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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sameer Nair (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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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sameer Nair!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nair is looking to clinch.
A left lands for Henderson.
Sameer Nair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson staying out of range there.
Nair takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Henderson.
Nair is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Nair wants to stall.
Nair lands with a light punch inside.
Henderson wants to break free but Nair has control.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Nair has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Nair won't allow it.
Nair pushes off an throws an elbow but Henderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Nair won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nair keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nair looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Henderson wants to break free but Nair has control.
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nair swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nair is trying to stall.
Henderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nair looks gassed!
Nair tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Nair keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henderson wants to break free but Nair has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nair takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nair looks to clinch
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to de liver by Henderson. Beautiful body shot.
Henderson lands with an overhand left.
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Henderson finds it's target.
Henderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nair is rocked!
Henderson jabs Nair right on the nose. Nair blinks but takes it well.
Nair is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson rushes Nair with punches - Nair moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Nair goes down! Henderson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Henderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gonna YouOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gonna YouOut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Bauer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
YouOut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bauer but Bauer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
YouOut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bauer connects with a nice looking jab.
Bauer throws a big shot that misses.
YouOut looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bauer lands with a straight right. YouOut didn't see that one coming.
YouOut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
YouOut misses with a takedown attempt - Bauer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonna YouOut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bauer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bauer connects with a good right hand that stumbles YouOut. YouOut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Gonna YouOut has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bauer drops his shoulder and cracks YouOut with a huge uppercut! YouOut goes down! Can Bauer finish him?
YouOut is rocked!
Bauer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh YouOut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Bauer.
Bauer avoids the head kick by YouOut.
YouOut seems to have got his legs back now.
Bauer throws an overhand right that drops YouOut like a sack of potatoes! Bauer dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Bauer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Penwarden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Penwarden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Raine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raine takes the fight into the clinch.
Raine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penwarden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raine but Raine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penwarden tries for a takedown but Raine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Penwarden looks for a takedown but Raine sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Penwarden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penwarden gets the takedown into side control.
Penwarden with the ground and pound but Raine regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Raine wants to control but Penwarden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raine is trying is best to control the position here.
Raine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raine.
Raine has Penwarden pulled in close to control his posture.
Penwarden drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Raine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penwarden has Raine in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penwarden is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penwarden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penwarden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raine content to stall in guard here.
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.
Penwarden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Raine passes into half guard.
Raine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Penwarden won't allow Raine to pass to mount.
Raine passes the guard and advances to mount!
Raine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penwarden is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Raine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Raine content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Aldo Raine just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raine has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Raine.
Raine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penwarden's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raine leaning against his opponent.
Raine lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raine.
Raine is working Penwarden over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Raine.
Raine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rick Penwarden has been cut.
Raine taking a breather.
Raine looking to throw knees to the head but Penwarden is blocking nicely.
Raine scores with a knee to the head.
Raine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Raine lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raine.
Raine controlling the action here for a moment.
Raine scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Penwarden's cut.
That's time! Penwarden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A good leg kick by Raine.
Raine clinches.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
Raine with a knee to the head.
Raine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raine sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Penwarden to the ground! Raine dives into full mount looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raine controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Raine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Aldo Raine just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raine tests Penwarden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Penwarden to the floor! Raine dives in looking for the finish!
Penwarden is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raine works his way into full mount!
Raine lands a heavy elbow.
Raine looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Penwarden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penwarden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penwarden tries to get out of the position.
Raine looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Penwarden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penwarden tries to reverse the position but Raine maintains control.
Raine cracks Penwarden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Raine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penwarden is looking to get to half guard.
Raine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Penwarden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Penwarden tries to clinch up but Raine circles away and keeps his distance.
Raine stuffs the takedown.
Raine clinches.
A knee to the head by Raine.
Raine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penwarden.
Raine pushes Penwarden up against the cage in a clinch.
Raine manages to break the clinch.
Raine clobbers Penwarden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raine drives through and clinches with Penwarden against the cage.
Raine lands a nice shot to the body.
Raine crunches a lovely knee into Penwarden's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penwarden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Raine landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine connects with a knee to the head.
Raine taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raine.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penwarden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Raine manages to break the clinch.
Penwarden fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Raine.
Raine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raine throws a sloppy head kick and Penwarden moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Raine.
Raine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Raine crunches a lovely knee into Penwarden's ribcage.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penwarden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raine crunches a lovely knee into Penwarden's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Raine.
