn wants to get back to full guard. Kane not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gunn is looking to improve his position.
Gunn is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gunn is trying to get back to full guard. Gunn missing with punches from the bottom.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Kane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Gunn wants to stand but Kane has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Gunn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gunn! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kane controlling from mount. Gunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kane working away from the top, dropping strikes. 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 Adam Kane will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 Gunn is rocked!
 The has opened up Tommy Gunn's cut even more. Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him? Kane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kane scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunn seems to have recovered his senses. Oh, that's a big right hand from Kane and Gunn goes tumbling to the canvas! Kane follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Kane stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gunn to get to his feet. Kane throws an overhand right that drops Gunn like a sack of potatoes! Kane dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Kane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mij Neztil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Harris's choice of entrance music: We Made You-Eminem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mij Neztil! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Harris! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neztil instigates a clinch. Neztil can't break the clinch.
Harris trying to stall but Neztil improves his position.
Neztil is stalling here.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Neztil clinches up against the cage. Harris landing knees to the head.
Neztil breaks from the clinch.
Mij Neztil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Neztil tries to clinch up. Neztil moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off. Neztil is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neztil moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A right-left combo lands from Neztil.
Neztil moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harris lands a knee to the body.
Harris tries to stall but Neztil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Neztil is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harris is keeping busy. A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris. Knees in the clinch landing for Harris.
Harris looks gassed!
Neztil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neztil tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance. Harris closes the distance but Neztil moves to the side
and Neztil counters with a takedown into side control. Harris is trying to get back to half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
Neztil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Neztil wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy. Neztil lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Neztil trying to control the position but Harris is working away. Neztil moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Neztil is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Harris is trying to control Neztil's posture but Neztil avoids it. Neztil working the ground and pound but Harris is defending the strikes.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neztil decides to stand back up. Neztil steps back and let's Harris get back to his feet.
Neztil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris can't break the clinch.
Neztil manages to break the clinch.
Neztil looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well. Neztil lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harris backs up against the cage.
Neztil is looking to clinch. Neztil throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely. Neztil looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely. Harris throws a hook but Neztil avoids it easily. Neztil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neztil.
Neztil moves into the clinch. Neztil scores with an uppercut up the middle. Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neztil drags the fight down to the ground.
Neztil lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harris! Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neztil looking for a guillotine from mount but Harris is having none of it. Harris taking shots to the head.
 Harris is rocked! Neztil lands a big shot there that rocks Harris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Neztil finish him? Harris is in a horrible position here. Neztil smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Neztil is in the full mount, landing strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neztil working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Harris turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Neztil off and cradles Harris's limp body as Neztil celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mij Neztil!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Krukiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Krukiov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Monk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Krukiov! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krukiov shoots in for a takedown but Monk shows good takedown defense. Krukiov shoots in but Monk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krukiov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Krukiov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krukiov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Monk has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Monk! Monk could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Krukiov being controlled here, momentarily.
Monk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krukiov is looking for a triangle here but Monk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Krukiov looks gassed! Monk in side control, just content to control the action for now. Krukiov is looking for a sweep.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Monk taking a breather here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Krukiov tries to improve position but can't. Krukiov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Krukiov is looking to reverse the position. Monk working the ground and pound. Krukiov is looking to regain half guard here but Monk keeps moving and retains side control. A lull in the action here. Krukiov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Monk in side control, just content to control the action for now. Krukiov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Monk prevents Krukiov from improving his position.
Krukiov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Krukiov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krukiov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Monk should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Krukiov has tightened it up now! Monk 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 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vlad Krukiov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjen Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by Damien Marley - Welcome To Jamrock. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demian Marley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjen Stark! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stark circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Marley to the canvas! Marley doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Stark keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjen Stark!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Dali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Jefferson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salvador Dali! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dali misses the shot to the body. Dali fails in his attempt to clinch. Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dali stuffs the takedown attempt from Jefferson. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet. Jefferson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Jefferson swinging wilding here.
Dali misses with a takedown and Jefferson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dali is lucky that one didn't land flush. Dali tries to clinch there but Jefferson circles away.
Dali swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson. Dali dodges the punch combination from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dali is looking to slow Jefferson down with leg kicks. Jefferson is breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Dali throws the left hand but Jefferson avoids the punch easily.
Dali feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now. Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Dali from controlling successfully. Jefferson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dali wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving. Jefferson is looking to stand up but Dali isn't so interested in that idea. Dali trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Dali misses with a leg kick and Jefferson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dali forces Jefferson back against the cage and clinches.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Dali trying to stall but Jefferson improves his position.
Dali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Jefferson blocks a body shot from Dali. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson. Dali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jefferson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dali keeps control of Jefferson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dali keeps control of Jefferson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dali fails to pull guard.
Alan Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvador Dali. With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferson throws an elbow but misses.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dali misses with a left hand
and Jefferson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dali's guard now.
Dali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jefferson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dali's head. Dali trying to control the position.
Jefferson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Dali wants to sweep but no luck.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jefferson 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. Dali looking for a sweep. Not yet Dali, not yet. Dali is trying to control the position but Jefferson postures up. Dali looking for a sweep. Not yet Dali, not yet.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jefferson misses with a wild combination.
Jefferson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Dali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jefferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dali 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. Dali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Dali stops Jefferson from standing up.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Dali wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is keeping the position.
Jefferson has his feet on Dali's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. A leg kick checked by Jefferson. The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jefferson throws a series of punches but Dali moves out of range.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jefferson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jefferson looking to control and managing it successfully. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dali tries to hold on but Jefferson postures up. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Jefferson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses. Dali has his takedown stuffed and Jefferson counters with a one-two to the body. Jefferson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Alan Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dali doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.
