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EEG3: Resolution PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anfernee McCutchen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolosi comes to the cage accompanied by Step Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Nicolosi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anfernee McCutchen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolosi just misses with a punch to the body.
McCutchen lands with a straight right. Nicolosi didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Mauricio Nicolosi has been cut.
McCutchen wants to clinch.
Nicolosi swats away the attempt to clinch by McCutchen.
McCutchen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Nicolosi blocks the leg kick.
Nicolosi shoots in and drives through. McCutchen sprawls well.
Nicolosi tries for a takedown but McCutchen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anfernee McCutchen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCutchen wants to slow Nicolosi down by chopping away at his legs.
McCutchen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by McCutchen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCutchen misses with a kick to the body.
McCutchen checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCutchen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nicolosi.
McCutchen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Nicolosi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCutchen tries to clinch but Nicolosi moves out of range.
McCutchen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCutchen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big head kick from McCutchen and Nicolosi is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Nicolosi is breathing heavily.
McCutchen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nicolosi is keeping the position for now.
McCutchen 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.
McCutchen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicolosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi is pulling down on McCutchen's head. It's preventing any offense from McCutchen, at least for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolosi 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi has McCutchen pulled in close to control his posture.
Nicolosi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nicolosi blocks McCutchen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
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.
McCutchen working to try and regain half guard.
Nicolosi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCutchen is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anfernee McCutchen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Nicolosi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nicolosi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body kick there by McCutchen.
Nicolosi misses with a low kick.
McCutchen tries to work over Nicolosi's front leg with a kick but Nicolosi checks it.
McCutchen throws a head kick but Nicolosi moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCutchen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCutchen misses with a low kick.
Nicolosi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCutchen dodges the punch combination from Nicolosi.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCutchen.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCutchen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCutchen tries to clinch but Nicolosi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCutchen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCutchen tries a head kick but it misses.
McCutchen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nicolosi counters with a body kick that stops McCutchen in his tracks momentarily.
McCutchen is breathing heavily.
McCutchen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCutchen closes the distance but Nicolosi moves to the side
and Nicolosi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCutchen's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolosi 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.
Nicolosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCutchen trying to keep a closed guard but Nicolosi is proving a slippery customer.
Nicolosi stays in close to McCutchen's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mauricio Nicolosi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
McCutchen connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolosi blocks a head kick by McCutchen.
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 Mauricio Nicolosi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Nicolosi's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
McCutchen tries a head kick but it misses.
McCutchen throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolosi moves out of range easily.
McCutchen tries to clinch
and Nicolosi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCutchen's guard.
Nicolosi tries to free his leg and advance position but McCutchen is retaining full guard.
Nicolosi pushes down on McCutchen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nicolosi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nicolosi decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCutchen clinches but Nicolosi breaks the clinch
and Nicolosi counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCutchen is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McCutchen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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.
Nicolosi is concentrating on defense, preventing McCutchen from advancing position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mauricio Nicolosi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
McCutchen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anfernee McCutchen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCutchen connects with a nice looking jab.
Nicolosi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nicolosi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCutchen sprawls well initially but Nicolosi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Nicolosi 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Nicolosi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nicolosi 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Nicolosi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Umak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nishan Zeroun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Umak has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident |
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Basic striking
Very confident |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Umak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nishan Zeroun!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umak keeps the fight on the outside.
Umak has closed the distance and engaged Zeroun in a clinch.
Umak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umak keeps control of Zeroun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zeroun pulls guard effortlessly.
Zeroun has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Umak off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Umak stuffs the takedown.
Zeroun motions for Umak to come forward. Zeroun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zeroun swats away the attempt to clinch by Umak.
Umak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zeroun's waist but Zeroun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Umak off to one side.
Umak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Umak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Umak blocks Zeroun's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Zeroun slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zeroun is trying to stand.
Umak is breathing heavily.
Umak throwing shots but Zeroun is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeroun wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umak is keen to just control but Zeroun is a slippery customer.
Umak throwing shots but Zeroun is blocking nicely.
Zeroun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Umak is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umak throwing shots but Zeroun is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zeroun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zeroun throws a body punch but Umak moves out of range.
Zeroun lands with a right hand.
Umak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zeroun won't be happy with that.
