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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ctvrtlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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199 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Ctvrtlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Saint!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saint doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ctvrtlik counters with a stiff right hand.
Ctvrtlik misses with a takedown
and Saint counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saint avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saint with a nice head shot there.
Ctvrtlik wants to get back to his feet but Saint is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saint throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ctvrtlik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saint content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ctvrtlik has locked up a guillotine! Ctvrtlik's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Saint is holding on here and Ctvrtlik must be using up a lot of energy. Saint has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ctvrtlik gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Ctvrtlik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cane Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Savagery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cane Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Savagery !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Savagery in a clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Savagery avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savagery backwards.
Jones is working Savagery over against the cage.
Savagery has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Savagery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Savagery is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savagery on the ground.
Savagery has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savagery is trying to keep Jones in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Henry Savagery has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Savagery tries to clinch but Jones moves away
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Savagery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Savagery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savagery , pushing him back against the cage.
Savagery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savagery tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savagery lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Savagery works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Savagery .
Savagery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savagery postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Jones is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Savagery has taken his back!
Savagery punches the canvas rather than the man.
Good control from Savagery .
Savagery is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savagery struggling to land strikes to the head as Jones covers up.
Savagery patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jones has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Savagery .
Jones avoids the strikes from Savagery .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savagery is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jones prevents Savagery from getting a body triangle.
Savagery scores with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Savagery 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Savagery is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Savagery dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savagery has time to react.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Savagery throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
It looks like Cane Jones has been cut.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savagery , pushing him back against the cage.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Savagery breaks from the clinch.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Savagery wants to stall.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Savagery tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Savagery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Savagery pulls guard effortlessly.
Savagery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand up but Savagery won't let him.
Savagery looking for a sweep. Not yet Savagery , not yet.
Savagery is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Savagery 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.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savagery .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Savagery is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Savagery seems to be looking for submissions.
Savagery stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Savagery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Savagery off the cage and back into rage.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Henry Savagery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Savagery trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Savagery goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Cane Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Savagery .
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Savagery gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Savagery fails to pull guard.
Savagery digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Savagery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savagery trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Savagery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Savagery fails to pull guard.
Savagery manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Savagery is breathing heavily.
Jones tries to pull guard but Savagery won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Savagery holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Savagery slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Savagery 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savagery looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savagery smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savagery sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savagery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Savagery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cane Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Savagery connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Savagery doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones rushes Savagery and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Savagery breaks from the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones is trying to stall.
Savagery is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savagery landing knees to the body.
Savagery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savagery gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Savagery goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Savagery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savagery somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savagery .
Cane Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Savagery .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savagery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws a series of punches but Savagery moves out of range.
Savagery throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Savagery lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Savagery fails to pull guard.
Savagery on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savagery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savagery manages to break the clinch.
Cane Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Savagery back into the cage.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savagery is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savagery changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savagery walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Savagery 's defenses.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savagery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savagery gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Savagery pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Savagery has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Savagery is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henry Savagery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savagery tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savagery postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Savagery wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Savagery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savagery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savagery works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savagery wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savagery stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savagery decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Savagery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Savagery shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Savagery 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cane Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Savagery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savagery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Savagery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savagery 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Savagery !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cooper King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cooper King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Piere!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piere avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Piere sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
King has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King prevents Piere from getting the reversal.
King wants to finish this one by submission but Piere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from King.
King is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Piere is surviving well by controlling King's body position as best he can.
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!
King wants to finish this one by submission but Piere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from King.
Piere has given up his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piere won't enjoy being in this position. King looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Piere is tapping - it's over boys! King picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cooper King!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Pereira Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Reynolds had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Pereira Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Reynolds.
Reynolds gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pereira Dos Santos.
Pereira Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. Pereira Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynolds 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.
Pereira Dos Santos has his foot on Reynolds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reynolds works his way back into a safe position though.
Pereira Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynolds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds advances to half guard.
Pereira Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Pereira Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reynolds wants to work for an arm triangle but Pereira Dos Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pereira Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to free his trapped foot but Pereira Dos Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reynolds prevents Pereira Dos Santos from improving his position.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Pereira Dos Santos is defending well.
Pereira Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Pereira Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pereira Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
Reynolds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pereira Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynolds passes to side control.
