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GSF 29 Lauzou vs Ambler PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Mica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Estrada!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mica will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mica takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mica has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Estrada finds it's way round the side to connect with Mica's head.
Mica fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Estrada and Mica goes tumbling to the canvas! Estrada follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Mica is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mica trying to control but Estrada postures up.
Oh Mica is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estrada working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mica's thigh. Mica counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mica is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mica seems to have got his legs back now.
Estrada postures up in Mica's guard and throws a big left but Mica blocks it.
Mica controls Estrada momentarily but Estrada frees himself.
Estrada trying to control the position from guard on top but Mica is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mica lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Estrada!
Mica trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada is looking to get to half guard.
Mica trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mica prevents Estrada from getting the reversal.
Estrada is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Estrada gets back to half guard.
Mica seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Estrada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Estrada gets full guard.
Mica trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Mica drops back looking for a leg! Estrada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Estrada manages to kick Mica off! Mica jumps back into Estrada's guard.
Estrada throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Estrada has an active guard here but Mica has managed to pass into half guard.
Estrada won't allow Mica to pass to mount.
Estrada looking for submissions off his back.
Mica passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Estrada is working to get back to half guard.
Estrada looks gassed!
Mica controlling the position easily from mount.
Mica wants to control the pace but Estrada is squirming around nicely.
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.
Mica is really struggling to control Estrada but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Estrada is working to get back to half guard.
Mica content just to control the position here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Matt Mica just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Estrada lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Estrada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mica has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Estrada dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Estrada thuds his right hand into Mica's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Estrada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Estrada and Mica goes tumbling to the canvas! Estrada follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Mica is rocked!
Estrada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Mica is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mica tries to get to full guard but Estrada has control of the leg.
Estrada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mica seems to have got his legs back now.
Mica tries to roll over but Estrada keeps him under control.
Mica looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mica blocking the ground and pound attempt from Estrada.
Estrada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Estrada is working for a submission of some sort.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Mica with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mica fails with a takedown attempt.
Estrada throws a series of punches but Mica moves out of range.
Mica shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Estrada's guard.
Mica is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Estrada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mica advances position into side control!
Mica will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Estrada is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mica blocks the strikes from Estrada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mica is working away from the top position though.
Estrada throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Estrada is looking for a sweep. Mica is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Mica seems content to control.
Estrada actively working from the bottom here.
Estrada is refusing to be controlled, as Mica sits in half guard.
Estrada wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mica looks for a takedown but Estrada sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mica is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Estrada works over Mica's head and body with a nice combination.
Estrada scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Estrada misses.
Mica fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Estrada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mica.
Estrada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mica at a distance.
Estrada lands a two punch combo.
Estrada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mica.
Estrada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Estrada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mica clinches up against the cage.
Mica keeps control of Estrada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mica has Estrada pressed against the cage, preventing Estrada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Estrada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mica holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mica pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada looking to pass the guard.
Mica is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Estrada drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mica manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Estrada has Mica in his guard.
Mica sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mica wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Estrada 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. And we move into the final round!
Mica feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Estrada working a defensive guard here.
Estrada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mica doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mica manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Estrada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mica can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Estrada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mica controls the pace.
Estrada can't keep his opponent in guard - Mica advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mica wants to control but Estrada is keeping him busy.
Mica is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Estrada tries to get to full guard but Mica has control of the leg.
Mica is keen to just control but Estrada is a slippery customer.
Estrada is looking for a sweep. Mica is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Estrada tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Estrada lands with an uppercut that bounces Mica off the cage and back into rage.
Estrada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mica.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mica tries for a takedown but Estrada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Felipe Estrada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Estrada misses with a low kick.
Estrada throws a series of strikes that have Mica backpedaling.
Estrada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Estrada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Estrada cracks Mica with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Estrada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Estrada.
Mica takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Felipe Estrada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mica shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Estrada but Estrada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estrada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mica rushes Estrada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Estrada is pressed up against the cage. Mica has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Estrada down to the mat. Estrada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Estrada as Mica shoots in.
Estrada throws a one two combo.
Estrada lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mica fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Estrada sprawls well initially but Mica persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Estrada wants to control but Mica is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Estrada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mica controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mica trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Estrada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mica manages to get himself to full guard.
Felipe Estrada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mica is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mica pulls Estrada in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada won't allow Mica to sweep him here.
Estrada trying to control but Mica is working from the bottom.
