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Bringing Out The Big Guns! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moosh LooLoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hagman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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278 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moosh LooLoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Hagman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagman takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Jeff Hagman has been cut.
Hagman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hagman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LooLoo. LooLoo obviously looking to wear him down.
Hagman forces LooLoo back against the cage and clinches.
LooLoo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
LooLoo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
LooLoo working Hagman over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LooLoo lands a right hand.
LooLoo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hagman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from LooLoo.
LooLoo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hagman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from LooLoo - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from LooLoo.
LooLoo stalls.
LooLoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hagman backwards.
LooLoo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hagman takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from LooLoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LooLoo just leaning against Hagman, taking a breather.
LooLoo lands a shot to the body.
LooLoo pushes Hagman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Jeff Hagman's cut even more.
LooLoo controlling the action here for a moment.
LooLoo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hagman backwards.
Hagman is rocked!
LooLoo creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hagman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hagman drops to his knees and LooLoo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moosh LooLoo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Grand Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilbert Grand Jacques has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light 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, Damian Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Grand Jacques!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grand Jacques shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolfe but Wolfe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolfe throws a leg kick but Grand Jacques checks it.
Grand Jacques tries to clinch but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grand Jacques tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolfe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolfe wants to clinch but Grand Jacques slips to the side
and Grand Jacques moves into the clinch.
Grand Jacques blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolfe stalling the fight.
Wolfe takes an elbow to the temple.
Grand Jacques lands an elbow inside that Wolfe shrugs off.
Grand Jacques escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolfe tries for a takedown but Grand Jacques circles away easily
and Grand Jacques counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wolfe won't be happy with that.
Wolfe tries to buck Grand Jacques off but Grand Jacques is having none of it.
Grand Jacques working the ground and pound but Wolfe is defending the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grand Jacques misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grand Jacques tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
I wouldn't like to be where Wolfe is right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grand Jacques is controlling him well.
Wolfe is trying to control Grand Jacques's posture but Grand Jacques avoids it.
Grand Jacques throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Grand Jacques in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wolfe is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilbert Grand Jacques!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Cerrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cliff Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Cerrano!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pena seems to be working for a kimura but Cerrano defends the submission attempt.
Pena is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pena is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cerrano sees it coming and defends easily.
Cerrano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pena is working away from the top position though.
Pena is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Cerrano as he works his way to full guard.
Pena postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cerrano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pena, into his guard.
Cerrano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cerrano won't allow Pena to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cerrano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pena is keeping the position for now.
Cerrano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pena is proving hard to escape from.
Pena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cerrano is one step ahead there.
Cerrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena is trying to control the position but Cerrano postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cerrano has his takedown stuffed
and Pena counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pena postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cerrano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pena, into his guard.
Cerrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrano advances position into side control!
Cerrano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pena is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cerrano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cerrano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Pena 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.
Cerrano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pena counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pena wants to work for an arm triangle but Cerrano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cerrano tries to roll over but Pena keeps him under control.
Pena is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pena is working for a submission of some sort.
Pena is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrano is looking to improve his position.
Cerrano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pena's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pena's back!
Cerrano working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Pena is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Cerrano has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Pena taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Cerrano!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle comes to the cage accompanied by Leper Messiah by Metallica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Castle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Hopp!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle drives through and clinches with Hopp against the cage.
Castle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopp or not.
Hopp is trying to drag Castle to the mat but Castle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hopp tries to score a body lock takedown but Castle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Castle.
Castle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Michael Hopp has been cut.
Castle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hopp tries for a takedown but Castle manages to get underhooks.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Hopp.
Hopp looks gassed!
Castle stalling in the clinch.
Hopp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Castle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopp.
Castle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Castle - that landed with a thud.
Castle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopp or not.
A nice left hand lands by Castle.
Castle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Castle.
Castle slowing the pace effectively.
Hopp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Castle.
Hopp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Castle.
Castle is leaning against Hopp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Castle.
Castle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castle lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopp backwards.
Castle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hopp.
Castle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castle lands a right hand.
Castle lands with a short shot to the head.
Castle lands a nice uppercut.
Castle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Castle - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castle missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Castle.
A right handed body shot lands from Castle.
Castle is stalling here.
Castle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopps head.
Castle lands a body shot.
Castle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hopp tries to pull guard but Castle won't allow it.
Hopp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castle stalling against the cage.
Hopp wants to break free but Castle has control.
Castle lands a left hand.
Castle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Castle.
Hopp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castle digs a right hand into Hopp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopp's gas tank.
Castle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Castle.
Castle lands a nice knee to the body.
Castle lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Castle as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Castle.
Castle has Hopp pressed against the cage.
Castle lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopp backwards.
Castle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hopp takes a shot to the head.
Hopp looking for a takedown.
A short right from Castle.
Castle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopp or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Castle.
Castle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopp misses with a punch to the body.
