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SHUTDOWN PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alden van den Kieboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Squishy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van den Kieboom comes to the cage accompanied by Ambitionz as a fighta. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Steve Squishy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alden van den Kieboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Squishy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van den Kieboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Squishy misses.
van den Kieboom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Alden van den Kieboom has been cut.
Squishy tries to bum rush van den Kieboom with a series of wild strikes but van den Kieboom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Squishy misses with a low kick.
van den Kieboom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Squishy.
van den Kieboom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Squishy connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
van den Kieboom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Squishy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but van den Kieboom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
van den Kieboom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Squishy misses with a straight left.
Squishy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
van den Kieboom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
van den Kieboom tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van den Kieboom drives through and clinches with Squishy against the cage.
Squishy wants to get back to striking at distance but van den Kieboom won't allow it.
Squishy is trying to break the clinch but van den Kieboom is controlling him.
Squishy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Squishy blocks a head kick by van den Kieboom.
Squishy cracks van den Kieboom with an open hand slap.
Squishy looks to land a combination but van den Kieboom avoids it well.
Squishy throws a right hand that van den Kieboom ducks under and follows up with a left that van den Kieboom also avoids with ease.
van den Kieboom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Squishy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
van den Kieboom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Squishy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Squishy misses with the combination.
van den Kieboom is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van den Kieboom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Squishy is fending him off so far but van den Kieboom persists. Nope, Squishy circles away and we're back to standing.
Squishy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by van den Kieboom.
Squishy misses with a hook.
Squishy looks gassed!
Squishy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and van den Kieboom counters with an inside leg kick.
van den Kieboom blocks a head kick by Squishy.
van den Kieboom ducks under a wild hook from Squishy.
van den Kieboom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
van den Kieboom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
van den Kieboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squishy.
van den Kieboom throws a head kick but Squishy moves out of range.
Squishy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
van den Kieboom moves in looking to clinch but Squishy pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van den Kieboom is looking to clinch.
Squishy blocks a head kick by van den Kieboom.
Squishy thows a leg kick but van den Kieboom checks it
and van den Kieboom counters with an inside leg kick.
van den Kieboom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Squishy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
van den Kieboom tries a head kick but it misses.
Squishy blocks a head kick by van den Kieboom.
van den Kieboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Squishy.
A lazy left from Squishy finds it's target.
van den Kieboom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Squishy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Squishy misses
and van den Kieboom counters with a big head kick but Squishy shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squishy misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Squishy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Squishy.
van den Kieboom ducks under a wild hook from Squishy.
Squishy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Squishy misses the target.
Squishy blocks a head kick by van den Kieboom.
Squishy lands a nice hook to van den Kieboom's body. van den Kieboom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Squishy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
van den Kieboom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Squishy.
A punch combination from Squishy misses.
Squishy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!van den Kieboom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Squishy throws a sloppy head kick
and van den Kieboom counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Squishy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alden van den Kieboom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Squishy looks to score with a jab to the body but van den Kieboom is just out of range.
van den Kieboom tries a head kick but it misses.
Squishy throws a nice looking combination but van den Kieboom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Squishy works van den Kieboom's body with a nice hook.
van den Kieboom moves out of range as Squishy strikes.
Squishy scores with a jab.
Squishy throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from van den Kieboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squishy throws a looping overhand right but van den Kieboom ducks down to avoid it.
van den Kieboom pushes Squishy away with a front kick.
van den Kieboom slips a jab from Squishy.
Squishy takes a swing at van den Kieboom's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squishy thuds a left hand into van den Kieboom's body.
Squishy throws a body punch but van den Kieboom moves out of range.
Squishy misses with the combination.
van den Kieboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve Squishy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
van den Kieboom throws a shot from downtown. Squishy moves away and avoids it.
Squishy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before van den Kieboom can pounce on him.
Squishy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but van den Kieboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Squishy.
van den Kieboom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Squishy's calf.
Steve Squishy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
van den Kieboom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
van den Kieboom throws a sloppy head kick and Squishy moves out of range easily.
Squishy throws a right hand that van den Kieboom ducks under and follows up with a left that van den Kieboom also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
van den Kieboom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
van den Kieboom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Squishy misses.
