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RFC 8: Abdel Salam vs Browne PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfredo Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilfredo Newman!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Newman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jon Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson drops his hands momentarily and Newman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newman lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson throws an off balance right hand
and Newman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newman finds it's way round the side to connect with Henderson's head.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newman.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Newman's shoulder, as Newman tries to avoid the shot.
Newman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Newman.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Newman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Newman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson is rocked!
Newman ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Henderson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilfredo Newman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Mael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izzo Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mael comes to the ring accompanied by It's Not All About You. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Mael !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Izzo Burns!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mael shoots in for a double leg but Burns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burns looks to land a combination but Mael avoids it well.
Mael misses with a wild body shot.
Mael tries to land a leg kick but Burns saw it coming and moves away.
Mael looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns thows a body kick. Mael tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burns clinches up with Mael and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mael manages to break the clinch.
Mael takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Burns.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mael tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burns!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mael looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mael avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns looks gassed!
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Mael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns defending well as Mael loads up on a big left hand.
Mael throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mael misses with a wild body shot.
Mael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Mael .
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns leaves Mael with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Izzo Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mael closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mael is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mael thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mael . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mael is looking for a kimura but Burns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mael to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mael seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mael is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
Mael in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Burns tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mael !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alan Mael !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Del Geno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomed Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilio Del Geno has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emilio Del Geno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Magomed Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Geno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kharitonov to the mat! Kharitonov manages to get full guard.
Del Geno is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Del Geno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Del Geno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kharitonov is keeping the position for now.
Del Geno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Del Geno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Del Geno pushes down on Kharitonov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kharitonov actively working from the bottom here.
Del Geno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kharitonov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kharitonov is defending against the submission attempts here by Del Geno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharitonov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to control but Del Geno is keeping busy.
Kharitonov wants to improve his position but Del Geno is controlling well.
Kharitonov is in trouble now - Del Geno has advanced to mount!
Del Geno scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kharitonov is squirming around, avoiding Del Geno's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Del Geno is really struggling to control Kharitonov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Del Geno lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kharitonov hang on?
A big strike lands for Del Geno! That's really hurt Kharitonov and he's turned his back - Del Geno keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Del Geno jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Del Geno!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drew Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Horwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drew Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grant Horwick!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horwick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horwick throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Horwick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horwick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Horwick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horwick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horwick misses with a series of wild punches.
Horwick throws a head kick that misses.
Horwick blocks a jab.
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Horwick manages to break the clinch.
Horwick fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwick takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Horwick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horwick was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Horwick rushes Diaz and presses him up against the ropes.
Horwick looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Horwick prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz being controlled against the ropes.
Diaz ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Horwick trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horwick postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Horwick!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Horwick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz looking to control but Horwick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horwick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a head kick. That will keep Horwick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Horwick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Horwick thinking.
Drew Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horwick darts in and clinches Diaz up against the ropes.
Horwick tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Drew Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Horwick.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Horwick is controlling the position.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Horwick on that attempt.
Horwick is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Horwick tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horwick fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Horwick.
Horwick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Horwick is breathing heavily.
Horwick checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Diaz tries to advance position but instead Horwick slips a leg back in to half guard.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Horwick actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horwick's head.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Horwick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Horwick.
Horwick wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Horwick tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz is working for a guillotine from mount but Horwick frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Diaz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Horwick's guard.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Horwick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horwick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horwick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horwick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwick trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Horwick circles away.
Horwick lands with a slapping head kick.
Horwick throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Horwick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horwick shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horwick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Horwick keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz stops Horwick from standing up.
Horwick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz works over Horwick with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz won't allow Horwick to sweep him here.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Horwick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Diaz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horwick.
Grant Horwick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Horwick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant Horwick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Horwick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horwick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horwick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Horwick is retaining full guard.
Horwick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horwick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Grant Horwick.
Horwick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horwick is looking to clinch.
Horwick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horwick.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Horwick.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horwick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz catches Horwick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Horwick on that attempt.
Drew Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Horwick.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horwick.
Horwick is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Horwick has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz clinches up with Horwick and pushes him back against the ropes.