Estrada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Estrada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Estrada's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Estrada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Estrada 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Estrada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Abdallah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdallah has chosen California Love as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ahmad Abdallah!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdallah swinging wilding here.
Banner avoids the head kick by Abdallah.
Abdallah throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Banner misses with a body kick.
Abdallah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahmad Abdallah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdallah throws a sloppy head kick and Banner moves out of range easily.
Abdallah shoots in for a double leg but Banner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banner blocks a leg kick.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdallah.
Abdallah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner scores with a one two! Abdallah had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ahmad Abdallah has been cut.
No luck for Banner with that takedown attempt.
Abdallah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abdallah looking for subs off his back but Banner has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banner controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdallah moves into full guard.
Abdallah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banner passes into half guard.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abdallah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banner.
Abdallah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdallah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Abdallah looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner 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.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banner scoring with some ground and pound.
Abdallah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abdallah throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banner escapes and throws Abdallah's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Abdallah looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banner working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Abdallah is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Abdallah is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Abdallah is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner trying to control the position but Abdallah is working away.
Abdallah is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banner is putting a hurting on Abdallah here, landing some big shots from side control.
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abdallah sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Abdallah tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner controlling the pace.
Abdallah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahmad Abdallah's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Banner with a poor takedown
and Abdallah counters with a good, hard body kick but Banner shrugs it off.
Abdallah tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdallah.
Banner misses with a takedown
and Abdallah counters with a three punch combo that has Banner backing up. Banner nods at Abdallah to acknowledge the strikes.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Abdallah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abdallah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abdallah landing some decent shots from guard.
Abdallah drops back looking for a leg! Banner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banner manages to kick Abdallah off! Abdallah jumps back into Banner's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdallah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abdallah cracks Banner with a solid left hand.
Abdallah stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Abdallah darts in and clinches Banner up against the cage.
Banner prevents the takedown attempt.
Abdallah breaks the clinch.
Abdallah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner.
Banner shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Banner throws a combination that misses
and Abdallah counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdallah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdallah tries to clinch up.
Abdallah tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banner.
Abdallah goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdallah as he avoids it easily.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdallah is looking to clinch but Banner is avoiding it.
Bruce Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdallah lands a head kick. Banner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Banner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abdallah counters by moving into the clinch.
Abdallah manages to break the clinch.
Abdallah has Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdallah manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdallah is retaining full guard.
Abdallah trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Abdallah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abdallah working for a triangle but Banner defends it easily.
Ahmad Abdallah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdallah wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdallah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdallah has an active guard here but Banner has managed to pass into half guard.
Abdallah actively working from the bottom here.
Banner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Abdallah wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Abdallah can't escape the position.
Banner punching from mount but Abdallah doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Abdallah regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdallah is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Abdallah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ahmad Abdallah's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Abdallah throws a chopping leg kick but Banner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abdallah misses with a head kick.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt - Abdallah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abdallah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banner, pushing him back against the cage.
Abdallah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdallah throws a head kick that misses.
Banner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abdallah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Banner is working for takedown but Abdallah is calmly controlling the position for now.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abdallah just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdallah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdallah tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
Abdallah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abdallah throws a head kick that misses.
Abdallah stuns Banner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdallah tries to close the distance and clinch but Banner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abdallah shoots in and bounces Banner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Banner is adopting a defensive guard.
Banner is trying to hold Abdallah in close to prevent damage but Abdallah has managed to pass into half guard.
Abdallah seems to be working for a kimura but Banner defends the submission attempt.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner has hold of Abdallah's hands but Abdallah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abdallah is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
Banner is looking to control Abdallah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner is staying active underneath Abdallah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abdallah is controlling the pace.
Banner gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdallah throwing strikes but missing.
Abdallah being controlled here momentarily.
Abdallah drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abdallah has Banner in his guard.
Abdallah working for submissions but it's allowed Banner to get to half guard.
Abdallah has hold of Banner's hands but Banner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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.
Abdallah is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner is working for a submission of some sort.
Abdallah punching from the bottom.
Banner is thwarting Abdallah's attempts to control the position.
Abdallah looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad Abdallah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abdallah 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Abdallah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Zukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zukic's choice of entrance music: 50 cent - Many man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zukic!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zukic but Zukic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brophy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zukic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brophy somewhat.
Zukic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Zukic.
Brophy shoots in looking for a takedown. Zukic tries to sprawl out of it but Brophy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zukic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brophy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zukic throws a sloppy head kick and Brophy moves out of range easily.
