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UEC 20:Showdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Takatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Hermiston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermiston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rusty Cage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Takatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Hermiston!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermiston lands a head shot.
Hermiston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takatu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takatu stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hermiston tries to clinch up but Takatu circles away and keeps his distance.
Takatu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hermiston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takatu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takatu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hermiston tries to avoid it but Takatu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hermiston to the ground. Hermiston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hermiston misses with a takedown attempt
and Takatu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takatu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermiston is controlling Takatu's posture.
Hermiston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takatu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hermiston keeping moving, preventing Takatu from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermiston 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.
Hermiston keeping full guard, as Takatu tries to pass.
Takatu postures up.
Takatu 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.
Takatu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hermiston seems keen to control Takatu's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermiston wants to stand but Takatu is controlling the position.
Takatu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hermiston's guard.
Takatu is breathing heavily.
Hermiston is trying to control the position but Takatu postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermiston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hermiston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takatu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hermiston prevents Takatu from standing back up.
Takatu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hermiston trying to control the pace.
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.
Takatu is looking for a sweep. Hermiston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takatu is trying to maintain the position but Hermiston is very close to passing his half guard.
Hermiston wants to control but Takatu is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick lands from Hermiston that sends Takatu to the canvas. Takatu tries to scramble back to his feet but Hermiston brings him back down into side control.
Takatu is rocked!
Hermiston lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Hermiston will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hermiston fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Takatu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hermiston closes the distance looking for a takedown. Takatu stuffs it but Hermiston still has hold of him. Hermiston picks Takatu up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Hermiston slams Takatu to the floor and that's really hurt Takatu - he doesn't know where he is! Hermiston throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Hermiston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colt Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junichi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Slaughterhouse-Microphone. Watanabe has chosen "One Things Leads To Another" by The Fixx as his entrance music. Colt Harris has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colt Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Junichi Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris throws a hook but Watanabe blocks it.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Watanabe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Watanabe scores with a three punch combo!
Harris tries to clinch there but Watanabe circles away.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watanabe tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watanabe to the ground. Watanabe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watanabe looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Watanabe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harris momentarily.
Watanabe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Watanabe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watanabe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watanabe throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Harris thows a body shot but no joy.
Watanabe lands a hook that stumbles Harris back into the cage. Watanabe follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Harris to the canvas! Watanabe pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Harris has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Junichi Watanabe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Jacque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlson has chosen The Message as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Jacque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Carlson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacque looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jacque lands a nice looking body kick.
Jacque goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jacque will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacque is looking to clinch but Carlson is avoiding it.
Jacque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacque is looking to clinch but Carlson is avoiding it.
Jacque throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carlson's waist but Carlson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacque off to one side.
Jacque fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Jacque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carlson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carlson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jacque looking for a guillotine here but Carlson defends easily.
Carlson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacque is keeping the position for now.
Jacque wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacque is keeping the position for now.
Jacque lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carlson!
Jacque is breathing heavily.
Carlson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jacque is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Carlson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Carlson!
Jacque can't keep his opponent in guard - Carlson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson winds up and cracks Jacque with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carlson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carlson is looking to advance position but Jacque won't allow it.
Jacque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carlson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carlson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacque. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacque has one foot on Carlson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Carlson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jacque is looking for a sweep. Carlson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacque is not content to let Carlson control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carlson works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson cracks Jacque with a big right hand but Jacque just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carlson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacque keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlson lands some shots froms side control.
Carlson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacque keeps working.
Carlson scoring with punches from side control.
Carlson stands up and beckons Jacque to his feet.
Carlson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carlson.
Carlson closes the distance and clinches.
Carlson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jacque tries to pull guard but Carlson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacque tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carlson smiles and moves away.
Jacque misses with a takedown attempt
and Carlson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacque thinking.
Jacque throws a leg kick
and Carlson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carlson.
Jacque controls Carlson momentarily but Carlson frees himself.
Jacque throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Jacque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carlson wants to stand and escape but instead Jacque has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jacque trying to control but Carlson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlson is keeping the position for now.
Jacque trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Carlson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jacque misses with a takedown attempt
and Carlson counters with a head kick.
Jacque darts in trying to clinch
and Carlson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carlson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carlson advances to half guard.
Carlson winds up and cracks Jacque with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jacque trying to hold on to Carlson's head to control him but Carlson postures up.
Jacque moves into full guard.
Carlson throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carlson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carlson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carlson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barry Carlson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlson cracks Jacque with a solid left hand.
Jacque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carlson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacque has momentary wrist control but Carlson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carlson works over Jacque with some ground and pound from guard.
Carlson wants to pass the guard but Jacque is keeping the position.
Carlson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacque working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlson.
Jacque 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.