Pereira Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Pereira Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reynolds pulls his head out easily.
Reynolds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pereira Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pereira Dos Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Pereira Dos Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reynolds is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pereira Dos Santos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Reynolds is looking to defend but Pereira Dos Santos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Reynolds! Pereira Dos Santos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Reynolds taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Pereira Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wrestle Mania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cote's choice of entrance music: Undead. Wrestle Mania had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Wrestle Mania has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wrestle Mania!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Cote!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mania shoots in looking for a takedown. Cote tries to sprawl out of it but Mania keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cote manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mania.
Cote thuds a left hand into Mania's body.
Cote misses with a takedown attempt
so Mania counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mania trying to control the position from guard on top but Cote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mania is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cote is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mania drops back looking for a leg! Cote is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cote manages to kick Mania off! Mania jumps back into Cote's guard.
Mania is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mania is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mania wants to control from the top but Cote keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mania prevents Cote from getting back to his feet.
Cote wants to improve his position but instead Mania has moved into half guard.
Mania is looking to take a break and control but Cote is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mania is really struggling to control Cote but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cote is controlling Mania's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mania will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cote pushes Mania off looking to stand but Mania dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wrestle Mania just wasn't active enough.
Cote misses with a takedown attempt
and Mania counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cote's guard now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cote can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cote can't keep his opponent in guard - Mania advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mania is trying to control. Cote wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mania is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cote has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mania controlling the action here.
Cote is not content to let Mania control the position.
Mania is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cote is in trouble now - Mania has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cote is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mania really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cote is working to get back to half guard.
Mania is working for a guillotine from mount but Cote frees his head quite easily.
Cote is squirming around, avoiding Mania's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestle Mania dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cote lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mania backs up against the cage.
Nice body kick there by Cote.
James Cote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cote shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cote really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mania. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cote sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cote scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cote looking to control but Mania is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mania tries to hold on but Cote postures up.
Cote looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote scoring with strikes but Mania is staying in there.
Cote raining down shots from the mount!
Cote is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mania is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cote scoring with strikes but Mania is staying in there.
Mania is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cote trying to control but Mania is having none of it.
Cote with good strikes from the mount here!
Cote wants to control the pace but Mania is squirming around nicely.
Mania is trying desperately to improve position.
Cote looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Cote has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cote pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cote trying to control but Mania is having none of 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.
Cote is landing with some decent strikes but Mania is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mania slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mania wants to control but Cote is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mania is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cote is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mania has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cote scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mania makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Cote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mania gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mania managing to control the position.
Mania has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cote can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cote trying to control the position from guard on top but Mania is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cote postures up and lands a big shot to Mania's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mania trying to keep a closed guard but Cote is proving a slippery customer.
Mania can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cote controls the pace.
Mania is controlling Cote's posture.
Cote tries to stand but Mania is controlling from the bottom.
Wrestle Mania overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mania gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cote counters with a left and a right that stings Mania.
Cote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cote shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mania counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mania tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mania trying to control the action but Cote is working from the bottom.
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That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote being controlled for a moment.
Mania tries to advance to mount but Cote denies him.
Cote being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mania swings around for an armbar but Cote sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mania's guard.
Cote thows a big elbow that misses.
Cote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mania works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mania looking to control.
Cote must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wrestle Mania has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cote fails with the takedown.
Cote digs a good body shot into Mania's ribs.
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 Wrestle Mania.
I think Mania has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wrestle Mania!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed al Hadj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Grand Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Hadj comes to the cage accompanied by Lebanon. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mohamed al Hadj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Grand Jacques!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by al Hadj.
al Hadj gets tackled into the cage by Grand Jacques. Grand Jacques maintains the clinch.
al Hadj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
al Hadj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grand Jacques's defenses.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside that Grand Jacques shrugs off.
al Hadj misses with a knee strike.
al Hadj landing knees to the head.
al Hadj blocks a body shot from Grand Jacques.
al Hadj using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
al Hadj putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grand Jacques in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grand Jacques looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from al Hadj.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
al Hadj connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grand Jacques's face.
A knee to the head by al Hadj.
al Hadj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
al Hadj lands a damaging elbow.
al Hadj lands an elbow just above Grand Jacques 's eye.
Nice elbow from al Hadj.