Zeroun throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Zeroun gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeroun is looking to break free of the clinch but Umak has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zeroun.
Zeroun wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zeroun wants to break free but Umak has control.
Zeroun lands a nice uppercut.
Umak keeps control of Zeroun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Umak takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Zeroun.
Zeroun turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zeroun tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zeroun just content to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeroun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umak keeps working.
Umak is looking for a sweep.
Zeroun wants to stand but Umak is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Zeroun.
Umak tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zeroun wants to stand but Umak has his arm trapped.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice jab there from Zeroun.
Zeroun moves in looking to clinch but Umak pushes him off.
Zeroun paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nishan Zeroun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zeroun connects with the punch.
Zeroun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Umak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zeroun looks to clinch
and Umak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zeroun wants to improve his position but Umak is controlling well.
Zeroun wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Umak prevents Zeroun from standing back up.
Umak passes into side control, despite Zeroun's attempt to control the position.
Umak working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zeroun can't do much from the bottom here.
Umak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zeroun feints and then cracks Umak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Umak down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeroun thuds a left hand into Umak's body.
Zeroun fails to land the takedown.
Zeroun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nishan Zeroun 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.
Zeroun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Umak.
Zeroun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umak on the side of the head.
Zeroun tries to clinch but Umak moves out of range.
Zeroun scores with a punch to the head.
Zeroun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zeroun closes the distance and clinches.
Umak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zeroun.
Zeroun tries to score a body lock takedown but Umak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zeroun has Umak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Umak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zeroun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zeroun.
Zeroun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zeroun pushes Umak up against the cage in a clinch.
Zeroun wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zeroun wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zeroun stalling in the clinch but Umak improves position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umak wants a takedown.
Zeroun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nick Umak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nishan Zeroun.
Zeroun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeroun scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Umak is looking to improve his position.
Zeroun stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Umak to get to his feet.
Zeroun moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Umak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zeroun connects with a body shot.
Zeroun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Zeroun does no damage.
Zeroun does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nick Umak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeroun lands a jab to the head.
Umak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umak slips a jab and a cross from Zeroun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeroun misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Zeroun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zeroun fails to land with a series of punches.
Zeroun tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeroun rushes Umak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zeroun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zeroun tries to close the distance and clinch but Umak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zeroun lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zeroun lands a jab-cross combination.
Zeroun moves in looking to clinch but Umak pushes him off.
Umak really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Danga de danga de dang - Zeroun scores with a four punch combination!
Umak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zeroun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some bone on bone action there as Umak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeroun scores with a one two! Umak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zeroun throws a series of punches but Umak avoids them all with ease.
Zeroun works over Umak's head and body with a nice combination.
Zeroun throws a nice looking combination but Umak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Umak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zeroun is looking for a sweep. Umak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Umak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zeroun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zeroun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Umak throws a big right hand that misses.
Zeroun trying to control the position.
Umak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeroun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zeroun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umak is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zeroun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zeroun lands with a straight right. Umak didn't see that one coming.
Zeroun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zeroun tries to clinch but Umak moves out of range.
Zeroun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Umak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zeroun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zeroun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zeroun misses with a double jab.
Umak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zeroun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Umak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umak checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nishan Zeroun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Umak is looking to clinch.
Zeroun misses with a double jab.
Zeroun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umak. That did some damage!
Zeroun wants to clinch but Umak slips to the side
and Umak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Umak.
Umak thows a big elbow that misses.
Zeroun wants to sweep here but Umak controlling him for the moment.
Nick Umak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Umak prevents Zeroun from getting back to his feet.
Umak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zeroun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zeroun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Umak counters with a single leg into guard. Zeroun didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zeroun, up you get!
Zeroun wants to clinch up but Umak keeps it at a distance.
Zeroun swinging wilding here.
Danga de danga de dang - Zeroun scores with a four punch combination!
Umak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zeroun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Umak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zeroun wants to slow Umak down by chopping away at his legs.
Zeroun drives through and clinches with Umak against the cage.
Zeroun is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Zeroun.
Zeroun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zeroun goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zeroun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umak, pushing him back against the cage.
Zeroun can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeroun has had enough of the clinch but Umak keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Zeroun.
Umak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zeroun prevents it.
