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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Yonic (ranked 25106 p4p, 6321 weight class) and Billy Bong (ranked 121 p4p, 200 weight class). Billy Bong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chad Yonic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bong!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic tries to clinch up.
Bong misses with a head kick.
Yonic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yonic clinches up against the cage.
Bong managing to block the knees to the body from Yonic.
Yonic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yonic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yonic as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bong as Yonic shoots in.
Yonic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yonic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic trying to control the position but instead, Bong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yonic into the cage.
Bong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yonic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong tries to break free but Yonic pushes him back against the cage.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Yonic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yonic jumps guard but Bong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yonic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yonic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bong is trying to force a seperation but Yonic has the dominant position.
Bong drags the fight down to the ground.
Bong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Yonic trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
Bong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yonic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yonic trying to mount his opponent but Bong defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yonic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yonic wants to take a breather but Bong is having none of it.
Bong is trying is best to control the position here.
Bong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bong is holding on to half guard well.
Yonic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bong.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yonic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yonic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bong tries to counter with a clinch but Yonic shakes him off and moves away.
Bong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yonic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bong clinches with his opponent.
Yonic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bong has him pressed against the cage.
Yonic throws an elbow but it misses.
Bong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bong pulls Yonic into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is looking to stand up but Bong won't let him.
Bong keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic wants to stand but Bong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yonic preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Bong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yonic tries for a takedown but Bong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yonic misses with a head kick.
Bong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yonic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yonic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yonic slips a jab and a cross from Bong.
Bong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yonic's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bong smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yonic doesn't manage to clinch there - Bong circles away.
Bong pushes Yonic up against the cage in a clinch.
Bong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yonic uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic looking to pass the guard.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong looking for a sweep. Not yet Bong, not yet.
Yonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yonic has managed to get both his arms back between Bong's legs - danger averted.
Bong pulls Yonic in close to his closed guard and prevents Yonic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bong throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yonic's guard.
Bong controlling from the top position.
Bong postures up.
Bong looking to pass the guard.
Bong stopping the sweep attempt from Yonic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong cracks Yonic with a solid left hand.
Bong wants to stand and escape but instead Yonic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Yonic looking to pass the guard.
Yonic trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
Yonic preventing the sweep.
Bong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yonic is controlling him.
Bong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yonic is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Bong keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chad Yonic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
Yonic tries to clinch but Bong moves out of range.
Bong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yonic tries to clinch up but Bong circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yonic fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Yonic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bong counters by moving into the clinch.
Yonic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yonic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yonic fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yonic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yonic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yonic wants to clinch up but Bong keeps it at a distance.
Bong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yonic darts in looking for a takedown but Bong gets double underhooks and turns Yonic into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong slows down the pace here.
Yonic is trying to force a seperation but Bong has the dominant position.
Yonic tries a body shot but Bong blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bong has him pressed against the cage.
Bong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yonic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bong clinches with his opponent.
Yonic jumps guard but Bong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yonic is trying to maintain a safe position but Bong gets an underhook and turns Yonic into the cage.
Bong has Yonic pressed against the cage, preventing Yonic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yonic managing to block the knees to the body from Bong.
Bong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yonic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bong drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong controlling Yonic's posture.
Bong is looking for a triangle here but Yonic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bong is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Yonic tries to stand but Bong controls the position and pulls Yonic into his guard.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Bong keeps moving.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bong can't keep his opponent in guard - Yonic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bong is trying to stand.
It looks like Yonic is going to stand back up.
Yonic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bong defending well though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yonic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bong.
Yonic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bong lands a left and a right that send Yonic crashing to the mat, dazed. Bong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Chad Yonic has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bong closes the distance and pushes Yonic back into the cage.
Chad Yonic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Bong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yonic misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bong 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harley Blaze (ranked 6451 p4p, 6048 weight class) and Demitre Hynes (ranked 101 p4p, 98 weight class). Harley Blaze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demitre Hynes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hynes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hynes doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blaze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hynes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blaze has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harley Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hynes moves in looking to clinch but Blaze pushes him off.
Hynes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hynes lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hynes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hynes darts in looking for a takedown but Blaze gets double underhooks and turns Hynes into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze fails with the takedown.
Hynes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blaze checks a leg kick.
Blaze dives in and grabs Hynes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hynes pushes down on Blaze's head and hops out.
Blaze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hynes.
Blaze shoots in but no luck this time.
Hynes throws a nice looking combination but Blaze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown but Hynes shows good takedown defense.
Hynes fails with the takedown.
Hynes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Blaze as Hynes shoots in.
Blaze stuffs the takedown.
