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GFC 1 - For Honour and Glory PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berkthar Bankenfuere (ranked 24664 p4p, 6191 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 669 p4p, 590 weight class). Theros Ironfeld told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid boxing
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berkthar Bankenfuere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfeld scores with a hook to the body. Bankenfuere takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ironfeld scores with the left hand. Bankenfuere knows he should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Berkthar Bankenfuere has been cut.
Bankenfuere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bankenfuere has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bankenfuere cracks Ironfeld with an open hand slap.
Bankenfuere misses with a hook
and Ironfeld counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Ironfeld.
Bankenfuere throws a big counter combination but Ironfeld scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ironfeld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ironfeld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bankenfuere avoids it really well and circles away.
A lazy left from Ironfeld finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Ironfeld. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bankenfuere is looking to counter punch.
Bankenfuere looks to land a combination but Ironfeld avoids it well.
Ironfeld has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld fails to land with a series of punches.
Bankenfuere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ironfeld slips a jab and a cross from Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ironfeld.
Bankenfuere blocks a jab.
Ironfeld tries to move into range but Bankenfuere moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Bankenfuere, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ironfeld misses with a two punch combination.
Bankenfuere misses with a body kick.
Bankenfuere takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bankenfuere avoids the body shot from Ironfeld.
Bankenfuere seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bankenfuere throws a nice looking combination but Ironfeld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ironfeld is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bankenfuere rather than just go for the knockout.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Bankenfuere takes one on the button.
Bankenfuere misses with an attempted mid 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!
Bankenfuere throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bankenfuere at a distance.
Ironfeld misses with a wild combination.
Ironfeld digs a good body shot into Bankenfuere's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ironfeld.
Some wild striking there from Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere tries to bum rush Ironfeld with a series of wild strikes but Ironfeld uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ironfeld connects with a body shot that sends Bankenfuere's belly button to the back.
Berkthar Bankenfuere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bankenfuere takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bankenfuere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bankenfuere dodges the punch combination from Ironfeld.
Bankenfuere was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ironfeld thuds his right hand into Bankenfuere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bankenfuere stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bankenfuere looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ironfeld dips to his left and cracks Bankenfuere with an uppercut!
Bankenfuere misses with a combination
and Ironfeld counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bankenfuere thinking.
Bankenfuere cracks a nice hook into Ironfeld's ribs.
Bankenfuere ducks under a wild hook from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironfeld ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ironfeld avoids the head kick by Bankenfuere.
Some wild striking there from Bankenfuere.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bankenfuere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bankenfuere throws a combination that misses
and Ironfeld counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bankenfuere is breathing heavily.
Bankenfuere throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Ironfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Bankenfuere.
Ironfeld fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ironfeld lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bankenfuere at a distance.
Ironfeld clobbers Bankenfuere with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ironfeld postures up in Bankenfuere's guard and throws a big left but Bankenfuere blocks it.
Bankenfuere on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bankenfuere tries to get out of the position.
Ironfeld throws a big elbow that misses.
Ironfeld with a nice head shot there.
Ironfeld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironfeld trying to control but Bankenfuere is working from the bottom.
Ironfeld is working Bankenfuere over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ironfeld controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ironfeld cracks Bankenfuere with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ironfeld scores with a hook to the body. Bankenfuere takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bankenfuere moves away.
Ironfeld connects with a body shot that sends Bankenfuere's belly button to the back.
Bankenfuere takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bankenfuere goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Ironfeld moves away from the strike by Bankenfuere.
Ironfeld is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bankenfuere with a body shot.
Ironfeld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Bankenfuere. That snapped Ironfeld's head back.
Berkthar Bankenfuere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ironfeld wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bankenfuere throws a series of punches but Ironfeld avoids them all with ease.
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!
Bankenfuere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ironfeld.
Bankenfuere misses with a wild body shot.
Ironfeld slips under a jab from Bankenfuere.
Ironfeld lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld throws a looping overhand right but Bankenfuere ducks down to avoid it.
Bankenfuere moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut is getting worse.
Bankenfuere feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ironfelds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ironfeld ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Ironfeld.