Castle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopps head.
Castle lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Castle.
Castle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopp can't get the takedown.
Castle stalling the fight.
Castle works on Hopp's body with a couple of short punches.
Hopp drags the fight down to the ground.
Castle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hopp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castle tries to stand but Hopp is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Castle looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Hopp's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hopp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castle as he avoids it easily.
Frank Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hopp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hopp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
Hopp trying to pass the guard but Castle defending well.
Hopp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopp has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopp throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Castle because Hopp loaded up on that one.
Castle is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Castle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castle tries to get out of the position.
Hopp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopp lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hopp tries to control but Castle wriggling away.
Castle wants to try and get back to his feet.
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.
Hopp throwing strikes here but Castle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hopp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castle is looking to escape.
Hopp is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Castle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Castle shrugs it off.
Hopp thowing shots but they're missing.
Hopp working for a submission but Castle is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopp landing punches.
Castle tries to buck Hopp off but he can't manage it.
Hopp throws a sloppy strike and Castle uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Castle has ended up in Hopp's guard.
Hopp throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hopp manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hopp lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Castle hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopp trying to control but Castle is having none of it.
Hopp misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopp controlling the position easily from mount.
Hopp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Hopp'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.
Hopp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castle sprawls well. Castle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hopp gets slowly back to his feet.
Castle closes the distance and clinches.
Hopp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Castle as the two fighters clinch.
Castle is working Hopp over against the cage.
Castle has Hopp pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castle.
Castle lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopp backwards.
Castle has Hopp pushed against the cage.
Castle lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Castle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopp is defending well for now.
Castle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castle has Hopp pushed against the cage.
Castle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castle lands a body shot.
Castle is working Hopp over against the cage.
Castle lands a nice shot to the body.
Castle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castle lands a body punch.
Castle pushes Hopp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Castle - that landed with a thud.
Frank Castle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Hopp.
Castle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopp being controlled against the cage.
Castle lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopp or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hopp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopp is trying to break free.
Castle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hopp is working for takedown but Castle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Castle works on Hopp's body with a couple of short punches.
Castle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopp can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from Castle.
Castle slows down the pace here.
Hopp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Castle - that landed with a thud.
Castle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopp or not.
Castle is leaning against Hopp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle is working Hopp over against the cage.
Castle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Castle - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle lands a shot to the body.
Castle is working Hopp over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Castle.
Hopp tries to pull guard but Castle won't allow it.
Hopp letting Castle take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Castle as the two fighters clinch.
Castle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castle stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Castle.
Hopp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopp backwards.
Castle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castle slowing the pace effectively.
Hopp tries a body shot but Castle blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hopp can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Castle.
Hopp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castle is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle is looking to clinch.
Castle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hopp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hopp.
Hopp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Castle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopp on the ground.
Hopp looking to pass the guard.
Hopp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castle has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hopp off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castle tries to clinch but Hopp is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Hopp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hopp.
Castle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Castle lands with a short shot to the head.
Castle digs a right hand into Hopp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopp's gas tank.
Castle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Castle.
Castle landing knees to the body.
Castle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Castle.
Hopp takes a shot to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Castle lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Castle.
Hopp tries to break the clinch but Castle is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Castle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Castle as the two fighters clinch.
Castle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Castle.
Castle is leaning against Hopp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Castle.
A body shot lands from Castle.
Castle scores with a hook to the body.
Hopp can't get the takedown.
Castle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopp is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Castle.
Castle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Castle.
Hopp jumps guard but Castle stands there with Hopp around his waist. Hopp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Hopp.
Castle has Hopp pressed against the cage.
Castle seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Castle is pressed up against the cage. Hopp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castle down to the mat. Castle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Castle tries to clinch there but Hopp circles away.
Castle moves into the clinch.
Castle lands a body shot.
Castle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Castle as the two fighters clinch.
Castle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castle prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Castle.
Castle cracks Hopp with a nice body shot.
Castle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castle slowing the pace effectively.
Castle presses Hopp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Castle lands a body shot.
Castle throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castle pushes Hopp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castle stalling.
Hopp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Castle.
A body shot lands from Castle.
Castle lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Castle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopp dodges an elbow strike from Castle.
Hopp has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Castle uses from the top position.
Hopp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castle wanted to stand there but Hopp had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hopp to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Castle is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hopp pulls down on the head and he's put Castle to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Hopp!
Michael Hopp is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scuba Stevess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Corley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scuba Stevess!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Corley!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corley slips a jab and a cross from Stevess.
Stevess tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Corley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stevess's guard now.
Corley drops back looking for a leg! Stevess is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevess manages to kick Corley off! Corley jumps back into Stevess's guard.
Corley won't allow Stevess to get back to his feet.
Corley drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Corley seems to have locked his on tight now - Stevess screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Corley, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Stan Corley!
Stan Corley is the new welterweight champion!
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