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Jambalaya PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ipu Fokislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fokislav kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Links 2-3-4 - Rammstein. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ipu Fokislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fokislav rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Fokislav.
Fokislav crunches a lovely knee into Hardy's ribcage.
Fokislav wants a takedown but no success here.
Fokislav pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokislav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokislav managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokislav scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fokislav tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fokislav closes the distance but Hardy moves to the side
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fokislav's guard.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy drops back looking for a leg! Fokislav is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fokislav manages to kick Hardy off! Hardy jumps back into Fokislav's guard.
Fokislav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokislav keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fokislav controlling the position.
Hardy slips nicely into half guard.
Hardy is trying to control. Fokislav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fokislav is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardy's back!
Fokislav really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hardy.
Fokislav working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hardy tries to break free.
Fokislav is trying to stick to Hardy's back but Hardy is turning into Fokislav. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fokislav's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hardy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Fokislav keeps moving.
Hardy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav striking off his back but it's not causing Hardy any problems.
Fokislav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carter Hardy.
Fokislav tries to sprawl but Hardy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fokislav keeps working.
Fokislav tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Hardy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fokislav defends it well.
Hardy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hardy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Fokislav pushes Hardy off and gets back to his feet.
Fokislav defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Fokislav clinches.
Fokislav has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fokislav breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fokislav tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Hardy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Hardy dominated that round.
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.
Fokislav moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Fokislav is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fokislav scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Carter Hardy has been cut.
Fokislav closes the distance but Hardy moves to the side
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fokislav's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hardy won't allow Fokislav to get back to his feet.
Hardy with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy won't allow Fokislav to sweep him here.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Fokislav is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Fokislav keeps moving.
Hardy thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hardy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fokislav looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fokislav looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fokislav!
Carter Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Fokislav takes a little break here. Hardy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fokislav thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav slows the pace down in half guard.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Fokislav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fokislav stalling away here and it's allowed Hardy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fokislav tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
Fokislav trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fokislav.
Fokislav controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fokislav stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ipu Fokislav just wasn't active enough.
Fokislav closes the distance but Hardy moves to the side
and Hardy counters with a single leg into guard. Fokislav didn't expect that.
Fokislav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fokislav controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fokislav is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fokislav is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fokislav's head.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
Hardy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hardy trying to control the position but Fokislav is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fokislav looks to move to half guard but instead Hardy has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carter Hardy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fokislav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fokislav closes the distance but Hardy moves to the side
and Hardy counters with a single leg into guard. Fokislav didn't expect that.
Fokislav seems keen to control Hardy's posture.
Fokislav looking for a guillotine here but Hardy defends easily.
Fokislav manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
Hardy pulls Fokislav in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokislav wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Fokislav controlling him for the moment.
Fokislav trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Ipu Fokislav wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fokislav.
Fokislav closes the distance but Hardy moves to the side
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is working for a submission of some sort.
Hardy wants to work for an arm triangle but Fokislav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hardy lands with a punch from half guard.
Hardy is looking for a kimura but Fokislav is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardy to get the leverage.
Hardy is looking to advance position but Fokislav won't allow it.
Fokislav is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardy's back!
Fokislav controlling well, preventing Hardy from escaping the position.
Hardy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fokislav passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokislav jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hardy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hardy and Fokislav has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fokislav wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hardy can't do much from the bottom here.
Fokislav wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardy, who protects the arm well.
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.
Hardy struggling a bit here.
Ipu Fokislav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fokislav is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hardy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Fokislav working the ground and pound but Hardy is defending the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Hardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Plouffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Scala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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26
219 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Plouffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Scala!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scala misses with a hook
and Plouffe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Plouffe.
Plouffe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scala up against the cage.
Plouffe keeps control of Scala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scala is trying to break free.
Scala has had enough of the clinch but Plouffe keeps him there for the moment.
Plouffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scala swings widly with a right hand
and Plouffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scala misses with a hook
and Plouffe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scala misses with a shot to the body
and Plouffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scala throws a lazy uppercut
and Plouffe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Plouffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plouffe tries to clinch up but Scala circles away and keeps his distance.
