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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Townsend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Townsend's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Walk by Pantera. Jake Allen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenneth Townsend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Allen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Townsend shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allen as he jumps to the side.
Townsend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allen as he avoids it easily.
Townsend will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Townsend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Townsend shoots in for a double leg but Allen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. Townsend pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Townsend.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Townsend.
Allen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Townsend.
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.
Townsend fails with the takedown.
Townsend looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen stuffs the takedown.
Townsend fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allen moves out of range as Townsend strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Townsend misses with a takedown attempt - Allen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Townsend shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allen pinned against the cage. Allen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Townsend fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Allen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Townsend scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Allen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
Allen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Townsend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Allen punching from the bottom.
Townsend blocks the strikes from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Allen gets full guard.
Allen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Townsend manages to get himself to full guard.
Townsend had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Allen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Townsend Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Allen's back instead.
Allen is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Townsend looking to break Allen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Allen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Townsend will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen can't escape the position.
Allen turns into Townsend and is now in his guard.
Allen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Allen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Townsend looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Townsend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Allen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Townsend's head.
Allen chips away with some ground and pound.
Townsend looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there.
Townsend has his foot on Allen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Townsend to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Allen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Townsend pulls down on the head and he's put Allen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenneth Townsend!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newton Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton Knuckles has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arthur Jenkins's chin.
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185 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Newton Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knuckles is pulling down on Jenkins's head to control his posture.
Jenkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jenkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jenkins wants to control but Knuckles is keeping him busy.
Jenkins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knuckles's legs.
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.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knuckles, who protects the arm well.
Knuckles is looking for a sweep.
Knuckles struggling a bit here.
Jenkins taking a breather here.
Jenkins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Knuckles is looking to regain half guard here but Jenkins keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
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.
Knuckles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jenkins.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins is working hard here to advance position.
Knuckles controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Jenkins trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins stays in close to Knuckles's body and controls the position.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knuckles wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jenkins.
Jenkins working the ground and pound from side control.
Jenkins trying to control the position but Knuckles is working away.
Jenkins in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jenkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Knuckles sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jenkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Knuckles throws Jenkins to one side and escapes!
Knuckles looks gassed!
Knuckles fails with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Knuckles's guard now.
Knuckles looking to control.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jenkins cracks Knuckles with a solid left hand.
Jenkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins advances to half guard.
Knuckles trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up.
Knuckles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jenkins kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knuckles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jenkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jenkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Jenkins 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.
Knuckles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jenkins with a nice head shot there.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knuckles is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins postures up and lands a big shot to Knuckles's brow.
Jenkins stands up over Knuckles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knuckles is keeping the position for now.
Knuckles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins advances to half guard.
Jenkins slows the pace down in half guard.
Jenkins is looking to advance position but Knuckles won't allow it.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knuckles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knuckles.
Knuckles is trying to control the position but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Knuckles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jenkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knuckles dives on top into guard.
Knuckles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Jenkins pushes a forearm under Knuckles's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Knuckles is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!. Jim Duggan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Smithers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smithers slows down the pace here.
Duggan managing to block the knees to the body from Smithers.
Smithers manages to pull guard.
Duggan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smithers closes the distance and clinches.
Smithers decides to pull guard.
Duggan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smithers is trying to improve his position.
Smithers is working hard here to advance position.
Duggan trying to control the position but Smithers is working away.
Smithers struggling a bit here.
Duggan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smithers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duggan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smithers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan wants to stand but Smithers has his arm trapped.
Smithers is trying to improve his position.
Duggan decides to stand back up.
Duggan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smithers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smithers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duggan is trying to keep Smithers in close.
Smithers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duggan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smithers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smithers trying to control but Duggan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duggan trying to strike off his back.
Duggan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smithers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duggan looks gassed!
Smithers looking to pass the guard.
Smithers trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smithers preventing the sweep.
Smithers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duggan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smithers landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Duggan keeping full guard, as Smithers tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Duggan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duggan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duggan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smithers stalls.
Duggan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smithers blocks it with crossed arms.
Smithers has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Duggan regains guard immediately.
Smithers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smithers wants to pass the guard but Duggan is keeping the position.
Duggan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duggan is on top in guard.
Duggan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithers is letting Duggan control him for a moment.
Smithers tries to improve position but can't.
Duggan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smithers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Duggan is looking to take a break and control but Smithers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duggan decides to stand back up. Duggan steps back and let's Smithers get back to his feet.
Smithers closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smithers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Smithers.
Smithers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smithers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers wants to sweep here but Duggan controlling him for the moment.