Grand Jacques using the Thai plumb to throw knees but al Hadj has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
Grand Jacques takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by al Hadj.
A nice glancing elbow lands by al Hadj.
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
al Hadj lands a shoulder strike.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
al Hadj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grand Jacques's defenses.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
al Hadj dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside that Grand Jacques shrugs off.
al Hadj landing some nice looking knees to the body.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
al Hadj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the temple.
al Hadj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grand Jacques's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by al Hadj.
Grand Jacques throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but al Hadj blocks it with crossed arms.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the temple.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the forehead.
al Hadj lands an elbow just above Grand Jacques 's eye.
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
al Hadj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grand Jacques's defenses.
Knees to the body from al Hadj.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grand Jacques letting al Hadj take a breather here.
Nice elbow from al Hadj.
al Hadj putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grand Jacques in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grand Jacques takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grand Jacques's defenses.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
al Hadj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
al Hadj lands an elbow just above Grand Jacques 's eye.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside that Grand Jacques shrugs off.
Grand Jacques jumps guard but al Hadj stands there with Grand Jacques around his waist. Grand Jacques gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
al Hadj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
al Hadj avoiding damage.
al Hadj lands an elbow that stopped Grand Jacques in his tracks for a moment.
al Hadj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grand Jacques's defenses.
al Hadj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grand Jacques swings wildly with an uppercut but al Hadj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grand Jacques creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
al Hadj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the forehead.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grand Jacques using the Thai plumb to throw knees but al Hadj has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
al Hadj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
al Hadj scores with a shoulder strike.
al Hadj scores with a knee to the head.
Grand Jacques throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but al Hadj blocks it with crossed arms.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the forehead.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by al Hadj.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
al Hadj lands with a short shot to the head.
al Hadj putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grand Jacques in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
al Hadj lands an elbow that stopped Grand Jacques in his tracks for a moment.
Grand Jacques drops down looking for an ankle pick but al Hadj pulls his leg out and moves away.
al Hadj connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grand Jacques stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from al Hadj.
al Hadj looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
al Hadj throws a good cross that connects.
al Hadj throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from al Hadj.
al Hadj fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grand Jacques.
al Hadj throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grand Jacques.
A kick lands to the mid section there for al Hadj.
al Hadj connects with a leg kick. Grand Jacques looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj lands a nice looking body shot.
al Hadj gets a clinch.
al Hadj connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grand Jacques's face.
al Hadj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grand Jacques's defenses.
al Hadj works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the forehead.
al Hadj lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
al Hadj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
al Hadj keeps control of Grand Jacques as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
al Hadj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
al Hadj lands an elbow just above Grand Jacques 's eye.
al Hadj scores with a knee to the head.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the temple.
Grand Jacques has had enough of the clinch but al Hadj keeps him there for the moment.
Grand Jacques is trying to work for a single leg takedown but al Hadj pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mohamed al Hadj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Grand Jacques.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
al Hadj is pushing Grand Jacques up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grand Jacques is trying to break the clinch but al Hadj has him pressed against the cage.
al Hadj lands a damaging elbow.
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed al Hadj dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
al Hadj connects with a high kick.
Gilbert Grand Jacques is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
al Hadj just misses with a punch to the body.
al Hadj slaps away a takedown attempt from Grand Jacques, before circling back to the center of the mat.
al Hadj lands with a kick to the ribs.
al Hadj is looking to slow Grand Jacques down with leg kicks.
Grand Jacques has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grand Jacques working aggressively here.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, al Hadj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the forehead.
al Hadj just leaning against Grand Jacques, taking a breather.
Grand Jacques throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but al Hadj blocks it with crossed arms.
al Hadj lands an elbow that stopped Grand Jacques in his tracks for a moment.
Grand Jacques has a couple of punches blocked by al Hadj.
al Hadj lands an elbow that stopped Grand Jacques in his tracks for a moment.
Mohamed al Hadj has scored more points in the clinch so far.
al Hadj lands a damaging elbow.
al Hadj manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the temple.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside that Grand Jacques shrugs off.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by al Hadj.
Nice elbow from al Hadj.
al Hadj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grand Jacques tries to land knees in the clinch but al Hadj avoids the damage to the body.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
Grand Jacques tries for a takedown but al Hadj manages to get underhooks.
