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Friday Night Fights XV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Esau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Fecchinni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvatore Fecchinni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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183 cm
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195 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Esau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salvatore Fecchinni!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fecchinni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Esau connects with a single shot there.
Fecchinni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Esau finds it's way round the side to connect with Fecchinni's head.
Fecchinni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fecchinni wants to clinch.
Fecchinni tries to clinch there but Esau circles away.
Fecchinni slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fecchinni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Esau connects with a body shot.
Esau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fecchinni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Esau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fecchinni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esau keeps the fight on the outside.
Esau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Esau is looking to chop away at Fecchinni's legs.
Esau thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Esau.
Esau is looking to chop away at Fecchinni's legs.
Esau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fecchinni moves in looking to clinch but Esau pushes him off.
Fecchinni throws a low kick but Esau avoids it.
Fecchinni tries to clinch but Esau moves out of range.
Fecchinni misses with a wild body shot.
Esau throws a body punch but Fecchinni moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice straight punches there by Esau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Esau.
Jacob Esau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fecchinni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esau.
Fecchinni misses with a shot to the body
and Esau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fecchinni ducks under a wild hook from Esau.
Esau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fecchinni is looking to clinch but Esau is avoiding it.
Fecchinni fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Esau sprawls well initially but Fecchinni persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Esau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Esau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fecchinni scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fecchinni throwing shots but Esau is blocking nicely.
Fecchinni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Esau has hold of Fecchinni's hands but Fecchinni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Esau is looking to control Fecchinni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esau avoid being mounted?
Esau tries to roll over but Fecchinni keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esau moves into full guard.
Fecchinni with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fecchinni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Esau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fecchinni.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fecchinni postures up.
Fecchinni postures up and lands a big shot to Esau's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fecchinni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Esau's head.
Esau throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fecchinni escapes and throws Esau's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fecchinni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Esau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Esau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fecchinni landing a few strikes.
Fecchinni works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fecchinni throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Esau works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fecchinni working the head and body with strikes.
Fecchinni winds up and cracks Esau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Esau is looking to control Fecchinni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esau avoid being mounted?
Fecchinni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Fecchinni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fecchinni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fecchinni checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Fecchinni blocks the low kick.
Esau throws a solid leg kick but Fecchinni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Esau.
Esau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esau looks to score with a jab to the body but Fecchinni is just out of range.
Esau lands a nice hook to Fecchinni's body. Fecchinni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Esau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fecchinni doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fecchinni is looking to clinch but Esau is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Esau as Fecchinni shoots in.
Esau scores with a jab to the body.
Fecchinni slips a jab from Esau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Esau misses
and Fecchinni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Esau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fecchinni manages to avoid it.
Fecchinni takes a swing at Esau's ribcage but misses.
Jacob Esau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fecchinni misses with a body shot
and Esau counters with a straight right hand.
Esau wants to land a leg kick but Fecchinni is out of range.
Fecchinni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fecchinni throws a low kick, looking for Esau's leg but Esau calmly moves out of range.
Fecchinni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Esau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fecchinni checks a leg kick.
Esau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fecchinni.
Fecchinni closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fecchinni lands in his opponent's guard.
Esau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fecchinni is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni throws a strike but Esau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fecchinni is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Esau wants to control from the top but Fecchinni keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fecchinni is on top in guard.
Esau looking to control.
Fecchinni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fecchinni chips away with some ground and pound.
Fecchinni is in close to Esau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fecchinni passes into half guard.
Fecchinni is keen to just control but Esau is a slippery customer.
Fecchinni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Esau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fecchinni scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fecchinni working the head and body with strikes.
Esau is trying to maintain the position but Fecchinni is very close to passing his half guard.
Esau taking some punishment here, with Fecchinni in his half guard.
Fecchinni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fecchinni wants to work for an arm triangle but Esau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fecchinni is breathing heavily.
Fecchinni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Esau is trying to keep Fecchinni in close.
Esau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fecchinni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fecchinni stands up over Esau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Salvatore Fecchinni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fecchinni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fecchinni postures up in Esau's guard and throws a big left but Esau blocks it.
Fecchinni won't allow Esau to sweep him here.
Fecchinni throws a strike but Esau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fecchinni lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Esau!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Fecchinni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Esau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fecchinni fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Esau sprawls well initially but Fecchinni persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fecchinni working over Esau with some ground and pound. Esau looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fecchinni is pressing down on Esau's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esau is holding on for now.
Esau tries to get to full guard but Fecchinni has control of the leg.
Esau trying to control from the bottom.