Scala misses with a jab to the body
and Plouffe counters by moving into the clinch.
Plouffe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scala's efforts to push away.
Plouffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scalas head.
A short right from Plouffe.
A shot in the inside from Plouffe.
Plouffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Plouffe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scala's efforts to push away.
Scala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Plouffe as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plouffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Plouffe lands a body shot.
Scala looks gassed!
A right handed body shot lands from Plouffe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Plouffe.
Nice body punch from Plouffe - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plouffe.
Plouffe lands a nice uppercut.
Plouffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Plouffe - just one landing.
Plouffe rushes Scala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plouffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Plouffe lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plouffe.
Scala wants to break free but Plouffe has control.
Scala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plouffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scala.
Plouffe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scala in his tracks.
Scala throws an off balance right hand
and Plouffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Plouffe drops Scala with a beautiful combination! Scala stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Plouffe is looking for the KO!
Scala is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plouffe has managed to clinch.
Scala is still on wobbly legs! Can Plouffe finish him?
Plouffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Scala backwards.
Plouffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Plouffe lands a nice uppercut.
Plouffe lands a shoulder strike.
Plouffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Plouffe keeps control of Scala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Plouffe lands with a left to the head.
Scala seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plouffe.
Plouffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Plouffe dips a shoulder and cracks Scala with a mighty uppercut! Scala falls back against the cage and Plouffe unloads with a barrage of strikes! Scala is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Plouffe screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Plouffe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekko Persvako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber comes to the cage accompanied by m.o.v.e - around the world. Persvako is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In Flames - Crawl through knives. Jackson Faber is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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181 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pekko Persvako!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Faber lands a really nice looking cross but Persvako seems unphased.
Persvako misses with a right hand
and Faber counters with a series of strikes. Persvako will be more careful next time no doubt.
Persvako ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persvako shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Faber holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Persvako.
A short right from Faber.
Persvako changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Faber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Faber tries to clinch but Persvako moves away
and Persvako counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Faber!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persvako trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber blocking the ground and pound.
Faber wants to hold on but Persvako pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber blocking the ground and pound.
Persvako thowing shots but they're missing.
Persvako looking to ground and pound but Faber is blocking nicely.
Persvako avoids the attempt from Faber to control.
Persvako wants to control the pace but Faber is squirming around nicely.
Persvako throws a wild left hand from mount and Faber manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Persvako thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Persvako not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Faber tries to roll over but Persvako keeps him under control.
Persvako missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Persvako lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Persvako passes the guard and advances to mount!
Faber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako landing shots from mount.
Persvako fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Persvako trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Persvako throws some wild stikes that Faber manages to avoid easily.
Persvako throwing strikes here but Faber is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Persvako landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Persvako jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Faber is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Faber and Persvako has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Persvako misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Persvako in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Persvako is trying to ground and pound but Faber uses the momentary lack of control by Persvako to regain half guard.
Persvako looks to land a strike but Faber avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekko Persvako dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Persvako misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Faber to counter with a crisp jab.
Persvako with a poor takedown
and Faber moves into the clinch.
Faber lands a left hand.
Faber manages to break the clinch.
Faber tries to keep at a distance but Persvako has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Faber.
Persvako trying to control the position but instead, Faber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Persvako into the cage.
Persvako misses with a body punch.
Faber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Persvakos head.
Persvako looking for a takedown.
Jackson Faber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekko Persvako.
Faber gets through Persvako's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persvako.
Persvako misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faber presses Persvako against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faber lands with a light punch inside.
Faber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Persvako is breathing heavily.
Persvako takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Persvako misses
and Faber counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persvako swats away the attempt to clinch by Faber.
Jackson Faber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Faber scores with a shoulder strike.
Persvako tries for a takedown. No joy.
Faber lands an elbow just above Persvako 's eye.
Persvako is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Faber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Faber.
A right handed body shot lands from Faber.
Faber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Persvako backwards.
Persvako misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Faber is struggling to control the position.
Faber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Persvako backwards.
Faber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Persvako takes the fight into the clinch.
Faber is pushing Persvako up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber landing knees to the head.