Grand Jacques is trying to break the clinch but al Hadj has him pressed against the cage.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the temple.
al Hadj lands a nice knee to the body.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside that Grand Jacques shrugs off.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
al Hadj lands an elbow just above Grand Jacques 's eye.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
Grand Jacques has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. al Hadj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mohamed al Hadj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Grand Jacques.
al Hadj scores with a knee to the head.
al Hadj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
al Hadj lands an elbow that stopped Grand Jacques in his tracks for a moment.
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
al Hadj lands a damaging elbow.
Grand Jacques tries for a takedown. No joy.
al Hadj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
al Hadj lands an elbow just above Grand Jacques 's eye.
al Hadj is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grand Jacques goes for a takedown in the clinch but al Hadj prevents it.
Grand Jacques misses with an elbow strike.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
al Hadj unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grand Jacques lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on al Hadj - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
al Hadj lands a nice knee to the body.
al Hadj lands an uppercut.
al Hadj keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grand Jacques's efforts to push away.
Grand Jacques drops to a knee looking for a takedown but al Hadj gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Come on al Hadj - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
al Hadj pushes Grand Jacques back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grand Jacques is trying to drag al Hadj to the mat but al Hadj just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
al Hadj lands a damaging elbow.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grand Jacques throws an elbow but it misses.
Grand Jacques breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grand Jacques gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the temple.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the temple.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grand Jacques creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the temple.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside that Grand Jacques shrugs off.
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grand Jacques throws a punch but it's blocked by al Hadj.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside that Grand Jacques shrugs off.
al Hadj just leaning against Grand Jacques, taking a breather.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Grand Jacques fails to land.
al Hadj lands an elbow just above Grand Jacques 's eye.
Grand Jacques throws an elbow but it misses.
al Hadj lands an elbow just above Grand Jacques 's eye.
The referee calls for al Hadj to work.
al Hadj lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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.
Grand Jacques is trying to work for a single leg takedown but al Hadj pulls him back up using the underhooks.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
Grand Jacques wants to break free but al Hadj has control.
al Hadj scores with a shoulder strike.
Grand Jacques throws an elbow that misses.
al Hadj lands a damaging elbow.
al Hadj lands an elbow that stopped Grand Jacques in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by al Hadj.
Grand Jacques tries to break the clinch but al Hadj is controlling the position.
al Hadj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the temple.
al Hadj lands an elbow that stopped Grand Jacques in his tracks for a moment.
al Hadj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grand Jacques tries to pull guard but al Hadj won't allow it.
al Hadj digs a right hand underneath Grand Jacques's ribcage. Grand Jacques let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grand Jacques throws an elbow but it misses.
al Hadj lands an elbow just above Grand Jacques 's eye.
al Hadj putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grand Jacques in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grand Jacques working aggressively here.
al Hadj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grand Jacques tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grand Jacques is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grand Jacques throws a head punch that misses.
al Hadj crunches a lovely knee into Grand Jacques's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed al Hadj dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
al Hadj cracks Grand Jacques with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
al Hadj throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grand Jacques counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grand Jacques.
Grand Jacques must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grand Jacques wanted to stand there but al Hadj had control of the position.
al Hadj has his hands on Grand Jacques's head, controlling the position.
al Hadj has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Jacques stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. al Hadj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grand Jacques working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grand Jacques won't allow al Hadj to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mohamed al Hadj wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grand Jacques drives through and clinches with al Hadj against the cage.
Grand Jacques is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grand Jacques misses with a hook from the clinch.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
al Hadj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grand Jacques's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice glancing elbow lands by al Hadj.
al Hadj with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
al Hadj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grand Jacques's defenses.
al Hadj scores with a knee to the head.
al Hadj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
al Hadj blocks an elbow strike from Grand Jacques.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grand Jacques tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. al Hadj obliges.
al Hadj lands a damaging elbow.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for al Hadj.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
al Hadj lands an elbow that stopped Grand Jacques in his tracks for a moment.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the forehead.
al Hadj lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by al Hadj.
A quick uppercut on the inside from al Hadj.
Grand Jacques tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grand Jacques pushes off an throws an elbow but al Hadj leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gilbert Grand Jacques has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grand Jacques tries for a takedown but al Hadj manages to get underhooks.
