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MEFC 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Westhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Jenkins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DJ Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Westhaven!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Westhaven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Westhaven ducks under and follows up with a left that Westhaven also avoids with ease.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Westhaven moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Westhaven.
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westhaven.
Jenkins could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Westhaven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Westhaven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Westhaven off to one side.
Westhaven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westhaven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Westhaven counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jenkins is wriggling around but Westhaven manages to pass to half guard.
Jenkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jenkins tries to get out of the position.
Westhaven throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jenkins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Westhaven manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westhaven is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jenkins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jenkins is just holding on here. Westhaven manages to take his back.
Jenkins has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Westhaven is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jenkins has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westhaven patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jenkins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Westhaven is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jenkins is defending well though. Westhaven let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westhaven gets his hands free as Jenkins looks to control.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jenkins trying to control the hands but Westhaven won't let him.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Jenkins right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Westhaven controls the action.
Jenkins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Westhaven missing with strikes from the back.
Jenkins holding both Westhaven 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Westhaven dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Westhaven moves out of range.
Westhaven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Westhaven counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jenkins 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.
Westhaven throwing strikes but missing.
Westhaven decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jenkins, up you get!
Jenkins tries to clinch up but Westhaven circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Westhaven moves out of range.
Westhaven changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Westhaven manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Westhaven.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westhaven.
DJ Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Westhaven.
Westhaven is breathing heavily.
Westhaven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jenkins is looking to stand up but Westhaven won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westhaven controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Jenkins wanted to stand there but Westhaven had control of the position.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but instead Westhaven has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Westhaven looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Westhaven on the ground.
Westhaven being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westhaven is looking to stand up but Jenkins won't let him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Westhaven moves out of range.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Westhaven shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A left and a right from Jenkins both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Vince Westhaven has been cut.
Jenkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Westhaven circles away.
DJ Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Westhaven moves out of range as Jenkins strikes.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westhaven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westhaven manages to avoid it.
Westhaven on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jenkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Westhaven counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jenkins won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins is trying to control Westhaven's posture but Westhaven avoids it.
Jenkins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vince Westhaven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vince Westhaven'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!
Jenkins with a poor takedown
and Westhaven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Westhaven.
Westhaven prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Westhaven holds him up against the cage and eventually Jenkins drops back down to his feet.
Westhaven can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jenkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Westhaven is controlling the position.
Jenkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Westhaven.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Westhaven has double underhooks.
Westhaven tries to pull guard but Jenkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Westhaven drops back down to his feet.
DJ Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Westhaven.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Westhaven keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Westhaven is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Westhaven has him pinned against the cage.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Westhaven has him pinned against the cage.
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Westhaven has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Westhaven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Westhaven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Westhaven just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jenkins effectively controlling the action here.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Westhaven manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westhaven as Jenkins tries to tie him up.
Westhaven is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
Westhaven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Westhaven is controlling the position.
Westhaven breaks from the clinch.
Westhaven shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Westhaven moves away
and Westhaven holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Westhaven has him pressed against the cage.
Westhaven prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Westhaven keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Westhaven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Jenkins wants to stall.
Westhaven has Jenkins pressed against the cage, preventing Jenkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jenkins wants to break free but Westhaven has control.
Jenkins is trying to push Westhaven away but Westhaven has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jenkins - that landed with a thud.
Jenkins wants to break free but Westhaven has control.
DJ Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Westhaven avoids it.
Westhaven lands an elbow inside that Jenkins shrugs off.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins works on Westhaven's body with a couple of short punches.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jenkins is trying to stall.
Westhaven tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Westhaven keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Westhaven prevents it.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Westhaven jumps guard and drags Jenkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Westhaven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Jenkins throws and elbow that misses. Westhaven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jenkins's guard. Nice move by Westhaven!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westhaven stops Jenkins from standing up.
Jenkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jenkins wants to stand but Westhaven is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Jenkins is trying to keep Westhaven in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Westhaven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins tries to bench press Westhaven off him but Westhaven keeps the position.
Vince Westhaven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Westhaven trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Westhaven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Westhaven 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 Ian Loll 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... Vince Westhaven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Breen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Savagery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Second Round K.O.. 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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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Breen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Savagery !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breen connects with a jab.
Breen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Breen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savagery .