Faber gets through Persvako's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Persvakos head.
Faber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faber scores with a one two! Persvako had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Faber has closed the distance and engaged Persvako in a clinch.
Faber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Persvako's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faber lands a body punch.
Faber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faber has managed to clinch.
Faber lands with a light punch inside.
Faber slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson Faber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Persvako goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faber lands a shoulder strike.
Faber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Persvako backwards.
Persvako misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Persvako struggles to land a body shot inside as Faber controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faber moves into the clinch.
Persvako fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faber.
Persvako goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faber prevents it.
Faber blocks a body shot from Persvako.
A nice left hand lands by Faber.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Faber scores with a nice hook to the head.
Persvako looking for a takedown.
Faber lands a nice uppercut.
Faber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Faber lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Faber.
Faber leaning his opponent against the cage.
Faber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Persvako back to the cage. Faber follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Faber tries to clinch up.
Persvako tries to keep at a distance but Faber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faber gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faber stalling in the clinch.
Faber blocks a body shot from Persvako.
Faber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Persvako gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Faber lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Faber dominated that second round.
That's time! Faber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Persvako swats away the attempt to clinch by Faber.
Faber moves in looking to clinch but Persvako pushes him off.
Faber rushes Persvako and presses him up against the cage.
Faber misses with the head strike.
Persvako lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Persvako is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faber pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Persvako looking to slow down the pace here.
Faber lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Faber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Persvako keeps the fight on the outside.
Persvako takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faber moves into range and clinches up with Persvako.
Faber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Faber manages to break the clinch.
Persvako takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber doesn't manage to clinch there - Persvako circles away.
Pekko Persvako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber pushes Persvako up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faber.
A shot in the inside from Faber.
Faber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Persvako doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faber counters with a straight right hand.
Persvako keeps the fight on the outside.
Faber tries to clinch but Persvako is having none of it.
Persvako misses with a shot to the body
and Faber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Faber lands a glancing blow to the side of Persvako's head.
Faber tries to clinch but Persvako is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Faber - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Faber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Faber is stalling here.
Faber misses with some punches.
Faber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faber darts in trying to clinch
letting Persvako counter with a right hand.
Faber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Persvako holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber scores with a shot to the side of Persvako's head.
A body shot lands from Persvako.
The referee calls for Faber to work.
Persvako has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Faber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson Faber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekko Persvako.
Persvako has a couple of punches blocked by Faber.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jackson Faber.
Persvako misses with a takedown
and Faber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Persvako throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Persvako swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Persvako shoots and misses
and Faber counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Faber.
A bit of stalling here from Faber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Persvako backwards.
Faber lands a hook that snaps the head of Persvako backwards.
Faber manages to break the clinch.
Faber lands a jab to Persvako's midsection.
Faber tries to clinch there but Persvako circles away.
Persvako shoots and misses
and Faber counters with a low kick, right behind Persvako 's knee.
Faber closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faber.
Faber stalling against the cage.
Faber lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Persvako wants a takedown but no success here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faber.
Faber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Faber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Faber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Faber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nat Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Ruslan (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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148 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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23
130 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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, Nat Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Ruslan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias with a poor takedown
and Ruslan counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruslan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruslan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ruslan advances nicely into full mount.
Ruslan is working for a guillotine from mount but Dias frees his head quite easily.
Dias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ruslan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dias to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dias shrugs it off.
Ruslan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dias can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dias manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ruslan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ruslan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ruslan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ruslan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dias is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ruslan is controlling him well.
Ruslan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruslan advances to mount.
Dias tries to buck Ruslan off but he can't manage it.
Ruslan looking to secure an arm triangle but Dias defends it well.
Dias is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan working for a guillotine from mount but Dias is in no mood to give up.
Ruslan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dias is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dias trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruslan working for a submission but Dias is keeping him at bay.
Ruslan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dias manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ruslan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ruslan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dias tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruslan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Ruslan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dias works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dias gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruslan counters with a single leg into guard. Dias didn't expect that.
Dias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruslan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruslan seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruslan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruslan 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.
Ruslan is looking for a kimura here.