Grand Jacques is trying to break the clinch but al Hadj has him pressed against the cage.
al Hadj lands a nice knee to the body.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the temple.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
al Hadj landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grand Jacques throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grand Jacques tries to pull guard but al Hadj holds him up against the cage and eventually Grand Jacques drops back down to his feet.
Mohamed al Hadj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Grand Jacques.
al Hadj lands a good knee to the midsection. Grand Jacques won't want to take too many of those.
al Hadj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grand Jacques looks to throw an elbow but misses.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
al Hadj throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grand Jacques misses with a punch on the inside.
Grand Jacques pushes off an throws an elbow but al Hadj leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grand Jacques's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grand Jacques blocks the elbow strike.
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.
al Hadj misses with an elbow strike.
Grand Jacques tries to score a body lock takedown but al Hadj shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
al Hadj lands an elbow just above Grand Jacques 's eye.
Grand Jacques lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by al Hadj.
al Hadj lands a knee to the body.
Grand Jacques has a couple of punches blocked by al Hadj.
Grand Jacques throws an elbow that misses.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the forehead.
al Hadj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grand Jacques can do to turn this around?
al Hadj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
al Hadj lands a hook that snaps the head of Grand Jacques backwards.
Grand Jacques drops to a knee looking for a takedown but al Hadj gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grand Jacques throws an elbow but it misses.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grand Jacques looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from al Hadj.
Grand Jacques misses with the head strike.
al Hadj stalls.
Grand Jacques takes an elbow to the temple.
Grand Jacques is working for takedown but al Hadj is calmly controlling the position for now.
al Hadj'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed al Hadj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for al Hadj, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed al Hadj!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Melkonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkonyan comes to the cage accompanied by 25/17 . Eduard Melkonyan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduard Melkonyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melkonyan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Palmer's half guard.
Melkonyan is looking for a kimura but Palmer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Melkonyan to get the leverage.
Melkonyan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Palmer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eduard Melkonyan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaharu Homma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Ulveson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaharu Homma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ragnar Ulveson's chin.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Masaharu Homma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ragnar Ulveson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulveson jabs Homma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ulveson throws a combination. Homma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Masaharu Homma has been cut.
Ulveson connects with a body shot that sends Homma's belly button to the back.
Homma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ulveson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Homma moves away.
Nice body kick from Homma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulveson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ulveson thows a body shot but no joy.
Ulveson throws a series of strikes that have Homma backpedaling.
Ulveson throws a looping overhand right but Homma ducks down to avoid it.
Homma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Homma.
Homma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ulveson throws out the jab.
Ulveson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Homma counters with a head kick. That will keep Ulveson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ulveson misses with the combination.
Ulveson lands a glancing blow to the side of Homma's head.
Ulveson throws an overhand right that lands on Homma's shoulder, as Homma tries to avoid the shot.
Ulveson connects with a right hand. Homma shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulveson misses with a series of wild punches.
Homma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Homma moves out of range as Ulveson strikes.
Homma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ulveson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Homma moves out of range of the strikes.
Homma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ulveson moves out of range as Homma throws a body kick.
Ulveson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Homma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Homma walks into a straight right hand from Ulveson.
Ulveson looks to throw the jab but Homma is out of range.
Ulveson throws a looping overhand right but Homma ducks down to avoid it.
Ulveson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masaharu Homma's cut is getting worse.
Ulveson misses with a straight left.
Homma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ulveson tries to break free but Homma pushes him back against the cage.
Homma scores a nice knee to the body.
Homma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ragnar Ulveson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulveson tries to break the clinch but Homma is controlling the position.
Ulveson managing to block the knees to the body from Homma.
Ulveson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ulveson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulveson cracks Homma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ulveson takes a swing at Homma's ribcage but misses.
Ulveson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ulveson scores with a body shot.
Ulveson throws a body punch but Homma moves out of range.
Ulveson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Homma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ulveson. That did some damage!
Homma lands with a slapping head kick.
Ulveson swings for the body but Homma moves out of range.
Ulveson thuds a left hand into Homma's body.
A punch combination from Ulveson misses.
Ulveson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Homma. That one must have hurt.
Ulveson misses with a looping right.