Fecchinni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fecchinni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fecchinni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fecchinni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Esau is looking to control Fecchinni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esau avoid being mounted?
Fecchinni prevents Esau from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fecchinni is looking for a kimura here.
Esau wants to control but Fecchinni is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fecchinni lands a nice short elbow.
Fecchinni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fecchinni drops an elbow to the side of Esau's head.
Salvatore Fecchinni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni slows the pace down in half guard.
Esau wants to control but Fecchinni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fecchinni tries to pass to full mount but Esau defends it.
Fecchinni is taking a breather. Esau 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.
Esau tries to roll over but Fecchinni keeps him under control.
Fecchinni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Esau trying to control but Fecchinni postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fecchinni controlling the pace.
Esau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fecchinni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fecchinni's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Salvatore Fecchinni.
Esau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Esau throws a leg kick
and Fecchinni counters with a takedown into side control.
Fecchinni tries to move to mount but Esau blocks the move with his legs.
Fecchinni controls the position.
Esau tries to bench press Fecchinni off him but Fecchinni keeps the position.
Jacob Esau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fecchinni remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Fecchinni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fecchinni 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 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Fecchinni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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198 lbs
7 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Alpha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Muntz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muntz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muntz tries to bum rush Alpha with a series of wild strikes but Alpha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muntz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muntz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alpha.
Alpha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muntz misses with a straight right.
Muntz misses with a looping right.
Alpha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Alpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alpha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muntz.
Alpha with a hook.
A jab from Alpha finds it's way through Muntz's defenses.
Muntz looks to land a combination. Alpha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Muntz misses with a series of wild punches.
Muntz looks gassed!
Muntz misses with a wild combination.
Alpha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Muntz's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alpha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alpha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muntz throws a combination that misses
and Alpha counters with a right hand to the body.
Alpha scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alpha lands a head kick!
Muntz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alpha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Muntz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alpha finds it's way round the side to connect with Muntz's head.
Alpha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muntz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alpha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alpha lands a nice shot that snaps Muntz's head back.
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!
Muntz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nelson Muntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alpha tests Muntz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alpha lands a really nice looking cross but Muntz seems unphased.
Alpha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muntz walks into a jab.
Alpha lands a slapping body shot.
Alpha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muntz. That did some damage!
Alpha is looking to slow Muntz down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha lands with a nice combination. Muntz backs away looking to recover.
Muntz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Muntz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alpha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Alpha. That snapped Muntz's head back.
Alpha throws a shot to the body.
Muntz throws a shot from downtown. Alpha moves away and avoids it.
Muntz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alpha throws a nice head kick!
Alpha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alpha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alpha lands with a good body shot.
Alpha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alpha feints and then cracks Muntz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muntz down.
Alpha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muntz at a distance.
Alpha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muntz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alpha digs a good body shot into Muntz's ribs.
Alpha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha scores with a leg kick.
Alpha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Alpha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alpha.
Alpha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alpha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alpha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alpha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Muntz's head.
A jab lands there for Alpha.
Alpha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alpha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alpha lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alpha.
Muntz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alpha.
Muntz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alpha lands with a kick to the temple. Muntz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Alpha.
Muntz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alpha counters with a straight right hand.
Alpha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body kick there by Alpha.
Alpha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alpha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muntz's calf.
Alpha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alpha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alpha throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Alpha.
Alpha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alpha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Alpha as he connects with a hook.
Muntz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alpha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muntz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alpha counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muntz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alpha can pounce on him.
Muntz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alpha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alpha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Muntz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Muntz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Alpha dominated that round.
That's time! Alpha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot lands for Alpha.
Muntz misses with a combination
and Alpha counters with a nice body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muntz.
Muntz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alpha.
Nelson Muntz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alpha scores with a shot to the body.
Alpha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muntz can do to turn this around?
Muntz misses with a double jab.
Muntz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alpha lands a jab to the head.
Alpha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alpha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Alpha.
Alpha ducks under a wild hook from Muntz.
Muntz missing with a left hand there. Alpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo Alpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Muntz walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alpha.
Alpha connects with a looping right hand.
Muntz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alpha.
Muntz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha throws a good cross that connects.
Muntz looks for the body kick but Alpha saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Alpha. That snapped Muntz's head back.
Alpha misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Muntz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alpha has got the better of the exchanges.
Muntz throws a hook but Alpha blocks it.
Alpha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muntz at a distance.
Good leg kick by Alpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muntz throws a combination that misses
and Alpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muntz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muntz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muntz throws a leg kick
and Muntz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alpha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alpha.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alpha.
Alpha scores with a jab.
Alpha is looking to slow Muntz down with leg kicks.
