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RAFL 51: Shockwaves PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jt davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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137 lbs
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134 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jt davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Vera!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
davis stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Vera misses.
davis moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Vera goes down! Can davis finish him!?
Vera is rocked!
It looks like Matt Vera has been cut.
davis arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Vera's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jt davis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Smokey McPot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Descartes (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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135 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smokey McPot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Descartes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McPot has taken the fight to the clinch.
McPot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Descartes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPot tries a knee to the head but Descartes blocks it.
Descartes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Descartes tries to work over McPot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McPot is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McPot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Descartes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Descartes tries to pull guard but McPot holds him up against the cage and eventually Descartes drops back down to his feet.
McPot leaning against his opponent.
McPot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McPot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Descartes blocks it with crossed arms.
McPot scores with a knee to the head.
McPot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Descartes.
Smokey McPot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Descartes.
McPot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Descartes's efforts to push away.
Descartes tries to break the clinch but McPot is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Descartes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McPot landing knees to the body.
McPot misses with a knee to the head.
McPot stalling in the clinch.
McPot scores a nice knee to the body.
Descartes misses with a hook to the ribs.
McPot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Descartes up against the cage.
Descartes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McPot walks away with a smile on his face. Descartes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McPot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Descartes shoots for a takedown but McPot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McPot connects with a solid leg kick.
McPot tries to clinch but Descartes moves out of range.
McPot clinches up with Descartes and pushes him back against the cage.
McPot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Descartes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McPot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McPot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McPot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McPot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Descartes looks gassed!
McPot keeps control of Descartes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Descartes takes a knee right on the jaw!
McPot stalling in the clinch.
Descartes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Descartes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Descartes takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Rene Descartes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPot avoiding damage.
McPot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Descartes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Descartes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McPot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Descartes shoots in looking for a takedown. McPot tries to sprawl out of it but Descartes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McPot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Descartes fails with a takedown attempt.
McPot tries to close the distance and clinch but Descartes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Descartes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Descartes throws a head kick but McPot moves out of range.
McPot drives through and clinches with Descartes against the cage.
McPot misses with a knee strike.
Descartes tries to pull guard but McPot won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Descartes fails to pull guard.
McPot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Descartes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Descartes tries to pull guard but McPot won't allow it.
Descartes looking to slow down the pace here.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Descartes's face.
McPot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McPot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Descartes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Descartes can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by McPot.
Descartes is trying to break the clinch but McPot has him pressed against the cage.
Descartes has had enough of the clinch but McPot keeps him there for the moment.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McPot is stalling here.
McPot scores with a knee to the head.
Descartes wants to stall.
McPot tries a knee to the head but Descartes blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokey McPot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rene Descartes'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.
Descartes wants to clinch
and McPot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McPot drives through and clinches with Descartes against the cage.
Descartes tries to pull guard but McPot won't allow it.
Descartes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McPot up against the cage.
The referee calls for McPot to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McPot for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A knee to the head by McPot.
Descartes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Descartes tries to pull guard but McPot holds him up against the cage and eventually Descartes drops back down to his feet.
McPot lands a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McPot looking to throw knees to the head but Descartes is blocking nicely.
McPot has Descartes pressed against the cage, preventing Descartes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Descartes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McPot's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Descartes fails to pull guard.
Smokey McPot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Descartes.
Descartes is trying to break free.
McPot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McPot landing knees to the head.
McPot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Descartes is breathing heavily.
McPot stalls.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but Descartes blocks with his arms.
Descartes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Descartes can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Descartes tries to break free but McPot pushes him back against the cage.
Descartes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Descartes's face.
The referee is keeping an eye on McPot - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McPot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Descartes is trying to break the clinch but McPot has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McPot.
Descartes wants a takedown but no success here.
McPot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McPot working Descartes over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McPot as Descartes tries to tie him up.
McPot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Descartes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McPot scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for McPot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPot landing knees to the body.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Descartes's face.
McPot landing knees to the head.
Descartes is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McPot obliges.
Descartes is still on wobbly legs! Can McPot finish him?
Descartes letting McPot take a breather here.
McPot landing knees to the head.
McPot landing knees to the head.
McPot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McPot has Descartes pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Descartes is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from McPot - that's hurt Descartes badly! Oh, another knee lands and Descartes is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Descartes doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Smokey McPot!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benoit Giguere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang comes into the arena with Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Clubber Lang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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274 lbs
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270 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benoit Giguere!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lang.
Lang throws a head kick that misses.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Giguere moved out of range nicely.
Giguere thuds a left hand into Lang's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Lang blocks the leg kick.
Lang walks into a stiff left hand from Giguere.