Diaz has Horwick pressed against the ropes, preventing Horwick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Horwick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Horwick prevents a body shot from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Diaz had his way with Grant Horwick in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Horwick moved out of range.
Horwick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz clinches up against the ropes.
Horwick misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horwick wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Horwick can't get the takedown.
A short left from Diaz.
Horwick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Horwick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Horwick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horwick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Horwick sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horwick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horwick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horwick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Drew Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Horwick.
Horwick is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horwick throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Horwick looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Horwick's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Horwick is defending well.
Horwick trying to control but Diaz postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Horwick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant Horwick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drew Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drew Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Diaz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scuba Stevess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scuba Stevess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Gilbert!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilbert clinches.
Stevess breaks from the clinch.
Phil Gilbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevess.
Stevess drops Gilbert with a beautiful combination! Gilbert stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stevess is looking for the KO!
It looks like Phil Gilbert has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevess looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gilbert lands the left hand.
Stevess gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilbert advances position into side control!
Gilbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevess keeps working.
Stevess is pushing Gilbert's head away, looking to escape. Gilbert manages to hold on to the position though.
Gilbert taking a break here but Stevess is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gilbert is working for a kimura but Stevess is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gilbert slips a nice elbow through Stevess's hands, connecting with Stevess's forehead.
Gilbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevess knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stevess wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gilbert connects with a nice short shot to Stevess's temple.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gilbert stalling.
Stevess wants to get back to his feet.
Gilbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevess sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert is controlling the pace.
Stevess tries to kick Gilbert off but Gilbert keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stevess is staying active underneath Gilbert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stevess is trying to stand.
Gilbert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stevess!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gilbert is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Stevess is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Stevess flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gilbert anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Stevess and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gilbert slips an arm under Stevess chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gilbert has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gilbert is squeezing on Stevess like an anaconda would it's prey. Stevess fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phil Gilbert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hal Lelujah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Main (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lelujah kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jesus can kick your A$$. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hal Lelujah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Main!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lelujah has managed to clinch.
Lelujah gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Main regains guard.
Lelujah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Main swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lelujah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Main is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lelujah is controlling him.
Lelujah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lelujah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lelujah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Main is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Main is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lelujah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Main is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lelujah is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Main knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Main really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lelujah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Main is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lelujah asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Main throws Lelujah to one side and escapes!
Main stuffs the takedown attempt from Lelujah. Lelujah gets slowly back to his feet.
Lelujah tries to clinch but Main is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Main displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lelujah.
Lelujah shoots in for a double leg but Main sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Lelujah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lelujah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lelujah tries for a takedown but Main sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lelujah with a poor takedown
and Main counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Main.
Lelujah drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lelujah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Main defends it easily.
Lelujah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Main got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lelujah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Main has managed to get both his arms back between Lelujah's legs - danger averted.
Lelujah manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Lelujah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lelujah is looking to clinch but Main is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Main as Lelujah shoots in.
Lelujah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lelujah tries to close the distance and clinch but Main swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Main tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hal Lelujah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lelujah is looking to clinch but Main is avoiding it.
Lelujah shoots in for a double leg but Main sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lelujah tries to clinch but Main is having none of it.
Lelujah tries to close the distance and clinch but Main swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Main swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Main tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lelujah has clasped his hands together around Main's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lelujah goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Main rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lelujah's guard! Nice work there by Main!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Main gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cody Main is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Main throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Lelujah or perhaps it was just good defense by Main which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Lelujah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lelujah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Main finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lelujah moves into the clinch.
Lelujah turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Main is trying to buck Lelujah off.
Lelujah tries for a kimura but Main is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lelujah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Main wants to get back to his feet.
Lelujah is trying to get an arm triangle but Main is defending well.
Lelujah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Main, who protects the arm well.
Lelujah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Main is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Main is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Lelujah dominated that second round.
That's time! Lelujah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lelujah feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Main wants to stand up but Lelujah is controlling him.
Lelujah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lelujah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Main is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lelujah is controlling him.