Umak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zeroun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zeroun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zeroun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Umak but Umak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Umak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Umak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zeroun tries to lock up and control but Umak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Umak lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zeroun hang on?
Zeroun wants to get back to his feet.
Umak has hold of Zeroun's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zeroun manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nishan Zeroun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeroun can't escape the position.
Zeroun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Umak unloads with some shots from mount but Zeroun bucks and avoids them well.
Umak looking to ground and pound but Zeroun is blocking nicely.
Zeroun avoids a series of strikes thrown by Umak.
Umak looking to control but Zeroun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Umak looking to ground and pound but Zeroun is blocking nicely.
Zeroun is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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.
Zeroun really wants to buck Umak off and get back to his feet.
Umak sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Umak fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zeroun wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Umak.
Umak lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Poor strikes thrown by Umak there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Umak is trying to control here but Zeroun has managed to regain half guard.
Umak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zeroun's head.
Zeroun looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nick Umak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Umak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zeroun 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nishan Zeroun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dawood Erteki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jj killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erteki comes to the cage accompanied by Fade to Black. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dawood Erteki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, jj killer !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Erteki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erteki clinches up against the cage.
Erteki slowing the pace effectively.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - killer has eaten all the pies!
Erteki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like jj killer has been cut.
Erteki tries to land a knee to the head but killer blocks with his arms.
Erteki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Erteki.
Erteki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from killer .
Erteki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from killer misses.
Erteki throws the kick towards the body but killer avoids it.
killer has Erteki up against the cage in a clinch.
Erteki is pressed up against the cage. killer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Erteki down to the mat. Erteki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
killer misses the shot to the body.
killer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Erteki prevents killer from moving into mount.
Erteki can't do much from the bottom here.
killer wants to control but Erteki is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
killer working the ground and pound but Erteki is defending the strikes.
killer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Erteki clinches but killer breaks the clinch
and killer counters with a right hand to the body.
killer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Erteki wants to improve his position but instead killer has moved into half guard.
killer wants to stand up but Erteki has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Erteki is not content to let killer control the position.
Erteki wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erteki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
killer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
killer is keen to just control but Erteki is a slippery customer.
Erteki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
killer looks gassed!
Erteki won't allow killer to pass to mount.
Erteki is trying to stand up here but killer is controlling him well.
killer controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erteki is trying is best to control the position here.
killer is looking for a kimura here.
Erteki gets full guard.
Erteki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Erteki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in killer 's guard.
Erteki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Erteki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
killer is working an open guard so Erteki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Erteki wants to clinch
so killer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Erteki is looking to stand up but killer isn't so interested in that idea.
Erteki trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jj killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jj killer 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Erteki misses with a wild body shot.
Erteki wants to clinch
and killer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Erteki wants to control but killer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
killer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Erteki's head.
killer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erteki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and killer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erteki tries to clinch
and killer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Erteki has killer pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
killer trying to control but Erteki is working from the bottom.
Erteki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. killer manages to get himself to full guard.
Erteki is looking to stand up but killer won't let him.
jj killer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erteki looking to sit in guard and control but killer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
killer won't allow Erteki to sweep him here.
Erteki being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Erteki wants to get back to his feet but killer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
killer controlling from the top position.
Erteki wants to get back to his feet but killer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
killer controls from within his opponent's guard.
killer passes Erteki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erteki kicks killer off and gets back to his feet.
Erteki closes the distance and clinches.
killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Erteki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
killer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Erteki walks away with a smile on his face. killer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Erteki clinches but killer breaks the clinch
and killer counters with a single leg into guard. Erteki didn't expect that.
killer tries to stand but Erteki is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
killer is looking to pass into half guard but Erteki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Erteki is in guard.
killer being controlled here, momentarily.
killer working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erteki preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jj killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on jj killer 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Erteki tries to close the distance and clinch up but killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Erteki.
killer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
killer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Erteki wants to get back to full guard.
killer is taking a breather. Erteki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Erteki wants to control but killer is keeping busy.
Erteki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Erteki wants to control but killer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erteki kicks off killer and gets to his feet.
killer wants to clinch but Erteki slips to the side
and Erteki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Erteki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Erteki.
Erteki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Erteki looking to throw knees to the head but killer is blocking nicely.
