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RPCC 13 - New Era PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inal Inalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inal Inalov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Don Corleone's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Inal Inalov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inalov tries to clinch but Corleone moves out of range.
Inalov misses with a looping left.
Corleone wants to clinch
and Inalov counters with a big head kick but Corleone shrugs it off.
Corleone stuffs the takedown.
Corleone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corleone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Corleone scores with a four punch combination!
Corleone with a hook.
Inalov shoots for a double leg takedown but Corleone sprawls well. He's pushed Inalov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corleone misses with a combination
and Inalov counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inalov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corleone misses with a double jab.
Corleone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Inalov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Corleone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Corleone wanted to stand there but Inalov had control of the position.
Corleone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone stands up over Inalov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Inalov wants to sweep but no luck.
Corleone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Inalov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corleone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Inalov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inalov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Corleone has passed into side control.
Corleone is working Inalov over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inalov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corleone working the ground and pound.
Corleone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Corleone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Inalov on the ground.
Corleone landing strikes.
Corleone working away.
Inalov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Inalov looks gassed!
Inalov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Corleone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Corleone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inalov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Corleone manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone with shots to the head and body - Inalov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Inalov regains half guard.
Inalov is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corleone lands a nice short elbow.
Corleone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Inalov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corleone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corleone's back!
Corleone covering up well and avoiding damage.
Inalov gets his hands free as Corleone looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inalov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Inalov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Corleone.
Corleone rolls, trying to escape but Inalov keeps control of the position.
Inalov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone looking very determined here, making life difficult for Inalov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Corleone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Corleone scores with a hook to the body. Inalov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Inalov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Corleone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corleone keeps the fight on the outside.
Inalov with a poor takedown
and Corleone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Inalov is looking to clinch.
Inalov tries to clinch there but Corleone circles away.
Inalov tries to close the distance and clinch but Corleone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inalov misses with a takedown
and Corleone counters with a single leg into guard. Inalov didn't expect that.
Corleone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corleone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inalov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inalov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Inalov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Corleone!
Poor strikes thrown by Inalov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Inalov looking to control but Corleone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Corleone is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Inalov wants to control the pace but Corleone is squirming around nicely.
Corleone tries to hold on but Inalov pushes him away.
Corleone avoids a series of strikes thrown by Inalov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inalov looking to control but Corleone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Inalov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Corleone is surviving well by controlling Inalov's body position as best he can.
Inalov wants to get back to his feet but Corleone is holding on tight.
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.
Corleone tries to reverse the position but Inalov maintains control.
Corleone tries to hold on but Inalov postures up.
Inalov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Inal Inalov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Inalov shoots for a takedown but Corleone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corleone counters with a takedown into side control.
Corleone landing strikes.
Corleone landing a few strikes.
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Corleone's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Inalov struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inalov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Corleone connects with a decent elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Inalov is trying to buck Corleone off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Corleone working the body and head with strikes.
Inalov is looking for a sweep.
Corleone working the body and head with strikes.
Corleone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Corleone working the body and head with strikes.
Corleone working the ground and pound.
Corleone looks up at the clock and then as Inalov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Corleone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Corleone working the ground and pound.
Inalov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Corleone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is nestled in close to Inalov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Corleone slips a nice elbow through Inalov's hands, connecting with Inalov's forehead.
Corleone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Inalov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Inalov is pressing down on Corleone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Don Corleone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Inalov has a closed guard, preventing Corleone from standing up.
Inalov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Inalov controls Corleone momentarily but Corleone frees himself.
Corleone scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a big right hand that misses.
Corleone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Inalov's guard.
Corleone throws a strike but Inalov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Inalov preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Inalov misses with a takedown
and Corleone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Don Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inal Inalov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inalov taking some punishment here, with Corleone in his half guard.
Corleone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inalov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corleone stands up over Inalov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Corleone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inalov wants to sweep but no luck.
