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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hakim Hamsho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shave Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamsho comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Around. Face has chosen [FACE] Fighting as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hakim Hamsho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shave Face!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamsho misses with a leg kick.
Face thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Hamsho misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Face.
Hamsho's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hamsho duly obliges.
Hamsho is looking to land body kicks.
Face dodges the punch combination from Hamsho.
Hamsho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Face's hands.
Hamsho misses with an uppercut.
Face tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamsho was well out of range. Poor timing from Face.
Hamsho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Face avoids a kick to the body.
Face lands a nice shot to the body.
Face moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamsho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Face throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Hamsho misses.
Face takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Face lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamsho circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face tried to score with a low kick but Hamsho checks it.
Hamsho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Face. That one must have hurt.
Hamsho is breathing heavily.
Face throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Face scores with a one two! Hamsho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hamsho is rocked!
Face lands a brutal uppercut that launches Hamsho off his feet! Hamsho tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shave Face!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ulanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piere Dolinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Ulanov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Ulanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piere Dolinski!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolinski takes one to the chin there.
Dolinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ulanov throws a right hand that Dolinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Dolinski also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Ulanov.
Dolinski dives in and grabs Ulanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ulanov pushes down on Dolinski's head and hops out.
Dolinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Ulanov.
Dolinski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dolinski showed some decent athleticism there.
Ulanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dolinski is working away from the top position though.
Ulanov is trying to stand back up but Dolinski is controlling him
Ulanov trying to hold on to Dolinski's head to control him but Dolinski postures up.
Dolinski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolinski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ulanov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ulanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ulanov tries to get out of the position.
Dolinski is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dolinski extends the arm and Ulanov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piere Dolinski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a series of punches but Hudson moves out of range.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Hudson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hudson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hudson takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Hudson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Nice body punch from Hudson.
Hudson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hudson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hudson lands a big head kick that sends Penn tumbling to the mat! Hudson takes a step backwards and waves Penn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Penn is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn ducks into an uppercut from Hudson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Hudson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Penncil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard's entrance music is Can't Touch This. A fine choice. Penncil has chosen Why can't we be Friends as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DJ Penncil!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard swinging wilding here.
Howard avoids the head kick by Penncil.
Penncil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily.
Howard tries to clinch up.
Penncil shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Howard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penncil counters by clinching up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Penncil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Penncil pulls guard.
Penncil working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard postures up in Penncil's guard and throws a big left but Penncil blocks it.
Penncil 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.
Penncil keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penncil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penncil can't keep his opponent in guard - Howard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penncil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Howard thows a huge punch but Penncil dodges it nicely.
Howard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howard trying to control from half guard but Penncil is working away.
Still in half guard, Howard seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Penncil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penncil is looking to improve his position.
Penncil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penncil.
Penncil looks gassed!
Howard lands a left and a right that send Penncil crashing to the mat, dazed. Howard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Penncil is rocked!
It looks like DJ Penncil has been cut.
Penncil drops his hands momentarily. Howard doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Penncil staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Penncil doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Howard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Nylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nylan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to retina (despised icon). Rashad Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Nylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Green!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nylan.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Nylan misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Green lands a big uppercut and Nylan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nylan looks OK. Green waves Nylan back to his feet!
It looks like Chris Nylan has been cut.
Nylan misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Nylan takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Nylan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nylan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Green.
Nylan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green counters with a crisp right that sends Nylan to the canvas! Green follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Green!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim McKreedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKreedy comes to the cage accompanied by Millions of Peaches. Monroe has chosen Playaz Circle feat. Lil Wayne - Duffle Bag Boy as his entrance music. Jim McKreedy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim McKreedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe slaps away a takedown attempt from McKreedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jim McKreedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKreedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe is looking to clinch.
Monroe shoots in and bounces McKreedy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Monroe wants to control from the top but McKreedy keeps moving.
Monroe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monroe postures up in McKreedy's guard and throws a big left but McKreedy blocks it.
McKreedy wants to sweep but no luck.
McKreedy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monroe is controlling him.
McKreedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monroe throwing strikes but missing.
McKreedy keeping full guard, as Monroe tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Monroe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKreedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKreedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monroe scores with the left hand. McKreedy knows he should have avoided that one.
McKreedy wants to clinch.