Erteki lands a knee to the body.
killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Erteki is trying to maintain a safe position but killer gets an underhook and turns Erteki into the cage.
killer 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dawood Erteki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jj killer .
Erteki stalling against the cage.
Erteki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but killer has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
killer breaks the clinch.
Erteki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
killer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Erteki tries to clinch there but killer circles away.
Erteki throws a nice looking combination but killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
killer fails with the takedown
and Erteki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Erteki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erteki tries to clinch up
and killer counters with a single leg into guard. Erteki didn't expect that.
Erteki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Erteki wants to control the position but killer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erteki is looking to control killer 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Erteki avoid being mounted?
Erteki is refusing to be controlled, as killer sits in half guard.
Erteki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
killer prevents Erteki from standing back up.
Erteki is trying to get back to full guard.
killer stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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.
Erteki tries to clinch up
and killer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Erteki really felt that one!
Erteki darts in trying to clinch
and killer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Erteki's guard now.
killer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Erteki is proving hard to escape from.
killer won't allow Erteki to get back to his feet.
Erteki looking to hit a scissor sweep but killer is one step ahead there.
Dawood Erteki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jj killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Erteki looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
jj killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got killer 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jj killer !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Dmuchowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Rothstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Dmuchowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Al Rothstein's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Dmuchowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Rothstein!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dmuchowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Rothstein.
It looks like Eric Dmuchowski has been cut.
Dmuchowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rothstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dmuchowski's waist but Dmuchowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rothstein off to one side.
Rothstein throws a low kick but Dmuchowski avoids it.
Rothstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dmuchowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dmuchowski loads up on a big right hand but Rothstein slips the punch.
Al Rothstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothstein wants to clinch
and Dmuchowski counters by clinching up.
Dmuchowski is pressed up against the cage. Rothstein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dmuchowski down to the mat. Dmuchowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eric Dmuchowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Rothstein.
Rothstein looks to land a combination but Dmuchowski avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dmuchowski.
Nice sprawl there from Dmuchowski as Rothstein shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rothstein digs a right hand underneath Dmuchowski's ribcage. Dmuchowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dmuchowski avoiding damage.
Rothstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Dmuchowski manages to break the clinch.
Rothstein wants to clinch but Dmuchowski slips to the side
and Dmuchowski counters by clinching up.
Rothstein trying to land knees to the body.
Rothstein blocking some punches.
Rothstein wants a takedown.
Dmuchowski misses with some punches.
Dmuchowski breaks the clinch.
Rothstein tries to clinch up
and Dmuchowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Al Rothstein has been cut.
Rothstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Dmuchowski tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmuchowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dmuchowski clinches up against the cage.
Rothstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rothstein throws an elbow but misses.
Dmuchowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rothstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dmuchowski counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Rothstein!
Dmuchowski stands up out of the half guard.
Rothstein takes one on the button.
Rothstein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dmuchowski counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Rothstein! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Dmuchowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Dmuchowski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxime Bergeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Macdonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macdonnell has chosen Braveheart Theme - Saskin Mix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Davis Macdonnell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maxime Bergeron's 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxime Bergeron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davis Macdonnell!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergeron wants to clinch.
Macdonnell shoots in for a double leg but Bergeron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macdonnell has closed the distance and engaged Bergeron in a clinch.
Macdonnell scores a nice knee to the body.
Bergeron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Macdonnell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonnell avoiding damage.
Bergeron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bergeron can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxime Bergeron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macdonnell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Macdonnell.
Macdonnell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonnell is struggling to control the position.
Bergeron goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macdonnell prevents it.
Macdonnell connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonnell scores a nice knee to the body.
Bergeron has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Macdonnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Macdonnell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bergeron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bergeron is breathing heavily.
Macdonnell with a knee to the head.
Macdonnell crunches a lovely knee into Bergeron's ribcage.
Macdonnell lands an elbow inside.
Macdonnell lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Macdonnell.
Macdonnell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bergeron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Macdonnell tries to land a knee to the head but Bergeron blocks with his arms.
Macdonnell lands a knee to the body.
Macdonnell wants the takedown. Bergeron is fighting it off but Macdonnell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bergeron's guard against the cage.
Macdonnell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonnell wanted to stand there but Bergeron had control of the position.
Bergeron is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macdonnell is looking to work some ground and pound but Bergeron has wrist control.