Squishy blocks a head kick by van den Kieboom.
van den Kieboom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
van den Kieboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Squishy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Squishy duly obliges.
van den Kieboom looks to land a right hand but Squishy moved out of range.
van den Kieboom defending well as Squishy loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Squishy.
van den Kieboom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van den Kieboom fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Squishy misses
and van den Kieboom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Squishy's knee momentarily.
van den Kieboom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Squishy throws a good cross that connects.
van den Kieboom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Squishy with a jab.
Squishy scores with a body shot.
van den Kieboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squishy.
Steve Squishy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
van den Kieboom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Squishy.
van den Kieboom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Squishy throws a sloppy head kick
enabling van den Kieboom to counter with a crisp jab.
Squishy throws a jab when van den Kieboom was well out of range.
Squishy throws a body punch but van den Kieboom moves out of range.
van den Kieboom slips a jab and a cross from Squishy.
van den Kieboom lands with a slapping head kick.
Squishy misses with a wild combination.
van den Kieboom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Squishy throws a one two combo.
van den Kieboom throws a looping overhand right but Squishy ducks down to avoid it.
Squishy throws a hook but van den Kieboom avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Squishy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alden van den Kieboom'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. This is the final round!
Squishy throws a hook but van den Kieboom avoids it easily.
Squishy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Squishy throws a right and a left that both miss.
van den Kieboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squishy.
van den Kieboom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Squishy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from van den Kieboom.
Squishy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Squishy blocks a head kick by van den Kieboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squishy throws an overhand right that lands on van den Kieboom's shoulder, as van den Kieboom tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by van den Kieboom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
van den Kieboom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
van den Kieboom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squishy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
van den Kieboom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Squishy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Squishy blocks a head kick by van den Kieboom.
van den Kieboom blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by van den Kieboom.
Nice defenses there by Squishy.
van den Kieboom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
van den Kieboom ducks under a wild hook from Squishy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Squishy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
van den Kieboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Squishy.
Squishy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but van den Kieboom moves away.
van den Kieboom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Squishy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and van den Kieboom counters with a slapping leg kick.
van den Kieboom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Squishy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but van den Kieboom circles away quickly and effectively.
van den Kieboom moves in looking to clinch but Squishy pushes him off.
Squishy looks to land a combination but van den Kieboom avoids it well.
van den Kieboom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van den Kieboom connects with a high kick.
Squishy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Squishy lands a slapping body shot.
Squishy throws a big shot that misses.
Squishy throws a right hand that van den Kieboom ducks under and follows up with a left that van den Kieboom also avoids with ease.
van den Kieboom misses with a head kick.
Squishy falls off balance throwing a combination
and van den Kieboom counters with a head kick.
Squishy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
van den Kieboom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from van den Kieboom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Squishy.
van den Kieboom is looking to slow Squishy down with leg kicks.
Squishy lands with a nice combination. van den Kieboom backs away looking to recover.
van den Kieboom throws a sloppy head kick and Squishy moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of van den Kieboom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from van den Kieboom.
Squishy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alden van den Kieboom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
van den Kieboom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve Squishy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
van den Kieboom throws a head kick that misses.
van den Kieboom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Squishy.
Squishy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Squishy.
I've got Squishy 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Squishy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Rothstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face comes to the cage accompanied by [FACE] Fighting. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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310 lbs
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Decent elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Crazy Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Rothstein!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rothstein.
Face tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rothstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Face tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Face tries to clinch up but Rothstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Rothstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Face sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rothstein somewhat.
Rothstein tries to clinch but Face moves away
and Face counters by moving into the clinch.
Face throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rothstein blocks it with crossed arms.
Rothstein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Face lands an elbow that stopped Rothstein in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Al Rothstein has been cut.
Face tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Face is trying to stall.
Face misses with a knee to the head.
Face slows down the pace here.
Rothstein has had enough of the clinch but Face keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Face throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Face throws a knee to the head but misses.
Face with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rothstein breaks from the clinch.
Rothstein throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Face seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Rothstein shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Face is backing up but Rothstein catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Face covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Rothstein Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Rothstein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banner Cobalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squirmy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Banner Cobalt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Squirmy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Squirmy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McGee finds it's way through Cobalt's defenses.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Cobalt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee throws a right and a left that Cobalt avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by Cobalt or perhaps it was just good defense by McGee which made him look bad.
Cobalt throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by McGee.
McGee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McGee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
McGee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee working the ground and pound effectively.
McGee 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.
Cobalt avoids a series of strikes thrown by McGee.
McGee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cobalt has worked his arm free - good work by Cobalt!
McGee looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cobalt is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cobalt has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cobalt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cobalt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobalt keeps working.
