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OFC 86: Contenders PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson's choice of entrance music: Remember the name. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White 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 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Pilgrim !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pilgrim regains guard immediately.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilgrim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pilgrim is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pilgrim is trying to get back to half guard.
Pilgrim is working hard here to advance position.
Pilgrim struggling a bit here.
Pilgrim is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson works to advance to full mount. Pilgrim defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Pilgrim is having none of it.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pilgrim is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Pilgrim clinches.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pilgrim has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim manages to pull guard.
Pilgrim working a defensive guard here.
Pilgrim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Pilgrim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pilgrim manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Pilgrim 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilgrim looking for a sweep. Not yet Pilgrim , not yet.
Jackson stands up and waves to Pilgrim to follow him.
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pilgrim 's guard.
Jackson looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilgrim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pilgrim trying to control the position.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Pilgrim .
Jackson wants to control from the top but Pilgrim keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pilgrim throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Pilgrim working hard to break the clinch.
Pilgrim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Pilgrim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pilgrim tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pilgrim regains guard immediately.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilgrim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pilgrim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson slips a straight right by Pilgrim .
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pilgrim sprawls well. Pilgrim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Pilgrim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Pilgrim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Pilgrim 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pilgrim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tim Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pilgrim .
Pilgrim wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pilgrim looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Pilgrim 's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Pilgrim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pilgrim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pilgrim misses the shot to the body.
Pilgrim throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Pilgrim .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pilgrim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pilgrim thows a body shot but no joy.
Pilgrim gets a clinch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Pilgrim has him pressed against the cage.
Pilgrim can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Pilgrim . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pilgrim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pilgrim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pilgrim tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pilgrim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tim Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pilgrim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pilgrim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Jackson blocks the strikes from Pilgrim .
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.
Pilgrim is not content to let Jackson control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Pilgrim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Pilgrim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pilgrim tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Pilgrim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pilgrim .
Tim Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from Pilgrim crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Pilgrim dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pilgrim moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Pilgrim breaks from the clinch.
Pilgrim tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pilgrim !
Pilgrim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pilgrim wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pilgrim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pilgrim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jackson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pilgrim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pilgrim keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pilgrim is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Pilgrim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pilgrim manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Pilgrim 's guard.
Pilgrim trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Pilgrim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pilgrim manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Pilgrim 's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Pilgrim is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pilgrim wants to sweep but no luck.
Pilgrim is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Pilgrim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pilgrim keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Pilgrim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pilgrim manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Pilgrim 's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maya Richer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maya Richer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maya Richer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Richer swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richer counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Richer tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson shoots in but Richer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is pressing down on Richer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richer is holding on for now.
Richer is trying to control but can't.
Richer is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richer 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.
Richer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richer controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Richer controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Richer scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Richer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johnson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richer with the ground and pound from mount.
Richer with the ground and pound from mount.
Richer content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Richer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Johnson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richer controlling from side mount.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Richer slows the pace down.
Richer working the body and head with strikes.
Richer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Richer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richer lands a nice forearm strike.
Richer is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Richer is controlling him well.
Richer scoring with punches from side control.
Richer decides to stand back up.
Richer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Richer is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Richer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Richer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richer shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Richer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Johnson can't escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maya Richer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Richer wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Richer scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Maya Richer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Richer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson wants to stand up but Richer is controlling him.
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Richer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Richer showed some decent athleticism there.
Richer trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson pushes Richer off looking to stand but Richer dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson pushes Richer off looking to stand but Richer dives back in and keeps control.
Richer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Maya Richer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Richer clinches.
Richer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but Richer has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Richer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richer.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Richer controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to hold on but Richer pushes him away.
Richer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Richer is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Richer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Richer controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Richer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Richer drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson pushes Richer off looking to stand but Richer dives back in and keeps control.
Richer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Richer working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Richer decides to stand and escape the position.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maya Richer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Richer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson tries to escape but Richer is in control.
Richer happy to just control the position for now.
Richer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richer lands a few punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Richer working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richer working the ground and pound from side control.
Richer is chipping away with strikes.
Richer trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Richer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Richer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Richer is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson tries to buck Richer off but Richer is having none of it.
Richer decides to stand back up.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Richer avoids them all with ease.