Inalov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Corleone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Corleone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Corleone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Surachad Leuangcharoen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe E Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Surachad Leuangcharoen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moe E Thai!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leuangcharoen tries to bum rush Thai with a series of wild strikes but Thai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Leuangcharoen looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
Thai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leuangcharoen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leuangcharoen avoids the elbow strike from Thai, against the cage.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Leuangcharoen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Leuangcharoen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuangcharoen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thai stopping the sweep attempt from Leuangcharoen.
Leuangcharoen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leuangcharoen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leuangcharoen.
Leuangcharoen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuangcharoen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Leuangcharoen prevents Thai from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Leuangcharoen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surachad Leuangcharoen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thai closes the distance but Leuangcharoen moves to the side
and Leuangcharoen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thai's guard now.
Leuangcharoen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leuangcharoen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leuangcharoen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Surachad Leuangcharoen.
Leuangcharoen instigates a clinch.
Leuangcharoen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thai wants to clinch
and Leuangcharoen counters with a single leg into guard. Thai didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuangcharoen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thai keeping full guard, as Leuangcharoen tries to pass.
Thai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leuangcharoen.
Leuangcharoen gets to his feet. Thai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Leuangcharoen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leuangcharoen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries to kick Leuangcharoen off but Leuangcharoen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leuangcharoen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leuangcharoen wants to pass the guard but Thai is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuangcharoen is working hard here to advance position.
Leuangcharoen stands up and beckons Thai to join him on the feet.
A combination from Thai does no damage.
Leuangcharoen has managed to clinch.
Leuangcharoen blocks an elbow strike.
Leuangcharoen drags the fight down to the ground.
Leuangcharoen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leuangcharoen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leuangcharoen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leuangcharoen.
Well, if Leuangcharoen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surachad Leuangcharoen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leuangcharoen blocks a head kick by Thai.
Leuangcharoen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
Thai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Leuangcharoen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Leuangcharoen 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 Thai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Surachad Leuangcharoen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai tries to escape but Leuangcharoen is in control.
Leuangcharoen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thai misses with a body shot.
Leuangcharoen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thai.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leuangcharoen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thai did well to prevent Leuangcharoen getting side control.
Leuangcharoen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leuangcharoen stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Leuangcharoen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thai.
Leuangcharoen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leuangcharoen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leuangcharoen is trying to work for a kimura but Thai is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuangcharoen is taking a breather. Thai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leuangcharoen is pressing down on Thai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thai is holding on for now.
That's four 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.
Thai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leuangcharoen.
Leuangcharoen is taking a breather. Thai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leuangcharoen thows a huge punch but Thai dodges it nicely.
Moe E Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Surachad Leuangcharoen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leuangcharoen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Surachad Leuangcharoen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leuangcharoen 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surachad Leuangcharoen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Schecter Engl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Rocco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Engl comes to the cage accompanied by Trafalgar - Requiem for the Last King. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Schecter Engl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spider Rocco!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocco dodges the punch combination from Engl.
Rocco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Engl tries to avoid it but Rocco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Engl to the ground. Engl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Engl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Engl.
Rocco looks for a takedown but Engl sprawls well.
Engl misses with a series of wild punches.
Engl misses with a few strikes there.
Engl stalks Rocco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rocco's face. Rocco staggers backwards, shaken.
Engl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rocco is defended easily by Engl.
Schecter Engl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spider Rocco.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Engl but Engl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rocco is defended easily by Engl.
Rocco looks gassed!
A combination from Engl does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schecter Engl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Engl scores with a one two! Rocco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Engl.
Rocco wants to clinch.
Engl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Engl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Engl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Engl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocco has a takedown stuffed.
Engl looks to land a combination but Rocco avoids it well.
Engl lands with a straight right. Rocco didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engl displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Engl misses with a few strikes there.
Engl connects with a jab.
Engl leaves Rocco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Engl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Engl.
Rocco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rocco tries to clinch but Engl is having none of it.
Rocco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Engl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rocco throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck for Rocco with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Engl.