Ironfeld fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bankenfuere looks to land a combination. Ironfeld sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ironfeld connects with a body shot.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Ironfeld coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironfeld cracks Bankenfuere with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bankenfuere tries to bum rush Ironfeld with a series of wild strikes but Ironfeld uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bankenfuere misses with a hook
and Ironfeld counters with a straight right hand.
Ironfeld lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ironfeld swinging wildly here.
Bankenfuere swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld lands with a straight right. Bankenfuere didn't see that one coming.
Ironfeld lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ironfeld. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Bankenfuere tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bankenfuere's head.
Bankenfuere misses with a few strikes there.
Ironfeld looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ironfeld lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bankenfuere walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ironfeld with a hook.
Bankenfuere looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Ironfeld misses.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironfeld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ironfeld jabs at Bankenfuere's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ironfeld connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Bankenfuere does no damage.
Ironfeld misses with a left hand
and Bankenfuere counters with a one-two to the body.
Ironfeld thuds a left hand into Bankenfuere's body.
Bankenfuere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bankenfuere walks into a jab.
Jeez, Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bankenfuere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bankenfuere there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironfeld works Bankenfuere's body with a nice hook.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bankenfuere moves away.
Bankenfuere throws a big counter combination but Ironfeld scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ironfeld defending well as Bankenfuere loads up on a big left hand.
Ironfeld appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ironfeld misses with a left hand
and Bankenfuere counters with a right hand to the body.
Ironfeld cracks a nice hook into Bankenfuere's ribs.
A punch combination from Bankenfuere misses.
Ironfeld swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ironfeld takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bankenfuere throws a nice looking combination but Ironfeld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ironfeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bankenfuere.
Ironfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bankenfuere defends it well.
Bankenfuere misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Ironfeld was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ironfeld digs a good hook to Bankenfuere's body.
Ironfeld throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ironfeld lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironfeld scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bankenfuere gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Theros Ironfeld!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mack Jackson (ranked 4603 p4p, 24872 weight class) and Stefan Barbu (ranked 505 p4p, 632 weight class). Barbu has chosen Mândruţă frumoasă as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stefan Barbu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbu lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbu, which made it look bad.
Barbu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Barbu avoids it.
Barbu lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbu dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbu! But no joy.
Barbu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbu as he avoids it easily.
Barbu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Barbu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbu pinned against the cage. Barbu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barbu feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mack Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab lands there for Barbu.
Stefan Barbu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbu moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbu throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Barbu. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Barbu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Barbu counters with a one-two to the body.
Barbu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barbu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Barbu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
As Jackson backs off Barbu throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Barbu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbu stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
 Jackson is rocked!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbu throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Barbu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Barbu tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Barbu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbu misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Barbu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Barbu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Barbu is looking for the big counter here.
Barbu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Barbu does it's job there.
Barbu walks into a jab.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Jackson backs off Barbu throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbu throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Barbu lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Barbu slips the punch.
Barbu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barbu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mack Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Barbu lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbu drops Jackson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jackson looks back up at him and smiles so Barbu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbu lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Barbu has cracked Jackson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Barbu lands another huge swinging hook and Jackson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jackson, before Barbu can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stefan Barbu!
Stefan Barbu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave McDonald (ranked 5447 p4p, 5332 weight class) and Branson White (ranked 574 p4p, 568 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branson White!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald avoids the head kick by White.
White closes the distance and clinches.
White lands an elbow that stopped McDonald in his tracks for a moment.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
White trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
White lands a damaging elbow.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
A knee to the head by White.
White landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White lands a damaging elbow.
White landing knees to the body.
White landing knees to the body.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
White slowing the pace effectively.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
White is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
White lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dave McDonald has been cut.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White working McDonald over with knees to the body.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White working McDonald over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White lands a knee to the body.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
White lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands an elbow just above McDonald 's eye.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White lands an elbow inside that McDonald shrugs off.
White landing knees to the head.
McDonald is rocked!
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White landing knees to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
White landing knees to the head.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White lands an elbow inside.
White lands an elbow inside that McDonald shrugs off.
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. White obliges.
White is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White slows down the pace here.