Smithers looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Duggan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smithers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duggan misses with a right hand
and Smithers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duggan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duggan striking from his own guard.
Duggan wants to sweep here but Smithers controlling him for the moment.
Duggan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smithers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duggan looking for a sweep. Not yet Duggan, not yet.
Duggan trying to keep a closed guard but Smithers is proving a slippery customer.
Duggan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duggan wants to stand up but Smithers is controlling him.
Duggan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duggan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smithers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smithers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smithers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smithers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smithers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duggan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smithers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smithers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duggan is trying to control the position but Smithers postures up.
Smithers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duggan looking for a guillotine here but Smithers defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smithers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smithers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Smithers from controlling successfully.
Duggan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smithers 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.
Smithers has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Duggan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Smithers is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Duggan pulls down on the head and he's put Smithers to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Duggan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Gominori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gominori comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Take This Life. Hammer has chosen Smack my bitch up 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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208 lbs
6 - 3 - 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taka Gominori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gominori shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Gominori. Gominori gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Gominori avoids it well.
Hammer tries to bum rush Gominori with a series of wild strikes but Gominori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gominori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gominori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hammer throws the left hand but Gominori avoids the punch easily.
Hammer tries to bum rush Gominori with a series of wild strikes but Gominori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gominori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammer throws a body punch but Gominori moves out of range.
Gominori tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Gominori closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Gominori pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taka Gominori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Gominori avoids nicely.
Gominori tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gominori changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hammer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gominori tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gominori working away.
Gominori is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gominori tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gominori is breathing heavily.
Gominori goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hammer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gominori's guard! Nice work there by Hammer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gominori is looking for a triangle here but Hammer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hammer taking a breather here.
Gominori is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gominori is trying to work for a sweep but Hammer has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Gominori has his hands clasped together but Hammer breaks the hold and Gominori is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tank Hammer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian has chosen Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kermodian!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermodian misses with a looping left.
Kermodian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kermodian throws a lazy right hand but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawkins moves into range and clinches up with Kermodian.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kermodian.
Kermodian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kermodian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hawkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kermodian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kermodian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
Kermodian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawkins stalls.
Kermodian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawkins blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kermodian or not.
Kermodian breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Kermodian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawkins drops Kermodian with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kermodian looks back up at him and smiles so Hawkins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kermodian is rocked!
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Kermodian avoids them all with ease.
Kermodian is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawkins finish him?
Kermodian doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawkins circles away.
Kermodian tries to clinch
and Hawkins counters with a big right hand! Oh Kermodian is in trouble here! Hawkins follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Hawkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Excel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Excel has chosen Everything Zen- Bush as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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277 lbs
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254 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axel Excel!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone forces Excel back against the cage and clinches.
Excel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Excel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Corleone wants to sweep but no luck.
Excel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Excel throwing strikes from guard but Corleone blocks nicely.
Corleone wants to sweep but no luck.
Corleone pulls Excel in close to prevent any damage.
Excel sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excel postures up in Corleone's guard and throws a big left but Corleone blocks it.
Corleone wants to sweep but no luck.
Corleone keeping moving, preventing Excel from controlling successfully.
Excel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corleone wants to sweep but no luck.
Corleone is looking to stand up but Excel isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Corleone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Corleone.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corleone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corleone throws a push kick but Excel slaps the foot to one side.
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.
Corleone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Excel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Excel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corleone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Excel advances position into side control!
Excel working the head with strikes.
Excel trying to control the position but Corleone is working away.
Excel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Excel trying to control the position but Corleone is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Corleone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
I looks like Excel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Corleone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Excel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Corleone is trying to escape the position but Excel is controlling the position.
Excel decides to stand back up.
Corleone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Excel. That did some damage!
Corleone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Corleone lands a head kick!
Corleone closes the distance but Excel moves to the side
and Excel counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corleone darts in trying to clinch
and Excel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Corleone is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Excel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Corleone is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Excel controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Excel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Excel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corleone looks to clinch
and Excel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Excel stops Corleone from getting back to his feet.
Excel working over Corleone with some ground and pound. Corleone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Excel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Excel trying to control from half guard but Corleone is working away.
Despite being in the dominant position, Axel Excel just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corleone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Excel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Excel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Excel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corleone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone clinches but Excel breaks the clinch
and Excel counters with a shoot takedown. Corleone fights it but they end up in guard.
Corleone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Excel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Excel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Excel trying to control but Corleone is working from the bottom.
Corleone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Excel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excel is stalling in the full guard.
Corleone keeping moving, preventing Excel from controlling successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Excel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Excel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Excel lands a couple of digs.
Excel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Excel pushing down on Corleone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Corleone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Excel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Excel's back!
