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CFC 31: Opportunity PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Love College-Asher Roth. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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193 lbs
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187 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Brown!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Jefferson! Brown is out on his feet! Jefferson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Brown is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Brown is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Jefferson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Spite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cruz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the Jungle. Spite has chosen "Here Comes The Boom" - Nelly as his entrance music. Kale Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kale Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DeAngelo Spite!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spite stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Spite rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Spite shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kale Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spite misses with a double jab.
Spite jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spite lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cruz backs up against the cage.
It looks like Kale Cruz has been cut.
Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Spite, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Spite against the cage but Spite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Spite. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Spite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cruz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spite is avoiding damage well.
Spite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
Cruz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cruz throws a strike aimed at the side of Spite's head but Spite avoids it well.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Spite defending against the ground and pound.
Cruz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Spite is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cruz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spite defending well though.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz misses with a head shot. Spite uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cruz thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz throws a strike but Spite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spite 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 Cruz.
Cruz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Spite presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spite content just to control the position here.
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
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.
Spite controlling the position easily from mount.
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Cruz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo Spite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kale Cruz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Spite counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Spite counters with a series of strikes that sends Cruz to the canvas! Spite follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Spite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Spite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Spite from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Spite wanted to stand there but Cruz had control of the position.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Spite controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spite is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut there from Spite.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kale Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spite stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Kale Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeAngelo Spite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spite stuffs the takedown.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Cruz checks a low kick from Spite.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spite defending well though.
Cruz 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.
Spite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spite!
Cruz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Spite is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Spite is still in real trouble! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Cruz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cruz working the ground and pound effectively.
Spite is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Spite that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cruz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Spite wants to try and get back to his feet.
Spite is in a horrible position here. Cruz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz landing strikes from the mount.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the head.
Spite takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Spite wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz lands a nice shot to the head.
Cruz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Spite tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spite is in a horrible position here. Cruz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Cruz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Cruz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kale Cruz'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. And we move into the final round!
Cruz lands a huge takedown. Spite is out but the ref is slow to react and Cruz lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Spite lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kale Cruz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davi Nanini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diomedes Argosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argosian has chosen "Scarface Groove" by Paris as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Nanini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diomedes Argosian!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nanini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nanini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nanini tries to clinch up.
Argosian fails to land with a series of punches.
Nanini stalks Argosian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Argosian's face. Argosian staggers backwards, shaken.
Argosian is rocked!
Argosian has Nanini up against the cage in a clinch.
Nanini looking to throw knees to the head but Argosian is blocking nicely.
Argosian is trying to trip Nanini. He has hold of a leg but Nanini is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Argosian persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nanini looking for a guillotine here but Argosian defends easily.
Nanini had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Argosian is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nanini Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Argosian's back instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nanini gets his hands free as Argosian looks to control.
Argosian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nanini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nanini is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Argosian is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davi Nanini!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vovchanchyn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, the game. Hammer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Distubed. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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208 lbs
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208 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammer connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Vovchanchyn tumbling to the canvas! Hammer pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Vovchanchyn was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tank Hammer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Who (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Kellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Who comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem for a tower. Kellis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cypress Hill How I Could Just Kill a Man. Jay Who has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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189 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Who!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Kellis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Who fails in his attempt to clinch.
Who scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Who working away.
Kellis is looking to reverse the position.
Kellis being controlled for a moment.
Who looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kellis bucks up and tries to throw Who off but instead Who has got his back!
Kellis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Who's arms.
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.
Kellis tries to escape the position.
Who controls the action.
Kellis breaks Who's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kellis looks gassed!
Who has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kellis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Who trying to keep a closed guard but Kellis is proving a slippery customer.
Kellis preventing the sweep.
Who kicks Kellis off and gets to his feet.
Who doesn't manage to clinch there - Kellis circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Who wants to control from the top but Kellis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Who tries to free his leg and advance position but Kellis is retaining full guard.
Who won't allow Kellis to sweep him here.
Kellis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Who controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kellis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Who works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Who works his way into full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Who scoring with strikes but Kellis is staying in there.
Kellis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kellis 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.
Kellis wants to stand but Who is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kellis wants to control from the top but Who keeps moving.
Who keeping full guard, as Kellis tries to pass.
Kellis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kellis trying to control but Who is working from the bottom.
Who throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Kellis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Who wants to sweep here but Kellis controlling him for the moment.
Who has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kellis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kellis thows a big elbow that misses.
Who looking to control.
Kellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Who is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Who 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.
Who works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kellis is staying active underneath Who, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Who trying to pass the guard but Kellis defending well.
Who content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Who dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Who closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kellis is not content to let Who control the position.
Who tries for a kimura but Kellis is defending well.
Who tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kellis's legs.
Who wants to control but Kellis is keeping him busy.
Who moves into full mount!
Kellis tries to lock up and control but Who gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Who putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kellis is breathing heavily.
Who trying to control but Kellis is having none of it.
Kellis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Who has hold of Kellis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kellis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kellis wants to hold on but Who pushes him away.
Who stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kellis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Who counters with a single leg into guard. Kellis didn't expect that.
Kellis is controlling Who's posture.
Who trying to control the position from guard on top but Kellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellis working a defensive guard here.
Who tries to free his leg and advance position but Kellis is retaining full guard.
Kellis working a defensive guard here.
Kellis has his foot on Who's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Who works his way back into a safe position though.
Who tries to free his leg and advance position but Kellis is retaining full guard.
Jay Who overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kellis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Who!