Richer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Richer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Richer lands in his opponent's guard.
Richer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Richer lands a couple of elbows.
Richer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richer trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Richer lands a couple of elbows.
Richer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richer with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richer stops Johnson from standing up.
Richer gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Richer counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Richer fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Richer in his tracks.
Richer 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Richer is having none of it.
Richer preventing the sweep.
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Richer throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson dives in and grabs Richer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richer pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Richer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Richer.
Richer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chuck Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maya Richer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson kicks Richer off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maya Richer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richer 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 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maya Richer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate MacRally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Doakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRally comes to the cage accompanied by Sick Puppies - You're Going Down. Doakes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jack Sparrow (feat. Michael Bolton) . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacRally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Doakes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRally misses with a straight right.
Doakes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacRally has a takedown stuffed.
Doakes lands a jab-cross combination.
Doakes throws a series of punches but MacRally avoids them all with ease.
MacRally avoids the body shot from Doakes.
MacRally wants to land a leg kick but Doakes is out of range.
MacRally throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacRally fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doakes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doakes connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacRally swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doakes misses with a few strikes there.
Doakes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Doakes blocks the low kick.
Doakes checks a low kick from MacRally.
Doakes misses the body punch
and MacRally counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacRally throws a chopping leg kick but Doakes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacRally misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRally swings widly with a right hand
and Doakes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacRally avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doakes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doakes lands a jab to MacRally's midsection.
MacRally is breathing heavily.
Doakes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacRally showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doakes.
Doakes misses with a few strikes there.
Doakes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doakes swings for the body but MacRally moves out of range.
Doakes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doakes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacRally manages to avoid it.
Doakes ducks under a wild hook from MacRally.
Nice defenses there by Doakes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRally showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doakes.
Doakes tries to bum rush MacRally with a series of wild strikes but MacRally uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacRally will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doakes swings for the body but MacRally moves out of range.
MacRally throws a leg kick but Doakes checks it.
Doakes drops MacRally with a beautiful combination! MacRally stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Doakes is looking for the KO!
It looks like Nate MacRally has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doakes misses with the combination.
A combination from Doakes does no damage.
Doakes throws a series of punches but MacRally moves out of range.
MacRally lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doakes misses with a hook
and MacRally counters with an outside leg kick.
Doakes scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doakes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doakes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacRally manages to avoid it.
Doakes throws a combination that misses
and MacRally counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacRally throws out a leg kick but Doakes moves out of range and MacRally only half commits.
Doakes just misses with a punch to the body.
MacRally connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doakes momentarily.
Doakes misses with a combination
and MacRally counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacRally sizes up Doakes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacRally swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doakes throws a combination that misses
and MacRally decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doakes'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!
Doakes has momentary wrist control but MacRally slips an elbow through the middle.
Doakes wants to get back to his feet but MacRally is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doakes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacRally controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRally with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacRally throwing strikes from guard but Doakes blocks nicely.
MacRally trying to control but Doakes is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacRally engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Doakes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nate MacRally's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
MacRally throws a left that rocks Doakes and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! MacRally dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Doakes regain composure!
It looks like James Doakes has been cut.
Doakes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but MacRally has just dragged him back down to the mat.
MacRally tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacRally has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacRally advances nicely into full mount.
Doakes wants to control but MacRally is having none of it.
Doakes is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doakes tries to lock up and control but MacRally gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacRally with shots to the head and body - Doakes looks very uncomfortable down there.
MacRally breaks from Doakes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
MacRally unloading with bombs!
Doakes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Doakes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Doakes is breathing heavily.
Doakes taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Doakes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Doakes is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacRally lands a big elbow - Doakes is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Doakes is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nate MacRally!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Probst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Ryda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Probst kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Back of my Hand. Jeff Probst has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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19
160 lbs
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 1 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Probst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Ryda!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryda closes the distance and pushes Probst back into the cage.
Probst utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Probst is pressed up against the cage. Ryda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Probst down to the mat. Probst avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ryda tries for a takedown but Probst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Probst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Probst throws a head kick that Ryda semi-blocks.
It looks like Dick Ryda has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Probst looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryda shoots in and drives through. Probst sprawls well.
Jeff Probst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Ryda.