Corleone patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excel needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Excel just trying to survive but Corleone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Corleone lands a shot to the head.
Corleone doesn't have the hooks in and Excel manages to turn into his guard.
Excel advances position into side control!
Corleone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Excel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Corleone seems a little lost for a moment, as Excel dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Corleone to see if he's OK.
Corleone is looking to regain half guard here but Excel keeps moving and retains side control.
Excel taking a breather here.
Excel scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Corleone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Excel controlling the position.
Excel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Excel controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Excel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Corleone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Excel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Corleone keeping moving, preventing Excel from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Axel Excel just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corleone darts in trying to clinch
and Excel counters with a head kick. That will keep Corleone thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vito Corleone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corleone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Excel counters with a nice uppercut.
Excel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Excel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Excel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corleone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corleone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corleone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Excel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Corleone's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Excel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Excel postures up and lands a big shot to Corleone's brow.
Excel landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Excel controls the position.
Corleone has control of an arm but Excel manages to advance to Excel's back!
Excel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Corleone.
Axel Excel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corleone tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Corleone is trying to get back to his feet but Excel has full control of the position and if anything, Corleone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Excel controlling the position well here. Corleone rolled but Excel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Excel lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Excel.
Corleone takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Corleone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Excel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Excel lands a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone can't escape the position.
Excel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Excel scores with punches to the body.
Excel is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Corleone up.
Corleone is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Excel.
Despite being in the dominant position, Axel Excel just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corleone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Excel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Corleone!
Vito Corleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Corleone is desperately trying to improve his position but Excel has a good base and remains in mount.
Corleone is working hard here to advance position.
Excel landing strikes from the mount and Corleone is in trouble!
Corleone tries to hold on but Excel pushes him away.
Corleone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Excel trying to control but Corleone is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Excel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Excel 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Excel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Goodfellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viction Mane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mane has chosen It's Raining Men as his entrance music. Andrew Goodfellow had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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23
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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177 cm
20
156 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Goodfellow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viction Mane!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodfellow throws a series of punches but Mane avoids them all with ease.
Goodfellow throws a right and a left that Mane avoids nicely.
Mane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Goodfellow.
Mane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodfellow.
Mane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mane slips a jab from Goodfellow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane avoids the body shot from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Viction Mane has been cut.
Goodfellow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mane has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Goodfellow misses.
Goodfellow wants to clinch.
Goodfellow tries to bum rush Mane with a series of wild strikes but Mane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mane lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Goodfellow as Mane shoots in.
Andrew Goodfellow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viction Mane.
Goodfellow sizes up Mane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goodfellow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mane on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodfellow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goodfellow jabs Mane right on the nose. Mane blinks but takes it well.
Goodfellow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goodfellow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mane looks gassed!
Goodfellow connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot by Goodfellow.
Mane is rocked!
Goodfellow tries to clinch up but Mane circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodfellow fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow throws an overhand right that lands on Mane's shoulder, as Mane tries to avoid the shot.
Goodfellow tries to clinch there but Mane circles away.
A nice combination there by Goodfellow.
Mane ducks under a wild hook from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow lands a two punch combo.
Mane is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodfellow finish him?
Andrew Goodfellow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodfellow drops Mane with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mane! Goodfellow dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Andrew Goodfellow!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Whissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whissell comes to the cage accompanied by Rose Of Sharon. Cruz has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George Whissell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kale Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Whissell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cruz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Whissell can't escape the position.
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Whissell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whissell is looking to escape.
Whissell is working to get back to half guard.
Cruz controlling his opponent.
Whissell is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Cruz controlling his opponent.
Whissell is working to get back to half guard.
Cruz controlling from mount.
Whissell working to try and regain half guard.
Whissell is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cruz wants to control the pace but Whissell is squirming around nicely.
Whissell is looking to get to half guard.
Whissell squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Whissell swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cruz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four 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.
Cruz wants to control the pace but Whissell is squirming around nicely.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kale Cruz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whissell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Whissell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Whissell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz wants to hold on but Whissell pushes him away.
Whissell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cruz because Whissell loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whissell looking to finish Cruz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cruz!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Whissell is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whissell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whissell wants to sweep but Cruz has passed to side control!
Cruz trying to control the position but Whissell is working away.
Whissell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whissell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Whissell misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Whissell won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz takes a little break here. Whissell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Whissell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Whissell is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Whissell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Whissell is trying to work for a sweep but Cruz has mounted him!
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Whissell flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whissell can't escape the position.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whissell is looking to escape.
Whissell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Whissell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whissell flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Whissell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control but Whissell is having none of it.