Giguere motions for Lang to come forward. Giguere throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giguere circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheers as Giguere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lang doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
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!
Giguere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lang.
Lang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang leaves Giguere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Giguere scores with a hook to the body. Lang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lang is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Lang.
Lang throws a head kick but Giguere moves out of range.
Lang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Giguere scores with a jab to the body.
Giguere cracks Lang with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lang looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Giguere finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giguere catches Lang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lang walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Giguere swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benoit Giguere!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Victor Hugo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Hugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hugo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hugo 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.
Hugo wants to stand but Jericho is controlling the position.
Hugo is wriggling around but Jericho manages to pass to half guard.
Jericho decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jericho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hugo's waist but Hugo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jericho off to one side.
Hugo tries to clinch but Jericho moves out of range.
Hugo misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Hugo keeps Jericho at a distance using the push kick.
Jericho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jericho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jericho darts in and clinches Hugo up against the cage.
Jericho dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Hugo working hard to break the clinch.
Hugo working hard to break the clinch.
Hugo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hugo manages to break the clinch.
Hugo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Andrew Jericho has been cut.
Jericho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jericho looks gassed!
Jericho trying to control but Hugo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jericho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jericho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hugo is proving hard to escape from.
Jericho stops Hugo from standing up.
Hugo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jericho on the ground.
Jericho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hugo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jericho is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Hugo scores with a four punch combination!
Hugo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugo lands a glancing blow to the side of Jericho's head.
Jericho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jericho is working for a kimura but Hugo is defending it quite comfortably.
Hugo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hugo is defending against the submission attempts here by Jericho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugo is not content to let Jericho control the position.
Jericho prevents Hugo from standing back up.
Hugo is trying to maintain the position but Jericho is very close to passing his half guard.
Hugo wants to get back to his feet.
Jericho wants to control but Hugo is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jericho lands a head kick. Hugo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hugo throws a series of punches but Jericho avoids them all with ease.
Jericho throws a right hand that Hugo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hugo also avoids with ease.
Hugo misses with a few strikes there.
Hugo instigates a clinch.
Jericho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hugo throws a series of punches but Jericho moves out of range.
Hugo misses with a wild body shot.
Hugo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jericho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hugo's guard now.
Jericho passes Hugo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hugo wants to improve his position but Jericho is controlling well.
Jericho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jericho is trying to work for a kimura but Hugo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Jericho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jericho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hugo works over Jericho's head and body with a nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from Hugo.
Jericho takes the fight into the clinch.
Hugo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Jericho putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hugo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jericho is working for takedown but Hugo is calmly controlling the position for now.
A hook to the body from Hugo.
Jericho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jericho avoids the head kick by Hugo.
Hugo lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Hugo misses
and Jericho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Jericho wants to control from the top but Hugo keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jericho is controlling him.
Jericho stands and steps away. Hugo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hugo slips a jab and a cross from Jericho.
Jericho lands a nice looking body shot.
Jericho dodges the punch combination from Hugo.
Jericho fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hugo misses with a combination
so Jericho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jericho stands up from Hugo's guard - Jericho perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jericho swats away the attempt to clinch by Hugo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hugo. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho has managed to clinch.
Jericho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hugo tries to circle away but Jericho has him pinned against the cage.
Jericho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hugo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jericho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jericho.
Jericho trying to control but Hugo is working from the bottom.
Jericho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho wanted to stand there but Hugo had control of the position.
Jericho prevents Hugo from getting back to his feet.
Jericho gets to his feet. Hugo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hugo gets a takedown into half guard.
Hugo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jericho gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hugo wants to get up but he can't break Jericho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hugo thows a big elbow that misses.
Jericho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hugo manages to get himself to full guard.
Hugo pushes Jericho off and gets back to his feet.
Jericho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hugo tries to avoid it but Jericho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hugo to the ground. Hugo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jericho misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Jericho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jericho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jericho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hugo circles away quickly and effectively.
Jericho fails with a takedown attempt.
Jericho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hugo.
Jericho darts in and clinches Hugo up against the cage.
Jericho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hugo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hugo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hugo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hugo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hugo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jericho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hugo throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jericho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Victor Hugo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Jericho.
Hugo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jericho.
Jericho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hugo is trying to force a seperation but Jericho has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jericho leaning against his opponent.
Jericho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jericho throws a head kick that Hugo semi-blocks.
Hugo throws a nice looking combination but Jericho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hugo throws a right and a left that Jericho avoids nicely.
Hugo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jericho can pounce on him.
Jericho looks for a takedown but Hugo sprawls well.
Jericho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jericho showed some decent athleticism there.
Jericho stops Hugo from getting back to his feet.