Bergeron 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.
Bergeron is trying to control the position but Macdonnell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Macdonnell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bergeron counters with a nice double leg into side control. Macdonnell won't be happy with that.
Bergeron is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Macdonnell manages to get back to half guard.
Macdonnell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bergeron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macdonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis Macdonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Macdonnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bergeron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Macdonnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bergeron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bergeron will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macdonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bergeron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macdonnell wants to clinch up but Bergeron keeps it at a distance.
Bergeron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macdonnell swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macdonnell misses with a head kick.
Bergeron walks into a straight right hand from Macdonnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Macdonnell dominated that round.
That's time! Bergeron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Macdonnell misses with a takedown attempt
and Bergeron counters with a single leg into guard. Macdonnell didn't expect that.
Bergeron has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macdonnell wants to get back to his feet but Bergeron is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bergeron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergeron wants to control from the top but Macdonnell keeps moving.
Bergeron controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bergeron seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Macdonnell for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergeron wants to control from the top but Macdonnell keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macdonnell is looking to stand up but Bergeron isn't so interested in that idea.
Bergeron wants to control from the top but Macdonnell keeps moving.
Bergeron throws a strike but Macdonnell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Macdonnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergeron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bergeron tries to get out of 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.
Bergeron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Macdonnell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Macdonnell controlling the action here.
Bergeron wants to control but Macdonnell is keeping busy.
Bergeron is trying is best to control the position here.
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.
Macdonnell is looking to stall here but Bergeron recovers full guard.
Macdonnell won't allow Bergeron to sweep him here.
Bergeron working a defensive guard here.
Bergeron trying to strike off his back.
Macdonnell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bergeron works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Macdonnell is stalling in the full guard.
Bergeron 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.
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.
Bergeron trying to control the position here.
Macdonnell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bergeron has his takedown stuffed
and Macdonnell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bergeron circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bergeron counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxime Bergeron dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Macdonnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Bergeron circles away.
Macdonnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macdonnell instigates a clinch.
Macdonnell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bergeron is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bergeron wants a takedown but no success here.
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bergeron blocks an elbow strike.
Macdonnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bergeron up against the cage.
Macdonnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Bergeron gets an underhook and turns Macdonnell into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonnell connects with a knee to the head.
Macdonnell lands a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bergeron is working for takedown but Macdonnell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bergeron avoiding damage as Macdonnell throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Bergeron goes for a takedown attempt but Macdonnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxime Bergeron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergeron gets a takedown into half guard.
Bergeron is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Macdonnell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bergeron keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonnell manages to get to full guard.
Macdonnell keeping moving, preventing Bergeron from controlling successfully.
Bergeron controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bergeron trying to control the position from guard on top but Macdonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergeron.
Bergeron is stalling in the full guard.
Macdonnell keeping moving, preventing Bergeron from controlling successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Maxime Bergeron just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Macdonnell is looking to clinch.
Bergeron looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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.
Bergeron shoots for a takedown but Macdonnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macdonnell tries to clinch up but Bergeron circles away and keeps his distance.
Bergeron looks for the body kick but Macdonnell saw that one coming.
Macdonnell forces Bergeron back against the cage and clinches.
Macdonnell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Macdonnell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bergeron is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macdonnell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macdonnell lands an elbow that stopped Bergeron in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Macdonnell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Bergeron is blocking nicely.
Macdonnell connects with a knee to the head.
Bergeron wants a takedown.
Macdonnell lands a knee to the head.
Bergeron tries to score a body lock takedown but Macdonnell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Macdonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macdonnell 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Macdonnell!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Hammond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tobias Spencer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bryce Hammond's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryce Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tobias Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammond fails with a takedown attempt.
Spencer throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Hammond stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Spencer follows into mount!
It looks like Bryce Hammond has been cut.
Spencer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hammond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hammond tries to reverse the position but Spencer maintains control.
Spencer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hammond flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hammond sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Spencer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hammond keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Spencer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hammond tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hammond wants to control but Spencer is keeping busy.
Hammond is not content to let Spencer control the position.
Spencer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hammond trying to control here.
Hammond trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Spencer manages to pass to mount!
Spencer throws some wild stikes that Hammond manages to avoid easily.