Raine breaks the clinch.
Raine connects with a jab.
Penwarden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raine lands a glancing blow to the side of Penwarden's head.
Raine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raine.
Penwarden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo Raine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Raine.
Raine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Raine. That snapped Penwarden's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raine.
Penwarden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Raine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Penwarden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raine.
Raine gets a clinch.
Raine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penwarden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Raine holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Raine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Penwarden.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Penwarden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penwarden tries to keep at a distance but Raine has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raine lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raine.
Raine crunches a lovely knee into Penwarden's ribcage.
Raine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Penwarden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raine crunches a lovely knee into Penwarden's ribcage.
Raine crunches a lovely knee into Penwarden's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raine connects with a knee to the head.
Raine is pushing Penwarden up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Raine breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Raine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Raine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Lennyville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zjues xhombre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenny Lennyville has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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258 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lenny Lennyville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zjues xhombre!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
xhombre closes the distance and clinches.
Lennyville tries to stall but xhombre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lennyville is working for takedown but xhombre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lennyville tries to pull guard but xhombre won't allow it.
The referee calls for xhombre to work.
Lennyville wants to get back to striking at distance but xhombre won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for xhombre.
A knee to the head by xhombre.
xhombre prevents Lennyville from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from xhombre.
Lennyville jumps guard but xhombre stands there with Lennyville around his waist. Lennyville gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Lennyville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
xhombre lands a nice knee to the body.
Lennyville is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
xhombre connects with a knee to the head.
Come on xhombre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
xhombre landing knees to the body.
xhombre lands an elbow inside.
xhombre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lennyville lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
xhombre lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Lenny Lennyville has been cut.
xhombre lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from xhombre.
Lennyville takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from xhombre.
xhombre connects with a knee to the head.
Lennyville takes a knee right on the jaw!
xhombre lands a nice knee to the body.
xhombre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from xhombre.
xhombre lands a nice knee to the body.
xhombre with a knee to the head.
xhombre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
xhombre lands a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from xhombre.
xhombre connects with a knee to the head.
xhombre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
xhombre scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for xhombre.
The referee calls for xhombre to work.
xhombre lands an elbow inside.
xhombre is leaning against Lennyville and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
xhombre connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for xhombre.
xhombre lands with a short shot to the head.
xhombre is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
xhombre continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
xhombre lands an elbow just above Lennyville 's eye.
xhombre lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by xhombre.
xhombre landing knees to the body.
Lennyville changes levels and goes for a takedown here. xhombre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
xhombre connects with a body shot.
xhombre lands a glancing blow to the side of Lennyville's head.
xhombre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
xhombre lands a jab-cross combination.
xhombre throws a nice inside leg kick.
xhombre throws a combination. Lennyville tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
xhombre scores with a three punch combo!
Lenny Lennyville's cut is getting worse.
xhombre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lennyville stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
xhombre scores with a jab to the body.
xhombre clinches up with Lennyville and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
xhombre lands an elbow that stopped Lennyville in his tracks for a moment.
xhombre lands an elbow inside that Lennyville shrugs off.
xhombre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
xhombre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
xhombre is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lennyville has had enough of the clinch but xhombre keeps him there for the moment.
xhombre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
xhombre lands a knee to the head.
xhombre lands a nice elbow.
xhombre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lennyville's face.
xhombre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for xhombre.
xhombre lands a nice knee to the body.
xhombre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lennyville takes an elbow to the temple.
xhombre scores a nice knee to the body.
xhombre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lennyville lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lennyville takes a knee right on the jaw!
xhombre scores a nice knee to the body.
Lennyville tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. xhombre smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
xhombre throws a head kick that Lennyville semi-blocks.
xhombre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
xhombre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lennyville lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
xhombre connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by xhombre.
xhombre landing knees to the body.
Lennyville wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
xhombre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lennyville's face.
Lennyville swings wildly with an uppercut but xhombre uses good head movement to avoid it.
xhombre lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by xhombre.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
xhombre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
xhombre keeps control of Lennyville as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
xhombre cracks Lennyville with a nice body shot.
xhombre with a knee to the head.
Lennyville throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zjues xhombre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Lennyville's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
xhombre throws a head kick that Lennyville semi-blocks.
Lennyville closes the distance looking to clinch
and xhombre moves into the clinch.
xhombre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lennyville lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
xhombre scores a nice knee to the body.
Zjues xhombre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
xhombre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
xhombre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lennyville's defenses.