Dias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruslan on the ground.
Ruslan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruslan is working for a kimura but Dias is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruslan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruslan seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dias has recovered full guard.
Ruslan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruslan drops back looking for a leg! Dias is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dias manages to kick Ruslan off! Ruslan jumps back into Dias's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan passes Dias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruslan seems to be working for a kimura but Dias defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruslan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dias defends it well.
Dias looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruslan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dias defends it well.
Ruslan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ruslan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Ruslan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nat Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dias doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruslan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ruslan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruslan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruslan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dias looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dias looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dias!
Ruslan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nice strikes from Dias there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslan actively working from the bottom here.
Dias is pressing down on Ruslan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruslan is holding on for now.
Ruslan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dias pulls his head out easily.
Ruslan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruslan.
Ruslan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dias is aware though and is defending well.
Ruslan looking for a guillotine here but Dias defends easily.
Dias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruslan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruslan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruslan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruslan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruslan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dias defends it easily.
Ruslan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruslan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dias has managed to get both his arms back between Ruslan's legs - danger averted.
Dias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dias tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruslan is retaining full guard.
Ruslan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dias throwing strikes from guard but Ruslan blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias postures up in Ruslan's guard and throws a big left but Ruslan blocks it.
Dias advances position into side control!
Ruslan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruslan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nat Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslan looking for submissions off his back.
Dias trying to mount his opponent but Ruslan defends it.
Ruslan looking for submissions off his back.
Dias working Ruslan over with strikes.
Ruslan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dias pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruslan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dias defends it easily.
Ruslan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dias defends well.
Ruslan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dias is aware though and is defending well.
Dias makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruslan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruslan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruslan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Igor Ruslan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruslan's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Ruslan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruslan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Ruslan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evan D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan D has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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153 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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153 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but D keeps moving.
Vaughn looking to pass the guard.
Vaughn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vaughn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. D swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rick Vaughn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vaughn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and D counters with a flying knee that drops Vaughn!
Vaughn is rocked!
D would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vaughn wants to sweep here but D controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D gets to his feet. Vaughn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vaughn tries to score a power double leg takedown but D sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vaughn somewhat.
Vaughn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
D throws Vaughn to one side and escapes!
Vaughn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and D counters with a big head kick but Vaughn shrugs it off.
Evan D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Vaughn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D throws a head kick that Vaughn semi-blocks.
It looks like Rick Vaughn has been cut.
A head kick misses from D.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D fails to land with a series of punches.
D throws a nice looking combination but Vaughn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
D swinging wildly here.
Vaughn swinging wildly here.
D swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vaughn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
D throws a head kick but Vaughn moves out of range.
D defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vaughn.
D throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for D, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaughn with a poor takedown
and D counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
D scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
D is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and D counters with a three punch combo that has Vaughn backing up. Vaughn nods at D to acknowledge the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vaughn.
D throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
Vaughn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. D defends it nicely.
Evan D is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D throws a nice looking combination but Vaughn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vaughn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vaughn.
Vaughn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan D dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Vaughn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
D throws a right and a left that Vaughn avoids nicely.
Vaughn misses with a takedown
and D counters with a big head kick but Vaughn shrugs it off.
D swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
D throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
D throws a series of punches but Vaughn avoids them all with ease.
D misses with a wild combination.
Evan D is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
D stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and D wants it to stay on the feet.
Vaughn drives through with a takedown into D's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
D is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vaughn is controlling him.
D preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn is looking to work some ground and pound but D has wrist control.
Vaughn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughn 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.
Vaughn pushing down on D's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
D is refusing to be controlled, as Vaughn sits in half guard.
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.
Vaughn stands up out of the half guard.
D moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vaughn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and D cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evan D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Vaughn.
D misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vaughn shoots in looking for a takedown but D manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vaughn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vaughn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
D is trying to stand up here but Vaughn is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn tries to pass the half guard into mount. D knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
D is staying active underneath Vaughn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vaughn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vaughn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vaughn is looking for a kimura but D is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vaughn to get the leverage.
D avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vaughn.