Alpha feints and then cracks Muntz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muntz down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha scoring well with a low kick there.
Alpha lands a nice shot to the body.
Muntz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alpha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alpha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muntz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alpha counters with a low kick, right behind Muntz 's knee.
Alpha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Muntz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Muntz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alpha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muntz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alpha throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Alpha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muntz doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Alpha. Beautiful body shot.
Alpha throws a head kick that half lands.
Muntz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Muntz throws a right hand that Alpha ducks under and follows up with a left that Alpha also avoids with ease.
Muntz misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha thuds his right hand into Muntz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alpha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muntz's sensitive parts.
Muntz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alpha lands with a good body shot.
Muntz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alpha.
Muntz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alpha counters with a low kick, right behind Muntz 's knee.
Muntz moves forwards but Alpha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muntz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alpha counters with a body kick.
Alpha throws a leg kick which misses Muntz's front leg but catches the back leg as Muntz tries to avoid it.
Alpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Alpha does it's job there.
Alpha lands with a right hand.
Alpha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Muntz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alpha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alpha scores with a nice head shot.
Muntz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alpha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alpha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muntz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha lands with a slapping head kick.
Muntz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muntz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alpha counters with a leg kick.
Alpha lands with a slapping head kick.
Muntz misses with a double jab
letting Alpha counter with a right hand.
Alpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muntz throws a combination that misses
and Alpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muntz throws a combination that misses
and Alpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Muntz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alpha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alpha digs a good hook to Muntz's body.
Alpha lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alpha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alpha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alpha lands a right hook to the body.
Muntz misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Alpha dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Muntz keeps Alpha at a distance using the push kick.
Muntz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alpha.
Alpha scores with a nice head shot.
Alpha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muntz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muntz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alpha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alpha with a nice cross.
Muntz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alpha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muntz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alpha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alpha tests Muntz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muntz throws a combination that misses
and Alpha counters with an outside leg kick.
Alpha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alpha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muntz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alpha counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muntz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alpha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alpha. That's going to slow Muntz down.
Muntz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alpha stuns Muntz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muntz misses with a double jab
and Alpha counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Alpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alpha feints and then cracks Muntz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muntz down.
A left lands for Alpha.
Alpha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muntz doesn't seem bothered though.
Alpha lands with a kick to the temple. Muntz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alpha lands a lovely overhand right.
Alpha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muntz doesn't seem bothered though.
Muntz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alpha counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alpha.
Alpha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muntz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alpha throws a head kick that Muntz semi-blocks.
Alpha lands a jab to Muntz's midsection.
Alpha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alpha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alpha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muntz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alpha.
Muntz misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Muntz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alpha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alpha connects with a solid leg kick.
Muntz misses with a double jab
and Alpha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alpha.
Alpha scores with a hook to the body. Muntz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muntz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alpha counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alpha lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Alpha.
Alpha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muntz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Alpha.
Muntz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alpha is out of range.
Alpha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alpha scores with a nice right hand.
Alpha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alpha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Muntz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muntz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alpha makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Muntz really felt that one!
Alpha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muntz.
Alpha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alpha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alpha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muntz doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muntz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo Alpha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alpha connects with a crisp jab.
Muntz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alpha counters with a low kick, right behind Muntz 's knee.
Nelson Muntz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alpha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Alpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alpha lands with a nice body punch.
Muntz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alpha counters with a nice leg kick.
Muntz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alpha connects with a high kick.
Alpha scores with a decent looking hook.
Muntz throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Alpha counter with a right hand.
Alpha lands with a kick to the temple. Muntz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alpha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muntz. Muntz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alpha, right into the meat.
Muntz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alpha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Alpha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alpha 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Alpha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argo Lohk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argo Lohk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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21
167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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27
165 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Argo Lohk!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nongkeeswuit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lohk.
Lohk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nongkeeswuit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lohk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lohk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lohk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nongkeeswuit is trying to get back to his feet.
Nongkeeswuit prevents Lohk from moving into mount.
Lohk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lohk shoots in but no luck this time.
Nongkeeswuit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lohk.
Nice body kick from Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lohk looks gassed!
Lohk shoots in for a takedown but Nongkeeswuit shows good takedown defense.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argo Lohk.
Nongkeeswuit lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit connects with a high kick.
Lohk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit thows a body kick. Lohk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lohk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nongkeeswuit looks to land a body kick but Lohk moved away.
Nongkeeswuit looks for the body kick but Lohk saw that one coming.
Lohk moves out of range of the body kick.
Lohk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lohk.