McGee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cobalt is just riding it out for now. McGee eventually gives up the hold.
Cobalt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cobalt tries to get out of the position.
McGee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGee is trying to work for a kimura but Cobalt is defending well.
McGee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cobalt's head.
McGee trying to control the action but Cobalt is working from the bottom.
McGee is taking a breather. Cobalt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squirmy McGee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cobalt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGee misses with the combination.
McGee stuffs the takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGee.
McGee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cobalt but Cobalt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A good leg kick by McGee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee moves out of range of the strikes.
McGee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobalt misses with an uppercut. McGee saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McGee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGee slows the pace down in half guard.
McGee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cobalt defends it well.
Cobalt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cobalt's head.
Cobalt is not content to let McGee control the position.
McGee wants to pass the guard but Cobalt is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cobalt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cobalt.
Cobalt swinging wilding here.
McGee scores with the left hand. Cobalt knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobalt closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Cobalt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobalt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
Banner Cobalt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee tries for a takedown but Cobalt circles away easily
and Cobalt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McGee's guard now.
Cobalt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGee on the ground.
McGee has control of Cobalt's left arm, preventing Cobalt from doing any damage.
McGee has momentary wrist control but Cobalt slips an elbow through the middle.
McGee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cobalt wanted to stand there but McGee had control of the position.
McGee is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Cobalt frees his head nicely. Oh but McGee has switched to an armbar! Cobalt is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Squirmy McGee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gen Anduw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dempsey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gen Anduw!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey misses with a hook.
Dempsey is looking to clinch.
Dempsey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dempsey gets a clinch.
Anduw tries to circle away but Dempsey has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dempsey - that landed with a thud.
Dempsey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Anduw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dempsey lands a left hand.
Dempsey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anduw backwards.
Dempsey lands a hook that snaps the head of Anduw backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Dempsey.
Dempsey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dempsey misses with the head strike.
Anduw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Anduw misses.
Anduw misses with a double jab.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Anduw is having none of it.
Anduw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dempsey.
Anduw is looking to break free of the clinch but Dempsey has double underhooks.
Dempsey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Dempsey.
Dempsey scores with a hook to the body.
Anduw looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anduw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dempsey has him pressed against the cage.
Dempsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dempsey lands with a short shot to the head.
Dempsey misses with the head strike.
Anduw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey lands a nice uppercut.
Anduw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dempsey keeps control of Anduw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anduw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dempsey has him pressed against the cage.
Dempsey lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Dempsey.
Dempsey lands with a right to the head.
Dempsey lands with a short shot to the head.
Dempsey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anduw backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dempsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dempsey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dempsey pushes Anduw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dempsey.
Anduw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dempsey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Dempsey.
Dempsey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anduw is rocked!
Dempsey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anduw is still on wobbly legs! Can Dempsey finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dempsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dempsey scores with a shot to the side of Anduw's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dempsey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dempsey lands a right hand.
Dempsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anduw backwards.
Dempsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dempsey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dempsey as the two fighters clinch.
Dempsey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anduw backwards.
Dempsey throws a big uppercut that drops Anduw! More strikes from Dempsey and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Anduw lies dazed against the cage as Dempsey celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dempsey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Miller (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Miller!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller is looking to clinch but Huerta is avoiding it.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Huerta circles away.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huerta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huerta keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Huerta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Huerta.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huerta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is trying to trip Huerta. He has hold of a leg but Huerta is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miller persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Miller tries to stand but Huerta is controlling from the bottom.
Huerta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huerta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Huerta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Huerta trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Huerta trying to strike off his back.
Huerta has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Miller wants to stand but Huerta is controlling his posture from full guard.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huerta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Huerta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller gets to his feet. Huerta looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Huerta circles away.
Miller wants to clinch up but Huerta keeps it at a distance.
Huerta shoots in and bounces Miller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Huerta wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Huerta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller controls Huerta momentarily but Huerta frees himself.
Huerta trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Huerta throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miller had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Huerta is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Miller Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Huerta's back instead.
Huerta tries to roll but Miller sticks to his back.
Huerta fending off the submission attempt from Miller.
Huerta trying to control the action but Miller just sinks the hooks in.
Huerta looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miller.
Huerta trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huerta is keeping busy.
Huerta trying to control the hands but Miller won't let him.
Huerta is trying to break free.
Miller looking for the choke from the back.
