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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Tyson (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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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erik Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre misses with a body kick.
St Pierre gets a takedown into half guard.
St Pierre moves nicely into side control.
St Pierre has an Americana. Tyson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! St Pierre is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if St Pierre hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Felix St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spiidi Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spiidi Haukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Gray!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Gray or perhaps it was just good defense by Haukka which made him look bad.
Gray has a takedown stuffed.
Gray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gray jumps guard.
Gray had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Haukka is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gray Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Haukka's back instead.
Haukka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gray gets his way!
Haukka showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haukka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gray with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haukka tries to hold on but Gray postures up.
Gray raining down shots from the mount!
Haukka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gray.
Gray looks gassed!
Haukka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haukka can't escape the position.
Gray goes for an armbar but Haukka turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Haukka.
Haukka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gray is pulling down on Haukka's head to control his posture.
Gray keeping full guard, as Haukka tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haukka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haukka wants to get up but he can't break Gray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gray has Haukka pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haukka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gray is trying to keep Haukka in close.
Haukka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gray is looking for a triangle but Haukka pushes his legs off easily.
Gray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray has his foot on Haukka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haukka works his way back into a safe position though.
Haukka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gray is on top in guard.
Haukka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haukka tries to get out of the position.
Haukka controlling the position.
Haukka looking to control.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Haukka is keeping the position.
Haukka trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
Gray trying to control but Haukka is working from the bottom.
Gray drops back looking for a leg! Haukka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haukka manages to kick Gray off! Gray jumps back into Haukka's guard.
Gray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray is working for a submission of some sort.
Haukka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haukka wants to stand up but Gray is controlling him.
Haukka trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
Haukka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gray's guard.
Gray trying to keep a closed guard but Haukka is proving a slippery customer.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haukka is one step ahead there.
Gray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haukka's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Gray dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haukka fails with the takedown
and Gray counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haukka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haukka keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Gray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gray wants to control from the top but Haukka keeps moving.
Gray stands and throws Haukka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gray trying to control the position but Haukka is working away.
Gray tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gray has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gray scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gray taking a breather here.
Haukka is trying to get back to half guard.
Gray lands a few punches from side control.
Gray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haukka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gray looking to control but instead Haukka has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Haukka wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gray is looking to take a break and control but Haukka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gray works his way into full mount!
Haukka is trying to reverse the position but instead Gray has taken his back - oops!
Gray looking for the choke but no joy.
Haukka looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gray.
Gray doesn't have the hooks in and Haukka manages to turn into his guard.
Haukka trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray looking to control.
Haukka wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gray is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Haukka frees his head nicely. Oh but Gray has switched to an armbar! Haukka is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Austin Gray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Wendell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Steckel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wendell comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Five. Steckel has chosen Re-education as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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207 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clint Wendell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Steckel!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steckel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steckel closes the distance and clinches up with Wendell, looking for a takedown. Steckel pushes Wendell against the cage but Wendell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steckel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wendell as he jumps to the side.
Clint Wendell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Steckel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steckel.
Wendell misses with a hook.
Steckel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wendell but Wendell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wendell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wendell moves into range and clinches up with Steckel.
Wendell misses with a knee to the head.
Wendell crunches a lovely knee into Steckel's ribcage.
Steckel can't get the takedown.
Wendell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steckel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steckel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wendell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steckel wants a takedown.
Steckel looks gassed!
Wendell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Wendell.
Wendell lands an elbow just above Steckel 's eye.
Steckel is rocked!
Wendell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wendell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steckel is still on wobbly legs! Can Wendell finish him?
Wendell lands an elbow inside.
Wendell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steckel.
Wendell missing with knees to the body.
Steckel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steckel seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wendell gets underhooks to prevent Steckel's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Wendell.
Wendell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steckel goes for a takedown attempt but Wendell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wendell moves out of range as Steckel throws a body kick.
Steckel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wendell swivels and escapes.
Steckel throws a head kick but Wendell moves out of range.
Wendell digs a good body shot into Steckel's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Wendell as Steckel shoots in.