Nongkeeswuit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lohk moves out of range as Nongkeeswuit throws a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Nongkeeswuit as Lohk shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lohk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nongkeeswuit's waist but Nongkeeswuit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lohk off to one side.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lohk shoots in for a takedown but Nongkeeswuit shows good takedown defense.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nongkeeswuit. Lohk shrugs it off though.
Lohk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lohk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nongkeeswuit lands a head kick that stumbles Lohk and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Argo Lohk has been cut.
Nongkeeswuit stands and steps away. Lohk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nongkeeswuit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick there by Nongkeeswuit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Nongkeeswuit.
Lohk is breathing heavily.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lohk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Nongkeeswuit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses.
Lohk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Argo Lohk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nongkeeswuit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nongkeeswuit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lohk shoots for a double leg takedown but Nongkeeswuit sprawls well. He's pushed Lohk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argo Lohk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lohk misses with a takedown attempt - Nongkeeswuit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nongkeeswuit misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nongkeeswuit.
Lohk misses with a takedown attempt - Nongkeeswuit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lohk blocks a head kick by Nongkeeswuit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nongkeeswuit tries to avoid it but Lohk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nongkeeswuit to the ground. Nongkeeswuit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a body kick.
Nongkeeswuit stuffs the takedown.
Lohk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lohk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nongkeeswuit works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit pulls Lohk in close to prevent any damage.
Lohk wants to pass the guard but Nongkeeswuit is keeping the position.
Nongkeeswuit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lohk manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nongkeeswuit wants to control from the top but Lohk keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Argo Lohk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lohk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nongkeeswuit as he avoids it easily.
Lohk closes the distance and clinches up with Nongkeeswuit, looking for a takedown. Lohk pushes Nongkeeswuit against the cage but Nongkeeswuit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is winning the standup battle so far.
Lohk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nongkeeswuit keeping hold of Lohk's head, controlling as best he can.
Lohk slows the pace down in half guard.
Lohk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohk prevents Nongkeeswuit from standing back up.
Lohk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lohk trying to control from half guard but Nongkeeswuit is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lohk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nongkeeswuit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lohk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nongkeeswuit keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohk is working for a kimura but Nongkeeswuit is defending it quite comfortably.
Nongkeeswuit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lohk can do to turn this around?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nongkeeswuit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lohk's head.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lohk shoots in for a double leg but Nongkeeswuit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argo Lohk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nongkeeswuit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lohk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Nongkeeswuit. No joy for Lohk on that attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lohk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nongkeeswuit circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nongkeeswuit scores with a head kick.
Argo Lohk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lohk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nongkeeswuit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knarles Grunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier comes to the cage accompanied by Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says. Grunt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
161 lbs
14 - 15 - 0 |
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170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Knarles Grunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Grunt checks a low kick from Cormier.
Cormier looks to land a combination but Grunt avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Grunt.
A combination from Grunt does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grunt. Cormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cormier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Knarles Grunt has been cut.
Grunt 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.
Grunt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
I wouldn't like to be where Cormier is right now.
Grunt cracks Cormier with a big elbow.
Cormier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grunt is thwarting Cormier's attempts to control the position.
Grunt prevents Cormier from standing back up.
Grunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grunt prevents Cormier from standing back up.
Grunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grunt lands a jab to Cormier's midsection.
Grunt throws a hook to the side of Cormier's head but Cormier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cormier. Cormier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grunt checks a leg kick.
Cormier slaps away a takedown attempt from Grunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grunt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cormier ducks right into an uppercut from Grunt.
Cormier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cormier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cormier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grunt misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grunt cracks Cormier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cormier tries to clinch but Grunt moves out of range.
Cormier throws a right and a left that Grunt avoids nicely.
Grunt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cormier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cormier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunt swinging wildly here.
Cormier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grunt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grunt lands in his opponent's guard.
Cormier working a defensive guard here.
Grunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier can't keep his opponent in guard - Grunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cormier is trying to stand up here but Grunt is controlling him well.
Grunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cormier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cormier is looking to stand up but Grunt isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cormier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cormier doesn't manage to clinch there - Grunt circles away.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grunt lands a really nice looking cross but Cormier seems unphased.
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.
Grunt scores with a hook to the body. Cormier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grunt lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grunt.
Cormier walks into a left hand.
Grunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cormier pinned against the cage. Cormier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donk. Grunt catches Cormier right on the button with a cross.
Cormier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunt throws out the jab.
Grunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cormier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grunt!
Cormier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grunt.
Corey Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knarles Grunt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cormier tries to clinch up.
Grunt misses with a body shot.
Grunt checks a leg kick nicely.