Miller tries to get the hooks in deep but Huerta pushed the leg off.
Miller missing with strikes.
Miller not allowing Huerta to control his hands.
Huerta turns into Miller and is now in his guard.
Huerta drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Huerta off! Huerta jumps back into Miller's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Huerta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santiago Huerta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Huerta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huerta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller tries to clinch there but Huerta circles away.
Huerta circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller rushes Huerta and presses him up against the cage.
Miller drags the fight down to the ground.
Huerta trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huerta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huerta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huerta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta connects with a couple of short punches.
Huerta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller looking to control.
Huerta drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Huerta off! Huerta jumps back into Miller's guard.
Huerta tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huerta tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huerta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Huerta counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Huerta to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller leaves Huerta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huerta tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Huerta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chris Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Huerta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Huerta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Huerta wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller pulls Huerta in to control the position.
Huerta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Huerta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huerta wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta has a closed guard, preventing Miller from standing up.
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huerta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Huerta's legs - danger averted.
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huerta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Huerta's legs - danger averted.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Huerta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huerta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huerta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miller uses it to pass to side control.
Miller is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller decides to stand up, so the ref orders Huerta to his feet.
Miller tries to clinch up but Huerta circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Huerta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller leaves Huerta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Santiago Huerta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Huerta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Huerta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huerta stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Miller closes the distance but Huerta moves to the side
and Huerta counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Miller!
Huerta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Miller can't escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huerta cracks Miller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Huerta has a good base and remains in mount.
Huerta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Miller wants to hold on but Huerta pushes him away.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huerta looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huerta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Miller regains half guard.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Huerta sits in half guard.
Huerta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Huerta eventually gives up the hold.
Huerta 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.
Huerta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Huerta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huerta lands with a punch from half guard.
Huerta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Miller looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huerta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chris Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Huerta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Miller tries to clinch
and Huerta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Huerta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Huerta stops Miller from standing up.
Miller is trying to control the position but Huerta postures up.
Huerta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huerta scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller is trying to keep Huerta in close.
Huerta drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Huerta off! Huerta jumps back into Miller's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miller looks to clinch
and Huerta counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huerta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miller's brow.
Chris Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huerta has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Huerta can't get the takedown.
Miller connects with a knee to the head.
Huerta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Huerta throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huerta's face.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Miller lands a nice knee to the body.
Huerta tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Huerta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huerta.
Miller crunches a lovely knee into Huerta's ribcage.
Huerta can't get the takedown.
Miller landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huerta goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Huerta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huerta, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Santiago Huerta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Duquette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko comes to the cage accompanied by Smash. Duquette is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Simple Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Duquette!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marko.
Duquette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marko shoots in for a takedown but Duquette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duquette misses with a two punch combination.
Marko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duquette sprawls well. Duquette wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marko gets slowly back to his feet.
Duquette looks to score with a jab to the body but Marko is just out of range.
Marko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duquette.
Duquette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marko was well out of range. Poor timing from Duquette.
Duquette misses the jab.
Marko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duquette finds it's way round the side to connect with Marko's head.
Marko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Duquette's guard.
Marko won't allow Duquette to get back to his feet.
Marko wants to control from the top but Duquette keeps moving.
Duquette keeping full guard, as Marko tries to pass.
Duquette wants to get back to his feet but Marko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marko trying to control but Duquette is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Duquette is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Marko working the ground and pound.
Duquette is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Marko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Marko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ground and pound from Marko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marko cracks Duquette with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Duquette is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko is looking to take a break and control but Duquette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marko cracks Duquette with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Duquette throws Marko to one side and escapes!
Duquette misses with a few strikes there.
Marko 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.
Duquette looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marko won't allow Duquette to get back to his feet.
Marko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marko thows a big elbow that misses.
Marko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marko lands a couple of elbows.
Marko landing some decent shots from guard.
Marko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duquette keeping full guard, as Marko tries to pass.
Marko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duquette's head.
Marko prevents Duquette from getting back to his feet.
Duquette kicks Marko off and gets to his feet.
Duquette stuffs the takedown attempt from Marko. Marko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Marko or perhaps it was just good defense by Duquette which made him look bad.
Marko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duquette avoids it really well and circles away.
Duquette's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Duquette duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duquette throws a head kick but Marko moves out of range.
Duquette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marko misses with a hook to the body
and Duquette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Duquette is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Marko.