Brophy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zukic avoids it really well and circles away.
Brophy blocks a head kick by Zukic.
Zukic throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zukic swivels and escapes.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zukic sprawls well. Zukic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brophy gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Zukic.
Brophy misses with a takedown attempt - Zukic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zukic throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like John Brophy has been cut.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zukic throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zukic avoids it really well and circles away.
Amir Zukic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zukic looks to land a body kick but Brophy moved away.
Zukic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zukic lands a head kick. Brophy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zukic swivels and escapes.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zukic looks gassed!
Zukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy blocks a head kick by Zukic.
Brophy shoots in and drives through. Zukic sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Zukic.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brophy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zukic - the referee stops the clock and Brophy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zukic. Brophy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zukic sprawls well. Zukic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brophy gets slowly back to his feet.
Zukic throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Zukic lands but Brophy takes it in his stride.
Zukic misses with a kick to the body.
Brophy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brophy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brophy fails with a takedown attempt.
Brophy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brophy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zukic defending well though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zukic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zukic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brophy.
Brophy tries to pass to full mount but Zukic defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zukic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brophy seems to be working for a kimura but Zukic defends the submission attempt.
Brophy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brophy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brophy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zukic avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Zukic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brophy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zukic but Zukic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Zukic moved away.
Zukic stuffs the takedown.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zukic throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Zukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Brophy circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zukic.
Zukic throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Amir Zukic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zukic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brophy blocks a head kick by Zukic.
Brophy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zukic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zukic is trying to get back to half guard.
Zukic is breathing heavily.
Brophy is trying to get an arm triangle but Zukic is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zukic is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zukic is not content to let Brophy control the position.
Zukic is trying to buck Brophy off.
Brophy misses with the ground and pound.
Zukic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brophy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brophy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zukic's waist but Zukic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brophy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brophy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brophy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zukic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brophy wants to free his trapped foot but Zukic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brophy is trying to control. Zukic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brophy is looking to stall here but Zukic recovers full guard.
Brophy is looking to work some ground and pound but Zukic has wrist control.
Brophy trying to control the position from guard on top but Zukic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zukic looking for a guillotine here but Brophy defends easily.
Zukic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukic pushes Brophy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses.
Zukic misses with a head kick.
Zukic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brophy.
Zukic throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy fails with a takedown attempt.
Brophy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zukic prevents Brophy from improving position.
Brophy swings around for an armbar but Zukic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brophy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zukic defends well.
Zukic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brophy, up you get!
Brophy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses.
Zukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zukic tries to land a front kick but Brophy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brophy is working for a guillotine from mount but Zukic frees his head quite easily.
Brophy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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 John Brophy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brophy'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. This is the final round!
Brophy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Brophy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zukic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zukic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zukic looks for the body kick but Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zukic as he avoids it easily.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Zukic.
Brophy shoots in but Zukic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zukic but Zukic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brophy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zukic throws a leg kick
so Brophy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brophy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brophy stops Zukic from standing up.
Zukic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy looking to sit in guard and control but Zukic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brophy is working an open guard so Zukic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brophy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zukic pinned against the cage. Zukic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zukic.
A head kick by Zukic misses
and Brophy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zukic's guard.
Zukic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brophy preventing the sweep.
John Brophy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brophy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brophy is looking to work some ground and pound but Zukic has wrist control.
Brophy stopping the sweep attempt from Zukic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brophy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brophy wanted to stand there but Zukic had control of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zukic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zukic keeps Brophy at a distance using the push kick.
Zukic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brophy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zukic misses with a head kick.
Brophy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zukic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brophy looking to pass the guard.
Zukic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brophy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brophy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brophy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zukic working for a triangle but Brophy defends it easily.
Zukic wants to get back to his feet but Brophy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brophy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brophy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zukic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zukic, up you get!
Brophy swats away the attempt to clinch by Zukic.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brophy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zukic circles away.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zukic leaves Brophy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brophy blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Brophy.
I think Brophy 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Brophy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martti Metsonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metsonen comes to the cage accompanied by -. Law comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We Run This Town kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ty Law told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martti Metsonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ty Law!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metsonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Law's calf.
Metsonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Law is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Metsonen shoots in and drives through. Law sprawls well.
Metsonen wants to clinch.
Law shoots in and bounces Metsonen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Metsonen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Metsonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Law passes Metsonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Metsonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law.