Wendell lands an overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Wendell. No joy for Steckel on that attempt.
Steckel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steckel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wendell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steckel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wendell is looking to regain half guard here but Steckel keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steckel trying to control the action but Wendell is working from the bottom.
Wendell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wendell is trying to control Steckel's posture but Steckel avoids it.
Wendell wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Steckel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wendell sneaks back into half guard.
Wendell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wendell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Steckel trying to control but Wendell is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wendell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steckel's guard.
Steckel wants to stand but Wendell is controlling the position.
Wendell landing some decent shots from guard.
Steckel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wendell!
Steckel landing strikes from the mount and Wendell is in trouble!
Steckel dominating with strikes here.
Steckel controlling from mount.
Steckel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steckel with shots to the head and body - Wendell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Steckel wants to finish this one by submission but Wendell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steckel.
Steckel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steckel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Steckel controlling the pace for now.
Steckel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wendell is looking to escape.
Steckel controlling from the full mount.
Wendell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steckel with good strikes from the mount here!
Steckel cracks Wendell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wendell regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wendell tries to get to full guard but Steckel has control of the leg.
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 Clint Wendell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wendell scoring well with a low kick there.
Wendell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steckel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steckel shoots in for a double leg but Wendell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steckel shoots for a double leg takedown but Wendell sprawls well. He's pushed Steckel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wendell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wendell lands with a shot to the body.
Wendell thuds his right hand into Steckel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clint Wendell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steckel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steckel showed some decent athleticism there.
Wendell gets back to full guard.
Wendell trying to keep a closed guard but Steckel is proving a slippery customer.
Steckel stopping the sweep attempt from Wendell.
Steckel lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steckel preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wendell working for submissions but it's allowed Steckel to get to half guard.
Wendell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wendell tries to get to full guard but Steckel has control of the leg.
Wendell gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wendell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steckel taking shots to the head.
Wendell is landing with some decent strikes but Steckel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wendell with a couple of short strikes.
Wendell 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.
Wendell is landing with some decent strikes but Steckel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Steckel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Steckel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A big strike lands for Wendell! That's really hurt Steckel and he's turned his back - Wendell keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Wendell Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Wendell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalan Na Songkhla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas has chosen Ja Rule - New York as his entrance music. Khalan Na Songkhla had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khalan Na Songkhla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas tries for a takedown but Na Songkhla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Na Songkhla finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Na Songkhla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Douglas tightens his grip and picks Na Songkhla up, before dumping him to the ground. Na Songkhla manages to land in guard.
Na Songkhla wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Douglas manages to pass to side control.
Douglas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Douglas is looking to stall here but Na Songkhla recovers full guard.
Douglas stops Na Songkhla from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas trying to control but Na Songkhla is working from the bottom.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Douglas prevents Na Songkhla from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Na Songkhla misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Na Songkhla.
Na Songkhla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Na Songkhla. Douglas shrugs it off though.
Na Songkhla lets loose with a powerful body kick. Douglas will feel that in the morning.
Douglas looks gassed!
Na Songkhla pushes Douglas up against the cage in a clinch.
Na Songkhla stops a takedown attempt from Douglas.
With the fighters up against the cage, Na Songkhla throws an elbow but misses.
Douglas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas is working for a kimura but Na Songkhla is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas escapes and gets back to his feet.
Douglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Na Songkhla.
Douglas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Na Songkhla is looking to clinch but Douglas is avoiding it.
Douglas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Na Songkhla wants to stand up but Douglas is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Na Songkhla wants to sweep but no luck.
Na Songkhla wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Douglas manages to pass to side control.
Douglas trying to control the action but Na Songkhla is working from the bottom.
Douglas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Douglas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Na Songkhla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Douglas controlling the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Na Songkhla moves in looking to clinch but Douglas pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Na Songkhla.
Na Songkhla tries to clinch but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Na Songkhla is looking to clinch but Douglas is avoiding it.