Lennyville takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as xhombre takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
xhombre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
xhombre keeps control of Lennyville as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lennyville wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but xhombre has him pressed against the cage.
xhombre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lennyville's face.
xhombre lands a nice knee to the body.
xhombre is leaning against Lennyville and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
xhombre lands an elbow just above Lennyville 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lennyville tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. xhombre just stands there and leans against the cage.
xhombre lands a hook that snaps the head of Lennyville backwards.
xhombre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennyville takes an elbow to the forehead.
xhombre scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from xhombre.
xhombre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
xhombre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
xhombre lands a knee to the body.
xhombre landing knees to the body.
xhombre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lennyville jumps guard but xhombre stands there with Lennyville around his waist. Lennyville gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
xhombre lands a knee to the head.
xhombre lands a damaging elbow.
Lennyville trying to stall but xhombre improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from xhombre.
xhombre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
xhombre lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by xhombre.
xhombre landing knees to the head.
Lennyville wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but xhombre has him pressed against the cage.
xhombre crunches a lovely knee into Lennyville's ribcage.
xhombre lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by xhombre as Lennyville tries to tie him up.
Lennyville takes an elbow to the forehead.
xhombre lands an elbow inside that Lennyville shrugs off.
xhombre prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Lennyville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
xhombre lands a shot to the body.
Lennyville has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. xhombre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
xhombre crunches a lovely knee into Lennyville's ribcage.
Lennyville takes a knee right on the jaw!
xhombre landing knees to the body.
Lennyville takes an elbow to the forehead.
xhombre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for xhombre.
Lennyville drops to a knee looking for a takedown but xhombre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lennyville drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
xhombre keeps control of Lennyville as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by xhombre.
xhombre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
xhombre controlling the action here for a moment.
xhombre scores with a hook to the body.
xhombre is struggling to control the position.
Lennyville takes a shot to the head.
xhombre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lennyville tries for a takedown. No joy.
xhombre landing knees to the body.
Lennyville takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by xhombre as Lennyville tries to tie him up.
xhombre crunches a lovely knee into Lennyville's ribcage.
xhombre lands a body shot.
xhombre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lennyville is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
xhombre lands a knee to the body.
xhombre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lennyville backwards.
Lennyville takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
xhombre scores a nice knee to the body.
xhombre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
xhombre keeps control of Lennyville as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
xhombre scores with a shot to the side of Lennyville's head.
The is referee keeping an eye on xhombre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short body shot lands from xhombre as the two fighters clinch.
xhombre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from xhombre.
Lennyville wants to break free but xhombre has control.
xhombre scores a nice knee to the body.
Lennyville stalling in the clinch but xhombre improves position.
xhombre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lennyville jumps guard but xhombre stands there with Lennyville around his waist. Lennyville gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from xhombre.
xhombre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lennyville's face.
Knees to the body from xhombre.
xhombre landing knees to the body.
Lennyville wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lennyville tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zjues xhombre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenny Lennyville's cut.
That's time! Lennyville's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
xhombre lands a two punch combo.
xhombre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lennyville darts in trying to clinch
and xhombre counters with a thumping low kick.
Zjues xhombre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from xhombre lands but Lennyville takes it in his stride.
xhombre rushes Lennyville and presses him up against the cage.
xhombre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lennyville tries to pull guard but xhombre won't allow it.
xhombre lands a knee to the body.
xhombre with a knee to the head.
xhombre lands a nice elbow.
xhombre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
xhombre with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
xhombre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lennyville's face.
xhombre connects with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lennyville is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from xhombre.
xhombre prevents Lennyville from breaking the clinch.
xhombre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
xhombre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lennyville lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lennyville tries to pull guard but xhombre won't allow it.
Lennyville looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Lennyville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
xhombre lands a hook that snaps the head of Lennyville backwards.
xhombre is leaning against Lennyville and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
xhombre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lennyville's face.
xhombre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lennyville wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lennyville tries to pull guard but xhombre holds him up against the cage and eventually Lennyville drops back down to his feet.
xhombre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
xhombre gets underhooks to prevent Lennyville's takedown attempt.
xhombre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
xhombre lands a damaging elbow.
xhombre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lennyville tries to break the clinch but xhombre is controlling the position.
Lennyville is looking for a takedown up against the cage. xhombre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
xhombre is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennyville tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lennyville takes a knee right on the jaw!
xhombre connects with a knee to the head.
Lennyville can't get the takedown.