Jericho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hugo wants to control but Jericho is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hugo to get to his feet.
Jericho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hugo did well to prevent Jericho getting side control.
Jericho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hugo is just riding it out for now. Jericho eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jericho slows the pace down in half guard.
Jericho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho tries to pass to full mount but Hugo defends it.
Hugo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jericho.
Jericho prevents Hugo from standing back up.
Jericho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jericho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hugo keeps working.
Jericho is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hugo reverses the position - he's now on top in Jericho's guard.
Hugo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jericho, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hugo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jericho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jericho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Andrew Jericho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jericho wants to pass to mount but Hugo is defending the position.
Jericho controlling the action here.
Hugo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Victor Hugo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Jericho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hugo pushes Jericho off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Jericho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jericho 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Jericho!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huey Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner comes to the cage accompanied by It's time for war. Huey Winner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ippo Makunouchi 's chin.
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280 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huey Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ippo Makunouchi !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makunouchi but Makunouchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makunouchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makunouchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winner.
Winner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makunouchi 's waist but Makunouchi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winner off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huey Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makunouchi as he avoids it easily.
Huey Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makunouchi jabs at Winner's body.
Good exchange - Makunouchi coming out on top.
Winner wants to clinch up but Makunouchi keeps it at a distance.
Makunouchi stuffs the takedown.
Winner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winner shoots in but Makunouchi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Makunouchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makunouchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Winner.
Makunouchi lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makunouchi thuds a left hand into Winner's body.
Makunouchi tried to score with a low kick but Winner checks it.
Makunouchi scores with a jab. Winner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makunouchi scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi 's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Makunouchi duly obliges.
Makunouchi scores with a jab to the body.
Makunouchi digs a good hook to Winner's body.
Winner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makunouchi lands a body shot.
Winner walks into a straight right hand from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi scores with a jab. Winner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winner is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Makunouchi knocks Winner out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ippo Makunouchi !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Byron Northview (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Northview!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masato Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi misses with a body kick.
Northview closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Northview breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kobayashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Northview shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Byron Northview seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Northview.
Jab from Northview.
Northview shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Northview showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobayashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Northview.
Northview is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Northview looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kobayashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Northview thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Northview 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.
Northview not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Northview lands a nice short elbow.
Northview trying to control the action but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Northview with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Northview is looking for a kimura here.
Northview is pressing down on Kobayashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kobayashi is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northview is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Northview not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Northview throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Northview lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kobayashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Northview throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northview is keen to just control but Kobayashi is a slippery customer.
Northview thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Northview thows a huge punch but Kobayashi dodges it nicely.
Northview sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kobayashi defending well though.
Northview tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kobayashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Northview rushes Kobayashi and presses him up against the cage.
Northview breaks from the clinch.
Northview blocks the body kick.
Northview tries to clinch but Kobayashi is having none of it.
Northview moves into range and clinches up with Kobayashi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Northview pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kobayashi throws a push kick but Northview slaps the foot to one side.
Northview rushes Kobayashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Northview is trying to break the clinch but Kobayashi has him pressed against the cage.
Kobayashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Northview has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kobayashi keeps control of Northview as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Northview tries to break free but Kobayashi pushes him back against the cage.
Northview tries for a takedown but Kobayashi manages to get underhooks.
Kobayashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Northview wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kobayashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kobayashi connects with a knee to the head.
Northview is trying to drag Kobayashi to the mat but Kobayashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Northview makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Northview breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Northview checks a leg kick.
Northview is looking to clinch.
Kobayashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Northview keeps the fight on the outside.
Northview tries to close the distance and clinch but Kobayashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Northview misses with the combination.
Northview gets a clinch.
Northview lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kobayashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Northview dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kobayashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Northview looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Northview working over Kobayashi with some ground and pound. Kobayashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Northview winds up and cracks Kobayashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Northview is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Northview missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Northview not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Northview is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northview lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Northview is trying to control. Kobayashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Northview.
Northview throwing shots but Kobayashi is blocking nicely.
Kobayashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kobayashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Northview is pressing down on Kobayashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kobayashi is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Northview seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Northview missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Northview thows a huge punch but Kobayashi dodges it nicely.
Kobayashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Northview.
Northview not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Northview missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Northview lands strikes from half guard.
Northview looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kobayashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Northview. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Northview moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northview looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kobayashi is avoiding damage well.
Northview scores with a couple of short elbows.
Northview misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Northview wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kobayashi, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Northview is looking to take a break and control but Kobayashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Northview tries for a kimura but Kobayashi is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northview is putting a hurting on Kobayashi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Northview looks up at the clock and then as Kobayashi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Northview smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Northview lands some shots froms side control.
Kobayashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Northview crashes against the mat.
Kobayashi dodges the ground and pound from Northview.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Northview 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!
Kobayashi gets caught flat footed, as Northview shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Northview with a nice head shot there.
Northview throws a big right hand that misses.
Northview thows a big elbow that misses.
Kobayashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northview is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Northview loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Northview is working Kobayashi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Northview trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kobayashi wants to stand but Northview is controlling the position.
Kobayashi has momentary wrist control but Northview slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northview drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Northview jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Northview connects with a couple of short punches.
Northview postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Northview throwing strikes but missing.
Northview throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kobayashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northview.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kobayashi is looking to stand up but Northview isn't so interested in that idea.
Northview seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Northview trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Northview misses with a wild combination.
Masato Kobayashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northview scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Northview avoids a kick to the body.
Northview scores with a jab. Kobayashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Northview gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northview wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kobayashi has him pressed against the cage.
Northview looking for a takedown.
Kobayashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Northview tries to circle away but Kobayashi has him pinned against the cage.
Northview wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kobayashi looking to throw knees to the head but Northview is blocking nicely.
Northview jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kobayashi walks away with a smile on his face. Northview gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Northview tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kobayashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Northview swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kobayashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kobayashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Northview throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kobayashi's waist but Kobayashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Northview off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Northview. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Northview throws a head kick but Kobayashi moves out of range.
Northview scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Northview is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kobayashi!
Northview throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Northview throwing strikes here but Kobayashi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northview with a couple of short strikes.
Northview throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Northview with a couple of short strikes.
Northview dominating with strikes here.
Northview unloads with some shots from mount but Kobayashi bucks and avoids them well.
Kobayashi tries to buck Northview off but he can't manage it.
Northview lands a big shot there that rocks Kobayashi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Northview.
Northview throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kobayashi because Northview loaded up on that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Northview showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Northview 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Northview!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bates's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hmmm... Interesting.... This should be fireworks!
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24
217 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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201 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Norman Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois Desjardins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desjardins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Bates misses.
Desjardins throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.
Desjardins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bates's hands.
Desjardins moves out of range as Bates strikes.
Desjardins catches Bates with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bates is rocked!
Bates loses concentration momentarily and Desjardins pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Bates crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Desjardins finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francois Desjardins!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Nadeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Nadeau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nadeau. That did some damage!
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Nadeau's head but Nadeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brian Nadeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Nadeau moves out of range.
Nadeau throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dixon missing with a left hand there. Nadeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nadeau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nadeau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nadeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dixon thuds his shin into the meat of Nadeau's side.
Nadeau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
Dixon lands a nice hook to Nadeau's body. Nadeau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nadeau is breathing heavily.
Dixon lands with a nice combination. Nadeau backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Brian Nadeau has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon lands with a nice combination. Nadeau backs away looking to recover.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nadeau.
Nadeau misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a sloppy head kick and Nadeau moves out of range easily.
Nadeau slips under a jab from Dixon.
A big right from Dixon misses.
A big left from Dixon misses.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nadeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nadeau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon scores with a jab. Nadeau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nadeau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nadeau shoots in but Dixon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nadeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon lands a head shot.
Dixon misses with a leg kick.
Dixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Nadeau finds it's way through Dixon's defenses.
Nadeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nadeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadeau misses with a kick to the body.
Nadeau moves forwards but Dixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brian Nadeau's cut is getting worse.
Nadeau moves forwards but Dixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Nadeau is just out of range.
Nadeau misses with a combination
and Dixon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nadeau misses with a jab to the body
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimmy Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nadeau's head.
Nadeau is rocked!
Dixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Nadeau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brian Nadeau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dixon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nadeau seems to have got his legs back now.
Nadeau thuds his right hand into Dixon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dixon drops Nadeau with a beautiful combination! Nadeau stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dixon is looking for the KO!
Dixon misses with a low kick as Nadeau jumps back.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon stuns Nadeau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jeez, Brian Nadeau's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dixon looks to land a combination but Nadeau avoids it well.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Nadeau avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Nadeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dixon. That's going to slow Nadeau down.
Dixon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nadeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nadeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dixon.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Nadeau moved out of range.
Nadeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nadeau.
Dixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Nadeau.
Nadeau looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
Dixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Nadeau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dixon misses with a low kick.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Nadeau.
Dixon tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau throws a series of strikes that have Dixon backpedaling.
Nadeau misses with a two punch combination.
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nadeau. That did some damage!
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nadeau.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Dixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nadeau doesn't seem phased though.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nadeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Dixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nadeau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian Nadeau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Dixon!
Jimmy Dixon is the new bantamweight champion!
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