Na Songkhla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khalan Na Songkhla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Na Songkhla throws a leg kick which misses Douglas's front leg but catches the back leg as Douglas tries to avoid it.
Na Songkhla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Na Songkhla throws a leg kick which misses Douglas's front leg but catches the back leg as Douglas tries to avoid it.
Na Songkhla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalan Na Songkhla dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Douglas doesn't manage to clinch there - Na Songkhla circles away.
Na Songkhla wants to clinch
and Douglas counters with a takedown into side control.
Douglas advances nicely into full mount.
Douglas tries to control but Na Songkhla wriggling away.
Douglas controlling the position easily from mount.
Na Songkhla is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Douglas looking to control but Na Songkhla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Douglas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Na Songkhla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Douglas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Na Songkhla is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Douglas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Douglas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Douglas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Na Songkhla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Na Songkhla is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Douglas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Na Songkhla to take his back!
Na Songkhla covers up after that shot from Douglas.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Douglas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Douglas misses with an elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to get the hooks in deep but Na Songkhla pushed the leg off.
Douglas is trying to control but Na Songkhla is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Douglas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Douglas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Na Songkhla turns into him and now he's in Douglas's guard.
Na Songkhla has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Douglas is proving hard to escape from.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Douglas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Douglas pushes Na Songkhla off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Na Songkhla clinches but Douglas breaks the clinch
and Douglas counters with a shoot takedown. Na Songkhla fights it but they end up in guard.
Douglas trying to control but Na Songkhla is working from the bottom.
Douglas slips nicely into half guard.
Douglas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Douglas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Douglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Na Songkhla throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Douglas's head.
Douglas is rocked!
Douglas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Douglas is still on wobbly legs! Can Na Songkhla finish him?
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Na Songkhla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Na Songkhla tries to close the distance and clinch but Douglas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Douglas seems to have recovered his senses.
Na Songkhla closes the distance looking to clinch
and Douglas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Na Songkhla is staying active underneath Douglas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Douglas is looking for a kimura but Na Songkhla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Douglas to get the leverage.
Na Songkhla is trying to stand up here but Douglas is controlling him well.
Douglas is trying to control the action in half guard but Na Songkhla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jay Douglas just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Na Songkhla drives through and clinches with Douglas against the cage.
Knees to the body from Na Songkhla.
Na Songkhla lands an elbow inside.
Na Songkhla connects with a knee to the head.
Douglas takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Na Songkhla lands an elbow that stopped Douglas in his tracks for a moment.
Na Songkhla lands an elbow inside.
Douglas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Na Songkhla using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Douglas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Na Songkhla pushes off an throws an elbow but Douglas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Douglas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Na Songkhla lands a nice knee to the body.
Na Songkhla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Na Songkhla throws a head kick that misses
so Douglas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Na Songkhla wants to get back to his feet but Douglas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Douglas trying to control but Na Songkhla is working from the bottom.
Douglas looking to sit in guard and control but Na Songkhla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Douglas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Na Songkhla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Douglas tries to break the clinch but Na Songkhla is controlling the position.
Douglas wants a takedown but no success here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Na Songkhla landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Douglas tries to pull guard but Na Songkhla holds him up against the cage and eventually Douglas drops back down to his feet.
Douglas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Na Songkhla.
Na Songkhla gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Na Songkhla pushes off an throws an elbow but Douglas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Douglas blocks an elbow strike from Na Songkhla.
Na Songkhla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Douglas blocks it with crossed arms.
Douglas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khalan Na Songkhla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Douglas.
Douglas tries to stall but Na Songkhla uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Douglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Na Songkhla won't allow it.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Douglas is looking to control Na Songkhla's arms but Na Songkhla gets an underhook and turns him. Now Douglas has his back to the cage.
Douglas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Na Songkhla looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Douglas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Douglas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Na Songkhla smiles and moves away.
Na Songkhla tries to clinch
and Douglas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Na Songkhla won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Na Songkhla is trying to control Douglas's posture but Douglas avoids it.
Na Songkhla is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Douglas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Douglas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Na Songkhla darts in trying to clinch
and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Na Songkhla.