Lennyville fails to pull the fight into his guard.
xhombre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
xhombre scores with a knee to the head.
xhombre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lennyville backwards.
xhombre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
xhombre lands a right hand.
xhombre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lennyville backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
xhombre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lennyville is trying to work for a single leg takedown but xhombre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
xhombre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lennyville backwards.
A knee to the head by xhombre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
xhombre is leaning against Lennyville and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
xhombre connects with a knee to the head.
xhombre blocks an elbow strike.
xhombre landing knees to the head.
Lennyville fails to pull the fight into his guard.
xhombre slowing the pace effectively.
xhombre scores with a knee to the head.
xhombre connects with a knee to the head.
xhombre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
xhombre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
xhombre scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from xhombre.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by xhombre as Lennyville tries to tie him up.
xhombre with a knee to the head.
xhombre lands a nice elbow.
Lennyville is trying to work for a single leg takedown but xhombre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
xhombre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lennyville wants to get back to striking at distance but xhombre won't allow it.
xhombre lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for xhombre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lennyville trying to control the position but instead, xhombre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lennyville into the cage.
xhombre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lennyville lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lennyville wants to break the clinch but can't.
xhombre lands a damaging elbow.
xhombre digs a right hand into Lennyville's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lennyville's gas tank.
Lennyville has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. xhombre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
xhombre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
xhombre lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from xhombre.
xhombre lands an elbow just above Lennyville 's eye.
Nice elbow from xhombre.
xhombre scores with a knee to the head.
Lennyville jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as xhombre walks away with a smile on his face. Lennyville gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lennyville takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
xhombre lands a head kick. Lennyville smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lennyville is looking to clinch but xhombre is avoiding it.
Lenny Lennyville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zjues xhombre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
xhombre moves into range and clinches up with Lennyville.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zjues xhombre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well xhombre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zjues xhombre!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Hjalmarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Erik Hjalmarson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Determined |
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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, Jake Jager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erik Hjalmarson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjalmarson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hjalmarson throws a series of punches but Jager avoids them all with ease.
Jager slips a jab from Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson looks to land a combination but Jager avoids it well.
Jager blocks a head kick by Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erik Hjalmarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jager lands a front kick.
Hjalmarson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hjalmarson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jager won't allow it.
Jager misses with an elbow over the top.
Jager keeps control of Hjalmarson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jager landing knees to the body.
Hjalmarson looks gassed!
Hjalmarson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jager has him pressed against the cage.
Jager softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jager successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jager with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Hjalmarson can't handle though.
Jager has his hands on Hjalmarson's head, controlling the position.
Jager is trying to keep Hjalmarson in close.
Hjalmarson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jager is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjalmarson looking to pass the guard.
Jager wants to sweep here but Hjalmarson controlling him for the moment.
Hjalmarson postures up.
Jager is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Hjalmarson frees his head nicely. Oh but Jager has switched to an armbar! Hjalmarson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Jager!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aryah Thurston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Urban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aryah Thurston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Urban!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thurston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urban looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thurston is looking to clinch but Urban is avoiding it.
Thurston throws a head kick that misses.
Urban shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Urban was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thurston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Thurston preventing the sweep.
Thurston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Urban manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thurston manages to get himself to full guard.
Urban wants to pass the guard but Thurston is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urban is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thurston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thurston has escaped and now he's on top!
Urban 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.
Urban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Urban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thurston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thurston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Urban looks gassed!
Urban is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thurston advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urban wants to get back to full guard.
Urban looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thurston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urban keeps working.
Urban won't allow Thurston to pass to mount.
Urban is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thurston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thurston's back!
Urban patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Thurston trying to control the hands but Urban won't let him.
Urban is looking for the choke from the back position but Thurston is controlling his hands well.
Thurston wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Urban looking for the RNC.
Urban not allowing Thurston to control his hands.
Thurston breaks Urban's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Urban is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thurston wants to stand but Urban is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thurston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Thurston distracts Urban with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thurston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Urban is working an open guard so Thurston takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Urban shoots in for a double leg but Thurston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thurston is looking to clinch but Urban is avoiding it.
Thurston throws a sloppy head kick and Urban moves out of range easily.
Thurston tries to clinch but Urban moves out of range.
Urban closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thurston to the mat! Thurston manages to get full guard.
Thurston wants to stand and escape but Urban is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Urban dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thurston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thurston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thurston tries to close the distance and clinch but Urban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thurston tries to close the distance and clinch but Urban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Thurston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thurston misses with a takedown attempt
and Urban decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thurston's guard.