Vaughn wants to pass to mount but D is defending the position.
D is staying active underneath Vaughn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Vaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Vaughn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
D throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaughn dodges the punch combination from D.
D throws a head kick but Vaughn moves out of range.
Vaughn dodges the punch combination from D.
D throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vaughn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vaughn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, D has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vaughn is trying to work for a kimura but D is defending well.
D avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vaughn.
D knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vaughn on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vaughn is taking a breather. D says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vaughn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vaughn is trying to work for a kimura but D is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vaughn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vaughn not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn wants to control but D is keeping him busy.
D is in trouble now - Vaughn has advanced to mount!
D wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vaughn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vaughn controlling from the full mount.
Vaughn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… D is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by D and Vaughn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughn decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Vaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaughn 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Vaughn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Eichstaedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Eichstaedt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Klaxons- Gravity Rainbow. Saurkraut is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Poland National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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158 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Eichstaedt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurkraut keeps Eichstaedt at a distance using the push kick.
Saurkraut thuds a left hand into Eichstaedt's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eichstaedt. Saurkraut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eichstaedt wants to clinch up but Saurkraut keeps it at a distance.
Saurkraut takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Olaf Saurkraut has been cut.
Saurkraut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saurkraut shoots and misses
and Eichstaedt counters with a nice uppercut.
Saurkraut lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Olaf Saurkraut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eichstaedt but Eichstaedt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saurkraut throws a right and a left that Eichstaedt avoids nicely.
Eichstaedt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saurkraut blocks a head kick by Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt lands a high kick!
Eichstaedt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saurkraut counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saurkraut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eichstaedt is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eichstaedt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
Robert Eichstaedt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Saurkraut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eichstaedt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saurkraut thinking.
Eichstaedt throws a sloppy head kick and Saurkraut moves out of range easily.
Eichstaedt swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Saurkraut, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eichstaedt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saurkraut drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saurkraut throwing strikes but missing.
Eichstaedt is trying to keep Saurkraut in close.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Eichstaedt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt controls Saurkraut momentarily but Saurkraut frees himself.
Eichstaedt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saurkraut.
Eichstaedt controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eichstaedt lands with a shot to the body.
Saurkraut misses with a double jab
and Eichstaedt counters by clinching up.
Saurkraut wants a takedown but no success here.
Saurkraut tries for a takedown but Eichstaedt manages to get underhooks.
Saurkraut looks gassed!
Eichstaedt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saurkraut blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eichstaedt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saurkraut's brow.
Saurkraut has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eichstaedt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eichstaedt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saurkraut is trying to drag Eichstaedt to the mat but Eichstaedt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eichstaedt lands an elbow that stopped Saurkraut in his tracks for a moment.
Eichstaedt taking a breather.
Eichstaedt gets underhooks to prevent Saurkraut's takedown attempt.
Eichstaedt is struggling to control the position.
Saurkraut tries to pull guard but Eichstaedt holds him up against the cage and eventually Saurkraut drops back down to his feet.
Saurkraut tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Eichstaedt.
Saurkraut can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Eichstaedt.
That has opened up Olaf Saurkraut's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eichstaedt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saurkraut's brow.
Saurkraut has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eichstaedt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eichstaedt prevents a body shot from Saurkraut.
Eichstaedt stops a takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eichstaedt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eichstaedt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saurkraut drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eichstaedt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eichstaedt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saurkraut's brow.
Saurkraut is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saurkraut gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eichstaedt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saurkraut is working away from the top position though.
Saurkraut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Eichstaedt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut.
That's time! Eichstaedt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eichstaedt cracks Saurkraut with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eichstaedt is looking to clinch but Saurkraut is avoiding it.
Saurkraut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eichstaedt's guard.
Eichstaedt looking to control.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Eichstaedt keeps moving.
Eichstaedt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saurkraut lands a couple of elbows.
Saurkraut is breathing heavily.
Saurkraut cracks Eichstaedt with a solid left hand.
Saurkraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eichstaedt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Eichstaedt keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eichstaedt trying to keep a closed guard but Saurkraut is proving a slippery customer.
Saurkraut slips nicely into half guard.