Na Songkhla lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Douglas has had enough of the clinch but Na Songkhla keeps him there for the moment.
Douglas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Na Songkhla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Na Songkhla lands a nice knee to the body.
Na Songkhla lands an elbow inside.
Na Songkhla content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Douglas can't break the clinch.
Douglas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Na Songkhla is looking to control Douglas's arms but Douglas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Na Songkhla has his back to the cage.
Na Songkhla stops a takedown attempt from Douglas.
Douglas tries to pull guard but Na Songkhla won't allow it.
Douglas tries to break the clinch but Na Songkhla is controlling the position.
Na Songkhla lands a damaging elbow.
Na Songkhla comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Douglas is working for takedown but Na Songkhla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Na Songkhla lands an elbow inside.
Douglas misses with an elbow strike.
Na Songkhla breaks the clinch.
Na Songkhla throws a low kick but it's checked well by Douglas.
Na Songkhla darts in trying to clinch
and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas wants to break free but Na Songkhla has control.
Na Songkhla scores a nice knee to the body.
Douglas can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Na Songkhla.
Na Songkhla lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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 Khalan Na Songkhla.
I think Na Songkhla 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Growes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Cosmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosmo has chosen Sevent -- Hurt (NIN Cover) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Growes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Cosmo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosmo tries to clinch there but Growes circles away.
Cosmo scores with a sloppy right hand. Growes should have avoided that one.
Growes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cosmo as he jumps to the side.
Growes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cosmo swivels and escapes.
Cosmo misses with a low kick.
Growes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cosmo's waist but Cosmo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Growes off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Growes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Growes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cosmo.
Growes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Growes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cosmo's waist but Cosmo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Growes off to one side.
Cosmo connects with a high kick.
Growes is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Cosmo! Growes is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Cosmo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Worrell!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Worrell.
Nice body punch from Worrell.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Worrell.
Worrell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Nathan Scott has been cut.
Worrell misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooh a lovely combination from Worrell sends Scott down but not out. Worrell dives into side control looking to finish.
Scott is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh Scott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott manages to get back to half guard.
Scott seems to have got his legs back now.
Worrell wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott looking to control.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Scott 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.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing Worrell from standing up.
Worrell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Scott looks for a takedown but Worrell sprawls well.
Worrell lands a jab-cross combination.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scott shoots in but Worrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Worrell misses.
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Scott keeps control of Worrell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The is referee keeping an eye on Scott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeps control of Worrell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scott is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Worrell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scott successfully pulls guard.
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Worrell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scott's guard.
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worrell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Worrell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scott controls Worrell momentarily but Worrell frees himself.
Worrell wants to stand but Scott is controlling his posture from full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Scott clinches up against the cage.
Worrell is trying to break the clinch but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Worrell is trying to break free.
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.
Scott tries to pull guard but Worrell holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
Scott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Worrell wants to break free but Scott has control.
Worrell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scott prevents Worrell from breaking the clinch.
Scott keeps control of Worrell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scott tries to pull guard but Worrell holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worrell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scott up against the cage.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Worrell smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Worrell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Scott'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.
Scott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Scott with that takedown attempt.
Nathan Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worrell wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Worrell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scott wants to stand but Worrell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Scott prevents Worrell from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell wriggles free and stands up.
Scott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Worrell misses with a two punch combination.
Scott scores a takedown into full mount!
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scott stands up from mount. Strange move.
Scott blocks a head kick by Worrell.
Scott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Worrell keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott postures up in Worrell's guard and throws a big left but Worrell blocks it.
Worrell keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scott passes Worrell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Worrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worrell pushes Scott off looking to stand but Scott dives back in and keeps control.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Worrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Worrell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nathan Scott just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Worrell tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Worrell to the ground. Worrell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Worrell misses with a looping right.
A combination from Worrell does no damage.
Scott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Worrell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scott gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Worrell regains guard.
Worrell keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Worrell keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Worrell is keeping the position.