Metsonen is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Metsonen punching from the bottom.
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Metsonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Law controlling the action here.
Metsonen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt.
Law looks gassed!
Metsonen misses with the combination.
Metsonen misses with a takedown attempt - Law sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Metsonen closes the distance and clinches.
Metsonen tightens his grip and picks Law up, before dumping him to the ground. Law manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen preventing the sweep.
Metsonen 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.
Metsonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Metsonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Metsonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Law looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metsonen distracts Law with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Law is on top in guard.
Metsonen 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.
Metsonen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Metsonen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Metsonen keeping full guard, as Law tries to pass.
Metsonen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Law working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Metsonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Law tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metsonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Law can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Metsonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Metsonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Law hang on?
Metsonen lands a heavy elbow.
Metsonen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
Metsonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Metsonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Metsonen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Law?
Metsonen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Metsonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Law working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metsonen cracks Law with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
Metsonen lands a nice shot to 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!
Law is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metsonen landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Metsonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Metsonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Law's head.
Metsonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Law trying to control from half guard but Metsonen is working away.
Metsonen is in trouble now - Law has advanced to mount!
Martti Metsonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metsonen is trying desperately to improve position.
Law can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Metsonen is looking to escape.
Metsonen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsonen tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metsonen actively working from the bottom here.
Metsonen missing with punches from the bottom.
Metsonen moves into full guard.
Metsonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Metsonen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Law!
Metsonen prevents Law from getting the reversal.
Metsonen looking to finish Law with some ground and pound. This is bad for Law!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metsonen with shots to the head and body - Law looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Metsonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Metsonen with shots to the head and body - Law looks very uncomfortable down there.
Metsonen lands a nice shot to the head.
Metsonen looking to secure an arm triangle but Law defends it well.
Metsonen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Law because Metsonen loaded up on that one.
Law is bucking up trying to escape but Metsonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Metsonen.
Metsonen dominating with strikes here.
Law is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Metsonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is in a horrible position here. Metsonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Metsonen lands with some strikes.
Law blocking the ground and pound.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Metsonen landing punches.
Metsonen working for a guillotine from mount but Law is in no mood to give up.
Metsonen throwing strikes here but Law is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Law is looking to get to half guard.
Metsonen punishing his opponent with strikes.
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.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Metsonen.
Metsonen unloading with bombs!
Metsonen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Metsonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Metsonen working Law over with strikes here.
Metsonen landing shots from mount.
Law is desperately trying to improve his position but Metsonen has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Metsonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Metsonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Metsonen fails with the takedown
and Law counters with a nice double leg into side control. Metsonen won't be happy with that.
Metsonen is trying to improve his position.
Metsonen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Metsonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Metsonen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Law 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 Metsonen.
Law happy to just control the position for now.
Metsonen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Law off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metsonen lands shots from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Law's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Metsonen.
Metsonen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Law hold on?!
Metsonen scores with punches and elbows.
Metsonen looking for the choke from the back.
Metsonen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Metsonen avoiding Law 's attempts to control his hands.
Law is taking damage to the body and head.
Metsonen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Metsonen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Law has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Metsonen misses with an elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsonen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Law is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Law's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Metsonen's hands.
Metsonen keeps control of the position as Law tries to break free.
Law covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Metsonen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Law trying to control the hands but Metsonen breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to escape the position.
Law is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Metsonen 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, Law has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Law manages to reverse the position and now he's in Metsonen's guard. Nice work there by Law.
Metsonen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Metsonen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Metsonen working for a triangle but Law defends it easily.
Martti Metsonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Law jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law stands and throws Metsonen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Metsonen throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Metsonen struggling a bit here.
Metsonen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metsonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Law's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Law's back!
Law wants to escape the position.
Ty Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Martti Metsonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Metsonen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martti Metsonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Neilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neilson comes to the cage accompanied by Who Run This- 50 cent. Nick Slick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Neilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Slick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neilson stalks Slick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slick's face. Slick staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Nick Slick has been cut.
Slick ducks under a wild hook from Neilson.
Slick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neilson misses with a straight right.
Slick scores with a takedown into Neilson's guard.
Neilson keeping moving, preventing Slick from controlling successfully.
Slick throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neilson pulls Slick in close to prevent any damage.
Neilson kicks Slick off and gets to his feet.
Slick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Slick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slick unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slick avoids the attempt from Neilson to control.
Neilson reaches up and holds on to Slick to control the position.
The referee warns Neilson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Slick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Neilson tries to lock up and control but Slick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Neilson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Slick is looking for a triangle but Neilson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neilson wants to stand but Slick is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neilson stopping the sweep attempt from Slick.