Ryda misses with a takedown attempt
and Probst counters with a body kick that stops Ryda in his tracks momentarily.
Ryda looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probst lands a big head kick that sends Ryda tumbling to the mat! Probst takes a step backwards and waves Ryda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ryda is rocked!
Probst forces Ryda back against the cage and clinches.
Ryda is still on wobbly legs! Can Probst finish him?
Probst scores a nice knee to the body.
Ryda seems to have recovered his senses.
Probst connects with a knee to the head.
Probst lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryda won't want to take too many of those.
Probst lands a nice elbow.
Probst landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ryda has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Probst lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Probst avoiding damage.
Probst lands a damaging elbow.
Probst with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Dick Ryda's cut even more.
Probst comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Probst.
Probst putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Come on Probst - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ryda is trying desperately to land a takedown but Probst is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ryda.
Ryda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Probst fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Probst throws a nice inside leg kick.
Probst lands with a slapping head kick.
Ryda has Probst up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Probst as Ryda tries to tie him up.
Probst lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Dick Ryda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Probst lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryda won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Probst lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Probst tries a knee to the head but Ryda blocks it.
Ryda can't find room to land a body shot as Probst controls the action.
Probst comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Probst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryda takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ryda letting Probst take a breather here.
Probst gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Probst connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ryda's face.
Dick Ryda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Probst stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Probst gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryda takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ryda tries to pull guard but Probst holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryda drops back down to his feet.
Probst lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dick Ryda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeff Probst!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Brinkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Furlong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Captain Bumout. Edward Furlong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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178 lbs
5 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Furlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Brinkley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furlong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brinkley but Brinkley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Furlong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Furlong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brinkley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brinkley wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Furlong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furlong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brinkley at a distance.
Furlong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brinkley was covering up waiting for the punch and Furlong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brinkley wants to stand and escape but Furlong is having none of it.
Furlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Brinkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brinkley wants to stand and escape but Furlong is having none of it.
Brinkley looks gassed!
Furlong with a nice head shot there.
Furlong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Furlong wants to pass the guard but Brinkley is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlong is pushing down on Brinkley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brinkley is fighting to maintain full guard but Furlong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brinkley wants to get back to his feet.
Furlong wants to work for an arm triangle but Brinkley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Furlong seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brinkley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Edward Furlong!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belanger has chosen morbid ange l- immortal rights as his entrance music. Bruno Belanger is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
157 lbs
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24
142 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Hickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Belanger!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belanger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hickson circles away.
Matt Hickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hickson closes the distance but Belanger moves to the side
and Belanger counters with a straight right hand.
Hickson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belanger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hickson scrambles back to his feet.
Belanger works over Hickson's head and body with a nice combination.
Hickson blocks a head kick by Belanger.
Hickson dives in and scores a takedown into Belanger's guard.
Belanger is looking to stand up but Hickson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hickson scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hickson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Belanger tries to buck Hickson off but Hickson is having none of it.
Hickson stands up and beckons Belanger to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger throws a hook but Hickson avoids it easily.
Hickson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belanger counters with a nice uppercut.
Hickson ducks under a wild hook from Belanger.
Hickson shoots in for a double leg but Belanger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hickson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hickson tries to clinch
and Belanger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hickson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Belanger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Belanger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hickson wants to hit a switch here but Belanger passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hickson there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickson tries to lock up and control but Belanger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hickson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hickson is looking to improve his position but Belanger isn't that keen on the idea.
Belanger is landing with some decent strikes but Hickson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hickson tries to lock up and control but Belanger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hickson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickson is trying to stand up here but Belanger is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belanger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hickson wants to improve his position but Belanger is controlling well.
Belanger throwing shots but Hickson is blocking nicely.
Hickson is trying to control but can't.
Hickson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belanger.
Belanger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hickson defending well though.
Belanger throwing shots but Hickson is blocking nicely.
Hickson is trying to stand up here but Belanger is controlling him well.
Hickson actively working from the bottom here.
Hickson is breathing heavily.
Belanger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hickson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belanger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hickson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Belanger is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hickson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hickson content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Belanger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hickson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hickson misses with a combination
and Belanger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belanger throws a lazy right hand but Hickson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belanger stuffs the takedown attempt from Hickson. Hickson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickson tries to clinch up
and Belanger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Matt Hickson has been cut.