McDonald tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White lands a knee to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
White receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White lands a nice knee to the body.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
White lands a knee to the body.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands a nice elbow.
White controlling the action here for a moment.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from White.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonald's face.
White lands a nice elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as McDonald tries to tie him up.
White connects with a knee to the head.
White keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McDonald takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonald's face.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
McDonald tries a body shot but White blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Branson White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave McDonald's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
White plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
White throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White landing knees to the body.
White avoiding damage.
White lands an elbow inside that McDonald shrugs off.
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!
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on White's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a knee to the head.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
White landing knees to the body.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White scores a nice knee to the body.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from White.
White working McDonald over with knees to the body.
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from White.
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from White.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White just leaning against McDonald, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
White connects with a knee to the head.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
Branson White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White pressing his opponent against the cage.
White looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
White lands a nice elbow.
White lands an elbow just above McDonald 's eye.
Knees to the body from White.
White prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White prevents a body shot from McDonald.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
White slowing the pace effectively.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonald's brow.
McDonald taking a breather.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
White lands a damaging elbow.
White lands a knee to the body.
White landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonald's face.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Branson White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave McDonald's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from White.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White lands an elbow inside.
McDonald jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
McDonald tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. White obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonald's face.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White just leaning against McDonald, taking a breather.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White lands a knee to the head.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
White lands an elbow inside.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonald has his back to the cage.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald jumps guard but White stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White lands a knee to the body.
White with a knee to the head.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White landing knees to the head.
White lands a knee to the body.
White lands a knee to the body.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald's defenses.
McDonald tries a body shot but White blocks it.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. White obliges.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
White missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from White.
White prevents a body shot from McDonald.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald's defenses.
White landing knees to the head.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White avoiding damage.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White trying to land knees to the body.
Dave McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Branson White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald tries a body shot but White blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branson White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White 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 24:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branson White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tamburello (ranked 5134 p4p, 5222 weight class) and Scott Thompson (ranked 539 p4p, 547 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, Chris Tamburello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamburello misses with a few strikes there.
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Tamburello lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
Tamburello lands an overhand right.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tamburello.
Tamburello prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson is stalling here.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tamburello blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamburello looking to stall.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson is stalling here.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamburello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Tamburello.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamburello takes a shot to the head.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamburellos head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamburello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson is stalling here.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Tamburello looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Tamburello is breathing heavily.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tamburello takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Chris Tamburello has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Tamburello.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson tries a body shot but Tamburello blocks it.
Thompson just leaning against Tamburello, taking a breather.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tamburello has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson pushes Tamburello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamburello is rocked!
Thompson has Tamburello pushed against the cage.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamburello.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thompson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tamburello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
BAM! Thompson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Tamburello like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Scott Thompson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Castravet (ranked 5185 p4p, 5131 weight class) and Charlie Potthast (ranked 544 p4p, 540 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, Andrei Castravet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Potthast!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potthast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potthast takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Potthast connects with a body shot.
Potthast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castravet.
Castravet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potthast swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potthast lands a slapping body shot.
Castravet misses with a wild combination.
Potthast thuds his right hand into Castravet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castravet is looking to slow Potthast down with leg kicks.
Castravet misses with a right hand
and Castravet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potthast swats away the attempt to clinch by Castravet.
Castravet misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castravet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castravet tries to clinch but Potthast is having none of it.
Potthast lands with a nice body punch.
Potthast lands a body shot.
Castravet is breathing heavily.
Potthast bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castravet's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potthast uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Potthast lands with a nice body punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Potthast.
Potthast wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Potthast misses.
Potthast lands a slapping body shot.
Oooooh!!! Potthast has knocked Castravet down with a huge combo! Potthast steps away and waves a wobbly Castravet back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Castravet is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potthast sends Castravet crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Potthast is motioning to the referee to let Castravet up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Castravet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Potthast lands a slapping body shot.
Castravet gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Potthast points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Castravet wakes up just in time to hear Potthast thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Potthast!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huma Dragonsbane (ranked 3701 p4p, 4556 weight class) and Jakub Shea (ranked 504 p4p, 587 weight class). Huma Dragonsbane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jakub Shea's 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huma Dragonsbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakub Shea!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shea throws a head kick that misses.