Saurkraut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eichstaedt's head.
Saurkraut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eichstaedt sees it coming and defends easily.
Saurkraut is looking to take a break and control but Eichstaedt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saurkraut is thwarting Eichstaedt's attempts to control the position.
Eichstaedt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eichstaedt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eichstaedt trying to hold on to Saurkraut's head to control him but Saurkraut postures up.
Saurkraut thows a huge punch but Eichstaedt dodges it nicely.
Saurkraut trying to pass the guard but Eichstaedt defending well.
Saurkraut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saurkraut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt takes a swing at Saurkraut's ribcage but misses.
Saurkraut gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eichstaedt counters with a head kick.
Saurkraut swats away the attempt to clinch by Eichstaedt.
Good shot there by Saurkraut.
Nice takedown defense from Eichstaedt. No joy for Saurkraut on that attempt.
Saurkraut misses with a combination
and Eichstaedt counters with a three punch combo that has Saurkraut backing up. Saurkraut nods at Eichstaedt to acknowledge the strikes.
Eichstaedt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saurkraut.
Saurkraut tries for a takedown but Eichstaedt circles away easily
and Eichstaedt moves into the clinch.
Robert Eichstaedt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Eichstaedt throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saurkraut goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eichstaedt prevents it.
Saurkraut has Eichstaedt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eichstaedt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saurkraut dodges an elbow strike from Eichstaedt.
Saurkraut is working Eichstaedt over against the cage.
Eichstaedt stalls.
A hook to the body from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eichstaedt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saurkraut takes a shot to the head.
Saurkraut tries to score a body lock takedown but Eichstaedt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saurkraut blocks an elbow strike.
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 Robert Eichstaedt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Saurkraut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eichstaedt is fending him off so far but Saurkraut persists. Nope, Eichstaedt circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Eichstaedt misses
and Saurkraut counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saurkraut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eichstaedt tries to avoid it but Saurkraut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eichstaedt to the ground. Eichstaedt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt throws a right hand that Saurkraut ducks under and follows up with a left that Saurkraut also avoids with ease.
Eichstaedt loads up on a big right hand but Saurkraut slips the punch.
Saurkraut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eichstaedt manages to avoid it.
Eichstaedt tries to bum rush Saurkraut with a series of wild strikes but Saurkraut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saurkraut bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eichstaedt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eichstaedt tries to clinch but Saurkraut moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Saurkraut does no damage.
Jab by Eichstaedt.
Saurkraut misses with a takedown attempt
and Eichstaedt counters with a straight right hand.
Robert Eichstaedt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eichstaedt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eichstaedt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saurkraut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eichstaedt instigates a clinch.
Eichstaedt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut dodges an elbow strike from Eichstaedt.
Saurkraut goes for a takedown attempt but Eichstaedt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eichstaedt slips a straight right by Saurkraut.
Eichstaedt throws a sloppy head kick and Saurkraut moves out of range easily.
Eichstaedt misses with a body shot
and Saurkraut counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eichstaedt won't be happy with that.
Saurkraut wants to stand but Eichstaedt has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Saurkraut throwing strikes from guard but Eichstaedt blocks nicely.
Olaf Saurkraut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut postures up in Eichstaedt's guard and throws a big left but Eichstaedt blocks it.
Saurkraut 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.
Eichstaedt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saurkraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eichstaedt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Eichstaedt keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut chips away with some ground and pound.
Eichstaedt wants to sweep but no luck.
Saurkraut throwing strikes from guard but Eichstaedt blocks nicely.
Saurkraut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saurkraut won't allow Eichstaedt to sweep him here.
Eichstaedt controls Saurkraut momentarily but Saurkraut frees himself.
Saurkraut throwing strikes from guard but Eichstaedt blocks nicely.
Saurkraut postures up and lands a big shot to Eichstaedt's brow.
Robert Eichstaedt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eichstaedt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eichstaedt keeping moving, preventing Saurkraut from controlling successfully.
Saurkraut gets to his feet - Eichstaedt follows without any prompting.
Saurkraut tries to bum rush Eichstaedt with a series of wild strikes but Eichstaedt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saurkraut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crunch! Saurkraut slams his shin into Eichstaedt's torso.