Main is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lelujah pushes down on Main's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lelujah is working for a submission of some sort.
Lelujah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Main kicks Lelujah off and gets back to his feet.
Lelujah clinches.
Lelujah tries for a takedown but Main manages to get underhooks.
Lelujah lands a takedown into guard.
Main wants to stand up but Lelujah is controlling him.
Lelujah pushes down on Main's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lelujah is working for a kimura but Main is defending it quite comfortably.
Main wants to get back to his feet.
Main takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lelujah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lelujah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Main is just riding it out for now. Lelujah eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Main is in trouble now - Lelujah has advanced to mount!
Lelujah is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Main has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Main is trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lelujah moves to the back position.
Main fending off the submission attempt from Lelujah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Lelujah clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lelujah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Main swivels and escapes.
Main slaps away a takedown attempt from Lelujah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lelujah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Main did well to prevent Lelujah getting side control.
Lelujah is trying to work for a kimura but Main is defending well.
Main is looking to escape.
Hal Lelujah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lelujah is trying to work for a kimura but Main is defending well.
Main is trying to stand.
Lelujah is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Main is trying to stand.
Lelujah seems to be working for a kimura but Main defends the submission attempt.
Lelujah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Main can do to turn this around?
Lelujah wants to work for an arm triangle but Main is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Main is looking to escape.
Lelujah seems to be working for a kimura but Main defends the submission attempt.
Lelujah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Main has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lelujah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Main is just riding it out for now. Lelujah eventually gives up the hold.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lelujah stops Main from getting back to his feet.
Lelujah is working for a submission of some sort.
Main tries to kick Lelujah off but Lelujah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lelujah wants to work for an arm triangle but Main is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Main has one foot on Lelujah's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Lelujah had his way with Cody Main in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lelujah shoots in but Main avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lelujah tries to clinch there but Main circles away.
Lelujah tries to clinch but Main moves out of range.
Main finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Main.
Lelujah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Main swivels and escapes.
Main fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lelujah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lelujah has managed to clinch.
Main wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Main stops a takedown attempt from Lelujah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Lelujah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lelujah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Main's efforts to push away.
Lelujah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Main prevents it.
Main wants to break free but Lelujah has control.
Main has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lelujah prevents Main from breaking the clinch.
Lelujah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Main pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Main wants to get back to striking at distance but Lelujah won't allow it.
Lelujah pulls guard.
Main stands and steps away. Lelujah gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lelujah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Main pinned against the ropes. Main gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Main misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lelujah clinches up against the ropes.
Lelujah gets control of Main's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lelujah will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lelujah looking for a guillotine here but Main defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Main avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lelujah throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Main escapes and throws Lelujah's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Main has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Main, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Hal Lelujah.
Well Lelujah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hal Lelujah!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shook Ones Pt. II. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
251 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Mason!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason looks to land a left hand but Michaels moved out of range nicely.
Michaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mason.
Michaels lands with a kick to the temple. Mason shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Malcolm Mason has been cut.
Mason throws a series of punches but Michaels avoids them all with ease.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason throws a left and a right that both miss
and Michaels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Michaels counters with a head kick that drops Mason to the mat! Mason scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Mason is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason drops his hands for a split second and Michaels immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Mason face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Michaels follows up with a right hand that knocks Mason into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Michaels! John Michaels retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mansur Abdel Salam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdel Salam's entrance music is PRO PAIN - SHINE. A fine choice. Browne has chosen UFC - Face the Pain as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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19
277 lbs
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251 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mansur Abdel Salam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Browne !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne slips under a jab from Abdel Salam.
Abdel Salam misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Browne .
Browne walks into a left hand.
Abdel Salam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Browne in his tracks.
It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdel Salam cracks Browne with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Abdel Salam has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Browne to stand back up!
Abdel Salam connects with a body shot.
Browne looks gassed!
Abdel Salam batters Browne with a massive right followed by a huge left! Browne is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Abdel Salam lands a final crushing right hand to drop Browne to the mat with a gruesome thud! Abdel Salam is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mansur Abdel Salam!
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