Hickson looks to score with a jab to the body but Belanger is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Belanger counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Belanger does no damage.
Hickson shoots for a takedown but Belanger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belanger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belanger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hickson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belanger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hickson tries for a takedown but Belanger circles away easily
letting Belanger counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belanger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hickson doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger throws a sloppy head kick and Hickson moves out of range easily.
Belanger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hickson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belanger counters with a nice uppercut.
Belanger throws a left that rocks Hickson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Belanger dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hickson regain composure!
Hickson is rocked!
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!
Belanger prevents Hickson from escaping the position.
Oh Hickson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hickson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hickson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Belanger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickson is looking for a sweep.
Belanger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hickson is avoiding damage well.
Hickson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belanger's best efforts.
Belanger lands strikes from half guard.
Belanger slips a nice elbow through Hickson's hands, connecting with Hickson's forehead.
Hickson is trying to get back to full guard.
Belanger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hickson's head.
Hickson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hickson trying to control here.
Belanger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hickson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hickson trying to control here.
Belanger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hickson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belanger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belanger's back!
Hickson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Belanger looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Belanger defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Belanger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Belanger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Hickson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hickson swings widly with a right hand
and Belanger counters with a nice uppercut.
Hickson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belanger quickly recovers to half guard.
Belanger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Belanger scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hickson manages to mount him!
Hickson controlling from mount.
Hickson scoring with strikes but Belanger is staying in there.
Belanger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Belanger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hickson controlling from mount.
Belanger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Belanger tries to buck Hickson off but he can't manage it.
Hickson controlling the position easily from mount.
Hickson working Belanger over with strikes here.
Belanger tries to reverse the position but Hickson maintains control.
Hickson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Belanger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Belanger shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belanger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hickson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Belanger bucks Hickson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Bruno Belanger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belanger scores with a takedown into Hickson's guard.
Belanger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belanger trying to move into half guard but instead Hickson has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hickson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hickson stops Belanger from standing up.
Belanger keeping moving, preventing Hickson from controlling successfully.
Belanger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hickson passes into side control.
Belanger is not content to let Hickson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belanger taking a bit of punishment here - Hickson scoring with strikes.
Belanger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hickson working Belanger over with strikes.
Hickson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hickson controlling his opponent.
Hickson with good strikes from the mount here!
Matt Hickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruno Belanger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belanger is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hickson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belanger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Belanger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Shcloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Shcloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shcloff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCarthy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCarthy isn't going anywhere.
Shcloff throws a strike aimed at the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy avoids it well.
McCarthy trying to remain calm as Shcloff controls from the top position.
McCarthy is not content to let Shcloff control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shcloff is really struggling to control McCarthy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shcloff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shcloff is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McCarthy is trying to escape and Shcloff transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McCarthy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Shcloff! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Shcloff!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweeney Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Never Forget, Never Forgive.. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sweeney Todd enters the cage!
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154 lbs
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140 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jolley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sweeney Todd!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a combination that misses
and Jolley counters with a three punch combo that has Todd backing up. Todd nods at Jolley to acknowledge the strikes.
Todd throws a body punch but Jolley moves out of range.
No luck for Jolley with that takedown attempt.
Jolley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jolley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jolley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Todd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jolley somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jolley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Jolley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Jolley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Todd wants to get back to full guard.
Jolley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Todd is just riding it out for now. Jolley eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Todd gets full guard.
Todd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jolley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jolley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Todd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Todd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Todd!
Todd has control of an arm but Jolley manages to advance to Todd's back!
Jolley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Todd is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd fending off the submission attempt from Jolley.
Jolley doesn't have the hooks in and Todd manages to turn into his guard.
Jolley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jolley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Todd stays in close to Jolley's body and controls the position.
Todd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jolley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jolley has his foot on Todd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todd works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd wants to control from the top but Jolley keeps moving.
Jolley wants to sweep here but Todd controlling him for the moment.
Jolley looking for a guillotine here but Todd defends easily.
Todd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Todd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jolley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jolley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jolley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Todd uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolley is looking to reverse the position.
Jolley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jolley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Todd off and has taken his back!
Jolley has the hooks in. Todd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jolley misses with a punch to the head.