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 Corey Cormier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Knarles Grunt'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.
Grunt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cormier tries to get to full guard but Grunt has control of the leg.
Cormier pushes Grunt off looking to stand but Grunt dives back in and keeps control.
Cormier trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cormier tries to roll over but Grunt keeps him under control.
Grunt drops an elbow to the side of Cormier's head.
Grunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cormier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grunt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cormier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cormier's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier is looking to escape.
Grunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Grunt.
Grunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grunt lands a nice short elbow.
Grunt is pressing down on Cormier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cormier is holding on for now.
Grunt is breathing heavily.
Grunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cormier sees it coming and defends easily.
Grunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Cormier regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cormier looking to control.
Grunt thows a big elbow that misses.
Cormier is pulling down on Grunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Grunt, at least for the moment.
Cormier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cormier is trying to control the position but Grunt postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cormier looks to land a combination but Grunt avoids it well.
Grunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cormier throws a jab but it's blocked by Grunt.
Grunt scores with a jab.
Cormier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cormier.
Grunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grunt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grunt swings for the body but Cormier moves out of range.
Cormier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cormier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cormier falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Grunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Cormier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier connects with a nice looking jab.
Grunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cormier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grunt throws a body punch but Cormier moves out of range.
Grunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cormier is just out of range.
Cormier misses with a two punch combination.
Cormier closes the distance but Grunt moves to the side
and Grunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cormier.
Grunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grunt misses with a body shot.
Grunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cormier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cormier thinking.
Corey Cormier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cormier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grunt, as that shot connected.
Cormier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knarles Grunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Knarles Grunt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cormier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cormier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cormier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cormier throws the left hand but Grunt avoids the punch easily.
Corey Cormier is winning the standup battle so far.
Cormier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cormier punishes Grunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Cormier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Cormier should have avoided that one.
Grunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cormier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cormier thinking.
Cormier throws a hook to the side of Grunt's head but Grunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grunt with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Cormier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grunt cracks Cormier with a good jab.
Cormier misses with a series of wild punches.
Grunt lands with a shot to the body.
Cormier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grunt jabs at Cormier's body.
Cormier throws a right hand that Grunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Grunt also avoids with ease.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
Cormier misses with a combination
and Grunt counters with a straight right hand.
Cormier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Cormier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grunt counters with a straight right hand.
Grunt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grunt thows a huge punch but Cormier dodges it nicely.
Grunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cormier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grunt passes to side control.
The ground and pound from Grunt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Grunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cormier dodges the ground and pound from Grunt.
Cormier wants to control but Grunt postures up.
Grunt throws an elbow but Cormier slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cormier tries to escape but Grunt is in control.
Grunt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cormier tries to bum rush Grunt with a series of wild strikes but Grunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cormier tries to clinch
and Grunt counters with a one-two to the body.
Cormier takes one to the side of the head.
Grunt misses with a wild body shot.
Cormier is looking to clinch.
Grunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cormier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cormier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grunt counters with a single leg into guard. Cormier didn't expect that.
Grunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Cormier is retaining full guard.
Grunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cormier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grunt throwing strikes but missing.
Grunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grunt.
Grunt looking to pass the guard.
Grunt landing with the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cormier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cormier jabs Grunt right on the nose. Grunt blinks but takes it well.
Cormier scoring well with a low kick there.
Cormier cracks Grunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grunt stuns Cormier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cormier.
A slow jab from Grunt misses its intended target.
Grunt throws a body punch but Cormier moves out of range.
Grunt with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knarles Grunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grunt 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knarles Grunt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukko Petkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petkele has chosen M.A. Numminen - Perkele as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ukko Petkele told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Johnstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ukko Petkele!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petkele avoids the body shot from Johnstone.
A big right from Johnstone misses.
Petkele walks into a stiff left hand from Johnstone.
Johnstone lands a jab to Petkele's midsection.
A head kick misses from Petkele.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Johnstone.
Petkele bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petkele thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Petkele looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petkele working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petkele controlling the position.
Johnstone pushes Petkele away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petkele gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Petkele tries to advance to mount but Johnstone denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkele thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnstone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Petkele asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petkele on the ground.
Petkele wants to control but Johnstone is keeping him busy.
Johnstone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Petkele has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Petkele takes one to the chin there.
Petkele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnstone just misses with a punch to the body.
Petkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnstone.
Johnstone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alan Johnstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnstone thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnstone just misses with a punch to the body.
Petkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnstone misses the shot to the body.
Petkele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnstone lands with a nice body punch.
Petkele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnstone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnstone lands a two punch combo.
Johnstone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnstone moves out of range as Petkele strikes.