Kellis lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kellis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Who wants to control but Kellis is having none of it.
Who sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who wants to control but Kellis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Who landing a few short strikes.
Who makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Who.
Who is controlling Kellis's posture.
Who looking to control.
Who is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kellis wants to control but Who is keeping busy.
Who is looking for a kimura but Kellis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Who to get the leverage.
Kellis tries to roll over but Who keeps him under control.
Who is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Who is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Who with the ground and pound from mount.
Who tries to control but Kellis wriggling away.
Kellis tries to hold on but Who postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kellis regains half guard.
Who trying to control from half guard but Kellis is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Who dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Who is looking to clinch.
Jay Who is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Who feints and as Kellis raises his hands in defense, Who changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Who sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kellis trying to control the position here.
Kellis working a defensive guard here.
Who looking to sit in guard and control but Kellis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Who has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kellis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Who has tightened it up now! Kellis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Who!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Krukiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Woodford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ash Woodford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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277 lbs
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Krukiov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Woodford!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krukiov misses with a takedown attempt - Woodford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Woodford coming out on top.
Woodford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krukiov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Woodford as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Krukiov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woodford tries to clinch up.
Krukiov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Krukiov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Woodford is trying to control Krukiov's posture but Krukiov avoids it.
Krukiov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Woodford rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krukiov's guard! Nice work there by Woodford!
Krukiov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woodford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woodford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krukiov is breathing heavily.
Woodford wants to stand but Krukiov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodford controlling from the top position.
Krukiov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krukiov keeping moving, preventing Woodford from controlling successfully.
Woodford sitting in guard here, content to control.
Woodford looking to pass the guard.
Woodford wants to control from the top but Krukiov keeps moving.
Woodford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krukiov is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Krukiov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krukiov.
Krukiov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woodford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodford is trying to control Krukiov's posture but Krukiov avoids it.
Krukiov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woodford, who protects the arm well.
Krukiov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Woodford is looking to reverse the position.
Woodford wants to control but Krukiov postures up.
Krukiov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Woodford is trying to escape and Krukiov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Woodford is forced to tap! Nice work there by Krukiov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Krukiov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor Ryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John McClaine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClaine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McClaine looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on McClaine's shoulder, as McClaine tries to avoid the shot.
McClaine staying out of range there.
Ryan looks to land a combination but McClaine avoids it well.
Ryan throws a right hand that McClaine ducks under and follows up with a left that McClaine also avoids with ease.
McClaine takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
McClaine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClaine ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McClaine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but McClaine slips the punch.
McClaine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ryan lands with an uppercut that bounces McClaine off the cage and back into rage.
McClaine is rocked!
Ryan tries to bum rush McClaine with a series of wild strikes but McClaine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but McClaine moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a nice right hand.
McClaine is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
A jab from Ryan misses.
Ryan throws the left hand but McClaine avoids the punch easily.
McClaine seems to have recovered his senses.
Connor Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClaine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Decent striking displayed by Ryan there.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but McClaine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but McClaine moved out of range nicely.
McClaine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws the left hand but McClaine avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
McClaine checks a leg kick.
Ryan throws the left hand but McClaine avoids the punch easily.
Ryan throws a solid leg kick but McClaine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ryan.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McClaine slips a jab from Ryan.
McClaine checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McClaine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan throws a right hand that McClaine ducks under and follows up with a left that McClaine also avoids with ease.
McClaine gets a takedown into half guard.
McClaine is looking to stall here but Ryan recovers full guard.
Ryan controlling the position.
McClaine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ryan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A choreographed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
A choreographed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
McClaine is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClaine slips a straight right by Ryan.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but McClaine ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but McClaine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Connor Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Ryan misses.
Ryan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McClaine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McClaine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McClaine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ryan looks to land a combination but McClaine avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Ryan.
McClaine blocks a jab.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Ryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McClaine moves out of range of the strikes.
McClaine blocks a jab.
McClaine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but McClaine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McClaine stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
McClaine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
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.
Ryan connects with a crisp jab.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
McClaine slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A choreographed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan throws a hook but McClaine blocks it.
Ryan tries to bum rush McClaine with a series of wild strikes but McClaine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McClaine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Ryan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McClaine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and McClaine counters by moving into the clinch.
Ryan lands with a light punch inside.
McClaine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McClaine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but McClaine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McClaine shoots and misses
and Ryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles McClaine's knee momentarily.
Connor Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McClaine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ryan. That snapped McClaine's head back.
McClaine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McClaine moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Ryan.
Nice straight punches there by Ryan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ryan.
Ryan throws a combination that misses
and McClaine counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ryan!
McClaine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ryan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ryan!
Ryan gets to his feet. McClaine looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClaine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Ryan throws a series of punches but McClaine moves out of range.
McClaine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by McClaine.
A big left from Ryan misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
McClaine shoots and misses
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McClaine has his takedown stuffed
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan misses with a hook.
McClaine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McClaine lands in his opponent's guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing McClaine from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClaine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan is controlling McClaine's posture.
McClaine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McClaine has Ryan in his guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but McClaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryan, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Ryan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finkle has chosen Traffic as his entrance music. Greg Chang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vadim Finkle's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Chang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Finkle!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang scores with a jab.
It looks like Vadim Finkle has been cut.
A punch combination from Finkle misses.
Finkle blocks a head kick by Chang.
Chang lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Finkle crumples to the floor! Chang milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Greg Chang!
Greg Chang retains his heavyweight title!
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