Ulveson throws a body punch but Homma moves out of range.
Ulveson tries to bum rush Homma with a series of wild strikes but Homma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ragnar Ulveson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulveson throws a body punch but Homma moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Homma.
A swing and a miss from Ulveson.
Ulveson throws a poor cross that misses
and Homma counters with a good low kick that Ulveson was not able to check.
Ulveson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Homma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ulveson throws out a loose jab but Homma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulveson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Homma has Ulveson up against the cage in a clinch.
Homma has Ulveson pressed against the cage, preventing Ulveson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ulveson has had enough of the clinch but Homma keeps him there for the moment.
Ulveson is trying to break free.
Homma has Ulveson pressed against the cage, preventing Ulveson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ulveson is trying to push Homma away but Homma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Homma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Homma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Homma.
Ulveson has had enough of the clinch but Homma keeps him there for the moment.
Ulveson tries to circle away but Homma has him pinned against the cage.
Homma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ulveson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ulveson tries to break free but Homma pushes him back against the cage.
Ulveson can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulveson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Homma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ulveson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Homma working Ulveson over with knees to the body.
Ulveson looks gassed!
Ulveson takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Ragnar Ulveson's cut even more.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Ulveson in his tracks for a moment.
Homma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ulveson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ulveson is trying to break the clinch but Homma has him pressed against the cage.
Homma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Homma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Ragnar Ulveson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Homma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ulveson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ulveson is trying to break free.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Ulveson in his tracks for a moment.
Ulveson is trying to break the clinch but Homma has him pressed against the cage.
Ulveson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ragnar Ulveson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ulveson tries to break free but Homma pushes him back against the cage.
Homma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ragnar Ulveson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masaharu Homma!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krystof Mckay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystof Mckay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Partridge!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partridge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Partridge misses with a low kick.
Steve Partridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partridge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Partridge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mckay is out of range.
Partridge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mckay on the side of the head.
Donk. Partridge catches Mckay right on the button with a cross.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mckay throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Partridge regains half guard.
Mckay 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.
Partridge pushes Mckay off looking to stand but Mckay dives back in and keeps control.
Mckay stalling away here and it's allowed Partridge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mckay throwing strikes from guard but Partridge blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge pulls Mckay in close to his closed guard and prevents Mckay from doing any damage or advancing position.
Partridge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mckay has gone for a leg lock! Partridge slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mckay's guard.
Mckay has a closed guard, preventing Partridge from standing up.
Partridge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Mckay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mckay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Partridge passes Mckay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mckay wants to control but Partridge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partridge tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mckay tries to get to full guard but Partridge has control of the leg.
Partridge content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Partridge tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mckay is looking to improve his position.
Partridge is looking to pass Mckay's guard but actually Mckay recovers to full guard.
Mckay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Partridge manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mckay drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Partridge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mckay has Partridge in his guard.
Mckay is breathing heavily.
Partridge controlling from the top position.
Partridge gets to his feet - Mckay follows without any prompting.
Mckay ducks right into an uppercut from Partridge.
Partridge lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Partridge dominated that round.
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.
Partridge connects with a leg kick. Mckay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mckay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Partridge pushes Mckay away with a front kick.
Mckay misses with a left hand
and Partridge counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Partridge.
Partridge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Partridge thuds his shin into the meat of Mckay's side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Partridge.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Partridge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mckay's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partridge.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partridge. That's going to slow Mckay down.
Partridge digs a good body shot into Mckay's ribs.
Partridge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partridge lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partridge thows a body kick. Mckay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Partridge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Partridge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mckay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mckay crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Partridge - the referee stops the clock and Mckay gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Partridge. Mckay manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mckay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Partridge catches Mckay right on the button with a cross.
Partridge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partridge lands the left hand.
Steve Partridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partridge connects with a leg kick. Mckay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Partridge does it's job there.
Partridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Partridge lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partridge.
Mckay moves forwards but Partridge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Partridge cracks Mckay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Partridge throws a front kick that sends Mckay stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Partridge.
Partridge scores with a nice head shot.
Partridge scores with a head kick. Mckay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mckay is rocked!
Partridge steps in with a hook that catches Mckay right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Partridge follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mckay looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Partridge!
Steve Partridge is the new middleweight champion!
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