Slick keeping moving, preventing Neilson from controlling successfully.
Neilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slick is keeping the position for now.
Neilson is in close to Slick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Neilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slick will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Slick keeping full guard, as Neilson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick trying to control the position.
Neilson controlling from the top position.
Slick keeping moving, preventing Neilson from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slick tries to clinch up.
Neilson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Slick.
Slick ducks under a wild hook from Neilson.
Kevin Neilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Neilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slick.
Jab from Neilson.
A combination from Neilson does no damage.
Slick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Neilson.
Slick shoots for a takedown but Neilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neilson misses with a double jab.
Neilson lands the left hand.
Neilson takes a swing at Slick's ribcage but misses.
Neilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neilson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neilson swings for the body but Slick moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slick ducks under a wild hook from Neilson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neilson.
Slick throws a series of punches but Neilson avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Neilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Slick'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.
A telegraphed right hand from Neilson misses the target.
Neilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Neilson's guard.
Slick throws a big right hand that misses.
Neilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slick is one step ahead there.
Neilson has Slick pulled in close to control his posture.
Slick connects with a couple of short punches.
Neilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Slick wants to control from the top but Neilson keeps moving.
Slick wants to pass the guard but Neilson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Neilson throws a shot to the body.
Neilson throws a combination that misses
and Slick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neilson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neilson's head.
Slick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neilson wants to improve his position but Slick is controlling well.
Neilson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Slick is looking to take a break and control but Neilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slick trying to pass the guard but Neilson defending well.
Slick slips a nice elbow through Neilson's hands, connecting with Neilson's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Neilson rushes Slick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slick blocks the elbow strike.
Neilson has had enough of the clinch but Slick keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Slick trying to land knees to the body.
Slick stalling in the clinch but Neilson improves position.
Neilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slick backwards.
Neilson breaks the clinch.
Neilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neilson catches Slick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Neilson misses with an uppercut.
Neilson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Slick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neilson trying to control but Slick is having none of it.
Neilson controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick is trying to escape the mount.
Neilson wants to control the pace but Slick is squirming around nicely.
Neilson controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Neilson'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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kevin Neilson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Neilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Neilson throws a combination that misses
and Slick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Neilson misses with an uppercut. Slick saw that one coming.
Neilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neilson throws a nice looking combination but Slick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Neilson!
Neilson swings for the body but Slick moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Neilson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Slick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Neilson.
Kevin Neilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Slick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Neilson closes the distance but Slick moves to the side
and Slick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slick.
Neilson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Neilson tries to get out of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Neilson controls Slick momentarily but Slick frees himself.
Neilson pushes Slick off and scrambles back to his feet.
Neilson throws a hook but Slick avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Neilson.
Slick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neilson.
Slick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Slick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neilson's head.
Slick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neilson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slick uses his free foot to push down on Neilson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Neilson.
Neilson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Neilson tries to lock up and control but Slick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Neilson is trying to escape the mount.
Slick working the ground and pound effectively.
Nick Slick has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Slick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Neilson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Slick slips a nice elbow through Neilson's hands, connecting with Neilson's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Slick.
Neilson wants to get back to full guard.
Slick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neilson's head.
Neilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slick is working away from the top position though.
Neilson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Neilson.
Neilson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Neilson controlling his opponent.
Slick bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Neilson, not yet.
Slick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Neilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neilson working over Slick with some ground and pound. Slick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slick wants to control but Neilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slick manages to get to full guard.
Slick controls Neilson momentarily but Neilson frees himself.
Neilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neilson stays in close to Slick's body and controls the position.
Nick Slick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick wants to control the position but Neilson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Neilson decides to stand up.
Kevin Neilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Neilson.
Neilson cracks Slick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neilson circles away.
Nice cross by Neilson.
Neilson moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slick misses with a knee strike.
Neilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slick walks into a straight right hand from Neilson.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Neilson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Neilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Neilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sic Bastage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sic Bastage looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sic Bastage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastage tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bastage pinned against the cage. Bastage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastage defends it nicely.
Bastage looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anderson lands a heavy elbow.
Anderson with shots to the head and body - Bastage looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bastage in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bastage is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bastage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Anderson with good strikes from the mount here!
Anderson with shots to the head and body - Bastage looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bastage is rocked!
Anderson with shots to the head and body - Bastage looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Bastage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bastage seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee warns Bastage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!