Breen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Breen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Breen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savagery pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Breen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savagery avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Breen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Breen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savagery holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Breen keeps control of Savagery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Breen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Breen advances position into side control!
Breen controls the position from side control.
Savagery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savagery stops Breen from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savagery keeps working.
Breen tries to advance to mount but Savagery denies him.
Savagery wants to control but Breen postures up.
Breen tries for a kimura but Savagery is defending well.
Breen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Savagery !
Breen controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Savagery is holding on tight.
Breen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Savagery has worked his arm free - good work by Savagery !
Savagery is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savagery is defending against the submission attempts here by Breen.
Breen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savagery is defending against the submission attempts here by Breen.
Savagery trying to control from the bottom.
Savagery might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Breen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Breen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savagery is trying to stand.
Breen wants to pass to mount but Savagery is defending the position.
Breen is trying to control. Savagery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savagery is looking for a sweep. Breen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Breen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Breen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Breen wants to free his trapped foot but Savagery is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Breen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Savagery lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Breen throws a wild body kick that Savagery sees coming a mile off.
Jordan Breen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savagery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Breen as Savagery shoots in.
Savagery looks to land a combination but Breen avoids it well.
Savagery looks to land a left hand but Breen moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Savagery .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savagery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Breen.
Savagery fails to land with a series of punches.
Breen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savagery shoots in and drives through. Breen sprawls well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Savagery enables Breen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savagery manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Breen passes Savagery 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savagery is breathing heavily.
Breen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Savagery still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Savagery has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Breen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Breen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savagery trying to control the position from guard on top but Breen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savagery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breen is looking to sweep but instead, Savagery has passed into half guard.
Savagery is looking to take a break and control but Breen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Breen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Breen is pulling down on Savagery 's head to control his posture.
Breen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savagery 's guard.
Savagery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Breen won't allow Savagery to sweep him here.
Breen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Breen is pushing down on Savagery 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savagery is fighting to maintain full guard but Breen has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breen moves into full mount! Savagery won't be happy about that!
Breen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Breen mounts Savagery ! Really nice guard pass there!
Breen controlling his opponent.
Savagery wants to control but Breen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savagery prevents Breen from taking his back.
Savagery is trying to escape the mount but Breen keeps good control and instead manages to take Savagery 's back.
Breen looking for the choke but no joy.
Breen looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Breen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Breen.
Savagery lands a head kick. Breen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Savagery slips a straight right by Breen.
Savagery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Breen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savagery tries to land a leg kick but Breen saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Savagery , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breen ducks under a wild hook from Savagery .
Savagery misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Savagery .
Savagery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savagery throws a body punch but Breen moves out of range.
Savagery misses with a body shot.
Breen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savagery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Breen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Savagery did well to prevent Breen getting side control.
Breen is looking for a kimura but Savagery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Breen to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Breen.
Breen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Breen wants to take a breather but Savagery is having none of it.
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.
Savagery is defending against the submission attempts here by Breen.
Breen is looking to pass Savagery 's guard but actually Savagery recovers to full guard.
Breen controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breen preventing the sweep.
Savagery is trying to control the position but Breen postures up.
Breen stands and throws Savagery 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Breen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Breen advances to full mount.
Savagery is squirming around, avoiding Breen's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Breen takes Savagery 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Savagery is in trouble.
Breen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Savagery .
Jordan Breen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henry Savagery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Breen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Breen, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Breen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pat Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Skoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skoro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Volim Sarajevo. Alen Skoro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alen Skoro!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a head kick but Skoro moves out of range.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to bum rush Skoro with a series of wild strikes but Skoro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skoro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Skoro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skoro.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Skoro sits in half guard.
Skoro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skoro is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skoro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Skoro maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smith could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Skoro has cracked it and Smith is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Skoro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alen Skoro!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between North Dakota Wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schecter Engl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Engl's choice of entrance music: Trafalgar - Requiem for the Last King. Schecter Engl is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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152 lbs
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154 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, North Dakota Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Schecter Engl!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engl throws a hook but Wrestler blocks it.
Engl looks to land a combination but Wrestler avoids it well.
Engl scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wrestler in his tracks.
Wrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Engl.
Wrestler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Engl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Engl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrestler manages to avoid it.
Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wrestler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Engl's head.
