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CEFC 8 Bad Intentions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tijl Bal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucian Bute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tijl Bal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lucian Bute's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tijl Bal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucian Bute!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bute shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bal looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bute scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bute wants to control the pace but Bal is squirming around nicely.
Bute moves to the back position.
Bute lands punches and elbows.
Bute is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bute. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bute has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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!
Bute is working for a rear naked choke. Bal is not defending it well and Bute has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bal refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bal's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucian Bute!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rey Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Banza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rey Rosario looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rey Rosario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jo Banza!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banza drives through and clinches with Rosario against the cage.
Rosario looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Banza breaks from the clinch.
Rosario ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banza stuffs the takedown attempt from Rosario. Rosario gets slowly back to his feet.
Banza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rosario but Rosario pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banza misses with a low kick.
Banza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Banza throws a jab but it's blocked by Rosario.
Banza has managed to clinch.
Banza breaks the clinch.
Banza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rosario looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Banza stands up.
Banza scores with a sloppy right hand. Rosario should have avoided that one.
Rosario looks to score with a jab to the body but Banza is just out of range.
Banza with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banza connects with a solid leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banza.
Rosario takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Banza decides to stand back up.
Rosario takes one on the button.
Banza lands with a hook. Rosario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosario dodges the punch combination from Banza.
Banza jabs Rosario right on the nose. Rosario blinks but takes it well.
Banza works Rosario's body with a nice hook.
Banza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banza lands a right hook to the body.
Banza forces Rosario back against the cage and clinches.
Banza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice combination there by Banza.
Banza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banza.
Banza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rosario was covering up waiting for the punch and Banza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rosario has a closed guard, preventing Banza from standing up.
Banza gets to his feet - Rosario follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rosario swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banza clinches up against the cage.
Banza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rosario circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosario.
Banza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosario.
Banza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banza cracks Rosario with a good jab.
Banza scores with the left hand. Rosario knows he should have avoided that one.
Banza throws a right and a left that Rosario avoids nicely.
Banza scores with a hook.
Banza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Rosario had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rosario tries for a takedown but Banza circles away easily
and Banza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rosario stalling against the cage.
Banza gets control of Rosario's arms and successfully pulls guard. Banza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banza wants to stand but Rosario is controlling the position.
Banza pushes Rosario off and scrambles back to his feet.
Banza tries to clinch up but Rosario circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosario swats away the attempt to clinch by Banza.
Rosario showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banza.
Rosario has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Banza dominated that round.
That's time! Rosario's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Banza clinches up with Rosario and pushes him back against the cage.
Banza is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Rosario to work.
Banza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rosario stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jo Banza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banza lands a really nice looking cross but Rosario seems unphased.
Banza has managed to clinch.
Banza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banza manages to break the clinch.
Banza connects with a nice looking jab.
Banza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banza.
Banza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banza tries a low kick but Rosario avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosario blocks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banza!
Rosario fails with a takedown attempt.
Banza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banza tries to clinch but Rosario is having none of it.
Banza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rosario takes one on the button.
Rosario pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rosario closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rosario lands in his opponent's guard.
Banza is trying to control the position but Rosario postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosario won't allow Banza to sweep him here.
Rosario trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banza scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Banza moves in looking to clinch but Rosario pushes him off.
Rosario changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Banza is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rosario has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rosario wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banza keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Banza can't do much from the bottom here.
Banza wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Banza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rosario throws a nice outside leg kick.
Banza throws a series of punches but Rosario moves out of range.
Banza thuds his shin into the meat of Rosario's side.
Rosario with a jab.
Rosario walks into a left hand.
Rosario takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Banza swats away the attempt to clinch by Rosario.
Banza tries to clinch up.
Rosario is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Banza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rosario tries for a takedown but Banza circles away easily
and Banza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jo Banza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rosario takes one on the button.
Banza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rosario takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rosario looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Banza wants to get up but he can't break Rosario's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rosario trying to keep a closed guard but Banza is proving a slippery customer.
Banza looking to sit in guard and control but Rosario gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosario lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banza kicks Rosario off and gets to his feet.
A big left from Banza misses.
Banza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rosario ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banza being controlled against the cage.
Banza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Banza misses its intended target.
Rosario tries to clinch up but Banza circles away and keeps his distance.
Banza moves into the clinch successfully.
Banza has Rosario pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rosario manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosario has Banza pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rosario pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Banza tumbling to the mat - Rosario dives into Banza's guard.
Rosario stands up from Banza's guard - Rosario perhaps looking for a knockout.