Petkele fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnstone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petkele shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnstone defends it nicely.
Johnstone slaps away a takedown attempt from Petkele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alan Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ukko Petkele.
Johnstone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnstone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petkele looks gassed!
Petkele clinches up with Johnstone and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnstone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnstone breaks from the clinch.
Petkele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnstone stuffs the takedown.
Petkele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnstone tries to avoid it but Petkele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnstone to the ground. Johnstone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petkele fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnstone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Johnstone.
Petkele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnstone counters with a left to the body.
Petkele moves forwards but Johnstone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnstone digs a good body shot into Petkele's ribs.
Johnstone connects with a crisp jab.
Johnstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnstone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnstone 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.
Petkele dodges the punch combination from Johnstone.
Johnstone scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petkele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnstone counters with a one-two to the body.
Petkele is rocked!
Johnstone throws out a loose jab but Petkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petkele is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnstone finish him?
Petkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnstone.
Petkele seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnstone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnstone throws out a powerful jab.
Johnstone looks to land a left hand but Petkele moved out of range nicely.
Johnstone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petkele.
Johnstone throws an overhand right that drops Petkele like a sack of potatoes! Johnstone dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Johnstone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eli Barden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Barden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugh Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barden misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matthews throws a hook but Barden blocks it.
Barden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Barden lands with a good body shot.
Matthews needs to keep his hands up - Barden had a free shot at his head there.
Barden throws a good cross that connects.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Barden misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Barden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barden.
Barden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Barden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barden throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
A jab from Matthews misses.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barden moves away.
Barden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matthews momentarily.
Barden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews misses the body punch
and Barden counters with a two punch combo.
Matthews with a poor takedown
and Barden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Barden - just one landing.
Barden scores with a shot to the body.
Matthews looks gassed!
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Barden cracks Matthews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matthews shoots in but Barden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eli Barden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Matthews.
Barden throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Barden - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Barden.
Barden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matthews on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barden works Matthews's body with a nice hook.
Barden is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barden works Matthews's body with a nice hook.
Matthews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barden pinned against the cage. Barden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barden cracks Matthews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Hugh Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Barden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barden thuds a left hand into Matthews's body.
Barden lands with an uppercut that bounces Matthews off the cage and back into rage.
A jab from Barden does it's job there.
Matthews is trying desperately to land a takedown but Barden is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Matthews.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matthews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barden. Barden obviously looking to wear him down.
Matthews takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barden throws out a powerful jab.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matthews misses with a hook to the body
and Barden counters with a stiff right hand.
Barden's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Barden duly obliges.
Barden connects with a solid leg kick.
Eli Barden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matthews's calf.
Matthews takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barden.
Matthews is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Barden lands with a hook. Matthews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Decent striking displayed by Barden there.
Barden lands a jab-cross combination.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barden.
Barden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barden cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Barden throws a shot to the body.
Barden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barden.
Barden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matthews's calf.
Matthews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barden lands with a shot to the body.
Barden sizes up Matthews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matthews tries to move into range but Barden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matthews fails with the takedown
and Barden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barden cracks Matthews with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Barden.
Barden lands a glancing blow to the side of Matthews's head.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Barden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matthews doesn't seem bothered though.
Barden clobbers Matthews with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matthews doesn't seem bothered though.
Barden throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Barden misses.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Barden.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthews takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barden connects with a looping right hand.
Matthews takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barden circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Barden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matthews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barden scores with a body shot.
Barden thows a body shot but no joy.
Barden cracks Matthews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matthews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barden thuds a left hand into Matthews's body.
Barden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Barden lands a nice hook to Matthews's body. Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matthews checks the leg kick.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Barden lands a high kick!
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barden.
Barden scores with a punch to the head.
Barden throws a shot to the body.
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Barden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barden lands with a straight right. Matthews didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a jab to the nose.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Matthews might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barden has got the better of the exchanges.
Barden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matthews lands with a right hand.
Barden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barden lands with a right hand.
Barden works the jab nicely.
Barden defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Barden scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Barden.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Barden.
A left lands for Barden.
Barden thuds a left hand into Matthews's body.
Barden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Barden's head but Barden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Matthews tries to clinch up
and Barden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matthews's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barden thuds a left hand into Matthews's body.
Donk. Matthews catches Barden right on the button with a cross.
Barden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barden.
Matthews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matthews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barden.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Barden.
Matthews's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Barden does it's job there.
Barden lands a nice shot that snaps Matthews's head back.
Barden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Barden circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barden scores with a jab to the head.