Hynes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Hynes with that takedown attempt.
Blaze fails with the takedown.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Hynes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hynes wants to clinch.
Hynes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hynes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blaze tries to avoid it but Hynes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blaze to the ground. Blaze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hynes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaze circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Hynes on that attempt.
Blaze stuffs the takedown.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown but Hynes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hynes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blaze fails with a takedown attempt.
Hynes darts in trying to clinch
and Blaze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hynes shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hynes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hynes or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaze, which made it look bad.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hynes but Hynes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hynes with the counter takedown but Blaze avoids it easily.
Hynes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaze defends well and Hynes ends up having to push Blaze into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hynes looks for the body kick but Blaze saw that one coming.
No luck for Hynes with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hynes tries to clinch there but Blaze circles away.
Hynes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
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 Harley Blaze will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blaze lands with a good body shot.
Harley Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Hynes wants to clinch
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Demitre Hynes has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Hynes on that attempt.
Hynes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blaze eats them both and turns towards Hynes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Harley Blaze has been cut.
Blaze moves out of range of the body kick from Hynes.
Blaze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hynes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blaze somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hynes with that takedown attempt.
Hynes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blaze to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hynes has control of Blaze's left arm, preventing Blaze from doing any damage.
Hynes keeping moving, preventing Blaze from controlling successfully.
Blaze preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hynes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hynes keeping moving, preventing Blaze from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hynes trying to strike off his back.
Hynes controlling Blaze's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hynes shoots in for a double leg but Blaze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harley Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demitre Hynes.
Blaze moves in looking to clinch but Hynes pushes him off.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Hynes.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blaze throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown but Hynes shows good takedown defense.
A countering left hand to the body from Hynes misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hynes misses with a combination
and Blaze counters with a left and a right that stings Hynes.
Hynes shoots for a double leg takedown but Blaze sprawls well. He's pushed Hynes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hynes moves in looking to clinch but Blaze pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blaze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blaze sets himself, and Hynes steps forward looking for the clinch! Blaze avoids it this time.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hynes as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Hynes with that takedown attempt.
Hynes shoots for a takedown but Blaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hynes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hynes is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hynes circles away.
Harley Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hynes shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense.
Blaze wants to clinch.
Hynes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaze as he avoids it easily.
Hynes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaze defends well and Hynes ends up having to push Blaze into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blaze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hynes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hynes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze dives in and grabs Hynes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hynes pushes down on Blaze's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Blaze dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Blaze closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 Hynes is rocked!
Blaze moves into the clinch successfully.
Hynes is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaze finish him?
Blaze is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blaze misses with a knee strike.
Blaze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Hynes is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Harley Blaze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Wei (ranked 3930 p4p, 4356 weight class) and The Dude (ranked 77 p4p, 87 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Wei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Dude!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude throws a nice looking combination but Wei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dude moves into range and clinches up with Wei.
Wei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dude stalling against the cage.
Wei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dude is defending well.
Wei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dude stops a takedown attempt from Wei.
Dude tries to circle away but Wei has him pinned against the cage.
Wei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dude prevents Wei from breaking the clinch.
Dude drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wei pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei stalks Dude and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dude's face. Dude staggers backwards, shaken.
Phil Wei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dude just misses with a punch to the body.
Wei throws a leg kick
and Dude counters by clinching up.
Wei tries for a takedown but Dude manages to get underhooks.
Dude has had enough of the clinch but Wei keeps him there for the moment.
Wei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dude's efforts to push away.
Dude wants to get back to striking at distance but Wei won't allow it.
Dude is trying to force a seperation but Wei has the dominant position.
Dude manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wei wants to pass the guard but Dude is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei wants to control from the top but Dude keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dude is on top in guard.
Dude stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wei is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dude accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dude showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude passes Wei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wei is trying to get back to full guard.
Dude thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dude frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dude looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude thowing shots but they're missing.
Dude punching from mount but Wei doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dude on the ground.
Dude controlling from mount.
Wei is looking to improve his position but Dude isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dude throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wei because Dude loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Dude dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wei stuffs the takedown attempt from Dude. Dude gets slowly back to his feet.
Wei wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dude tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dude is looking for a takedown.
Dude fails to pull guard.
Phil Wei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Dude.
Dude wants to take the fight to the mat but Wei manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude working hard to break the clinch.
Wei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dude is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wei is defending well for now.
Wei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude tries for a takedown but Wei manages to get underhooks.
Wei jumps guard.
Wei managing to control the position.
Wei throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dude is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Wei throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dude escapes and throws Wei's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Wei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dude advances nicely into full mount.