Rocco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocco shoots in looking for a takedown. Engl tries to sprawl out of it but Rocco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Engl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Engl works over Rocco's head and body with a nice combination.
Engl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Engl wants it to stay on the feet.
Engl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rocco's sensitive parts.
Engl misses with a two punch combination.
Engl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Engl throws a hook to the side of Rocco's head but Rocco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocco tries to clinch but Engl moves out of range.
Engl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Engl misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Engl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Engl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Engl misses with a series of wild punches.
Rocco shoots in but no luck this time.
Engl connects with a single shot there.
Rocco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schecter Engl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Engl forces Rocco back against the cage and clinches.
Rocco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Engl smiles and moves away.
Rocco dodges the punch combination from Engl.
Engl stuffs the takedown attempt from Rocco. Rocco gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schecter Engl dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking cross lands there for Engl.
Rocco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Engl swinging wildly here.
Rocco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rocco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Engl.
Engl lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocco backs up against the cage.
Rocco throws a series of strikes that have Engl backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rocco lands in his opponent's guard.
Rocco thows a big elbow that misses.
Engl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Engl tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocco trying to control but Engl is working from the bottom.
Engl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rocco looking to sit in guard and control but Engl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Engl stands up and waves to Rocco to follow him.
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.
Rocco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Engl avoids it really well and circles away.
Engl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Engl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Engl fails to land with a series of punches.
Engl keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rocco works Engl's body with a nice hook.
Rocco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Engl connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rocco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Engl.
Engl misses with a double jab
and Rocco counters with a big head kick but Engl shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rocco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Engl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Engl missing with a left hand there. Rocco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Rocco.
Engl throws a right and a left that Rocco avoids nicely.
Rocco fails with a takedown attempt.
Schecter Engl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spider Rocco.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Engl!
Rocco closes the distance and clinches up with Engl, looking for a takedown. Rocco pushes Engl against the cage but Engl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Engl misses with a double jab
and Rocco counters with a low kick, right behind Engl 's knee.
Engl lands a two punch combo.
Rocco tries for a takedown but Engl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rocco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Engl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rocco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Engl won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocco misses with the ground and pound.
Rocco trying to control the action but Engl is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Rocco 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!
Engl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocco makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Engl really felt that one!
A punch combination from Engl misses.
Engl misses with a series of wild punches.
Engl misses with a looping left.
Rocco shoots in looking for a takedown. Engl tries to sprawl out of it but Rocco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Engl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Engl cracks Rocco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rocco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schecter Engl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Engl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rocco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocco slips a jab and a cross from Engl.
Engl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Engl throws out the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Engl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocco lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocco tries to clinch up but Engl circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocco fails with the takedown.
Schecter Engl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spider Rocco.
Rocco shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Engl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Engl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Engl fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocco on the side of the head.
Engl looks to land a combination but Rocco avoids it well.
Engl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocco counters with a left and a right that stings Engl.
Rocco closes the distance but Engl moves to the side
and Engl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Engl swinging wildly here.
Rocco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Engl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rocco somewhat.
Engl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocco counters with a big head kick but Engl shrugs it off.
Rocco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Rocco fails with a takedown attempt.
Engl throws a combination that misses
and Rocco counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Engl. Rocco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Engl throws a right hand that Rocco ducks under and follows up with a left that Rocco also avoids with ease.
Rocco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rocco dives in and grabs Engl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Engl pushes down on Rocco's head and hops out.
Engl moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Engl scores with a jab to the head.
Engl misses with a combination
and Rocco counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Engl!
Rocco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rocco dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engl tries to lock up and control but Rocco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rocco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Engl is looking to escape.
Rocco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Engl looks a forlorn figure.
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.
Engl is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Engl is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Rocco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rocco 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spider Rocco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge St Piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Moya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge St Piere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damon Moya!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Piere throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moya tries to clinch up.
Moya throws a series of punches but St Piere avoids them all with ease.
Moya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
St Piere is in trouble now - Moya has advanced to mount!