Matthews takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matthews gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barden sizes up Matthews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barden tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barden pinned against the cage. Barden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eli Barden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Matthews.
Matthews on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barden moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Matthews misses the jab.
Barden throws a nice looking combination but Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Barden lands a jab to Matthews's midsection.
Matthews will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barden lands a nice looking body shot.
Matthews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barden avoids it really well and circles away.
Barden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthews. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eli Barden is winning the standup battle so far.
Barden lands with a straight right. Matthews didn't see that one coming.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Barden tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Barden dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barden slaps away a takedown attempt from Matthews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barden lands a jab to Matthews's midsection.
Barden punishes Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Barden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barden scores with a one two! Matthews had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matthews.
Barden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matthews has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barden is trying to control Matthews's posture but Matthews avoids it.
Barden tries to improve position but can't.
Matthews throws an elbow but Barden slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barden manages to get back to half guard.
Barden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barden.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barden trying to control the position.
Barden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barden keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Barden is out of range.
Matthews listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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.
Matthews fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barden throws out the jab.
Barden scores with a body shot.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barden misses with a double jab.
Barden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barden as he jumps to the side.
Barden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barden moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Barden throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Matthews misses.
Barden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eli Barden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Matthews.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Barden avoids nicely.
Barden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Hugh Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barden lands with a good body shot.
Barden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barden throws a one two combo.
Eli Barden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barden lands a nice shot to the body.
Barden connects with a solid leg kick.
Barden scores with a nice head shot.
Matthews needs to keep his hands up - Barden had a free shot at his head there.
Barden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barden wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews thows a big elbow that misses.
Barden keeping full guard, as Matthews tries to pass.
Barden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Barden has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barden has control of Matthews's left arm, preventing Matthews from doing any damage.
Matthews cracks Barden with a solid left hand.
Barden pulls Matthews in to control the position.
Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Barden has wrist control.
Barden has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Matthews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barden looking for a guillotine here but Matthews defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eli Barden.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Barden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Anathema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Dunlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anathema kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Last Ninja theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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191 lbs
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197 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damon Anathema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DeAngelo Dunlop!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunlop stuffs the takedown.
Anathema on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dunlop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anathema.
Dunlop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anathema drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anathema trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunlop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anathema thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dunlop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anathema drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dunlop manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anathema has Dunlop in his guard.
Dunlop wants to stand but Anathema is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anathema has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunlop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anathema has a closed guard, preventing Dunlop from standing up.
Anathema looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dunlop stopping the sweep attempt from Anathema.
Dunlop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dunlop stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dunlop gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dunlop keeping moving, preventing Anathema from controlling successfully.
Dunlop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anathema trying to control but Dunlop is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop has control of Anathema's left arm, preventing Anathema from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anathema trying to control but Dunlop is working from the bottom.
Anathema controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anathema trying to control but Dunlop is working from the bottom.
Anathema throwing strikes from guard but Dunlop blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dunlop swats away the attempt to clinch by Anathema.
Dunlop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anathema in his tracks.
Anathema looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anathema fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Anathema. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anathema shoots in and bounces Dunlop off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anathema postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dunlop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anathema, into his guard.
Dunlop stands and steps away. Anathema gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anathema closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dunlop to the mat! Dunlop manages to get full guard.
Anathema thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anathema trying to control but Dunlop is working from the bottom.
Anathema trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anathema sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dunlop's guard.
Dunlop is defending against the submission attempts here by Anathema.
Anathema is breathing heavily.
Dunlop has his hands clasped together around Anathema's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Anathema dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Dunlop. No joy for Anathema on that attempt.
Anathema tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunlop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anathema throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anathema is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anathema tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anathema tries to clinch up but Dunlop circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunlop lands a nice shot to the body.
Anathema fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dunlop lands with a cross.
Dunlop throws a big shot that misses.
Anathema throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunlop's waist but Dunlop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anathema off to one side.
Dunlop thows a body shot but no joy.
Anathema misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anathema closes the distance and pushes Dunlop back into the cage.
Anathema tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dunlop avoids it.
Anathema tries to land a knee to the head but Dunlop blocks with his arms.
Dunlop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunlop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from Dunlop as Anathema shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Anathema. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop lands a nice hook to Anathema's body. Anathema takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunlop 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.
Dunlop lands the left hand.
Anathema takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Dunlop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunlop.
Anathema is rocked!
Dunlop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dunlop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anathema in his tracks.