Engl throws a nice looking combination but Wrestler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wrestler tries to clinch there but Engl circles away.
Wrestler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Engl counters with a stiff right hand.
Wrestler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Engl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Engl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wrestler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Engl counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Engl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wrestler throws the left hand but Engl avoids the punch easily.
Wrestler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Engl counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Engl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for North Dakota Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engl dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wrestler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Engl pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wrestler back to the cage. Engl follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wrestler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Engl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrestler is breathing heavily.
Oooooh!!! Engl has knocked Wrestler down with a huge combo! Engl steps away and waves a wobbly Wrestler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wrestler is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Engl moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Wrestler! Engl continues to tee off on Wrestler, landing with a left and a right! Engl connects with a right hand that leaves Wrestler sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Engl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Schecter Engl!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Engbloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Klaus Engbloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Piere!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engbloom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piere tries to clinch but Engbloom is having none of it.
Piere slips a straight right by Engbloom.
Piere checks a low kick from Engbloom.
Engbloom swings for the body but Piere moves out of range.
Engbloom thows a body shot but no joy.
Engbloom swats away the attempt to clinch by Piere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engbloom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piere.
Piere throws a low kick but Engbloom avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engbloom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Piere keeping moving, preventing Engbloom from controlling successfully.
Piere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Engbloom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Piere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Engbloom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Engbloom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Piere looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Piere looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Piere!
You can see the frustration on Engbloom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Engbloom 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Engbloom prevents Piere from moving into mount.
Piere creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Engbloom sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Engbloom on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Piere sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Engbloom is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Engbloom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engbloom can't do much from the bottom here.
Engbloom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Piere wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Engbloom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Engbloom tries to get out of the position.
Engbloom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Engbloom looking for submissions off his back.
Piere prevents Engbloom from improving his position.
Piere wants to free his trapped foot but Engbloom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Engbloom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Engbloom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Engbloom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Engbloom keeping full guard, as Piere tries to pass.
Piere in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engbloom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Piere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engbloom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piere postures up.
Piere postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Piere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Engbloom has his foot on Piere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Piere works his way back into a safe position though.
Piere tries to free his leg and advance position but Engbloom is retaining full guard.
Engbloom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piere is one step ahead there.
Piere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Engbloom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Piere with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Piere makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Engbloom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Engbloom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Piere!
Piere holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Engbloom tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Engbloom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Piere slips under a jab.
Engbloom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piere wants to clinch.
Piere moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piere pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engbloom landing with the ground and pound.
Klaus Engbloom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Engbloom throws and elbow that misses. Piere uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Engbloom's guard. Nice move by Piere!
Piere wants to pass the guard but Engbloom is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Engbloom is on top in guard.
Engbloom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Engbloom throwing strikes but missing.
Engbloom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engbloom is looking to work some ground and pound but Piere has wrist control.
Engbloom throws a strike but Piere rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Engbloom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Piere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Engbloom has his foot on Piere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Piere works his way back into a safe position though.
Engbloom has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Piere doesn't defend quickly enough and Engbloom has managed to lock this one up! Can Piere escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Engbloom on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Klaus Engbloom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Biggsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Biggsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar slaps away a takedown attempt from Biggsby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biggsby.
Lesnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biggsby moves away from the strike by Lesnar.
Lesnar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biggsby misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnar stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Biggsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggsby closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biggsby.
Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Biggsby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab-cross combination lands for Lesnar and sends Biggsby crashing to the mat! Lesnar follows him down to the mat - Biggsby regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Biggsby is rocked!
It looks like Larry Biggsby has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar wants to stand but Biggsby has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Biggsby trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Biggsby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggsby is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lesnar is tapping! Great win for Biggsby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Larry Biggsby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between STEFANO SARAI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin O Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin O Reilly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, STEFANO SARAI!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SARAI tries for a takedown but O Reilly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
O Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Reilly wants to clinch up but SARAI keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
SARAI keeps the fight on the outside.
O Reilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SARAI moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. SARAI manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
SARAI takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
SARAI is breathing heavily.
SARAI circles away from the clinch attempt.
SARAI fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O Reilly sprawls well initially but SARAI persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
SARAI working the head and body with strikes.
O Reilly tries to kick SARAI off but SARAI keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
O Reilly trying to control but SARAI postures up.