Jefferson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Good standup being displayed there by Jefferson as he connects with a hook.
 Dali is rocked! Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dali is still on wobbly legs! Can Jefferson finish him? Dali has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jefferson. Dali seems to have recovered his senses. This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jefferson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dali is looking for a triangle but Jefferson pushes his legs off easily.
Dali being controlled here, momentarily.
Dali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jefferson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Dali trying to keep a closed guard but Jefferson is proving a slippery customer.
Jefferson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dali's guard.
Dali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jefferson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jefferson stands up and waves to Dali to follow him. Jefferson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dali. Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dali fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jefferson sprawls well initially but Dali persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Dali performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jefferson wants to get back to his feet. Dali wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is defending well. Jefferson keeping hold of Dali's head, controlling as best he can. Jefferson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jefferson. Jefferson has control of Dali's left arm, preventing Dali from doing any damage. Dali wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is keeping the position. Jefferson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Jefferson wants to stand and escape but Dali is having none of it. Jefferson managing to control the position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jefferson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dali manages to get himself to full guard.
Dali is looking for a triangle but Jefferson pushes his legs off easily.
Alan Jefferson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jefferson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Dali seems keen to control Jefferson's posture. Dali looking for a sweep. Not yet Dali, not yet. Jefferson trying to control but Dali is working from the bottom. Jefferson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jefferson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Dali looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jefferson being controlled here momentarily. Jefferson won't allow Dali to sweep him here. Dali has a closed guard, preventing Jefferson from standing up.
Dali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jefferson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jefferson is posturing up here but Dali has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jefferson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jefferson has to tap! Slick submission there by Dali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salvador Dali!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Whissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Martin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Got Money by Lil Wayne. Whissell has chosen Rose Of Sharon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. George Whissell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Martin! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Whissell! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Whissell tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Martin wants to clinch up but Whissell keeps it at a distance.
Whissell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Whissell showed some decent athleticism there. Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Whissell controlling the action here. I looks like Whissell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Whissell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Martin wants to get back to full guard but Whissell has passed into side control.
Whissell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Martin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martin and Whissell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
 That's two 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. Martin is looking to reverse the position.
Whissell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Martin is looking for a sweep. Martin pushes Whissell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Whissell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Whissell working away. Martin regains half guard. Whissell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Martin wants to control but Whissell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
George Whissell dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Martin stuffs the takedown.
Whissell has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Martin.
Martin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whissell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martin just stands there and leans against the cage. Whissell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martin just stands there and leans against the cage. Ryan Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Whissell. Whissell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whissell jumps guard.
Whissell is pulling down on Martin's head. It's preventing any offense from Martin, at least for the moment. Martin trying to control but Whissell is working from the bottom.
Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Martin wants to control from the top but Whissell keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Whissell wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment. Whissell keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Martin wanted to stand there but Whissell had control of the position.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Whissell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin stuffs the takedown. Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Whissell shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Whissell wants to control but Martin is keeping busy and won't allow it. Martin trying to control from half guard but Whissell is working away.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Whissell keeping control of the position. Martin is trying to control the action in half guard but Whissell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Martin wants to stand up but Whissell has a hold of him and won't allow it. Whissell keeping control of the position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Martin is looking to advance position but Whissell won't allow it. Whissell is positioning himself well to prevent Martin advancing to mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Martin trying to control from half guard but Whissell is working away. 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 Ryan Martin will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Martin gets caught flat footed, as Whissell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Whissell controlling from the top position.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
 Despite being in the dominant position, George Whissell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martin gets a takedown into half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Whissell wants to get back to full guard. Whissell keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Martin is just content to waste time from the top position. Whissell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Whissell trying to control the position here. Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Whissell is retaining full guard. Whissell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin. Whissell is pulling down on Martin's head. It's preventing any offense from Martin, at least for the moment. Martin wants to control from the top but Whissell keeps moving.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Whissell controlling Martin's posture. Martin wants to stand and escape but instead Whissell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Martin controls Whissell momentarily but Whissell frees himself.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Whissell content to stall in guard here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
George Whissell really dominated that round. That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martin closes the distance looking to clinch
so Whissell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Whissell preventing the sweep. Whissell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
 Despite being in the dominant position, George Whissell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Martin wants to clinch but Whissell slips to the side
and Whissell counters with a nice double leg into half guard. George Whissell has got the better of the ground game so far. Whissell tries to stand and escape but Martin is controlling the position. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Whissell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Martin is trying to stand up here but Whissell is controlling him well. Whissell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whissell is working away from the top position though.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whissell in particular looking to stall. Whissell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Whissell is taking a breather. Martin 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.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Whissell trying to pass the guard but Martin defending well. Whissell slows the pace down in half guard. Whissell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Martin is looking to control Whissell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Whissell performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Martin wants to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
George Whissell dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Martin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Whissell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martin won't be happy with that. Whissell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
 Despite being in the dominant position, George Whissell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Martin stuffs the takedown. Martin clinches but Whissell breaks the clinch
and Whissell counters with a single leg into guard. Martin didn't expect that. Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whissell prevents Martin from getting back to his feet. Whissell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Whissell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Whissell is figuring out what he wants to do next. Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whissell is working away from the top position though. Whissell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
 That's two 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. Martin is trying to maintain the position but Whissell is very close to passing his half guard. Whissell sitting and controlling from the half guard. Martin is looking to control Whissell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Whissell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Martin is looking to improve his position.
Whissell performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Martin is trying to maintain the position but Whissell is very close to passing his half guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Martin manages to get to full guard.
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. Martin is wriggling around but Whissell manages to pass to half guard.
Ryan Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! 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. Whissell passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight! George Whissell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Whissell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Whissell! George Whissell is the new lightweight champion!
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