Spencer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Spencer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond is looking to improve his position but Spencer isn't that keen on the idea.
Spencer with a couple of short strikes.
Spencer cracks Hammond with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hammond is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Spencer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hammond hang on?
Hammond is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spencer dominating with strikes here.
Hammond is breathing heavily.
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!
Spencer lands a nice shot to the head.
Spencer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hammond can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Spencer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Spencer looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spencer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hammond is desperately trying to improve his position but Spencer has a good base and remains in mount.
Spencer raining down shots from the mount!
Spencer lands a nice shot to the head.
Spencer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hammond tries to hold on but Spencer pushes him away.
Spencer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
BOOM! Spencer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Spencer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hammond looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer landing strikes from the mount and Hammond is in trouble!
Hammond can't escape the position.
Hammond tries to hold on but Spencer postures up.
Spencer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer trying to control but Hammond is having none of it.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the head.
Spencer with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammond is looking to get to half guard.
Spencer scoring with strikes but Hammond is staying in there.
BOOM! Spencer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Spencer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryce Hammond's cut.
That's time! Hammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spencer moves into range and clinches up with Hammond.
Hammond gets through Spencer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hammond throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spencer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammond shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Hammond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spencer tries to clinch but Hammond moves out of range.
Hammond misses with a takedown attempt - Spencer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Hammond shows good takedown defense.
Spencer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammond doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spencer counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spencer goes for a takedown attempt but Hammond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spencer tries to clinch but Hammond is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spencer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hammond's guard now.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer thows a big elbow that misses.
Spencer is in close to Hammond's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spencer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer drops back looking for a leg! Hammond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammond manages to kick Spencer off! Spencer jumps back into Hammond's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hammond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spencer trying to control but Hammond is working from the bottom.
Hammond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammond trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer cracks Hammond with a solid left hand.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Hammond keeps moving.
Hammond throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Spencer cracks Hammond with a solid left hand.
Hammond manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammond thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Spencer is working to get back to half guard.
Tobias Spencer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spencer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to lock up and control but Hammond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hammond lands a big elbow.
Spencer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spencer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Spencer manages to get to full guard.
Spencer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryce Hammond's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hammond with a poor takedown
and Spencer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammond is looking for a triangle but Spencer pushes his legs off easily.
Spencer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spencer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer gets to his feet - Hammond follows without any prompting.
Bryce Hammond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spencer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spencer showed some decent athleticism there.
Spencer is thwarting Hammond's attempts to control the position.
Hammond is staying active underneath Spencer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond looking for submissions off his back.
Spencer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spencer is keen to just control but Hammond is a slippery customer.
Spencer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammond's head.
Spencer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Spencer is tying to control. Hammond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hammond has his takedown stuffed
and Spencer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hammond!
Spencer controlling the pace for now.
Spencer dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer controlling the position easily from mount.
Spencer working Hammond over with strikes here.
Spencer avoids the attempt from Hammond to control.
Spencer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Spencer landing strikes from the mount and Hammond is in trouble!
Hammond tries to hold on but Spencer pushes him away.
The referee warns Hammond that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammond is trying to escape the mount.
Spencer looking to control but Hammond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a big elbow.
Hammond working to try and regain half guard.
Spencer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Spencer unloading with bombs!
Hammond is desperately trying to improve his position but Spencer has a good base and remains in mount.
Spencer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spencer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond is bucking up trying to escape but Spencer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Spencer landing strikes from the mount.
Spencer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hammond looks a forlorn figure.
Bryce Hammond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer avoids the attempt from Hammond to control.
Hammond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer controlling from mount.
Tobias Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spencer 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Spencer!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen Leper Messiah By Metallica as his entrance music. Hector Rodriguez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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265 lbs
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264 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustus Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Cole.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Cole and Rodriguez goes tumbling to the canvas! Cole follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Hector Rodriguez has been cut.
Still in half guard, Cole seems content to control.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to full guard here but Cole has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rodriguez regains half guard.
Rodriguez is doing well to control the position and prevent Cole from advancing to side control.
Rodriguez tries to kick Cole off but Cole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodriguez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Cole seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cole, as that shot connected.
Augustus Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Cole circles away.
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole connects with a stiff jab that staggers Rodriguez - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Augustus Cole!
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FIGHT
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