O Reilly is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly is trying to maintain the position but SARAI is very close to passing his half guard.
O Reilly is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but SARAI is staying active.
SARAI is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and O Reilly reverses the position - he's now on top in SARAI's guard.
O Reilly is looking to stand up but SARAI won't let him.
SARAI keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Reilly tries to stand but SARAI is controlling from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin O Reilly hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
O Reilly dives in and grabs SARAI's left leg, looking for a takedown. SARAI pushes down on O Reilly's head and hops out.
O Reilly shoots in for a double leg but SARAI sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
SARAI scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
SARAI is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down O Reilly's shoulder. That is not cool.
O Reilly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly is trying to escape the position but SARAI is controlling the position.
SARAI is trying to ground and pound but O Reilly uses the momentary lack of control by SARAI to regain half guard.
SARAI with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
SARAI's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because STEFANO SARAI just wasn't active enough.
SARAI closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming O Reilly to the mat! O Reilly manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SARAI sitting in guard here, content to control.
SARAI prevents O Reilly from getting back to his feet.
SARAI is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
SARAI throws a big right hand that misses.
SARAI will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SARAI controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
SARAI throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 STEFANO SARAI will probably get the nod.
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.
Nice takedown defense from O Reilly. No joy for SARAI on that attempt.
SARAI shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Reilly but O Reilly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
STEFANO SARAI is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from O Reilly.
O Reilly lands a big head kick that sends SARAI tumbling to the mat! O Reilly takes a step backwards and waves SARAI back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like STEFANO SARAI has been cut.
SARAI shoots for a takedown but O Reilly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for STEFANO SARAI. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SARAI shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Reilly as he avoids it easily.
O Reilly tries to clinch but SARAI moves out of range.
SARAI shoots in for a double leg but O Reilly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Reilly has SARAI up against the cage in a clinch.
O Reilly jumps guard and drags SARAI to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing SARAI from controlling successfully.
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly 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.
SARAI throws a strike but O Reilly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
O Reilly throws a big right hand that misses.
SARAI is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Reilly thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
SARAI is striking but O Reilly is not phased and passes to half guard.
O Reilly prevents SARAI from improving his position.
O Reilly tries to stand but can't do so whilst SARAI controls his leg.
SARAI trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
O Reilly avoids the attempt from SARAI to control.
SARAI working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly avoids the attempt from SARAI to control.
O Reilly has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of SARAI's face.
O Reilly scoring with strikes but SARAI is staying in there.
SARAI is bucking up trying to escape but O Reilly cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
SARAI in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
SARAI wants to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
SARAI is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SARAI wants to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
SARAI is in all sorts of trouble here.
SARAI wants to control but O Reilly is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns SARAI that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
O Reilly looking to finish SARAI with some ground and pound. This is bad for SARAI!
SARAI tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin O Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on STEFANO SARAI's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
O Reilly works over SARAI's head and body with a nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by O Reilly as he connects with a hook.
STEFANO SARAI's cut is getting worse.
O Reilly connects with a combination that backs up SARAI into the cage. O Reilly lands a flurry of punches that gets past SARAI's guard. SARAI is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! O Reilly bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin O Reilly!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luther Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Medina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luther Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Medina!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Conrad or perhaps it was just good defense by Medina which made him look bad.
Medina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Roger Medina has been cut.
Medina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Medina throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Conrad on the side of the head.
It looks like Luther Conrad has been cut.
Medina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Medina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Medina as Conrad shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conrad wants to clinch.
Medina shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Medina wants to take a breather but Conrad is having none of it.
Medina tries to stand and escape but Conrad is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medina is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Medina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conrad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Medina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Medina being controlled here momentarily.
Medina wants to control from the top but Conrad keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Medina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conrad is pulling down on Medina's head to control his posture.
Medina throws a big right hand that misses.
Medina wants to control from the top but Conrad keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roger Medina hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Medina is looking to clinch.
Conrad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Medina!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conrad thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Conrad thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Conrad landing strikes from the mount and Medina is in trouble!
Conrad thowing shots but they're missing.
Conrad punishing his opponent with strikes.
Medina looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Conrad.
Conrad is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Medina is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Conrad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Grand Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Cote has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Grand Jacques!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grand Jacques tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cote fails with the takedown.
