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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Wei (ranked 3641 p4p, 6601 weight class) and Jose Garica (ranked 449 p4p, 632 weight class). Jose Garica will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Wei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Garica!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wei shoots in and bounces Garica off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wei looking to pass the guard.
Garica working a defensive guard here.
Garica working for a triangle but Wei defends it easily.
Garica 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wei pushing down on Garica's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garica tries to kick Wei off but Wei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like Wei is going to stand back up.
Wei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garica is just riding it out for now. Wei eventually gives up the hold.
Garica keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wei wants to pass the guard but Garica is defending well.
Garica looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Garica trying to hold on to Wei's head to control him but Wei postures up.
Wei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garica doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wei.
Garica blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wei.
Garica blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wei.
Garica taking some punishment here, with Wei in his half guard.
Wei working over Garica with some ground and pound. Garica looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Wei seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garica is trying to get back to full guard.
Wei decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jose Garica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garica did well to prevent Wei getting side control.
Garica looks winded!
Wei drops an elbow to the side of Garica's head.
Wei with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garica has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wei is working away from the top position though.
Garica tries to roll over but Wei keeps him under control.
Wei looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wei slips a nice elbow through Garica's hands, connecting with Garica's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garica pushes Wei off looking to stand but Wei dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Wei seems content to control.
Garica blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wei.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garica is just riding it out for now. Wei eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Wei seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Wei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garica fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wei avoids it really well and circles away.
Wei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garica tries to keep at a distance but Wei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garica can do to turn this around?
Garica prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garica tries to stall but Wei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garica should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Wei.
Garica is breathing heavily.
Wei drives through and clinches with Garica against the cage.
Garica is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wei to keep the fight standing.
Garica misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei has had enough of the clinch but Garica keeps him there for the moment.
Wei tries to pull guard but Garica forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garica misses with a body punch.
Wei is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garica pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garica working Wei over with knees to the body.
Garica lands an elbow inside that Wei shrugs off.
Wei trying to stall but Garica improves his position.
Wei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wei breaks the clinch.
Wei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garica's sensitive parts.
Wei pushes Garica up against the cage in a clinch.
Wei trying to control the position but instead, Garica has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wei into the cage.
Wei goes for a takedown attempt but Garica pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garica tries to keep at a distance but Wei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garica stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garica is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wei is keeping busy.
Wei tries to pull guard but Garica forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garica keeps control of Wei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garica lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Phil Wei has been cut.
Garica tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wei avoids a wild elbow strike from Garica.
Garica working aggressively here.
Garica tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wei just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garica is trying to stall.
Garica gets underhooks to prevent Wei's takedown attempt.
Garica keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wei's efforts to push away.
Wei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wei tries to pull guard but Garica holds him up against the cage and eventually Wei drops back down to his feet.
Wei tries to pull guard but Garica won't allow it.
Garica manages to pull guard.
Wei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wei gets to his feet - Garica follows without any prompting.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wei here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Garica fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wei feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wei is stalling in the full guard.
Wei tries to free his leg and advance position but Garica is retaining full guard.
Wei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Montreal inform us that Garica has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei throwing strikes but missing.
Wei controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Wei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Wei's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wei moves into the clinch.
Wei can't break the clinch.
Wei wants to take the fight to the mat but Garica manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garica is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garica jumps guard but Wei stands there with Garica around his waist. Garica gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wei tries to pull guard but Garica won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garica is trying to break the clinch but Wei is controlling him.
Garica gets control of Wei's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garica will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Garica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garica is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phil Wei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wei trying to control but Garica is working from the bottom.
Garica not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garica can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wei controls the pace.
Garica has a closed guard, preventing Wei from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the liver by Wei. Beautiful body shot.
Jose Garica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 clinches up with Garica and pushes him back against the cage.
Wei is working for takedown but Garica is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garica avoiding damage as Wei throws knees to the body.
Garica throws an elbow but it misses.
Garica 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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wei - that will leave a mark!
Wei throws a nice looking combination but Garica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garica gets tackled into the cage by Wei. Wei maintains the clinch.
Wei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei wants a takedown but no success here.
Wei is trying to pull guard but Garica turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garica to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Garica.
Wei tries to pull guard but Garica forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wei has Garica pressed against the cage.
Wei breaks from the clinch.
Phil Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garica 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 from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garica's guard.