Anderson landing shots from mount.
Anderson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bastage scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Anderson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Anderson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sucou Bomberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sucou Bomberman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomberman throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bomberman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bomberman throws a head kick that misses.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Bomberman.
Sucou Bomberman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bomberman is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Bomberman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith stands and steps away. Bomberman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bomberman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith defending well as Bomberman loads up on a big left hand.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith avoids the head kick by Bomberman.
Bomberman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Bomberman.
Bomberman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith avoids the head kick by Bomberman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith looks to land a combination but Bomberman avoids it well.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Bomberman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Bomberman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomberman throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bomberman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bomberman dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Bomberman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bomberman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomberman blocks the strikes from Smith.
Smith kicks off Bomberman and gets to his feet.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bomberman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith misses the jab.
Bomberman throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bomberman, pushing him back against the cage.
Bomberman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith has Bomberman pressed against the cage, preventing Bomberman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bomberman.
Smith looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomberman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bomberman misses with a two punch combination.
Bomberman dodges the punch combination from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomberman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bomberman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomberman avoids the head kick by Smith.
Bomberman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomberman misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bomberman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bomberman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bomberman is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bomberman has his back to the cage.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bomberman scores with a head kick.
Smith swinging wilding here.
Bomberman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bomberman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bomberman misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Bomberman misses
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Bomberman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Bomberman misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to trip Bomberman. He has hold of a leg but Bomberman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bomberman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bomberman is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Bomberman has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sucou Bomberman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Topham Hatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Aadland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatt comes to the cage accompanied by Sweep the Leg. 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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232 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Topham Hatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wade Aadland!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatt lands a really nice looking cross but Aadland seems unphased.
It looks like Wade Aadland has been cut.
Aadland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hatt.
Aadland throws a head kick that misses.
Aadland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aadland connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Sir Topham Hatt has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Aadland does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Hatt.
Aadland tries to clinch but Hatt moves out of range.
Hatt rushes Aadland with punches - Aadland moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Aadland goes down! Hatt follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sir Topham Hatt!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Sisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Nirvana - Lake of Fire as his entrance music. John Sisk had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Sisk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sisk has managed to clinch.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Sisk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sisk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sisk missing with knees to the body.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Sisk.
Sisk tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown tries to circle away but Sisk has him pinned against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sisk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sisk scores with a knee to the head.
Sisk is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sisk down to the mat. Sisk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Sisk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Brown.
Sisk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown with a jab.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sisk throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Sisk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sisk throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Sisk has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Sisk scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sisk lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
Sisk lands a nice elbow.
Sisk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown avoiding damage as Sisk throws knees to the body.
Sisk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sisk landing knees to the body.
Sisk landing knees to the body.
Sisk is trying to trip Brown. He has hold of a leg but Brown is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sisk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sisk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sisk stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Sisk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sisk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top!
Sisk working for submissions but it's allowed Brown to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Sisk is defending well.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Sisk defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Sisk striking from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisk tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sisk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sisk taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sisk has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Brown. Oh but Sisk has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Brown goes limp - he's gone! Sisk jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Sisk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaeq Lauzou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burdon Ambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaeq Lauzou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Burdon Ambler!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ambler.
Lauzou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lauzou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ambler misses with a double jab
and Lauzou counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Ambler!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ambler trying to control here.
Ambler is looking for a sweep. Lauzou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ambler is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lauzou passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ambler!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzou controlling the pace for now.
Lauzou fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ambler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ambler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lauzou lands with some strikes.
Ambler working to try and regain half guard.
Ambler tries to lock up and control but Lauzou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ambler is looking to improve his position but Lauzou isn't that keen on the idea.
Lauzou avoids the attempt from Ambler to control.
Ambler looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou breaks from Ambler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lauzou controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzou putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ambler is looking to improve his position but Lauzou isn't that keen on the idea.
Lauzou postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ambler looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Burdon Ambler has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ambler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ambler is looking to get to half guard.
Ambler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ambler tries to hold on but Lauzou postures up.
Ambler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lauzou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaeq Lauzou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burdon Ambler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lauzou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ambler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lauzou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lauzou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lauzou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaeq Lauzou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lauzou throws a nice looking combination but Ambler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lauzou drops Ambler with a big left hand! Ambler is injured, injured bad! Lauzou jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaeq Lauzou!
Jaeq Lauzou retains his middleweight title!
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