Whissell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz looking to finish Whissell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Whissell!
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Whissell taking shots to the head.
Whissell is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whissell is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cruz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Whissell gets back to half guard.
Cruz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Whissell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kale Cruz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davi Nanini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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24
194 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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20
197 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Nanini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao feints and as Nanini raises his hands in defense, Galvao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galvao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nanini working for a triangle but Galvao defends it easily.
Galvao postures up.
Nanini looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
Galvao content to stall in guard here.
Nanini controls Galvao momentarily but Galvao frees himself.
Nanini managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galvao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nanini had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Galvao is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nanini Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Galvao's back instead.
Galvao manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nanini's guard. Nice work there by Galvao.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nanini had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Galvao is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nanini Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Galvao's back instead.
Galvao manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nanini's guard. Nice work there by Galvao.
Galvao cracks Nanini with a solid left hand.
Galvao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nanini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is working Nanini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nanini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nanini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galvao cracks Nanini with a solid left hand.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao is working Nanini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galvao lands a couple of elbows.
Galvao trying to control but Nanini is working from the bottom.
Nanini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galvao stands up over Nanini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Galvao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nanini looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
Nanini is breathing heavily.
Nanini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galvao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nanini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galvao throwing strikes from guard but Nanini blocks nicely.
Galvao works over Nanini with some ground and pound from guard.
Galvao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Galvao trying to control but Nanini is working from the bottom.
Galvao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galvao postures up.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Nanini keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nanini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galvao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nanini.
Galvao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Galvao lands an elbow.
Galvao wants to control but Nanini is keeping him busy.
Galvao working the head with strikes.
Galvao lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nanini down.
Nanini struggling a bit here.
Galvao is chipping away with strikes.
Nanini is looking to regain half guard here but Galvao keeps moving and retains side control.
Galvao in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Galvao dominated that round.
That's time! Nanini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nanini misses with a head kick.
Galvao 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.
Galvao postures up.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Nanini keeps moving.
Galvao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nanini trying to keep a closed guard but Galvao is proving a slippery customer.
Galvao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galvao throwing strikes but missing.
Nanini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nanini tries a head kick but it misses.
Galvao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nanini circles away.
Davi Nanini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nanini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galvao blocks a head kick by Nanini.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Galvao.
Galvao remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nanini can't do much from the bottom here.
Galvao controlling the position.
Galvao scoring with punches and elbows.
Nanini is looking to regain half guard here but Galvao keeps moving and retains side control.
Nanini gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao trying to control from half guard but Nanini is working away.
Galvao working the head and body with strikes.
Galvao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nanini is trying to control but can't.
Nanini is staying active underneath Galvao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nanini throws a head kick that Galvao semi-blocks.
Galvao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nanini throws a head kick that misses.
Galvao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galvao lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nanini keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
Nanini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galvao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nanini keeping full guard, as Galvao tries to pass.
Galvao thows a big elbow that misses.
Galvao working some strikes from top position.
Nanini had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Galvao is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nanini Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Galvao's back instead.
Galvao trying to control the position but Nanini manages to sink in the hooks.
Galvao is in bad spot here.
Andre Galvao has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Galvao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nanini patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nanini is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Galvao is defending well though. Nanini let's go of the attempt for now.
Galvao wants to control his opponent's hands but Nanini gets his hands free.
Galvao turns into Nanini and is now in his guard.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nanini manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nanini looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Galvao is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Davi Nanini will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Nanini.
Galvao shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nanini's guard.
Galvao trying to control but Nanini is working from the bottom.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nanini trying to control the position.
Galvao looking to pass the guard.
Galvao is looking to work some ground and pound but Nanini has wrist control.
Galvao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nanini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nanini is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
Nanini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Galvao has picked Nanini up and slammed him! Nanini can't keep hold of the triangle and Galvao manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nanini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nanini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nanini.
Nanini is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
Nanini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nanini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nanini is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
Galvao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nanini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanini prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Nanini trying to mount his opponent but Galvao defends it.
Nanini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nanini is working for a guillotine from mount but Galvao frees his head quite easily.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nanini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanini working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nanini has control of Galvao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Galvao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Galvao can't escape the position.
Nanini working for a guillotine from mount but Galvao is in no mood to give up.
Nanini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galvao wants to hold on but Nanini pushes him away.
Nanini is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Galvao has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nanini tries to control but Galvao wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Galvao is desperately trying to improve his position but Nanini has a good base and remains in mount.
Nanini wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Nanini is really struggling to control Galvao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nanini moves to back control.
Nanini has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Galvao is in real trouble here. Nanini gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Galvao is tapping out! Nanini wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davi Nanini!
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