McKreedy tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKreedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McKreedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKreedy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monroe counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim McKreedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKreedy looks to clinch
and Monroe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McKreedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe digs a good hook to McKreedy's body.
McKreedy is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McKreedy did well to prevent Monroe getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe content to control rather than advance.
Monroe is nestled in close to McKreedy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Monroe passes to full mount!
Monroe working the ground and pound effectively.
McKreedy wants to control but Monroe is having none of it.
McKreedy is in all sorts of trouble here.
McKreedy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Monroe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe lands a big elbow.
It looks like Jim McKreedy has been cut.
Monroe controlling his opponent.
McKreedy is squirming around, avoiding Monroe's attempts to control the action.
Monroe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Monroe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McKreedy is looking to escape.
McKreedy tries to reverse the position but Monroe maintains control.
Monroe punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe landing shots from mount.
Monroe lands a big shot there that rocks McKreedy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Monroe avoids the attempt from McKreedy to control.
Monroe landing punches.
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!
McKreedy tries to reverse the position but Monroe maintains control.
Monroe working McKreedy over with strikes here.
Monroe content just to control the position here.
Monroe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKreedy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McKreedy tries to hold on but Monroe pushes him away.
Monroe lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Monroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim McKreedy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McKreedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKreedy shoots and misses
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Jim McKreedy's cut is getting worse.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McKreedy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dean Monroe has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKreedy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKreedy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McKreedy can't do much from the bottom here.
McKreedy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Monroe trying to control the position but McKreedy is working away.
Monroe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Monroe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Monroe scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe lands some shots froms side control.
Monroe trying to control the position but McKreedy is working away.
Monroe lands some shots froms side control.
McKreedy is trying to get back to his feet.
Monroe scores with punches from side control.
Monroe prevents McKreedy from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKreedy taking a bit of punishment here - Monroe scoring with strikes.
Monroe lands an elbow.
Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McKreedy taking a bit of punishment here - Monroe scoring with strikes.
Monroe wants to control but McKreedy is keeping him busy.
McKreedy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monroe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Monroe working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKreedy is looking for a sweep.
Monroe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Monroe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Monroe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McKreedy down.
Monroe is putting a hurting on McKreedy here, landing some big shots from side control.
McKreedy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKreedy taking punishment in the form of punches.
McKreedy wants to get back to his feet but Monroe drags him back down.
Monroe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKreedy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Monroe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McKreedy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McKreedy's back!
Monroe throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting McKreedy!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is persistently looking for the submission but McKreedy is defending it well.
McKreedy is trying to break free.
Monroe tries to keep control of the position but McKreedy is staying busy.
Monroe punishes McKreedy with strikes from the back mount.
Monroe lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can McKreedy hold on?!
McKreedy can't escape the position.
Monroe scores with strikes from the back.
Monroe controlling well, preventing McKreedy from escaping the position.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monroe scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKreedy wants to get back to his feet.
McKreedy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Monroe is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McKreedy. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Monroe. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Monroe 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.
Jim McKreedy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Monroe is punishing McKreedy with strikes - can he finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monroe biding his time, looking for the opening.
Monroe is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim McKreedy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Monroe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Monroe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Monroe dominating with strikes here.
McKreedy gets back to half guard.
Monroe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McKreedy!
McKreedy tries to reverse the position but Monroe maintains control.
Monroe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McKreedy is surviving well by controlling Monroe's body position as best he can.
Monroe looking to finish McKreedy with some ground and pound. This is bad for McKreedy!
Monroe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Monroe avoids the attempt from McKreedy to control.
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKreedy is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe breaks from McKreedy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McKreedy tries to reverse the position but Monroe maintains control.
McKreedy gets back to half guard.
Monroe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McKreedy manages to get to full guard.
Monroe landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKreedy keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
McKreedy trying to keep a closed guard but Monroe is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but McKreedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monroe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McKreedy is looking to reverse the position.
McKreedy can't do much from the bottom here.
McKreedy is looking to reverse the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monroe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKreedy tries to avoid it but Monroe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKreedy to the ground. McKreedy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKreedy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKreedy wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe throws a series of punches but McKreedy avoids them all with ease.
Monroe throws a hook but McKreedy avoids it easily.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
McKreedy wants to clinch
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by McKreedy.
McKreedy misses with a takedown attempt - Monroe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKreedy.
McKreedy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monroe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McKreedy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monroe is controlling him.