Marko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Duquette is bucking up trying to escape but Marko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Duquette really wants to buck Marko off and get back to his feet.
Marko with the ground and pound from mount.
Duquette wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marko lands a big elbow.
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!
Marko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Duquette hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Marko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marko has his takedown stuffed
and Duquette counters with a straight right hand.
Marko looks to throw the jab but Duquette is out of range.
Marko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marko misses with a straight left.
Marko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Duquette wants to get back to his feet.
Marko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Duquette taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marko working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duquette is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marko cracks Duquette with a big elbow.
Marko working the ground and pound from side control.
Duquette is rocked!
Marko landing a few strikes.
Duquette is still in real trouble! Can Marko finish him?
Marko cracks Duquette with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Marko immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Duquette is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Marko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Marko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke McKendrick (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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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke McKendrick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but McKendrick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKendrick throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.
McKendrick lands an overhand right.
McKendrick throws and low kick but Ivanov moves out of range easily.
McKendrick wants to slow Ivanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McKendrick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ivanov working away.
McKendrick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ivanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ivanov trying to control the action but McKendrick is working from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
McKendrick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to control but McKendrick is keeping him busy.
McKendrick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ivanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ivanov avoids the head kick by McKendrick.
McKendrick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ivanov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ivanov slows the pace down in half guard.
Ivanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McKendrick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ivanov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but McKendrick is retaining full guard.
McKendrick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ivanov!
Ivanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKendrick wants to take his opponent's back but Ivanov doesn't allow it.
McKendrick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ivanov wants to control but McKendrick is having none of it.
McKendrick moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ivanov has worked his arm free - good work by Ivanov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McKendrick wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy.
McKendrick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McKendrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McKendrick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McKendrick's back!
McKendrick can't escape 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.
Ivanov is persistently looking for the submission but McKendrick is defending it well.
Ivanov 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, McKendrick has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ivanov doesn't have the hooks in and McKendrick manages to turn into his guard.
McKendrick wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
McKendrick advances to half guard.
McKendrick is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ivanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanov is defending against the submission attempts here by McKendrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov 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.
McKendrick misses with a head kick.
McKendrick tries to land a front kick but Ivanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from McKendrick.
Ivanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKendrick.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but McKendrick is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ivanov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKendrick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ivanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McKendrick manages to get himself to full guard.
Ivanov pushing down on McKendrick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McKendrick keeping control of the position.
Let's hope that McKendrick has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McKendrick regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKendrick trying to control the position.
McKendrick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKendrick is breathing heavily.
Ivanov trying to control but McKendrick is working from the bottom.
Ivanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! McKendrick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McKendrick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McKendrick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov regains half guard.
Ivanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from McKendrick.
McKendrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanov has his hands clasped together around McKendrick's back. He's all about the action.
Ivanov trying to hold on to McKendrick's head to control him but McKendrick postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from McKendrick.
McKendrick is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanov throws a low kick, looking for McKendrick's leg but McKendrick calmly moves out of range.
Ivanov pushes McKendrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov tries to score a body lock takedown but McKendrick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanov.
McKendrick is pressed up against the cage. Ivanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McKendrick down to the mat. McKendrick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McKendrick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ivanov counters with a single leg into guard. McKendrick didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McKendrick is striking from the bottom but Ivanov uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
McKendrick is staying active underneath Ivanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McKendrick trying to hold on to Ivanov's head to control him but Ivanov postures up.
McKendrick is trying to control but Ivanov manages to pass to mount!
McKendrick is working to get back to half guard.
Ivanov throws some wild stikes that McKendrick manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McKendrick throws a body kick that misses.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but McKendrick is avoiding it.
Luke McKendrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKendrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanov.
McKendrick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McKendrick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ivanov!
McKendrick wants to control the pace but Ivanov is squirming around nicely.
McKendrick avoids the attempt from Ivanov to control.
McKendrick throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McKendrick looking to control but Ivanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKendrick sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ivanov is working to get back to half guard.
McKendrick throwing strikes here but Ivanov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ivanov can't escape the position.
McKendrick wants to control but Ivanov has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ivanov manages to get to full guard.
Aleksey Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKendrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
McKendrick postures up in Ivanov's guard and throws a big left but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McKendrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKendrick is one step ahead there.
McKendrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKendrick has gone for a leg lock! Ivanov slips out almost immediately though and dives into McKendrick's guard.
McKendrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov stands and throws McKendrick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McKendrick is trying to escape the position but Ivanov is controlling the position.
McKendrick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ivanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ivanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McKendrick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ivanov.
Luke McKendrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aleksey Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
McKendrick is trying to control but can't.
Ivanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ivanov is trying to control. McKendrick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ivanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McKendrick works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
McKendrick looking for a sweep. Not yet McKendrick, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke McKendrick.
I think Ivanov 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksey Ivanov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Arrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arrington comes to the cage accompanied by Flesh of My Flesh. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dent's choice of entrance music: HORSE the Band - "The Black Hole". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Arrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Dent!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrington ducks under a wild hook from Dent.
Arrington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dent was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrington.
Dent misses with a straight right.
Arrington ducks under a wild hook from Dent.
Arrington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arrington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dent gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Dent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arrington is trying to force a seperation but Dent has the dominant position.
Dent stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arrington avoiding damage as Dent throws knees to the body.
Dent prevents Arrington from breaking the clinch.
Dent lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dent pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dent up against the cage.
Arrington throws a head punch that misses.
Arrington has had enough of the clinch but Dent keeps him there for the moment.
Dent using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arrington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arrington wants to break free but Dent has control.
Dent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arrington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dent misses with a knee strike.
Dent scores with a shot to the side of Arrington's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dent.
Arrington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arrington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dent can't get the takedown.
Dent lands a nice uppercut.
Dent blocks an uppercut.
Arrington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arrington cracks Dent with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Arrington.
Arthur Dent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrington slips a jab and a cross from Dent.
Dent throws a body kick that misses.
Dent ducks under a wild hook from Arrington.
Dent throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Arrington to counter with a crisp jab.
Dent cracks the inside of Arrington's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dent misses with a combination
and Arrington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arrington thows a body kick. Dent tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dent fails with the takedown.
Lamar Arrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Dent.
Dent looks gassed!
Arrington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arrington misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrington throws a lazy head kick
and Dent counters with a one-two to the body.
Dent lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dent is looking to land body kicks.
Arrington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dent darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dent lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dent loads up on a big right hand but Arrington slips the punch.
Dent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lamar Arrington will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dent just misses with a punch to the body.
Dent misses with a jab to the body
and Arrington counters with a left to the body.
Dent falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arrington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Arthur Dent has been cut.
Arrington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dent at a distance.
Arrington tests Dent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arrington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dent looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Arrington misses.
Arrington scores with a three punch combo!
Arrington ducks under a wild hook from Dent.
Arrington misses with an uppercut.
Dent lands a slapping body shot.
Dent ducks under a wild hook from Arrington.
Arrington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Dent misses
and Arrington counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dent is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Arrington throws a body punch but Dent moves out of range.
Arrington throws a lazy head kick
and Dent decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arrington's guard.
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!
Dent wants to control from the top but Arrington keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent advances to half guard.
Dent content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arrington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dent throws a strike but Arrington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dent is pushing down on Arrington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arrington is fighting to maintain full guard but Dent has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Arrington to regain full guard.
Dent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arrington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arrington keeping moving, preventing Dent from controlling successfully.
Dent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arrington keeping moving, preventing Dent from controlling successfully.
Dent throws a strike but Arrington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Arrington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Dent's cut.
That's time! Arrington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dent throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arrington counters with a left and a right that stings Dent.
Dent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arthur Dent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arrington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arrington throws a head kick that misses
and Dent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lamar Arrington is winning the standup battle so far.
Dent lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arrington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dent falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arrington counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dent doesn't manage to clinch there - Arrington circles away.
Dent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arrington.
Dent tries to clinch but Arrington moves away
letting Arrington counter with a right hand.
Arrington swats away the attempt to clinch by Dent.
Dent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arrington.
Dent wants to clinch.
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.
Dent looks to clinch
and Dent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arrington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arrington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dent throws a head kick that misses
letting Arrington counter with a right hand.
Dent falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arrington counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Dent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrington throws a head kick that misses.
Arrington defending well as Dent loads up on a big left hand.
Dent takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamar Arrington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dent feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arrington's calf.
Arrington moves out of range of the strikes.
Dent misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent looks to land a combination but Arrington avoids it well.
Arrington sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dent throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Arthur Dent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dent misses with a double jab.
Arrington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dent. Dent obviously looking to wear him down.
Dent throws a combination that misses
and Arrington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, jab by Dent - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dent lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arrington backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Dent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arrington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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