Moya working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Moya working for a submission but St Piere is keeping him at bay.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moya controlling the position easily from mount.
St Piere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moya working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. St Piere looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Moya! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Damon Moya!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralf Dieter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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271 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralf Dieter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dieter moves out of range of the leg kick from Kennedy.
Dieter shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense.
Kennedy cracks Dieter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Ralf Dieter has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dieter punishes Kennedy's body with a nice straight punch.
Dieter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kennedy closes the distance but Dieter moves to the side
and Dieter counters by clinching up.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Dieter throws an elbow that misses.
Dieter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dieter is defending well for now.
Kennedy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Dieter has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dieter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kennedy's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dieter.
Kennedy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dieter is keeping busy.
Dieter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennedy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dieter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kennedy as Dieter tries to tie him up.
Kennedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Dieter has double underhooks.
Kennedy trying to control the position but instead, Dieter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kennedy into the cage.
Dieter pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dieter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kennedy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralf Dieter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dieter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dieter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kennedy is looking to control Dieter's arms but Dieter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kennedy has his back to the cage.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Dieter misses with a body punch
and Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Dieter throws an elbow but it misses.
Dieter dodges an elbow strike from Kennedy.
Dieter takes an elbow to the temple.
Dieter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dieter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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.
Dieter is chipping away with strikes.
Kennedy is trying to buck Dieter off.
Dieter scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Dieter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dieter tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kennedy is not content to let Dieter control the position.
Dieter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dieter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Dieter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dieter 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.
You can see the frustration on Kennedy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kennedy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kennedy wants to clinch but Dieter slips to the side
and Dieter counters with a straight right hand.
Kennedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dieter is breathing heavily.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Dieter avoids them all with ease.
Kennedy throws a solid leg kick but Dieter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kennedy.
Dieter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kennedy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dieter.
Kennedy clinches but Dieter breaks the clinch
and Dieter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kennedy!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy tries to lock up and control but Dieter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kennedy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dieter is staying active.
Kennedy tries to reverse the position but Dieter maintains control.
Kennedy is trying to stand.
Dieter landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dieter sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kennedy is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ralf Dieter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralf Dieter's cut.
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.
Kennedy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy missing with a left hand there. Dieter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dieter slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dieter. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sean Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dieter.
Kennedy throws a sloppy body shot
and Dieter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dieter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dieter. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Kennedy misses.
Dieter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy darts in trying to clinch
letting Dieter counter with a right hand.
Dieter avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Sean Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Dieter checks it.
A big right from Dieter misses.
Sean Kennedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Dieter is having none of it.
Kennedy misses with a straight left.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dieter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieter is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dieter misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dieter's knee momentarily.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Dieter moves out of range easily.
Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Dieter is having none of it.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Dieter checks it.
Dieter checks the leg kick.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy misses with the combination.
Kennedy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dieter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dieter trying to pass the guard but Kennedy defending well.
Dieter moves into full mount! Kennedy won't be happy about that!
Kennedy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dieter has hold of Kennedy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kennedy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kennedy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kennedy is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Dieter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dieter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kennedy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Dieter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dieter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kennedy tries to buck Dieter off but he can't manage it.
Dieter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralf Dieter's cut.
That's time! Dieter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Dieter as he connects with a hook.
Dieter closes the distance and pushes Kennedy back into the cage.
Kennedy blocks an elbow strike from Dieter.
Kennedy dodges an elbow strike from Dieter.
Kennedy tries to stall but Dieter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Dieter has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dieter.
Dieter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dieter.
Dieter managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Dieter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dieter is defending well for now.
Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dieter throws a head punch that misses.
Dieter tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Kennedy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dieter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dieter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dieter is defending well for now.
Dieter tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dieter avoids the elbow strike from Kennedy, against the cage.
Kennedy is stalling here.
Dieter misses with an elbow over the top.
Dieter managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
A right hand to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy gets through Dieter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dieter up against the cage.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dieter blocks a low kick nicely.