Shea misses with a body kick.
Dragonsbane misses with a leg kick.
Jakub Shea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragonsbane blocks a head kick by Shea.
Dragonsbane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonsbane seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dragonsbane swinging wildly here.
Dragonsbane throws a series of punches but Shea avoids them all with ease.
Dragonsbane tries to clinch up.
Shea lands a high kick!
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
Shea misses with a leg kick.
Dragonsbane takes a swing at Shea's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shea lands with a slapping head kick.
Dragonsbane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragonsbane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shea flicks out a counter leg kick but Dragonsbane steps away.
Dragonsbane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragonsbane throws out the jab.
Shea is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Shea.
Dragonsbane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dragonsbane avoids the head kick by Shea.
Dragonsbane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shea is looking to land body kicks.
Shea drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dragonsbane wants to control but Shea postures up.
Dragonsbane is looking to reverse the position.
Shea lands an elbow.
Dragonsbane is looking to reverse the position.
Shea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragonsbane keeps working.
Dragonsbane is looking for a sweep.
Dragonsbane managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonsbane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dragonsbane is looking for a sweep. Shea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dragonsbane has one foot on Shea's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Shea.
Dragonsbane checks a low kick from Shea.
Dragonsbane thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dragonsbane lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragonsbane.
Shea scoring well with a low kick there.
Shea shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragonsbane sprawls well. He's pushed Shea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragonsbane misses with a double jab.
Shea scores with a nice body kick.
Shea misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Dragonsbane.
Shea throws a nice head kick!
Shea misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonsbane misses with a looping right.
Dragonsbane throws out a powerful jab.
Shea slips under a jab.
Shea throws a leg kick which misses Dragonsbane's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragonsbane tries to avoid it.
Dragonsbane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Huma Dragonsbane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Dragonsbane misses its intended target.
Dragonsbane misses the jab.
Shea shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shea throws a sloppy head kick and Dragonsbane moves out of range easily.
A big left from Dragonsbane misses.
Shea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragonsbane throws a nice head kick!
Shea avoids the head kick by Dragonsbane.
Shea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Dragonsbane.
Shea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shea throws a head kick but Dragonsbane moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragonsbane throws out a loose jab but Shea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Dragonsbane does no damage.
Dragonsbane misses with a head kick.
Dragonsbane moves out of range of the body kick from Shea.
Shea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shea throws a sloppy head kick
and Dragonsbane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crunch! Shea slams his shin into Dragonsbane's torso.
Shea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragonsbane lands with an overhand left.
Dragonsbane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dragonsbane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragonsbane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shea misses with a head kick.
Dragonsbane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragonsbane throws a low kick but Shea avoids it.
Shea finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragonsbane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Huma Dragonsbane will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dragonsbane avoids the head kick by Shea.
Shea throws a sloppy head kick and Dragonsbane moves out of range easily.
Shea looks to land a body kick but Dragonsbane moved away.
Shea checks a leg kick.
Shea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragonsbane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shea.
A shot to the liver by Dragonsbane. Beautiful body shot.
Shea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragonsbane misses with a straight right.
Jakub Shea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragonsbane.
Shea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragonsbane as he jumps to the side.
Dragonsbane tries to counter with a takedown but Shea is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragonsbane throws a head kick that half lands.
Dragonsbane connects with a crisp jab.
 Shea is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Dragonsbane as Shea shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Shea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shea is breathing heavily.
Dragonsbane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dragonsbane misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dragonsbane.
Nice straight punches there by Dragonsbane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dragonsbane.
Shea is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragonsbane finish him?
Shea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragonsbane throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Shea crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Huma Dragonsbane!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Lisko (ranked 4080 p4p, 3939 weight class) and Abigg Chungus (ranked 497 p4p, 484 weight class). Jordan Lisko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Lisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abigg Chungus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lisko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Lisko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lisko lands an elbow inside.
Chungus is trying to force a seperation but Lisko has the dominant position.
Lisko scores with a knee to the head.
Chungus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chungus blocks an elbow strike.
Chungus working hard to break the clinch.