Dude sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude controlling from the full mount.
Wei has given up his back. Will we see Dude going for some submissions?
Dude tightening his grip on Wei, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dude controlling the positon.
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.
Let's hope that Dude has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wei is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dude gets his way!
Dude trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Dude showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wei leaves Dude with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wei appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wei misses with a wild combination.
Dude has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wei slaps away a takedown attempt from Dude, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Dude manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dude is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phil Wei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Dude.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Wei as Dude shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Wei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dude avoids the head kick by Wei.
Wei is looking to clinch.
Dude shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wei avoids the head kick by Dude.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wei but Wei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dude takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dude shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wei but Wei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wei wants to clinch up but Dude keeps it at a distance.
Wei tries to clinch up.
Dude moves into the clinch.
Dude gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wei pushes Dude off and gets back to his feet.
Dude will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wei tries to counter by clinching up but Dude breaks away and moves out of range.
Dude takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wei is trying to get an arm triangle but Dude is defending well.
Wei trying to control the position but Dude is working away.
Dude is looking to regain half guard here but Wei keeps moving and retains side control.
Wei tries for a kimura but Dude is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dude is trying to control Wei's posture but Wei avoids it.
Dude tries to buck Wei off but Wei is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dude throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dude rushes Wei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dude has Wei pressed against the cage.
Dude tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wei's elbow.
Wei breaks the clinch.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wei shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wei showed some decent athleticism there.
Phil Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Dude is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Dude has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dude is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Wei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dude has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Dude!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Haw (ranked 4308 p4p, 4214 weight class) and Jhonny Lait (ranked 85 p4p, 83 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Haw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jhonny Lait!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrew Haw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lait blocks a head kick by Haw.
Lait shoots in but no luck this time.
Lait tries for a takedown but Haw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haw throws a body kick that misses.
Haw throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lait takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lait avoids the head kick by Haw.
Lait avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lait gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lait pulls Haw into guard.
Lait throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lait has his foot on Haw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haw works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lait looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Haw is defending well. Lait quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Haw has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lait celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jhonny Lait!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Pen (ranked 3677 p4p, 4819 weight class) and Craig Barns (ranked 74 p4p, 92 weight class). Craig Barns will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Pen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Barns!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barns shoots in for a takedown but Pen shows good takedown defense.
Pen has his takedown stuffed
and Barns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pen thinking.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barns enables Pen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barns manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barns wants to sweep but no luck.
Pen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barns can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barns throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barns is adopting a defensive guard.
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Barns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen lands a couple of digs.
Pen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barns working a defensive guard here.
Pen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barns's head.
Pen wants to control from the top but Barns keeps moving.
Barns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pen defends it easily.
Barns is trying to control the position but Pen postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Nice sprawl there from Pen as Barns shoots in.
Barns lands a jab to the nose.
Pen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pen passes into side control, despite Barns's attempt to control the position.
Barns is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pen lands a nice shot to the head.
Barns wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barns in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barns is looking to get to half guard.
Barns is in a horrible position here. Pen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pen with the ground and pound from mount.
Pen landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pen tries to control but Barns wriggling away.
Pen is landing with some decent strikes but Barns is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barns is in a horrible position here. Pen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pen landing strikes from the mount.
Barns is trying desperately to improve position.
Barns wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Barns is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Pen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barns leaves Pen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pen but Pen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pen fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Pen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Pen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barns darts in looking for a takedown but Pen gets double underhooks and turns Barns into the cage.
Pen closes the distance and clinches up with Barns, looking for a takedown. Pen pushes Barns against the cage but Barns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barns is fending him off so far but Pen persists. Nope, Barns circles away and we're back to standing.
Barns is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barns scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns stuffs the takedown.
Barns misses with a takedown attempt - Pen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barns tries for a takedown but Pen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barns is defended easily by Pen.
Barns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barns is in Pen's guard.
Tj Pen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pen controls Barns momentarily but Barns frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barns is controlling Pen's trapped leg to prevent Pen from advancing to side control.
Pen lands with a punch from half guard.
Barns is refusing to be controlled, as Pen sits in half guard.
Pen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barns wants to control but Pen is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pen winds up and cracks Barns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pen lands a nice short elbow.
Barns trying to control but Pen postures up.
Ground and pound from Pen.
Barns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Pen.
Pen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pen lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pen connects with a nice short shot to Barns's temple.
Pen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pen controlling the pace.
Pen lands strikes from half guard.
Barns tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pen working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Pen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Pen wants to clinch but Barns slips to the side
and Barns counters with a stiff right hand.