Monroe landing some decent shots from guard.
McKreedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe passes McKreedy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jim McKreedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Monroe there.
McKreedy wants to get back to his feet.
Monroe lands with a punch from half guard.
McKreedy taking some punishment here, with Monroe in his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe wants to control but McKreedy is keeping him busy.
Monroe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monroe blocks the strikes from McKreedy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monroe 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Monroe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Blixhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Blixhaven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Williams!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blixhaven tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Blixhaven moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blixhaven.
Blixhaven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by Blixhaven or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Blixhaven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Williams lands with a straight right. Blixhaven didn't see that one coming.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blixhaven circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Blixhaven moves away and avoids it.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Blixhaven backs away looking to recover.
Blixhaven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blixhaven wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blixhaven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blixhaven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams throws a series of punches but Blixhaven avoids them all with ease.
Blixhaven shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blixhaven gets slowly back to his feet.
Blixhaven avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams throws a jab when Blixhaven was well out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blixhaven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blixhaven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Blixhaven shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blixhaven drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Williams.
Williams lands a nice hook to Blixhaven's body. Blixhaven takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blixhaven shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blixhaven. Blixhaven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blixhaven ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams with a hook.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Blixhaven's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blixhaven shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blixhaven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams sizes up Blixhaven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blixhaven dodges the punch combination from Williams.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams scores with a jab. Blixhaven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brad Blixhaven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blixhaven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blixhaven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tank Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blixhaven shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Blixhaven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blixhaven moves away.
Blixhaven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blixhaven is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
Blixhaven is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blixhaven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blixhaven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Williams prevents Blixhaven from moving into mount.
Williams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blixhaven advances nicely into full mount.
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.
Blixhaven looking for a guillotine from mount but Williams is having none of it.
Williams is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blixhaven working for a guillotine from mount but Williams is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blixhaven with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Williams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Blixhaven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tank Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Blixhaven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams leaves Blixhaven with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blixhaven.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blixhaven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blixhaven.
Williams misses with a straight left.
No luck for Blixhaven with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Blixhaven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tank Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blixhaven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blixhaven somewhat.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blixhaven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Blixhaven shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blixhaven gets slowly back to his feet.
Blixhaven shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Brad Blixhaven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Williams swings for the body but Blixhaven moves out of range.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Tank Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Blixhaven.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams defending well as Blixhaven loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Williams!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Flatley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flatley comes to the cage accompanied by U2. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micheal Flatley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurice Vachon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flatley tries to close the distance and clinch but Vachon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vachon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vachon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vachon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Flatley is trying to stand.
Vachon is controlling the pace.
Flatley is trying to stand up here but Vachon is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon is trying for a kimura here. Flatley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vachon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurice Vachon!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Cro Crop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cro Crop might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to PRIDE. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Cro Crop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stig Johnson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cro Crop tries a head kick but it misses.
Cro Crop gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson postures up in Cro Crop's guard and throws a big left but Cro Crop blocks it.
Cro Crop is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cro Crop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Cro Crop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cro Crop can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cro Crop keeps working.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson stops Cro Crop from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro Crop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cro Crop sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson trying to control the action but Cro Crop is working from the bottom.
Johnson prevents Cro Crop from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson misses with a head shot. Cro Crop uses the momentum to regain guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cro Crop has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson trying to control but Cro Crop is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cro Crop is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cro Crop was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Cro Crop keeps moving.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cro Crop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Cro Crop keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Cro Crop keeps moving.
Cro Crop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cro Crop wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cro Crop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cro Crop keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson gets through Cro Crop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cro Crop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cro Crop stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Cro Crop up, before dumping him to the ground. Cro Crop manages to land in guard.
Cro Crop wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Cro Crop keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stig Johnson dominated that 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.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Cro Crop.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Cro Crop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cro Crop can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Cro Crop looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cro Crop wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cro Crop is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cro Crop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cro Crop lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Cro Crop stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson has Cro Crop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cro Crop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson has Cro Crop pressed against the cage, preventing Cro Crop from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cro Crop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Cro Crop against the cage.
Cro Crop takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Cro Crop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mirko Cro Crop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stig Johnson.
Johnson blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Cro Crop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cro Crop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cro Crop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Cro Crop postures up.
Cro Crop is sitting in close to Johnson's body. Johnson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cro Crop is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cro Crop is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stig Johnson!
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