Scott lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott prevents Worrell from getting back to his feet.
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scott cracks Worrell with a solid left hand.
Scott wants to control from the top but Worrell keeps moving.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Worrell is retaining full guard.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Worrell keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Scott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Scott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nathan Scott just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Worrell throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Worrell throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Worrell as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Worrell misses.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Worrell.
Scott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Worrell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Worrell.
Worrell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott shoots in but Worrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice 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!
Worrell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell is staying active underneath Scott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Worrell defends the submission attempt.
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scott'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.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Worrell defending well.
Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Worrell is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold.
Scott throwing shots but Worrell is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Worrell scores with a hook to the body. Scott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Worrell throws a solid leg kick but Scott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Worrell.
Scott shoots in but Worrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Worrell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scott darts in and clinches Worrell up against the cage.
Worrell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scott has Worrell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Worrell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scott jumps into guard, dragging Worrell to the mat.
Scott managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott working for a triangle but Worrell defends it easily.
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Worrell is trying to stand.
Worrell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Worrell trying desperately to get to his feet.
Scott unloading with bombs!
Scott looking to finish with strikes here!
Worrell squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Scott is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Worrell is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Scott!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alcuid Francois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francois comes to the cage accompanied by Intro. Svensson has chosen Metallica - Hit The Lights! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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208 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alcuid Francois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mats Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson scores a takedown into full mount!
Svensson landing punches.
Svensson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Francois has worked his arm free - good work by Francois!
Svensson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Francois's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Francois gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Francois is trying to stand up here but Svensson is controlling him well.
Francois is staying active underneath Svensson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Francois is looking to improve his position.
Svensson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Svensson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Francois is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francois manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Svensson is working for a submission of some sort.
Francois wants to improve his position but Svensson is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Svensson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Francois has managed to free his arm - good work.
Svensson looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Svensson trying to mount his opponent but Francois defends it.
Francois tries to get to full guard but Svensson has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Francois tries for a takedown but Svensson circles away easily
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Francois moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
Francois is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Francois fails to land the takedown.
Francois closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svensson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alcuid Francois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francois shoots for a double leg takedown but Svensson sprawls well. He's pushed Francois's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Svensson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Francois on the side of the head.
It looks like Alcuid Francois has been cut.
Svensson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Svensson with a nice cross.
Francois takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Francois shoots and misses
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svensson lands with a hook. Francois tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Francois is rocked!
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Francois as he jumps to the side.
Francois misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Svensson throws a hook but Francois blocks it.
Svensson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francois is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Svensson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Svensson's back!
Svensson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Francois.
Francois is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Svensson covering up well under a series of strikes from Francois.
Svensson trying to control the hands but Francois won't let him.
Francois wants to control but Svensson manages to buck him off and is now in Francois's guard! Nice work there by Svensson!
Svensson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Francois's guard.
Svensson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Svensson prevents Francois from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to free his trapped foot but Francois is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Svensson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Francois defends it well.
Francois is trying to control but can't.
Svensson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Francois looking for submissions off his back.
Svensson is working for a kimura but Francois is defending it quite comfortably.
Francois is staying active underneath Svensson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francois has hold of Svensson's hands but Svensson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Svensson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Francois is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Svensson pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Svensson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alcuid Francois's cut.
That's time! Francois's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Svensson lands with a hook. Francois tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Francois closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Svensson to the mat! Svensson manages to get full guard.
Svensson is trying to keep Francois in close.
Svensson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Francois is one step ahead there.
Francois trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Francois pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Francois preventing the sweep.
Francois being controlled here momentarily.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Francois tries to pass.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svensson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Francois fails with the takedown
and Svensson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Francois won't be happy with that.
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but Francois is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Francois gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Francois looking for submissions off his back.
Svensson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Francois tries to hold on but Svensson pushes him away.
Francois really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Francois tries to hold on but Svensson postures up.
Francois really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looking to control but Francois is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Francois is looking to improve his position but Svensson isn't that keen on the idea.