Jolley is hanging on to Todd's back as he tries to escape.
Jolley is looking for a choke. Todd gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Todd manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd tries to free his leg and advance position but Jolley is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jolley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Todd misses with a few strikes there.
Jolley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Todd tries to avoid it but Jolley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Todd to the ground. Todd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Jolley counters with a three punch combo that has Todd backing up. Todd nods at Jolley to acknowledge the strikes.
Todd misses with a combination
and Jolley counters with a single leg into guard. Todd didn't expect that.
Jolley drops back looking for a leg! Todd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Todd manages to kick Jolley off! Jolley jumps back into Todd's guard.
Jolley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Todd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Todd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Todd!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jolley gets back to half guard.
Todd is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd is keen to just control but Jolley is a slippery customer.
Jolley is looking to control Todd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jolley avoid being mounted?
Jolley actively working from the bottom here.
Jolley wants to get back to full guard.
Todd is looking for a kimura here.
Todd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Jolley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todd stands up from half guard.
Todd gets caught flat footed, as Jolley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Todd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Todd pulls Jolley in close to prevent any damage.
Jolley has gone for a leg lock! Todd slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jolley's guard.
James Jolley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jolley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Todd's guard.
Jolley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jolley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jolley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Todd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Todd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Todd!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jolley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jolley is looking for a sweep.
Todd is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jolley's shoulder. That is not cool.
Todd works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jolley tries to buck Todd off but Todd is having none of it.
Jolley is trying to control Todd's posture but Todd avoids it.
Todd has control of an arm but Jolley manages to advance to Todd's back!
Jolley looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd just trying to survive but Jolley is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jolley is controlling the position but Todd somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Todd gets full guard.
Jolley stopping the sweep attempt from Todd.
Jolley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Todd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jolley, into his guard.
Jolley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 James Jolley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jolley doesn't seem phased though.
Todd throws a hook but Jolley blocks it.
Todd misses with a double jab
and Jolley counters with a single leg into guard. Todd didn't expect that.
Todd is pulling down on Jolley's head to control his posture.
Todd keeping full guard, as Jolley tries to pass.
Todd manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jolley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd controlling the position easily from mount.
Todd dominating with strikes here.
Jolley is looking to improve his position but Todd isn't that keen on the idea.
Jolley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jolley tries to get to full guard but Todd has control of the leg.
Jolley gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jolley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Todd is stalling in the full guard.
Jolley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Todd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Todd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sweeney Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolley is looking for a triangle but Todd pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Todd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jolley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Todd has managed to get both his arms back between Jolley's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolley has his foot on Todd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todd works his way back into a safe position though.
Todd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Todd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Todd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jolley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Todd has managed to get both his arms back between Jolley's legs - danger averted.
Todd wants to get up but he can't break Jolley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jolley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Todd passes into half guard.
Jolley tries to get to full guard but Todd has control of the leg.
Jolley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Todd trying to control the action but Jolley is working from the bottom.
Todd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Todd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jolley looking for submissions off his back.
Jolley wants to improve his position but Todd is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Jolley.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jolley, 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 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jolley!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghengis Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. After the Smoke is Clear kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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287 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghengis Congo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gibson.
Congo digs a good body shot into Gibson's ribs.
Gibson throws a lazy head kick
and Congo counters with a right hand to the body.
Congo digs a good hook to Gibson's body.
Congo jabs Gibson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Congo.
It looks like Scott Gibson has been cut.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Congo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gibson, pushing him back against the cage.
Gibson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gibson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Congo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gibson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Congo counters with a left to the body.
A nice combination there by Congo.
Congo misses with a double jab.
Gibson throws a lazy uppercut
and Congo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gibson moves forwards but Congo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Congo throws a right hand that Gibson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibson also avoids with ease.
Congo lands a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Congo!
Scott Gibson's cut is getting worse.
Danga de danga de dang - Congo scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo lands a big head kick that sends Gibson tumbling to the mat! Congo takes a step backwards and waves Gibson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Congo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Congo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Congo moves into the clinch.
Congo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Congo looking to throw knees to the head but Gibson is blocking nicely.
Congo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gibson wants a takedown but no success here.
Congo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Congo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scott Gibson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Congo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Scott Gibson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Gibson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghengis Congo!
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