Kennedy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Kennedy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kennedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kennedy looks to clinch
and Dieter counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dieter avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Dieter wants the takedown. Kennedy is fighting it off but Dieter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kennedy's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to stand and escape but Dieter is having none of it.
Dieter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy is looking to stand up but Dieter isn't so interested in that idea.
Dieter lands a couple of elbows.
Kennedy wants to stand up but Dieter is controlling him.
Kennedy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dieter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick from Kennedy misses.
Dieter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Dieter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralf Dieter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dieter looks for a takedown but Kennedy sprawls well.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Dieter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kennedy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tests Dieter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kennedy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dieter.
Ralf Dieter's cut is getting worse.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dieter.
Sean Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but Dieter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kennedy lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kennedy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy connects with a solid leg kick.
Kennedy throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kennedy 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 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Kennedy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Lesnar has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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208 lbs
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26
215 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in West's half guard.
West tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
West wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
Lesnar tries to pass to full mount but West defends it.
West regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lesnar is wriggling around trying to escape.
West pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Lesnar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West scoring with strikes but Lesnar is staying in there.
West landing shots from mount.
West 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.
West can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lesnar is looking to escape.
West connects with a bit shot that sees Lesnar covering up! More strikes from West and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! West is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will West!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evangelos Terrofinos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Click Click, by Mobb Deep. This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evangelos Terrofinos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrofinos clinches up against the cage.
Campbell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell tries to stall but Terrofinos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campbell working aggressively here.
Terrofinos gets through Campbell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Campbell tries to circle away but Terrofinos has him pinned against the cage.
Campbell is trying to break the clinch but Terrofinos has him pressed against the cage.
Campbell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Campbell is trying to force a seperation but Terrofinos has the dominant position.
Terrofinos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Campbell trying to control the position but instead, Terrofinos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campbell into the cage.
Campbell working hard to break the clinch.
Campbell is trying to break free.
Campbell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Terrofinos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Terrofinos lands an elbow just above Campbell 's eye.
Campbell is trying to break the clinch but Terrofinos has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Terrofinos.
Campbell blocks an elbow strike.
Campbell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos lands a body punch.
Terrofinos blocks an elbow strike.
Campbell is trying to force a seperation but Terrofinos has the dominant position.
Terrofinos throws an elbow but it misses.
Terrofinos presses Campbell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrofinos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Terrofinos lands a nice elbow.
Terrofinos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campbell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos leaning against his opponent.
Terrofinos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Terrofinos lands a shoulder strike.
Terrofinos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Terrofinos as the two fighters clinch.
Terrofinos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Terrofinos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Terrofinos keeps control of Campbell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Terrofinos lands an elbow just above Campbell 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrofinos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Campbell's face.
A short right from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Terrofinos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terrofinos.
Campbell being controlled against the cage.
Terrofinos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Terrofinos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campbells head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrofinos throws an elbow but it misses.
Campbell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Terrofinos lands a nice knee to the body.
Terrofinos lands a damaging elbow.
Terrofinos lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Terrofinos obliges.
Terrofinos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Campbell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Terrofinos scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Terrofinos lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terrofinos.
Terrofinos lands a hook that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Campbell tries to break the clinch but Terrofinos is controlling the position.
Terrofinos lands a shoulder strike.
Campbell being controlled against the cage.
Terrofinos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Terrofinos.
Terrofinos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Campbell is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Campbell takes a shot to the head.
Terrofinos lands an elbow inside that Campbell shrugs off.
Campbell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Campbell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Terrofinos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Terrofinos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Terrofinos lands an elbow that stopped Campbell in his tracks for a moment.
Terrofinos lands a nice elbow.
Campbell takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Terrofinos.
Campbell is trying to break the clinch but Terrofinos has him pressed against the cage.
Terrofinos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Terrofinos lands a damaging elbow.
Campbell tries to break the clinch but Terrofinos is controlling the position.
Campbell looking to slow down the pace here.