Jacque trying to strike off his back.
Carlson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacque working for a triangle but Carlson defends it easily.
Jacque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jacque tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carlson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jacque wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacque jumps guard and drags Carlson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jacque looking to control.
Jacque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carlson is sitting in close to Jacque's body. Jacque has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Carlson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Carlson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jacque.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martin Jacque!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chemical Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Quinccino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by Bomb Canada. Chemical Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Don Quinccino's 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chemical Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Quinccino!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ali.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quinccino.
Horrible takedown by Quinccino or perhaps it was just good defense by Ali which made him look bad.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt
and Quinccino counters with a solid body kick.
Quinccino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quinccino counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ali!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chemical Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali working to try and regain half guard.
Ali tries to hold on but Quinccino pushes him away.
Quinccino lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Quinccino trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quinccino won't let Ali get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Quinccino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinccino has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ali's face.
Quinccino with shots to the head and body - Ali looks very uncomfortable down there.
Quinccino avoids the attempt from Ali to control.
Quinccino prevents Ali from getting the reversal.
Ali is working hard here to advance position.
Quinccino tries to control but Ali wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ali wants to hold on but Quinccino pushes him away.
Ali is desperately trying to improve his position but Quinccino has a good base and remains in mount.
Ali tries to hold on but Quinccino postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali working to try and regain half guard.
Quinccino looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quinccino prevents Ali from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinccino avoids the attempt from Ali to control.
Quinccino lands a big shot there that rocks Ali but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ali is trying to escape the mount.
Quinccino landing punches.
Quinccino tries to control but Ali wriggling away.
Ali reaches up to try and control the position but Quinccino seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ali rolls and tries to escape and now Quinccino has his back!
Quinccino scores with punches to the body.
Ali staying busy and making it hard for Quinccino to control.
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.
Quinccino doesn't have the hooks in and Ali manages to turn into his guard.
Ali looking to pass the guard.
Quinccino has a closed guard, preventing Ali from standing up.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinccino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali is working Quinccino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quinccino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ali is controlling him.
Quinccino is trying to control the position but Ali postures up.
Quinccino looks gassed!
Ali trying to control but Quinccino is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Quinccino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Quinccino has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali wants to break free but Quinccino has control.
Quinccino blocks an elbow strike.
Quinccino has Ali pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Quinccino tries to pull guard but Ali holds him up against the cage and eventually Quinccino drops back down to his feet.
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali misses with a jab to the body
and Quinccino counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Quinccino throwing strikes but missing.
Ali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quinccino's guard.
Ali with a nice head shot there.
Quinccino wants to control but Ali passes easily into half guard.
Ali is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Quinccino is breathing heavily.
Ali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ali postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Quinccino to stand up.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Quinccino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali shoots in and drives through. Quinccino sprawls well.
Ali looks to land a combination but Quinccino avoids it well.
Quinccino shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Quinccino was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to hold on but Quinccino postures up.
Ali is looking to improve his position but Quinccino isn't that keen on the idea.
Ali slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ali looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali working for a triangle but Quinccino defends it easily.
Ali throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Ali controls Quinccino momentarily but Quinccino frees himself.
Quinccino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ali looking for a guillotine here but Quinccino defends easily.
Ali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quinccino tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
Quinccino works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.
Quinccino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ali wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chemical Ali dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ali misses with the combination.
Ali closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ali lands in his opponent's guard.
Quinccino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ali content to stall in guard here.
Ali trying to control but Quinccino is working from the bottom.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinccino uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Quinccino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ali looking to control.
Quinccino is standing up over Ali. Ali looks to escape but Quinccino dives into side control.
Ali regains half guard.
Ali tries to roll over but Quinccino keeps him under control.
Ali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ali wants to stand and escape but Quinccino is having none of it.
Quinccino preventing the sweep.
Quinccino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Quinccino wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Ali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quinccino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ali is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ali wants to control but Quinccino is keeping him busy.
Quinccino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ali's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ali's back!
Ali manages to reverse the position and now he's in Quinccino's guard. Nice work there by Ali.
Ali wants to control from the top but Quinccino keeps moving.
Ali stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quinccino counters with a body kick that stops Ali in his tracks momentarily.
No luck for Ali with that takedown attempt.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Quinccino looks for a takedown but Ali sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ali!
Chemical Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Quinccino counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chemical Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinccino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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 Chemical Ali.
I think Ali 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chemical Ali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorne Filo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filo has chosen Cowboy 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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2 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lorne Filo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filo misses with a head kick.
Turner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Filo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Filo is wriggling around trying to escape but Turner has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Filo taps out and Turner picks up the big win! Great work there by Turner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Turner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cote comes to the cage accompanied by Slaughterhouse-The One. Isaac Moore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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173 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Moore!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Cote which made him look bad.