Francois wants to control but Svensson is having none of it.
Svensson tries to control but Francois wriggling away.
Francois tries to hold on but Svensson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francois really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Svensson controlling from the full mount.
Francois working to try and regain half guard.
Francois manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Svensson slips a nice elbow through Francois's hands, connecting with Francois's forehead.
Svensson controlling the pace.
Svensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Francois knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Francois is trying to stand.
Svensson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Francois trying to control from the bottom.
Francois wants to improve his position but Svensson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Francois.
Alcuid Francois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Svensson controlling his opponent.
Francois tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Svensson avoids the attempt from Francois to control.
Svensson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Francois has worked his arm free - good work by Francois!
Mats Svensson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Francois manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Svensson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alcuid Francois's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Francois takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Francois fails with the takedown
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francois walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Francois tries to clinch up.
Svensson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Francois looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson controlling the pace.
Svensson is working for a kimura but Francois is defending it quite comfortably.
Francois manages to get to full guard.
Francois 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.
Svensson passes Francois's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Francois trying to control from the bottom.
Francois is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Svensson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Svensson connects with a nice short shot to Francois's temple.
Francois wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy.
Francois is looking to improve his position.
Svensson is trying to control the action in half guard but Francois is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Francois is pressing down on Svensson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Francois keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Francois with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Svensson counter with a right hand.
Svensson lands with a nice combination. Francois backs away looking to recover.
Svensson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Francois shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Francois showed some decent athleticism there.
Francois wants to free his trapped foot but Svensson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Francois throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francois trying to control from half guard but Svensson is working away.
Francois tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svensson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svensson keeping hold of Francois's head, controlling as best he can.
Svensson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Svensson.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Francois from controlling successfully.
Francois won't allow Svensson to sweep him here.
Svensson is trying to control the position but Francois postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francois wants to pass the guard but Svensson is keeping the position.
Svensson is looking for a triangle but Francois pushes his legs off easily.
Svensson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Francois trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Francois preventing the sweep.
Svensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Francois doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Francois manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Francois wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
Svensson is pulling down on Francois's head to control his posture.
Francois thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Svensson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Svensson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to take Francois's back here but Francois is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Francois in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Svensson.
Svensson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Francois can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Francois takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Francois throwing hammer fists to the chest of Svensson. What's that going to do exactly?
Svensson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Francois is looking to improve his position but Svensson isn't that keen on the idea.
Svensson with a couple of short strikes.
Alcuid Francois's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Svensson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson with good strikes from the mount here!
Alcuid Francois has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Francois is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svensson cracks Francois with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alcuid Francois's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alcuid Francois's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mats Svensson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Spitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Horse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gustavo Spitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Young Horse!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spitz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Horse's guard.
Horse is looking to stand up but Spitz isn't so interested in that idea.
Spitz looking to pass the guard.
Spitz pushing down on Horse's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Horse is trying to stand back up but Spitz is controlling him
Horse is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spitz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horse wants to get back to his feet.
Spitz working over Horse with some ground and pound. Horse looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spitz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spitz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Horse is trying to stand.
Spitz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spitz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Spitz 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.
Spitz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Horse is trying to stand.
Horse looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitz lands with some strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Horse taking shots to the head.
Horse is trying to stand up.
Spitz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Horse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Spitz quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Spitz but it's paid off an Horse is forced to tap! Nice work by Spitz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Spitz!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hristo Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humu Kalakaua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markov comes to the cage accompanied by Gary Glitter - Hello Hello I'm Back Again. Kalakaua has chosen Ho'okena as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hristo Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Humu Kalakaua!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markov tries to clinch up.
Kalakaua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markov takes one to the side of the head.
Kalakaua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kalakaua lands a big head kick that sends Markov to the canvas! Kalakaua follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humu Kalakaua!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snatch Dat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niki Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dat comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Snatch Dat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niki Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dat scores a takedown into full mount!
Dat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dat fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Virtanen is rocked!
Dat lands a big shot to the head and Virtanen winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Snatch Dat!
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