Chungus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chungus is looking to break free of the clinch but Lisko has double underhooks.
Chungus dodges an elbow strike from Lisko.
Lisko throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chungus.
Lisko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chungus's efforts to push away.
Lisko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chungus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisko lands a nice knee to the body.
Lisko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lisko lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lisko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chungus's brow.
Lisko drops Chungus with a big knee straight up the middle! Chungus is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Chungus is rocked!
It looks like Abigg Chungus has been cut.
Lisko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chungus is still on wobbly legs! Can Lisko finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lisko looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Lisko backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Chungus's temple! It sends Chungus violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Lisko celebrates and the doctors try to help Chungus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jordan Lisko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rohl (ranked 3352 p4p, 5177 weight class) and Justin Boyington (ranked 409 p4p, 533 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Rohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Boyington!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyington throws a jab when Rohl was well out of range.
It appears Rohl was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rohl misses with a leg kick.
Boyington throws a front kick that sends Rohl stumbling back into the cage.
Rohl is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Boyington.
Boyington connects with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Boyington has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boyington throws a body punch but Rohl moves out of range.
Rohl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyington.
Rohl wants to slow Boyington down by chopping away at his legs.
Boyington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyington avoids the head kick by Rohl.
Boyington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boyington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rohl looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rohl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big right from Boyington misses.
A head kick by Boyington misses
and Rohl counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rohl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boyington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boyington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boyington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rohl scoring with some ground and pound.
Rohl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boyington is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rohl has his hands clasped together but Boyington extends and breaks Rohl's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Boyington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Boyington!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melo Motts (ranked 3626 p4p, 3074 weight class) and Reza Chas (ranked 429 p4p, 379 weight class). Melo Motts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reza Chas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melo Motts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reza Chas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Motts's sensitive parts.
Motts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chas circles away.
Chas moves into the clinch.
Chas missing with knees to the body.
Chas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Motts blocks it with crossed arms.
Motts stalls.
Motts is trying to maintain a safe position but Chas gets an underhook and turns Motts into the cage.
Motts content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Motts displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chas up against the cage.
Motts gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Chas jumps guard but Motts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Motts is keeping busy.
Knees to the body from Chas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Motts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Melo Motts.
Motts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chas sprawls well. Chas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Motts gets slowly back to his feet.
Chas throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Melo Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Motts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chas throws a head kick that Motts semi-blocks.
Motts shoots in looking for a takedown but Chas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Motts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chas scores with a nice body kick.
Motts fails with a takedown attempt.
Chas scores with a head kick. Motts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chas instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chas fails to pull guard.
Motts just leaning against Chas, taking a breather.
Motts stalling in the clinch but Chas improves position.
Chas told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Motts is pushing Chas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Melo Motts.
Motts shoots for a takedown but Chas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Motts is defended easily by Chas.
Motts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chas as he jumps to the side.
Chas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Motts with that takedown attempt.
Chas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Motts takes a step back to recover.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chas.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Motts takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Chas.
Chas connects with a high kick.
Chas feints and then cracks Motts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Motts down.
Chas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chas as he avoids it easily.
Motts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chas is fending him off so far but Motts persists. Nope, Chas circles away and we're back to standing.
Chas closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chas lands an elbow inside.
Chas slowing the pace effectively.
Motts is trying to maintain a safe position but Chas gets an underhook and turns Motts into the cage.
Motts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chas is defending well for now.
Motts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chas scores with a knee to the head.
Chas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chas jumps into guard, dragging Motts to the mat.
Motts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Motts has managed to get both his arms back between Chas's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Motts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Motts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Motts slips nicely into half guard.
Motts trying to pass the guard but Chas defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motts controlling the pace.
Chas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Motts is looking to take a break and control but Chas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chas keeping moving, preventing Motts from controlling successfully.
Chas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chas looking for a guillotine here but Motts defends easily.
Motts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reza Chas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Motts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chas swivels and escapes.
Chas lands a head kick. Motts smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Motts shoots in looking for a takedown. Chas tries to sprawl out of it but Motts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chas thumps Motts with a low kick.
Chas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Chas both land. Nice combination.
Motts drives through with a takedown into Chas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Chas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Motts tries to free his leg and advance position but Chas is retaining full guard.