Urban passes into half guard.
Urban is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thurston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Urban.
Urban wants to pass to mount but Thurston is defending the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurston is trying to stand back up but Urban is controlling him
Urban works his way into full mount!
Urban is working for a guillotine from mount but Thurston frees his head quite easily.
Urban moves to take his opponent's back.
Urban looking for the choke from the back.
Thurston manages to reverse the position and now he's in Urban's guard. Nice work there by Thurston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurston works over Urban with some ground and pound from guard.
Thurston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thurston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Urban has an active guard here but Thurston has managed to pass into half guard.
Urban tries to roll over but Thurston keeps him under control.
Thurston working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thurston prevents Urban from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urban manages to get to full guard.
Urban looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thurston puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Urban is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Thurston pulls his head out easily.
Urban is looking to improve his position.
Urban taking some punishment here, with Thurston in his half guard.
Jerry Urban has got the better of the ground game so far.
Urban looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Urban is looking for a sweep. Thurston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Thurston working over Urban with some ground and pound. Urban looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thurston misses with a head kick.
Thurston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Urban counters with a single leg into guard. Thurston didn't expect that.
Thurston wants to get back to his feet but Urban is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Urban passes Thurston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Urban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thurston throws a sloppy head kick and Urban moves out of range easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Urban.
Urban tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thurston is trying to control Urban's posture but Urban avoids it.
Urban is trying to get an arm triangle but Thurston is defending well.
Thurston is trying to control Urban's posture but Urban avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urban wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thurston, who protects the arm well.
Thurston misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Urban swings around for an armbar but Thurston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Urban's guard.
Thurston is pushing down on Urban's leg trying to pass to half guard. Urban is fighting to maintain full guard but Thurston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Urban actively working from the bottom here.
Urban won't allow Thurston to pass to mount.
Urban tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thurston has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Thurston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aryah Thurston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urban working to try and regain half guard.
Thurston lands a heavy elbow.
Thurston lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thurston postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Urban looks a forlorn figure.
Urban is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston lands with some strikes.
Thurston cracks Urban with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Urban keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thurston tries to control but Urban wriggling away.
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.
Urban manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thurston tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Urban.
The fighters are battling for position here. Urban manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Urban is on top in guard.
Thurston wants to get back to his feet but Urban is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jerry Urban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urban advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerry Urban.
I've got Urban 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 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Urban!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matsufubu Rofuru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinhjo Babalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rofuru comes to the cage accompanied by Tetsuya Komuro - Speed 2. 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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164 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
Determined |
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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 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matsufubu Rofuru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sinhjo Babalu!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babalu scores with a leg kick.
Babalu misses with a head kick.
Rofuru drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Babalu tries to improve position but can't.
Rofuru happy to just control the position for now.
I wouldn't like to be where Babalu is right now.
Babalu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Babalu is not content to let Rofuru control the position.
Babalu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babalu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rofuru is one step ahead there.
Rofuru slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rofuru wanted to stand there but Babalu had control of the position.
Babalu is trying to control the position but Rofuru postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rofuru makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rofuru trying to control the position from guard on top but Babalu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babalu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Babalu wants to control the action but instead Rofuru gets a body lock and reverses into Babalu's guard! Nice work!
Babalu throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rofuru controlling from the top position.
Rofuru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Rofuru is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Babalu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Babalu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rofuru is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Babalu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rofuru's back instead.
Babalu misses with an elbow to the head.
Babalu tries to get the hooks in deep but Rofuru pushed the leg off.
Rofuru wants to control his opponent's hands but Babalu gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Babalu is trying to stick to Rofuru's back but Rofuru is turning into Babalu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Babalu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rofuru.
Rofuru content to stall in guard here.
Rofuru looking to sit in guard and control but Babalu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Babalu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rofuru is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babalu trying to control but Rofuru is working from the bottom.
Babalu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matsufubu Rofuru will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rofuru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babalu tries to avoid it but Rofuru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babalu to the ground. Babalu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Babalu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rofuru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babalu tries to clinch up.
Rofuru shoots in but Babalu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rofuru drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rofuru thows a big elbow that misses.
Babalu punching to the body, from the bottom.
Babalu looking for a sweep. Not yet Babalu, not yet.
Rofuru trying to control but Babalu is working from the bottom.
Babalu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babalu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rofuru is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Babalu.