Banza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rosario did well to prevent Banza getting side control.
Banza wants to stand up but Rosario has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banza decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rosario clinches but Banza breaks the clinch
enabling Banza to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banza darts in trying to clinch
and Rosario counters with a head kick.
Banza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banza.
Rosario fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rosario shoots in but no luck this time.
Jo Banza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Rosario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banza scores a takedown into full mount!
Rosario takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Banza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosario is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banza wants to control the pace but Rosario is squirming around nicely.
Rosario gets back to half guard.
Banza tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rosario is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banza postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rosario to stand up.
Rey Rosario is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rosario is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Banza's half guard.
Rey Rosario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rosario.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jo Banza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banza 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jo Banza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Render (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stevenson (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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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 Montreal, James Render!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Render scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Render.
Render misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson thuds his right hand into Render's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson looks for the body kick but Render saw that one coming.
Render misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Render pushes Stevenson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Render fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Render misses with the combination.
Render circles away from the clinch attempt.
Render swinging wilding here.
Stevenson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Render on the side of the head.
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!
Render on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stevenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Render misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Render will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Render misses with a wild combination.
Render is breathing heavily.
Render throws a right and a left that both miss.
Render throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson dodges the punch combination from Render.
Stevenson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Render throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Render avoids a kick to the body.
Render takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stevenson punishes Render's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Stevenson keeps control of Render as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Render keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Render throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
A left and a right from Stevenson both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a really nice looking cross but Render seems unphased.
Stevenson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Render has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stevenson stalling the fight.
Render is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevenson has double underhooks.
Render is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Stevenson lands a with a good body shot.
Stevenson clinches up with Render and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevenson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stevenson has picked Render up - he's going for a ride! Stevenson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stevenson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson.
James Render is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Render gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stevenson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Render wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson landing with the ground and pound.
Render bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Render is looking to stand up but Stevenson won't let him.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Render from controlling successfully.
Stevenson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Render scoring with some ground and pound.
Stevenson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stevenson lands some strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Render misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Render showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Render on the wrong end of a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson lands a jab.
Stevenson gets the takedown into side control.
Render tries to buck Stevenson off but Stevenson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stevenson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Render misses with a combination
and Stevenson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Render wants to get back to his feet but Stevenson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Render tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevenson distracts Render with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Render wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling him.
Render looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stevenson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Render looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stevenson in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevenson with a jab.
Render throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Render misses with a double jab
and Stevenson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Render throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Render takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevenson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Render is controlling him.
Stevenson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Render pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but Render has the dominant position.
Stevenson has Render pressed against the cage, preventing Render from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevenson is stalling here.
Render escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Render throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Render throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Render looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stevenson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Render closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James Render seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Render misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Render is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevenson.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Render's ribs.
Render on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Render takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James Render is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Render moves out of range.
Render misses with a combination
so Stevenson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Render wants to stand and escape but Stevenson is having none of it.
Render is working an open guard so Stevenson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Render falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Render has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Render there as he acknowledges the shot.
Render lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Render misses with a combination
and Stevenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stevenson showed some decent athleticism there.
Render tries to kick Stevenson off but Stevenson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Render 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.
Render wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy.
Stevenson working over Render with some ground and pound. Render looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Render looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stevenson decides to return to a standing position.
Render swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Render misses with a double jab
letting Stevenson counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Render throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Stevenson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Render up against the cage.
Render gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Render falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Render throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Render throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Render tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Render throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Stevenson counter with a right hand.
Render takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Michael Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Render misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters with a left to the body.
Render is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevenson.
Nice shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to land a front kick but Render steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Render throws a combination that misses
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Stevenson catches Render right on the button with a cross.
Render takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Render swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Render wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
Render wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stevenson is now in half guard.
Render tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Michael Stevenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Render gets full guard.
Render has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stevenson has passed into side control.
Render trying his best to control but Stevenson has mounted him.
Render is desperately trying to improve his position but Stevenson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson controlling the position easily from mount.
Stevenson prevents Render from getting the reversal.
Render wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Render is in all sorts of trouble here.
James Render has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Render is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stevenson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Render manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Render looks like he's trying to stand up.
Render is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Render manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Render has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stevenson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Render throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Render throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
Render throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Render with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevenson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Render.
Render falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Render is looking to stand up but Stevenson isn't so interested in that idea.
Render thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Render throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Michael Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Render throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevenson 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 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Stevenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between victor zibby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yen Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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210 lbs
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213 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, victor zibby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yen Wang!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from zibby. No joy for Wang on that attempt.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says zibby as he avoids it easily.