Cote scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Moore sneaks back into half guard.
Moore wants to improve his position but Cote is controlling well.
Moore is refusing to be controlled, as Cote sits in half guard.
Cote not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Cote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Cote is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Moore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cote clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore fails to pull guard.
Cote jumps guard.
Moore postures up in Cote's guard and throws a big left but Cote blocks it.
Moore wants to control from the top but Cote keeps moving.
Moore is sitting in close to Cote's body. Cote has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Moore is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Moore is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cote.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Cote!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rory Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Miller!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Wilson.
Wilson avoiding damage.
Wilson has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Miller.
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Miller lands a takedown into guard.
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller is looking to advance position but Wilson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Miller has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller can't escape the position.
Wilson trying to control.
Wilson is hanging on to Miller's back as he tries to escape.
Miller staying busy and making it hard for Wilson to control.
Wilson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miller's body.
Miller surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Wilson is not going to allow Miller to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson moves to the back position.
Wilson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Miller.
Miller tries to break free.
Wilson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Miller.
Wilson is not going to allow Miller to sit and survive in this position.
Miller looks gassed!
Wilson misses with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wilson.
Wilson keeps control of the position as Miller tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson tries to keep control of the position but Miller is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Miller covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Can Miller hold on?! Wilson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Miller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miller trying to control the hands but Wilson breaks the grip.
Miller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wilson working for a choke but Miller is defending well.
Miller turns into Wilson and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Wilson shoots in.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick
and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson fails to pull guard.
Wilson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wilson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miller wants to stand but Wilson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wilson looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller advances to half guard.
Wilson won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
Miller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miller gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rory Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
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.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller gets a clinch.
Wilson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilson landing knees to the body.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller trying to stall but Wilson improves his position.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson jumps guard but Miller stands there with Wilson around his waist. Wilson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilson pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Wilson thows a big elbow that misses.
Wilson won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
Miller controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Miller seems keen to control Wilson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thows a big elbow that misses.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miller clinches but Wilson breaks the clinch
and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson fails with the takedown
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
Wilson letting Miller take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Travis Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Nice jab there from Wilson.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilson dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Come on Miller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilson jumps into guard, dragging Miller to the mat.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson managing to control the position.
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.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilson trying to control the position here.
Miller wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilson holds on and takes a little breather.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Wilson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Miller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miller passes Wilson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller is controlling the pace.
Miller tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wilson controls his leg.
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.
Miller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Travis Miller just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller shoots in and bounces Wilson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Miller trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mo Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Sherls (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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188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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188 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Very confident |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mo Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Sherls!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherls keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Washington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sherls's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington wants to stand but Sherls is controlling his posture from full guard.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sherls working a defensive guard here.
Washington wants to control from the top but Sherls keeps moving.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherls is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Washington would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Washington stands and throws Sherls's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Washington decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sherls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sherls looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sherls keeps working.
Sherls really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Washington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Washington takes a little break here. Sherls wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Washington working the strikes but Sherls uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Washington postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sherls to stand up.
Sherls shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Washington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Washington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sherls is trying to escape the position but Washington is controlling the position.
Sherls looks gassed!
Washington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sherls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sherls keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Washington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sherls misses with a few strikes there.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sherls misses with a two punch combination.
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Washington in particular looking to stall.
Sherls is breathing heavily.
Washington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Washington in particular looking to stall.
Washington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sherls defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Washington in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Washington stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sherls to get to his feet.
Keith Sherls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Sherls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sherls wants to control but Washington is keeping busy.
Sherls is trying to stand back up but Washington is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington seems to be working for a kimura but Sherls defends the submission attempt.
Washington is thwarting Sherls's attempts to control the position.
Sherls pushes Washington off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Sherls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington throws a leg kick but Sherls sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Sherls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Washington throws a one two combo.
Sherls misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sherls falls off balance throwing a combination
and Washington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Sherls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washington stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sherls to get to his feet.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Sherls is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Washington dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sherls tries to score with a low kick but Washington moves his leg out of the way.
Sherls swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sherls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sherls throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
Sherls misses with the combination.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Sherls.
Mo Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Washington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington stands up from half guard.
Sherls misses with a two punch combination.
Sherls misses with a combination
and Washington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Washington gets to his feet - Sherls follows without any prompting.
Horrible takedown by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Sherls which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sherls throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Washington counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sherls regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Washington tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sherls.
Washington is tying to control. Sherls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keith Sherls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington stops Sherls from getting back to his feet.
Washington throwing shots but Sherls is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherls looks like he's trying to stand up.