Terrofinos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Terrofinos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Campbell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Terrofinos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campbell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrofinos presses Campbell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Terrofinos scores with a knee to the head.
Terrofinos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Terrofinos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Terrofinos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campbell's efforts to push away.
Terrofinos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terrofinos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Terrofinos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Campbell's defenses.
Campbell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Campbell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Campbell takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrofinos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Terrofinos lands an elbow inside.
Campbell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Terrofinos is keeping busy.
Terrofinos lands a damaging elbow.
Terrofinos works on Campbell's body with a couple of short punches.
Terrofinos misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelos Terrofinos dominated that round.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Terrofinos is looking to slow Campbell down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Campbell thows a leg kick but Terrofinos checks it
and Terrofinos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campbell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terrofinos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campbell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Terrofinos. That one must have hurt.
Terrofinos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terrofinos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Terrofinos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terrofinos scores with a shoulder strike.
Terrofinos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campbell or not.
Terrofinos scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos crunches a lovely knee into Campbell's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos lands a body shot.
Terrofinos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Terrofinos scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Terrofinos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Terrofinos lands a knee to the head.
Terrofinos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Terrofinos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrofinos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Campbell working hard to break the clinch.
Campbell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Terrofinos.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Terrofinos lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Terrofinos.
Campbell wants to break free but Terrofinos has control.
Terrofinos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Campbell blocks it with crossed arms.
Terrofinos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Terrofinos keeps control of Campbell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Terrofinos lands a nice uppercut.
Terrofinos lands a nice elbow.
Terrofinos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Terrofinos pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evangelos Terrofinos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Terrofinos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrofinos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terrofinos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Terrofinos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Terrofinos scores with a shot to the side of Campbell's head.
Terrofinos lands with a left to the head.
Terrofinos lands a damaging elbow.
Terrofinos lands a right hand.
Terrofinos lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terrofinos tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.
Campbell connects with a nice looking jab.
Campbell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Terrofinos circles away quickly and effectively.
Terrofinos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Terrofinos clinches up against the cage.
Terrofinos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campbell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Terrofinos has him pressed against the cage.
Terrofinos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Terrofinos lands a nice elbow.
Terrofinos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrofinos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Terrofinos cracks Campbell with a nice body shot.
Terrofinos blocking some punches.
Terrofinos stalling the fight.
Terrofinos works on Campbell's body with a couple of short punches.
Terrofinos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Terrofinos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Campbell's defenses.
Campbell is trying to break the clinch but Terrofinos is controlling him.
Terrofinos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Terrofinos is trying to maintain a safe position but Campbell gets an underhook and turns Terrofinos into the cage.
Terrofinos stalling.
Terrofinos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Campbell blocks it with crossed arms.
Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrofinos.
Terrofinos missing with knees to the body.
Terrofinos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Terrofinos connects with a knee to the head.
Terrofinos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Campbell tries to break the clinch but Terrofinos is controlling the position.
Terrofinos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Terrofinos missing with knees to the body.
Terrofinos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Terrofinos lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Terrofinos tries to clinch up.
Terrofinos tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.
Terrofinos thuds his shin into the meat of Campbell's side.
Terrofinos tries to clinch there but Campbell circles away.
Campbell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Campbell showed some decent athleticism there.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Campbell is keen to just control but Terrofinos is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terrofinos kicks Campbell off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelos Terrofinos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Terrofinos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Campbell, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Terrofinos as the two fighters clinch.
Terrofinos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Terrofinos prevents Campbell from breaking the clinch.
Campbell tries to break free but Terrofinos pushes him back against the cage.
Terrofinos lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terrofinos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Campbell's brow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Campbell wants to break free but Terrofinos has control.
Terrofinos digs a right hand into Campbell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campbell's gas tank.
Terrofinos looking to throw knees to the head but Campbell is blocking nicely.
Terrofinos scores with a shot to the side of Campbell's head.
Terrofinos lands a good knee to the midsection. Campbell won't want to take too many of those.