Wang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
zibby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
zibby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wang.
victor zibby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yen Wang.
zibby looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but zibby manages to avoid it.
zibby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wang scores a takedown into full mount!
Wang controlling his opponent.
zibby is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zibby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang punching from mount but zibby doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wang avoids the attempt from zibby to control.
zibby is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
zibby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wang is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Wang throwing strikes here but zibby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Wang unloads with some shots from mount but zibby bucks and avoids them well.
zibby gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but zibby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
zibby trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
zibby preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
zibby is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
zibby kicks off Wang and gets to his feet.
Wang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. zibby tries to avoid it but Wang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag zibby to the ground. zibby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
zibby has his takedown stuffed
and Wang counters with a one-two to the body.
Wang tries to clinch but zibby moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
zibby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but zibby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but zibby is retaining full guard.
Wang throws a big right hand that misses.
Wang wants to control from the top but zibby keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Wang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and zibby counters with a body kick.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
zibby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
zibby pushes Wang up against the cage in a clinch.
zibby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wang walks away with a smile on his face. zibby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wang misses with a two punch combination.
zibby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wang circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to clinch
and zibby counters with a single leg into guard. Wang didn't expect that.
Wang seems keen to control zibby's posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wang is trying to control the position but zibby postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zibby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now zibby has Wang in his guard.
zibby throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wang won't allow zibby to get back to his feet.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but zibby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wang trying to control but zibby is working from the bottom.
zibby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
zibby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
zibby trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
zibby being controlled here momentarily.
zibby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang wants to sweep here but zibby controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
zibby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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.
zibby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. zibby sprawls well initially but Wang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
zibby won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Well, if Wang 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.
Wang prevents zibby from improving his position.
zibby lands with a few short shots to the body.
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 victor zibby will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wang fails to land with a series of punches.
zibby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
zibby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
zibby won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang looking to control.
Wang working a defensive guard but zibby passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
zibby escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wang scores with a one two! zibby had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but zibby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang misses with a takedown
and zibby counters with a shoot takedown. Wang fights it but they end up in guard.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but zibby is one step ahead there.
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wang pulls zibby in to control the position.
zibby wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
zibby has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wang is proving hard to escape from.
zibby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang keeping moving, preventing zibby from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang has his foot on zibby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. zibby works his way back into a safe position though.
zibby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
zibby is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
zibby is looking to improve his position.
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.
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but zibby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang prevents zibby from standing back up.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but zibby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
zibby trying to control here.
zibby tries to kick Wang off but Wang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wang prevents zibby from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
victor zibby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think zibby 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... victor zibby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Lucien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrington Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucien comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss - All Hell's Breaking Loose. Barrington Xavier looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Lucien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barrington Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xavier looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Xavier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lucien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucien wants to clinch.
Xavier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lucien sprawls well initially but Xavier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lucien is pressing down on Xavier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lucien is trying to control the position but Xavier postures up.
Lucien throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lucien trying to keep a closed guard but Xavier is proving a slippery customer.
Xavier is sitting in close to Lucien's body. Lucien has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Xavier is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Xavier is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lucien.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dante Lucien!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between lee combline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brycen Gionet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gionet has chosen "Mosh" by Eminem as his entrance music. Brycen Gionet has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with lee combline's chin.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, lee combline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brycen Gionet!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gionet moves out of range of the strikes.
Gionet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gionet fails to land the takedown.
Gionet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gionet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gionet is trying hard to land a takedown here. combline sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gionet is trying hard to land a takedown here. combline sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
lee combline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brycen Gionet.
combline moves in looking to clinch but Gionet pushes him off.
Gionet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gionet misses with a takedown attempt - combline sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
combline gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gionet throws a strike but combline rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gionet has his foot on combline's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. combline works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
combline wanted to stand there but Gionet had control of the position.
combline stands up and waves to Gionet to follow him.
Gionet looks gassed!
combline throws a series of punches but Gionet moves out of range.
Gionet tries to score a power double leg takedown but combline sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gionet somewhat.
combline connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gionet's hands.
combline will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
combline fails with an attempt to clinch.
combline misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gionet looks to land a body kick but combline moved away.
combline connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
combline swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
lee combline seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
combline throws a hook but Gionet avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for combline. That snapped Gionet's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gionet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but combline moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
combline fails with an attempt to clinch.
combline throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gionet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gionet.
combline's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and combline duly obliges.
combline throws a lazy right hand but Gionet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
combline misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Gionet with that takedown attempt.
lee combline is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
combline looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
combline misses with a double jab.