Washington slows the pace down in half guard.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sherls defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sherls misses with a takedown
and Washington counters with a takedown into side control.
Washington misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Washington wants to control but Sherls is keeping him busy.
Sherls being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Washington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Washington!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Sherls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clydee Forte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forte comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Psycho Holiday kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Sherls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clydee Forte!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherls shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sherls prevents Forte from improving his position.
Sherls moves nicely into side control.
Forte tries to bench press Sherls off him but Sherls keeps the position.
Sherls trying to control the position but Forte is working away.
Forte tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sherls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sherls wants to stand but Forte is controlling his arm.
Forte sneaks back into half guard.
Forte is looking to control Sherls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Forte avoid being mounted?
Forte is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Forte scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sherls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherls holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sherls is looking for a sweep. Forte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Forte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sherls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Forte.
Forte working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sherls's thigh. Sherls counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherls working a defensive guard here.
Forte trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forte passes Sherls's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Forte should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sherls is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Forte jumps into side control!
Sherls tries to buck Forte off but Forte is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sherls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Forte looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Sherls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sherls is looking for a sweep.
Sherls is trying to control Forte's posture but Forte avoids it.
Sherls avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Forte.
Forte working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sherls swinging wilding here.
Forte misses with a double jab
and Sherls counters with a nice double leg into side control. Forte won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forte manages to get back to half guard.
Sherls prevents Forte from improving his position.
Forte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sherls trying to control the position from guard on top but Forte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherls has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Forte is proving hard to escape from.
Forte is looking to sweep but instead, Sherls has passed into half guard.
Forte wants to get back to full guard but Sherls has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Sherls 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.
Sherls chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sherls looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evan Sherls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Forte.
Forte is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sherls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sherls explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Forte is breathing heavily.
Sherls doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Forte holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sherls has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Forte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forte goes for a takedown attempt but Sherls pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Forte doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sherls counters with a nice double leg into side control. Forte won't be happy with that.
Sherls in side control lands a decent elbow.
Forte is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Forte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Forte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Forte looking for a guillotine here but Sherls defends easily.
Sherls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherls is one step ahead there.
Forte is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Forte has his foot on Sherls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sherls works his way back into a safe position though.
Forte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sherls moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sherls keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Forte is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sherls is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sherls has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherls trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Forte throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Forte looking for a sweep. Not yet Forte, not yet.
Sherls stands and throws Forte's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Evan Sherls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Forte tries to improve position but can't.
Sherls wants to control but Forte is keeping him busy.
Forte manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Forte throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Forte trying to control from the bottom.
Forte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sherls stopping the sweep attempt from Forte.
Forte working for submissions but it's allowed Sherls to get to half guard.
Sherls is looking for a kimura here.
Forte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Forte.
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 Evan Sherls will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sherls has his takedown stuffed
and Forte decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sherls's guard.
Forte drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sherls dives on top into guard.
Sherls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sherls would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sherls trying to control but Forte is working from the bottom.
Sherls thows a big elbow that misses.
Forte is looking for a triangle but Sherls pushes his legs off easily.
Forte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forte is trying to hold Sherls in close to prevent damage but Sherls has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherls is tying to control. Forte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Sherls seems content to control.
Forte is looking to improve his position.
Forte wants to get back to full guard but Sherls has mounted him!
Forte wants to control but Sherls is having none of it.
Forte is trying desperately to improve position.
Sherls wants to control the pace but Forte is squirming around nicely.
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.
Sherls working for a submission but Forte is keeping him at bay.
Forte is trying to escape the mount.
Sherls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Forte regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Forte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sherls postures up in Forte's guard and throws a big left but Forte blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Forte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Forte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sherls manages to get himself to full guard.
Forte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Forte advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sherls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sherls is trying to control Forte's posture but Forte avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherls is looking for a sweep.
Sherls manages to get back to half guard.
Forte is looking for submissions but instead, Sherls has regained full guard.
Sherls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Forte trying to control but Sherls is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clydee Forte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sherls 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosawa has chosen War drums as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ryan Lesnar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kurosawa!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
Lesnar throws a body punch but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar lands with a nice combination. Kurosawa backs away looking to recover.
Kurosawa dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurosawa as he jumps to the side.
Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lesnar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kurosawa pulls his head out easily.
Lesnar tries to kick Kurosawa off but Kurosawa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to get back to full guard here but Kurosawa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kurosawa has taken his back.
Lesnar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kurosawa's arms.
Lesnar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kurosawa's guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Kurosawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kurosawa has picked Lesnar up and slammed him! Lesnar can't keep hold of the triangle and Kurosawa manages to pass to side control!
Kurosawa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lesnar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akira Kurosawa! Akira Kurosawa retains his welterweight title!
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