Barns looks to land a combination but Pen avoids it well.
Barns wants to clinch up but Pen keeps it at a distance.
Pen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pen working the ground and pound from side control.
Pen lands an elbow.
Barns taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barns takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pen controls the position.
Pen lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pen is putting a hurting on Barns here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen cracks Barns with a big right hand but Barns just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pen controlling the position from side mount.
Pen trying to control the position but Barns is working away.
Pen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barns to see if he's OK.
Barns is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Barns tries to hold on but Pen pushes him away.
The referee warns Barns that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barns takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barns tries to lock up and control but Pen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barns tries to reverse the position but Pen maintains control.
Pen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barns's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barns?
Barns is rocked!
Pen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barns is still in real trouble! Can Pen finish him?
Barns takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Pen's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Pen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucca Burt (ranked 3494 p4p, 3535 weight class) and Shang OR (ranked 69 p4p, 126 weight class). Lucca Burt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucca Burt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shang OR!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OR drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
OR got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OR has managed to get both his arms back between Burt's legs - danger averted.
OR is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OR tries to free his leg and advance position but Burt is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burt is on top in guard.
OR has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Burt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OR moves into the clinch.
OR successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OR looking for a sweep. Not yet OR, not yet.
OR had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burt defends it easily.
Burt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OR is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
OR not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burt tries to free his leg and advance position but OR is retaining full guard.
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.
Burt wants to control from the top but OR keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OR throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OR clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OR as Burt tries to tie him up.
Burt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OR successfully pulls guard.
Burt trying to control the position from guard on top but OR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OR manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Burt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OR walks away with a smile on his face. Burt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OR manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Burt on his heels. He'll look to pass Burt's guard now, I'm sure.
OR trying to control but Burt is working from the bottom.
Burt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burt trying to control the position.
OR sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OR stands and steps away. Burt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Burt connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Burt.
OR has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Burt.
OR shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burt is trying to defend but OR finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burt scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but OR manages to mount him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shang OR dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lucca Burt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Burt.
OR closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burt is trying to control OR's posture but OR avoids it.
OR has knee on belly and moves into mount.
OR breaks from Burt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
 Burt is rocked!
It looks like Lucca Burt has been cut.
Burt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OR on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from OR.
Burt tries to improve his position but instead OR has taken his back!
Burt wants to control his opponent's hands but OR gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OR has good solid back control here.
Burt is really stuck here.
Burt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
OR tries to keep control of the position but Burt is staying busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OR is persistently looking for the submission but Burt is defending it well.
Burt is trapped and OR is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards OR.
Oh Burt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burt tries to roll but OR sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. OR controlling the positon.
Burt seems to have got his legs back now.
OR has the hooks in. Burt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burt is trapped and OR is scoring with shots to the head and body.
OR is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
OR working for the choke.
OR trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burt doesn't escape.
Burt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OR biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that OR has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OR is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shang OR showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucca Burt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burt.
Burt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burt jabs at OR's body.
OR shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burt kicks OR off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OR looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burt is fending him off so far but OR persists. Nope, Burt circles away and we're back to standing.
Burt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burt duly obliges.
OR dodges the punch combination from Burt.
Despite the aggression on OR's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Burt lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OR fails with the takedown
enabling Burt to counter with a crisp jab.
OR misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OR throws a push kick but Burt slaps the foot to one side.
OR takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burt cracks OR with a good jab.
OR throws a looping overhand right but Burt ducks down to avoid it.
Burt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for OR.
Lucca Burt's cut is getting worse.
A jab lands there for Burt.
Burt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OR moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OR shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Burt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OR drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burt can't do much from the bottom here.
OR decides to stand back up. OR steps back and let's Burt get back to his feet.
OR closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burt missing with knees to the body.
OR pulls guard successfully.
OR is controlling Burt's posture.
OR throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on OR, up you get!
OR closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burt's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OR advances to half guard.
Burt is looking for a sweep. OR is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OR landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burt is not content to let OR control the position.
Burt won't allow OR to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucca Burt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OR 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shang OR!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 1996 p4p, 1736 weight class) and Sorry Eh (ranked 44 p4p, 38 weight class). Sorry Eh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sorry Eh!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anstey is working Eh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Eh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Eh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Anstey is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Eh's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Eh for as long as he can get away with.
Anstey looks up at the clock and then as Eh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anstey smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anstey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey landing strikes.
Eh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Eh is rocked!
Anstey scoring with punches from side control.
Eh is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey cracks Eh with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Anstey immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Eh is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Anstey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
A relieved looking Corwin Anstey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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