Wei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garica swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wei is looking to work some ground and pound but Garica has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wei slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wei would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Garica's brow.
Wei is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garica looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phil Wei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garica is still trying to improve position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Wei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wei has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Wei!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaz Moore (ranked 6498 p4p, 5504 weight class) and Peter Ross (ranked 606 p4p, 565 weight class). Jaz Moore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaz Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Ross!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ross sprawls well. Ross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
As Moore backs off Ross throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaz Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Ross has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross unleashes a big counter combination but Moore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moore somewhat.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Ross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jaz Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moore shoots in for a double leg but Ross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ross throws a counter combo.
Moore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ross defends well and Moore ends up having to push Ross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ross drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moore off to one side.
Moore shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moore.
Ross throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ross unleashes a big counter combination but Moore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ross unleashes a big counter combination but Moore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ross but Ross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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.
Ross slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Moore backs off Ross throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ross lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Ross dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ross is fending him off so far but Moore persists. Nope, Ross circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
As Moore backs off Ross throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ross pinned against the cage. Ross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaz Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense.
As Moore backs off Ross throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
Moore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Moore shoots in but no luck this time.
Ross checks a leg kick nicely.
Moore looks to land a body kick but Ross moved away.
Ross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ross as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to land a front kick but Ross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ross but Ross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ross lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ross moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
Moore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ross swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Ross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt - Ross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Moore backs off Ross throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
Moore fails with the takedown.
Jaz Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore closes the distance and clinches up with Ross, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes Ross against the cage but Ross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Moore backs off Ross throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Ross 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Moore darts in looking for a takedown but Ross gets double underhooks and turns Moore into the cage.
Ross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ross tries to score a body lock takedown but Moore shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ross tries for a takedown but Moore manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ross.
Ross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaz Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Ross.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ross walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ross slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ross lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Ross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore throws a body kick that misses.
Ross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moore dives in for a single leg takedown but Ross sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ross gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ross drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ross seems to have locked his on tight now - Moore screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ross, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peter Ross!
Peter Ross very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prime Asiago (ranked 4375 p4p, 23945 weight class) and Boing Missalot (ranked 444 p4p, 564 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prime Asiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boing Missalot!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Missalot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Missalot lands in his opponent's guard.
Asiago is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Missalot turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Missalot has hold of Asiago's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Asiago tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Missalot cranks the arm and Asiago screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Asiago, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Boing Missalot!
A victorious Boing Missalot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Martinez (ranked 1956 p4p, 6845 weight class) and Craig Barns (ranked 251 p4p, 642 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Barns!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barns is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barns wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Barns wants to control the action here but instead Martinez manages to pass to full mount!
Barns is squirming around, avoiding Martinez's attempts to control the action.
Barns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martinez content just to control the position here.
Barns wants to control but Martinez is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez looking to isolate an arm here. Barns doesn't see it coming and as Martinez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Martinez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Martinez!
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Martinez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Martinez (ranked 4587 p4p, 6521 weight class) and Lucca Burt (ranked 527 p4p, 607 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucca Burt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burt jabs Martinez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Martinez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Martinez throws out a leg kick but Burt moves out of range and Martinez only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Burt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martinez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burt lands with a straight right. Martinez didn't see that one coming.
Lucca Burt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Burt.
Burt scores with a decent looking hook.
Burt gets in close and tags Martinez with a short punch that almost sends Martinez to the mat! Oh Martinez is in big trouble! He turns his back on Burt, trying to create some distance but Burt rushes him, striking wildly and Martinez goes down! The referee tackles Burt into the cage to end the fight! Burt is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucca Burt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Nowak (ranked 3075 p4p, 5654 weight class) and Dade Desjardins (ranked 399 p4p, 578 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dade Desjardins enters the cage!
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Nowak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dade Desjardins!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak catches Desjardins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nowak feints and as Desjardins raises his hands in defense, Nowak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nowak trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom.
Nowak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Desjardins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nowak has managed to get both his arms back between Desjardins's legs - danger averted.
Nowak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desjardins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nowak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Desjardins on the ground.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully.
Desjardins working for a triangle but Nowak defends it easily.
Desjardins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nowak is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nowak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nowak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
Nowak advances position into side control!
Desjardins is letting Nowak control him for a moment.
Desjardins can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Desjardins tries to buck Nowak off but Nowak is having none of it.