Gionet shoots in for a takedown but combline shows good takedown defense.
Gionet shoots in but combline avoids the takedown attempt easily.
combline slaps away a takedown attempt from Gionet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gionet shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches combline napping and manages to drive through into side control!
combline takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gionet looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gionet decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from combline
and Gionet counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for combline!
combline wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gionet sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gionet swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and combline is now in Gionet's guard. A big mistake from Gionet there, giving up the dominant position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gionet looking to hit a scissor sweep but combline is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lee combline dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
combline wants to clinch
and Gionet counters with a takedown into side control.
combline is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gionet is controlling him well.
Gionet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gionet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
combline is trying to buck Gionet off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gionet goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, combline has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gionet but great work by combline.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
combline stands up.
Gionet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by combline.
combline tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gionet counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gionet drops back, looking for a kneebar! combline looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. combline looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from combline!
Gionet is trying to improve his position.
combline prevents Gionet from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gionet tries to bench press combline off him but combline keeps the position.
Gionet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gionet is looking to improve his position.
Gionet regains full guard. Nicely done.
combline has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gionet had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. combline is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gionet Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take combline's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
combline trying to get back to his feet but Gionet is in full control for now.
Gionet is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. combline defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gionet misses with an elbow to the head.
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.
Gionet is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gionet has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gionet working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gionet working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brycen Gionet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Gionet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gionet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed combline's head.
combline tries to kick Gionet off in order to stand up. Gionet Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
combline is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gionet is controlling him well.
Gionet sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but combline is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
combline wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gionet tries for a kimura but combline is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionet goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, combline rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gionet's guard! Nice work there by combline!
Brycen Gionet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gionet has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. combline 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 Gionet.
Gionet manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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.
Gionet seems to be working for a kimura but combline defends the submission attempt.
Gionet seems to be working for a kimura but combline defends the submission attempt.
Gionet is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but combline still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, combline has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gionet is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
combline moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gionet.
Gionet is looking to reverse the position.
Gionet is trying to buck combline off.
Gionet is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gionet is trying to control combline's posture but combline avoids it.
combline gets to mount! Gionet was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gionet manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brycen Gionet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gionet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brycen Gionet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corporal Clegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sig Hemmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegg comes to the cage accompanied by Run Like Hell. Sig Hemmer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corporal Clegg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sig Hemmer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clegg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hemmer slips under a jab.
Hemmer drops Clegg with a nice combination! Hemmer dives into Clegg's guard, looking to finish!
Clegg is rocked!
It looks like Corporal Clegg has been cut.
Hemmer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Clegg, up you get!
Oh Clegg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hemmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clegg drops his hands momentarily. Hemmer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Clegg staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Clegg doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sig Hemmer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Antheunis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Turner (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kristof Antheunis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Turner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner moves out of range as Antheunis strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Antheunis misses the target.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Antheunis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antheunis stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Antheunis knocks Turner out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kristof Antheunis!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between matt campball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, matt campball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Nakamura lands.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but campball bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
campball shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakamura sprawls well. Nakamura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. campball gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakamura looks to land a combination but campball avoids it well.
Nakamura throws a wild body kick that campball sees coming a mile off.
campball fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - campball looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakamura sizes up campball with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nobuhiro Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura slips a straight right by campball.
campball avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from campball.
campball attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakamura slips a straight right by campball.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but campball is out of range.
Nakamura motions for campball to come forward. Nakamura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but campball avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from campball is defended easily by Nakamura.
campball is breathing heavily.
Nakamura lands a brutal head kick. campball looks out on his feet and Nakamura throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flakey Dryskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flakey Dryskin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dryskin.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Dryskin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones dives in and grabs Dryskin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dryskin pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Dryskin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dryskin.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dryskin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dryskin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dryskin moves away.
Dryskin throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dryskin.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Dryskin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dryskin blocks a low kick nicely.
Dryskin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooh a lovely combination from Dryskin sends Jones down but not out. Dryskin dives into side control looking to finish.
Jones is rocked!
Jones is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryskin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dryskin get's back to his feet.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Dryskin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dryskin throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Dryskin.
Dryskin cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones takes a swing at Dryskin's ribcage but misses.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dryskin scores with a shot to the body.
Dryskin connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Jones! He's out on his feet! Dryskin rushes in and drops Jones with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Flakey Dryskin! Flakey Dryskin retains his middleweight title!
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