Terrofinos blocks an elbow strike from Campbell.
Campbell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Terrofinos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Terrofinos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Campbell tries to stall but Terrofinos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Terrofinos cracks Campbell with a nice body shot.
Terrofinos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrofinos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Terrofinos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Terrofinos digs a right hand underneath Campbell's ribcage. Campbell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Terrofinos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos lands a nice knee to the body.
Terrofinos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Terrofinos cracks Campbell with a nice body shot.
Terrofinos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terrofinos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Campbell letting Terrofinos take a breather here.
Terrofinos has Campbell pressed against the cage, preventing Campbell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Terrofinos lands an elbow that stopped Campbell in his tracks for a moment.
Terrofinos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Terrofinos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Campbell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Justin Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrofinos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campbells head.
Terrofinos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Terrofinos.
Campbell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Terrofinos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Campbell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evangelos Terrofinos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terrofinos leaning against his opponent.
Campbell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Campbell tries to break free but Terrofinos pushes him back against the cage.
Campbell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Terrofinos digs a right hand into Campbell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campbell's gas tank.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch but Terrofinos keeps him there for the moment.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Campbell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell stalling in the clinch but Terrofinos improves position.
Terrofinos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Campbell wants to get back to striking at distance but Terrofinos won't allow it.
Campbell misses with the head strike.
Terrofinos lands an elbow inside that Campbell shrugs off.
Campbell can't break the clinch.
Campbell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch but Terrofinos keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Terrofinos.
Campbell is looking to break free of the clinch but Terrofinos has double underhooks.
Campbell takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Terrofinos.
Campbell trying to control the position but instead, Terrofinos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campbell into the cage.
Campbell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Terrofinos is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campbell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terrofinos.
Campbell lands an uppercut.
Campbell tries to break free but Terrofinos pushes him back against the cage.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Campbell misses with some punches.
Terrofinos scores with a knee to the head.
Terrofinos keeps control of Campbell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Terrofinos lands an uppercut.
Campbell misses with a knee to the head.
Campbell trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrofinos blocks a body shot from Campbell.
Terrofinos blocking some punches.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch but Terrofinos keeps him there for the moment.
Terrofinos connects with a knee to the head.
Campbell takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evangelos Terrofinos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terrofinos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evangelos Terrofinos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lonnie Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Vassell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thug might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Breathe - The Prodigy. 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lonnie Thug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Vassell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vassell drops Thug with a left right combo! Vassell follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Lonnie Thug has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thug is looking for a sweep.
Vassell lands an elbow.
Vassell working the head and body with strikes.
Thug gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vassell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vassell wants to work for an arm triangle but Thug is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vassell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thug defending well though.
Thug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vassell.
Thug trying to control here.
Vassell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vassell.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vassell is looking for a kimura but Thug is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vassell to get the leverage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thug.
Thug fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Thug with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lonnie Thug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vassell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vassell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thug moves away.
Nice defenses there by Thug.
Thug fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Vassell. No joy for Thug on that attempt.
Thug has a takedown stuffed.
Vassell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thug shoots in for a takedown but Vassell shows good takedown defense.
Vassell throws a series of punches but Thug avoids them all with ease.
Thug shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vassell sprawls well. Vassell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thug gets slowly back to his feet.
Vassell stuffs the takedown attempt from Thug. Thug gets slowly back to his feet.
Thug is breathing heavily.
Vassell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thug darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vassell is holding on to half guard well.
Thug not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thug working Vassell over with strikes.
Thug is thwarting Vassell's attempts to control the position.
Thug is pressing down on Vassell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vassell is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vassell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thug.
Thug thows a huge punch but Vassell dodges it nicely.
Thug prevents Vassell from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vassell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vassell wants it to stay on the feet.
Vassell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vassell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thug has a takedown stuffed.
Thug is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vassell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thug shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vassell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vassell is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Thug working away.
Thug looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vassell is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thug is trying to ground and pound but Vassell uses the momentary lack of control by Thug to regain half guard.