Saurkraut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saurkraut shoots and misses
letting Eichstaedt counter with a right hand.
Eichstaedt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eichstaedt clinches up with Saurkraut and pushes him back against the cage.
Saurkraut misses with a body punch.
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 Robert Eichstaedt.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eichstaedt, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Eichstaedt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dario Crews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhaegal Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crews comes to the cage accompanied by Born on the FM Waves - Against Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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236 lbs
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274 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dario Crews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rhaegal Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen thows a leg kick but Crews checks it
and Crews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Rhaegal Targaryen has been cut.
Crews listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Targaryen is predictable there
and Crews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Targaryen looks gassed!
Crews punishes Targaryen's body with a nice straight punch.
Crews catches Targaryen napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Targaryen to the canvas!
That has opened up Rhaegal Targaryen's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crews passes Targaryen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crews content to control rather than advance.
Crews is pressing down on Targaryen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Targaryen is holding on for now.
Crews passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Targaryen!
Crews looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Crews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crews thowing shots but they're missing.
Crews wants to control the pace but Targaryen is squirming around nicely.
Crews is really struggling to control Targaryen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Crews is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Targaryen is surviving well by controlling Crews's body position as best he can.
Crews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crews jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Targaryen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Targaryen prevents Crews from moving into mount.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep.
Targaryen can't do much from the bottom here.
Targaryen is not content to let Crews control the position.
You can see the frustration on Targaryen's face as Crews controls 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.
Targaryen gets back to half guard.
Targaryen trying to control but Crews postures up.
Targaryen manages to get to full guard.
Targaryen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Targaryen wants to sweep here but Crews controlling him for the moment.
Targaryen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Targaryen on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crews trying to control the position from guard on top but Targaryen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dario Crews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhaegal Targaryen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Targaryen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crews makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab from Crews.
The cut above Rhaegal Targaryen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice combo by Crews! Oh, that's hurt him - Targaryen falls to the canvas and Crews follows him into side control.
Targaryen is rocked!
Rhaegal Targaryen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rhaegal Targaryen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dario Crews!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Vanvalkenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Paulista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanvalkenburg comes into the arena with Enter Sandman - Metallica blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Vanvalkenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Paulista!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanvalkenburg shoots and misses
and Paulista counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanvalkenburg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paulista counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vanvalkenburg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paulista wants to control from the top but Vanvalkenburg keeps moving.
Vanvalkenburg managing to control the position.
Paulista is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanvalkenburg has wrist control.
Vanvalkenburg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vanvalkenburg wants to sweep here but Paulista controlling him for the moment.
Vanvalkenburg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paulista wants to control from the top but Vanvalkenburg keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg trying to keep a closed guard but Paulista is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Lance Vanvalkenburg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Paulista looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paulista is looking to take a break and control but Vanvalkenburg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vanvalkenburg is trying to maintain the position but Paulista is very close to passing his half guard.
Paulista thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paulista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vanvalkenburg defending well though.
Paulista seems to be working for a kimura but Vanvalkenburg defends the submission attempt.
Paulista looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paulista is looking for a kimura but Vanvalkenburg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paulista to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vanvalkenburg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulista is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vanvalkenburg is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Paulista!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rene Vesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Bush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Vesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Bush!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bush does no damage.
Vesque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bush.
Bush misses with a wild combination.
Bush misses the jab.
Vesque misses with a hook
and Bush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bush misses with the body kick
and Vesque counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Bush! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rene Vesque!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Aurelius (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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166 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezekiel Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aurelius shoots in but Cloud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aurelius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelius manages to avoid it.
Aurelius misses with a takedown attempt - Cloud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cloud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cloud lunges at Aurelius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aurelius's hand.
Cloud lands a glancing blow to the side of Aurelius's head.
It looks like Augustus Aurelius has been cut.
Cloud jabs Aurelius right on the nose. Aurelius blinks but takes it well.
Aurelius looks for a takedown but Cloud sprawls well.
Ezekiel Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but Cloud moved away.
Aurelius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelius is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Cloud ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Aurelius clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Cloud!
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