Motts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chas has his foot on Motts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Motts works his way back into a safe position though.
Chas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chas looking for a guillotine here but Motts defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts tries to free his leg and advance position but Chas is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chas can't keep his opponent in guard - Motts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Motts wants to pass to mount but Chas is defending the position.
Chas is refusing to be controlled, as Motts sits in half guard.
Chas wants to control but Motts is keeping busy.
Motts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chas keeps working.
Chas trying to control from the bottom.
Chas is staying active underneath Motts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chas tries to get to full guard but Motts has control of the leg.
Motts is keen to just control but Chas is a slippery customer.
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.
Well, if Motts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chas is refusing to be controlled, as Motts sits in half guard.
Chas trying to control but Motts postures up.
Motts trying to control from half guard but Chas is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Motts fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Motts darts in looking for a takedown but Chas gets double underhooks and turns Motts into the cage.
Chas feints a counter leg kick.
Motts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Motts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chas is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Chas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chas tries to pull guard but Motts won't allow it.
Reza Chas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chas crunches a lovely knee into Motts's ribcage.
Motts is looking to break free of the clinch but Chas has double underhooks.
Chas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Motts is trying to push Chas away but Chas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Motts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chas obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Motts manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Motts trying to control the position but instead, Chas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Motts into the cage.
Chas lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chas.
Motts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Motts walks away with a smile on his face. Chas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Motts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chas pinned against the cage. Chas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Motts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chas throws a nice head kick!
Chas drives through and clinches with Motts against the cage.
Chas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chas lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chas.
Stalling in the clinch from Motts.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Motts letting Chas take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reza Chas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chas delivers a nice body kick.
Chas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Motts.
Both fighters circling a little - Chas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chas with a nice calf kick.
Reza Chas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Motts's head.
Chas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Motts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chas counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chas.
Motts shoots in looking for a takedown but Chas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Motts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chas stuffs the takedown attempt from Motts. Motts gets slowly back to his feet.
Chas is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Motts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chas with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Chas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Motts will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Motts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body kick from Chas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Motts tries to land knees in the clinch but Chas avoids the damage to the body.
Motts is trying to maintain a safe position but Chas gets an underhook and turns Motts into the cage.
Chas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Motts looking to slow down the pace here.
Motts tries to stall but Chas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Motts wants to stall.
Motts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chas is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Melo Motts.
Chas scores with a head kick. Motts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chas is looking to clinch.
Reza Chas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That kick from Chas tenderised Motts's leg. Motts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chas scores with a head kick.
Chas connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Motts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chas's half guard.
Chas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chas actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Motts in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Motts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Motts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chas taking some punishment here, with Motts in his half guard.
Motts controlling the action here.
Chas is looking to control Motts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chas avoid being mounted?
Motts is taking a breather. Chas 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.
Chas wants to get back to full guard.
Chas actively working from the bottom here.
Motts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Motts is looking to take a break and control but Chas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Motts prevents Chas from improving his position.
Motts content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chas scores with a head kick. Motts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chas is trying to control the position but Motts postures up.
Chas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Motts controls the pace.
Motts trying to control but Chas is working from the bottom.
Melo Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reza Chas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Motts controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reza Chas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chas 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reza Chas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Herro (ranked 2721 p4p, 4007 weight class) and Oweny Madden (ranked 378 p4p, 526 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanner Herro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oweny Madden!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madden.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Madden.
Herro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Madden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Herro moves in looking to clinch but Madden pushes him off.
Herro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madden throws a big shot that misses.
Madden lands a jab to Herro's midsection.
A big right from Madden misses.
Herro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Herro scores with a jab to the body.
Herro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Herro scores with a four punch combination!
Herro moves out of range of the strikes.
Herro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madden throws a hook but Herro avoids it easily.
Herro ducks right into an uppercut from Madden.
Some wild striking there from Herro.
Madden jabs Herro right on the nose. Herro blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herro tries to bum rush Madden with a series of wild strikes but Madden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Madden lands with a right and another and another! Herro is in big trouble! Madden lands again and this time it's lights out for Herro! A quality knockout there for Madden.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oweny Madden!
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FIGHT
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