Grand Jacques shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cote napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cote being controlled for a moment.
Cote on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cote tries to get out of the position.
Grand Jacques stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grand Jacques gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cote drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grand Jacques dives on top into guard.
Cote keeping moving, preventing Grand Jacques from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Jacques looking to sit in guard and control but Cote gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grand Jacques controlling Cote's posture.
Cote has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cote trying to control but Grand Jacques is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grand Jacques tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cote throwing strikes from guard but Grand Jacques blocks nicely.
Grand Jacques wants to stand up but Cote is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cote takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grand Jacques decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grand Jacques throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grand Jacques tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cote manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grand Jacques loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grand Jacques with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cote is looking to sweep but instead, Grand Jacques has passed into half guard.
Grand Jacques is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cote is just riding it out for now. Grand Jacques eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Grand Jacques trying to control from Cote's half guard. Cote has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Grand Jacques thows a big elbow that misses.
Cote has a closed guard, preventing Grand Jacques from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Grand Jacques dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grand Jacques tries to clinch up.
Cote closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grand Jacques to the mat! Grand Jacques manages to get full guard.
Cote wants to control from the top but Grand Jacques keeps moving.
Grand Jacques working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cote.
Cote throws and elbow that misses. Grand Jacques uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cote's guard. Nice move by Grand Jacques!
Grand Jacques throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grand Jacques is working Cote over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grand Jacques thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Jacques is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grand Jacques drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grand Jacques jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grand Jacques drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grand Jacques jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grand Jacques is breathing heavily.
Cote bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grand Jacques's guard.
Cote trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grand Jacques keeping moving, preventing Cote from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grand Jacques is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cote throws and elbow that misses. Grand Jacques uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cote's guard. Nice move by Grand Jacques!
Grand Jacques would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grand Jacques drops back looking for a leg! Cote is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cote manages to kick Grand Jacques off! Grand Jacques jumps back into Cote's guard.
Grand Jacques trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cote's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grand Jacques is controlling him.
Cote is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Grand Jacques breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Cote or perhaps it was just good defense by Grand Jacques which made him look bad.
Cote shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grand Jacques pinned against the cage. Grand Jacques gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grand Jacques closes the distance and clinches.
Grand Jacques's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grand Jacques wants to clinch.
Cote misses with a takedown attempt
and Grand Jacques moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grand Jacques lands a damaging elbow.
Cote gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grand Jacques.
Grand Jacques is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grand Jacques gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grand Jacques pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grand Jacques lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grand Jacques tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gilbert Grand Jacques will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grand Jacques throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cote tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grand Jacques is in Cote's guard.
Gilbert Grand Jacques has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grand Jacques wants to control from the top but Cote keeps moving.
Grand Jacques working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grand Jacques stopping the sweep attempt from Cote.
Grand Jacques stands up from Cote's guard - Grand Jacques perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grand Jacques tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Jacques gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cote to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grand Jacques seems keen to control Cote's posture.
Cote missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cote throws and elbow that misses. Grand Jacques uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cote's guard. Nice move by Grand Jacques!
Grand Jacques stands up from Cote's guard - Grand Jacques perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grand Jacques tries to clinch there but Cote circles away.
Grand Jacques is looking to clinch but Cote is avoiding it.
Grand Jacques tries to close the distance and clinch but Cote swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grand Jacques with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cote counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cote.
Cote throws a strike but Grand Jacques rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cote is looking to stand back up but Grand Jacques counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cote.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grand Jacques.
Grand Jacques throwing shots but Cote is blocking nicely.
Grand Jacques thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cote's head.
Grand Jacques stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cote to get to his feet.
Grand Jacques throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grand Jacques!
Grand Jacques connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grand Jacques is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grand Jacques misses with a takedown attempt - Cote sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grand Jacques clinches up with Cote and pushes him back against the cage.
Cote tries to break free but Grand Jacques pushes him back against the cage.
Grand Jacques escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Cote.
Grand Jacques has his takedown stuffed
and Cote decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grand Jacques's guard.
James Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Grand Jacques.
Cote trying to control but Grand Jacques is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grand Jacques is on top in guard.
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 James Cote.
I think Grand Jacques 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Grand Jacques!
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