The referee asks Rofuru politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rofuru prefers to stall for the moment though.
Babalu tries to bench press Rofuru off him but Rofuru keeps the position.
Babalu wants to control but Rofuru postures up.
Babalu is looking for a sweep.
Babalu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rofuru's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Babalu is breathing heavily.
Rofuru is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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.
Rofuru controlling the pace.
Rofuru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Babalu trying to control from the bottom.
Rofuru tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babalu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rofuru is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Babalu trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu trying to get back to full guard but Rofuru takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Babalu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Babalu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rofuru manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rofuru lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babalu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Babalu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rofuru controlling the position easily from mount.
Babalu is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsufubu Rofuru dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rofuru shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rofuru won't allow Babalu to sweep him here.
Babalu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rofuru's guard.
Babalu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rofuru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rofuru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rofuru!
Babalu tries to bench press Rofuru off him but Rofuru keeps the position.
Rofuru slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babalu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rofuru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Babalu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babalu gets back to half guard.
Babalu moves into full guard.
Rofuru has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Babalu wants to sweep but no luck.
Rofuru not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Babalu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Rofuru content to stall in guard here.
Babalu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rofuru is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rofuru stopping the sweep attempt from Babalu.
Matsufubu Rofuru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Babalu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rofuru circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rofuru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babalu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rofuru sprawls well initially but Babalu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rofuru throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rofuru regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Babalu.
Rofuru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babalu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rofuru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babalu throwing strikes but missing.
Babalu postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rofuru controls Babalu momentarily but Babalu frees himself.
Sinhjo Babalu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Babalu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babalu throws a head kick but Rofuru moves out of range.
Rofuru cracks Babalu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsufubu Rofuru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rofuru scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsufubu Rofuru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rofuru, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsufubu Rofuru!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lei Wulong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipu Fokislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fokislav is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Links 2-3-4 - Rammstein. Ipu Fokislav is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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24
198 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lei Wulong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ipu Fokislav!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Wulong.
Fokislav fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fokislav tries to clinch up.
Wulong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fokislav tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fokislav is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fokislav shoots in for a takedown but Wulong shows good takedown defense.
Fokislav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fokislav moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fokislav is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wulong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fokislav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wulong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fokislav looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Wulong.
Wulong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wulong lands a jab-cross combination.
Wulong lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokislav takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fokislav is rocked!
Wulong cracks the inside of Fokislav's front leg.
A good leg kick by Wulong.
Wulong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wulong cracks Fokislav with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fokislav looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wulong finish him?
Fokislav is still on wobbly legs! Can Wulong finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wulong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wulong circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fokislav to the canvas! Fokislav doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wulong keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lei Wulong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Pilsudski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pilsudski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nile - Black Seeds of Vengeance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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265 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Pilsudski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilsudski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pilsudski is looking to clinch.
Pilsudski doesn't manage to clinch there - Kjellstrom circles away.
Kjellstrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pilsudski circles away quickly and effectively.
Pilsudski throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kjellstrom counter with a right hand.
Kjellstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kjellstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pilsudski fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjellstrom avoids the body shot from Pilsudski.
Pilsudski misses with a combination
and Kjellstrom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pilsudski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pilsudski misses with a body punch
and Kjellstrom counters with a nice right hand that sends Pilsudski toppling to the canvas! Pilsudski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kjellstrom finish him?!
It looks like Joey Pilsudski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kjellstrom dances in with a quick combination. Pilsudski is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kjellstrom snaps Pilsudski's head back. Pilsudski stumbles backwards against the cage. Kjellstrom steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Pilsudski's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Pilsudski just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bjorn Kjellstrom!
Bjorn Kjellstrom retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Fresco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emile Hainesburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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162 lbs
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166 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Fresco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emile Hainesburg!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Hainesburg misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Fresco.
It looks like Emile Hainesburg has been cut.
Hainesburg throws a jab but it's blocked by Fresco.
Hainesburg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fresco's hands.
It looks like Jacques Fresco has been cut.
Fresco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fresco showed some decent athleticism there.
Hainesburg moves into full guard.
Hainesburg being controlled here, momentarily.
Fresco preventing the sweep.
Fresco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hainesburg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fresco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hainesburg keeping moving, preventing Fresco from controlling successfully.
Fresco throws a big right hand that misses.
Hainesburg pushes a forearm under Fresco's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fresco is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emile Hainesburg!
Emile Hainesburg is the new lightweight champion!
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