Vassell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vassell.
Vassell pulls Thug in close to prevent any damage.
Vassell working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vassell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thug working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vassell working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Vassell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lonnie Thug's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vassell lands a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Vassell.
Vassell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thug gets full guard.
Thug manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vassell manages to get himself to full guard.
Vassell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vassell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vassell controlling Thug's posture.
Vassell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thug!
Thug is squirming around, avoiding Vassell's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug tries to hold on but Vassell pushes him away.
Thug tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vassell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vassell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thug is now in Vassell's guard. A big mistake from Vassell there, giving up the dominant position!
Vassell is looking for a triangle but Thug pushes his legs off easily.
Vassell is breathing heavily.
Vassell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thug with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vassell is pulling down on Thug's head. It's preventing any offense from Thug, at least for the moment.
Thug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vassell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thug lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vassell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thug manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thug is on top in guard.
Thug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vassell working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thug's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vassell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thug postures up in Vassell's guard and throws a big left but Vassell blocks it.
Vassell working a defensive guard here.
Thug throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thug with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vassell counters with a takedown into side control.
Vassell working away.
Thug is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vassell off and has taken his back!
Vassell tries to escape but Thug has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Thug gets his hands free as Vassell looks to control.
Thug is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Thug throwing damaging strikes from the back! Vassell could be in trouble here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vassell trying to control the hands but Thug won't let him.
Thug scores with punches to the body.
Thug throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Thug is punishing Vassell with strikes - can he finish him?!
Thug connects with a big shot to the side of Vassell's head.
Thug misses with punches from the back.
Tyler Vassell has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vassell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thug is working for a kimura but Vassell is defending it quite comfortably.
Thug is looking for a kimura but Vassell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thug to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Vassell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lonnie Thug's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Thug doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vassell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vassell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lonnie Thug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vassell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vassell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vassell lands a jab.
Vassell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thug looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thug uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vassell.
Vassell lands a jab to Thug's midsection.
Vassell scores a takedown into full mount!
Vassell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thug is in a horrible position here. Vassell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thug really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassell landing shots from mount.
Vassell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thug is on top in guard.
Vassell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vassell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vassell controlling the position.
Thug is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vassell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thug.
Thug content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thug distracts Vassell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lonnie Thug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thug working some strikes from top position.
Thug throwing strikes but missing.
Vassell wants to sweep but no luck.
Thug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vassell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vassell is pulling down on Thug's head. It's preventing any offense from Thug, at least for the moment.
Thug preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vassell is trying to keep Thug in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vassell misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vassell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thug is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vassell's half guard.
Thug sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vassell defending well though.
Vassell manages to get to full guard.
Thug with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thug preventing the sweep.
Thug postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vassell looking for a sweep. Not yet Vassell, not yet.
Thug drops back looking for a leg! Vassell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vassell manages to kick Thug off! Thug jumps back into Vassell's guard.
Thug trying to control but Vassell is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thug drops back looking for a leg! Vassell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vassell manages to kick Thug off! Thug jumps back into Vassell's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vassell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vassell misses with a two punch combination.
Thug tries for a takedown but Vassell circles away easily
and Vassell counters with a three punch combo that has Thug backing up. Thug nods at Vassell to acknowledge the strikes.
Thug darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vassell trying to control here.
Tyler Vassell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vassell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thug.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Vassell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vassell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Vassell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ang Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner has chosen Anderson Silva Theme Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ang Bak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Winner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bak thows a body kick. Winner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bak scores with a head kick.
Bak throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bak moves out of range as Winner strikes.
Winner moves in looking to clinch but Bak pushes him off.
Bak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winner throws out the jab.
Winner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Ang Bak has been cut.
Winner throws a big shot that misses.
Bak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Winner looks gassed!
Winner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bak.
Bak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bak pushes Winner away with a front kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bak! Winner is out on his feet! Bak rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Winner is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Winner is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ang Bak!
Ang Bak retains his middleweight title!
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