Oh Anathema is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunlop drops Anathema with a huge uppercut! Anathema drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dunlop is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeAngelo Dunlop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoine Gagnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is tribal entrance. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leo Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoine Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Gagnon misses.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Gagnon parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gagnon to escape.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson throws an elbow but Gagnon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Gagnon's face as Johnson controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gagnon to escape.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gagnon is avoiding damage well.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gagnon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gagnon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gagnon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon avoids it well.
Gagnon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Gagnon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws an elbow but Gagnon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gagnon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Gagnon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Gagnon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gagnon works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gagnon manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Gagnon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab from Gagnon.
Gagnon takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson slips under a jab from Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a looping right.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson clobbers Gagnon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gagnon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Gagnon misses.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Antoine Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gagnon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Antoine Gagnon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Gagnon's ribs.
Gagnon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gagnon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson is leaning against Gagnon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gagnon is breathing heavily.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gagnon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon misses with a body punch.
Gagnon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gagnons head.
Gagnon wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gagnon is rocked!
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards.
Gagnon is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gagnon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Johnson is unloading with more strikes now! Gagnon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junie Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Zuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
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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
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Junie Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zuka!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuka misses with a head kick.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Zuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Zuka moved away.
Zuka throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zuka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zuka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Junie Silva has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuka clinches up against the cage.
Zuka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zuka lands a knee to the head.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Zuka avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Zuka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Zuka.
Zuka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zuka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zuka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Zuka blocks nicely.
Zuka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Zuka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zuka manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Zuka's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuka keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Zuka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Zuka.
Zuka connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Zuka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junie Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zuka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Zuka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zuka tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zuka.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zuka tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zuka scores with a nice body kick.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuka moves away.
Zuka throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Zuka lands with a nice body kick.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuka doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Zuka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Junie Silva's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Zuka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Zuka tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Zuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zuka moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva dives in and grabs Zuka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zuka pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Zuka has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zuka obliges.
Zuka pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zuka misses with an elbow strike.
Zuka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuka tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Zuka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junie Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zuka scores with a head kick.
Zuka doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zuka.
Zuka tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Zuka counters with a thumping low kick.
Zuka tries to land a body kick
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Zuka 's knee.
Zuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuka misses with a kick to the body
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zuka misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Zuka misses
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Zuka didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuka wants to sweep but no luck.
Zuka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Zuka has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuka is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Zuka keeps moving.
Zuka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Zuka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silva because Zuka loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zuka controlling the action here.
Zuka wants to get back to his feet.
Zuka wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Silva uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Zuka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zuka wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zuka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zuka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zuka!
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zuka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Silva wants to improve his position but Zuka is controlling well.
Zuka stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zuka.
Zuka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zuka staying out of range there.
Amir Zuka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva shoots in but Zuka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zuka doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Zuka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zuka wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Junie Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junie Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuka wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zuka's head.
Zuka keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amir Zuka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Junie Silva'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. This is the final round!
Zuka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Zuka shows good takedown defense.
Silva avoids the head kick by Zuka.
Zuka wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuka blocks the body kick.
Zuka clinches but Silva breaks the clinch
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Zuka.
Zuka staying out of range there.
Zuka slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Zuka shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junie Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuka throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Zuka thumps Silva with a low kick.
Zuka wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Zuka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuka throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zuka forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Zuka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuka controls his hands.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zuka uses from the top position.
Zuka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zuka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zuka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zuka as Silva tries to tie him up.
Zuka misses with an elbow strike.
Zuka prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Zuka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Zuka tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva wants a takedown.
Zuka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Zuka gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Zuka tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Zuka, against the cage.
Zuka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zuka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Zuka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuka is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zuka.
Junie Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zuka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva tries for a takedown but Zuka manages to get underhooks.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Junie Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zuka tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Zuka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zuka.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva blocks a head kick by Zuka.
Silva misses with a hook. Zuka ducked under it nicely.
Zuka tries to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zuka is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zuka gets full guard.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zuka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva wants to control from the top but Zuka keeps moving.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Zuka blocks nicely.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zuka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amir Zuka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva 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.
Zuka trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zuka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zuka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junie Silva.
I think Zuka 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Amir Zuka!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rampage has chosen 8 Foot Sativa- Destined to be Dead as his entrance music. Hector Mendoza has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Rampage does no damage.
Rampage tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Rampage.
Rampage throws a head kick that misses.
Rampage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rampage fails to land with a series of punches.
Rampage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rampage walks into a left hand.
It looks like Ricky Rampage has been cut.
Rampage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza moves out of range of the body kick.
Mendoza lands a slapping body shot.
Rampage looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza scoring well with a low kick there.
Whack! Mendoza lands a heavy head kick that drops Rampage. The ref tackles Mendoza to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rampage was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hector Mendoza!
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