Desjardins prevents Nowak from moving into mount.
Desjardins is trying to get back to half guard.
Desjardins trying to remain calm as Nowak controls from the top position.
Desjardins is looking to regain half guard here but Nowak keeps moving and retains side control.
Nowak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Desjardins keeps working.
Nowak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Desjardins's legs.
Nowak is looking to take a break and control but Desjardins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nowak happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is looking for a sweep.
Desjardins trying to remain calm as Nowak controls from the top position.
Desjardins stops Nowak from passing to mount.
Nowak 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 Desjardins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Desjardins is trying to control Nowak's posture but Nowak avoids it.
The referee asks Nowak politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nowak prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Desjardins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Desjardins drives through with a takedown into Nowak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desjardins wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak has control of Desjardins's left arm, preventing Desjardins from doing any damage.
Nowak working a defensive guard here.
Nowak wants to sweep here but Desjardins controlling him for the moment.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Nowak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nowak tries to sprawl but Desjardins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Desjardins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Desjardins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nowak defending well though.
Nowak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Desjardins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nowak is looking to improve his position.
Nowak regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nowak seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nowak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak looking to control.
Nowak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nowak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nowak wants to sweep here but Desjardins controlling him for the moment.
Nowak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Desjardins tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowak is retaining full guard.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nowak looking to score a takedown here. Desjardins is defending well but Nowak drives through and ends up in Desjardins's guard.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
Desjardins keeping full guard, as Nowak tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak stopping the sweep attempt from Desjardins.
Nowak tries to free his leg and advance position but Desjardins is retaining full guard.
Nowak pushes down on Desjardins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Desjardins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nowak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Desjardins working a defensive guard here.
Desjardins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak postures up.
Nowak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nowak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nowak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Desjardins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Desjardins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nowak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nowak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nowak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Nowak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desjardins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jan Nowak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desjardins trying to keep a closed guard but Nowak is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Desjardins feints and as Nowak raises his hands in defense, Desjardins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak is adopting a defensive guard.
Nowak can't keep his opponent in guard - Desjardins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dade Desjardins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Desjardins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Desjardins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nowak dives on top into guard.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully.
Desjardins is looking for a triangle but Nowak pushes his legs off easily.
Desjardins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Desjardins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nowak gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desjardins is one step ahead there.
Nowak has Desjardins pulled in close to control his posture.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nowak.
Desjardins drops back looking for a leg! Nowak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nowak manages to kick Desjardins off! Desjardins jumps back into Nowak's guard.
Desjardins being controlled here momentarily.
Desjardins won't allow Nowak to sweep him here.
That's two 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.
Desjardins wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
Nowak controls Desjardins momentarily but Desjardins frees himself.
Nowak is pulling down on Desjardins's head to control his posture.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desjardins looking to pass the guard.
Desjardins trying to control but Nowak is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nowak gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desjardins wants to control but Nowak postures up.
Desjardins manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Nowak seems content to control.
Desjardins trying to hold on to Nowak's head to control him but Nowak postures up.
Desjardins won't allow Nowak to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Nowak seems content to control.
Nowak wants to free his trapped foot but Desjardins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nowak is thwarting Desjardins's attempts to control the position.
Desjardins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nowak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nowak's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Desjardins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nowak knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nowak for a finish.
Desjardins not allowing Nowak to control his hands.
Nowak tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nowak 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 Desjardins gets his way!
Nowak is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dade Desjardins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Desjardins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dade Desjardins!
A victorious Dade Desjardins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 2827 p4p, 6508 weight class) and Josh Wyte (ranked 354 p4p, 586 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Wyte!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyte throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Wyte avoids it well and moves away.
Wyte looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Wyte throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Wyte is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Wyte is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anderson yanks on the arm and Wyte is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
A very excited looking Sparky Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 3353 p4p, 4224 weight class) and Jhonny Lait (ranked 400 p4p, 474 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jhonny Lait!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lait's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lait scrambles back to his feet.
Lait stuffs the takedown.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Lait does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Lait shoots in.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lait's guard.
Anderson stands up from Lait's guard - Anderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lait sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson lands with a hook. Lait tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 Lait is rocked!
Lait takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lait is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson pounces like a tiger and cracks Lait with a vicious hook! Lait is down but not out! Anderson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Brownie Anderson 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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