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NAF 11: New Year's Hangover PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen "Get Big" Dorrough as his entrance music. Dustin Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jose Diaz's chin.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz gets a clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dustin Smith has been cut.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz with a knee to the head.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A knee to the head by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz landing knees to the head.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith stalls.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jose Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Smith.
A knee to the head by Diaz.
Smith is rocked!
Diaz dips a shoulder and cracks Smith with a mighty uppercut! Smith falls back against the cage and Diaz unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smith 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 - Diaz screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jose Diaz made sure he mentioned 5th Round Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Soto Carrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Soto Carrass!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto Carrass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soto Carrass swinging wildly here.
Soto Carrass tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller throwing shots but Soto Carrass is blocking nicely.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Soto Carrass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soto Carrass defending well though.
Miller stops Soto Carrass from getting back to his feet.
Miller throws a strike but Soto Carrass avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Soto Carrass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miller 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.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soto Carrass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Soto Carrass's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miller throws a strike but Soto Carrass rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Soto Carrass wants to stand but Miller is controlling his posture from full guard.
Miller is pulling down on Soto Carrass's head. It's preventing any offense from Soto Carrass, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Soto Carrass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soto Carrass has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soto Carrass does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soto Carrass's head.
Miller trying to control from Soto Carrass's half guard. Soto Carrass has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto Carrass 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Soto Carrass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Esteban Soto Carrass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soto Carrass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soto Carrass is trying to defend but Miller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller is nestled in close to Soto Carrass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miller prevents Soto Carrass from standing back up.
Miller trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller prevents Soto Carrass from standing back up.
Miller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chris Miller has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soto Carrass.
Soto Carrass misses with a double jab.
Soto Carrass looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in and bounces Soto Carrass off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Soto Carrass keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Soto Carrass is breathing heavily.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Soto Carrass blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miller stands and throws Soto Carrass's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Soto Carrass takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Soto Carrass takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller working the ground and pound from side control.
Miller scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Miller.
Soto Carrass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
Miller controlling the position from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soto Carrass parries the strikes from Miller easily there. Miller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soto Carrass to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Miller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller is looking to advance position but Soto Carrass has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Soto Carrass trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Soto Carrass wants to get back to his feet but Miller is holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is working to get back to half guard.
Miller manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miller gets full guard.
Miller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chris Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soto Carrass wants to stand but Miller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miller throwing shots but Soto Carrass is blocking nicely.
Soto Carrass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Soto Carrass's head.
Miller controlling the pace.
Miller thows a huge punch but Soto Carrass dodges it nicely.
Chris Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Miller.
Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soto Carrass can do to turn this around?
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miller escapes and gets back to his feet.
Soto Carrass fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller gets a double leg takedown into Soto Carrass's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miller advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Miller!
Chris Miller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by Down With the Sickness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Aldo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo tries to clinch
so Gunn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Aldo, not yet.
Aldo keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunn 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.
Aldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo 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.
Gunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Aldo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunn manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo tries to stand but Gunn is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gunn looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aldo is defending well. Gunn quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aldo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gunn celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Gunn!
Tommy Gunn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Testament (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses Testament acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Testament!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Testament scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Testament tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lesnar swivels and escapes.
Testament manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lesnar on his heels. He'll look to pass Lesnar's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Testament postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Testament drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Testament jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Testament throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Testament's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Testament postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Testament on the ground.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Testament from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Testament with a flurry of punches that miss.
Testament drops back looking for a leg! Lesnar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lesnar manages to kick Testament off! Testament jumps back into Lesnar's guard.
Testament loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testament works over Lesnar with some ground and pound from guard.
Testament cracks Lesnar with a solid left hand.
Testament working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Testament throws a big elbow that misses.
Testament scoring with punches to the head and body.
Testament loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Testament missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Testament gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testament moves into range and clinches up with Lesnar.
Lesnar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Testament regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Testament manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Testament putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Testament landing strikes from the mount.
Testament scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Testament scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testament lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lesnar hang on?
Testament working the ground and pound effectively.
Lesnar is in a horrible position here. Testament smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Testament is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Testament!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moses Testament!
Moses Testament bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danger David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan has chosen Moonlit Masquerade as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danger David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan fails with a takedown attempt.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts David as he jumps to the side.
David drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
David landing strikes.
Duncan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of David.
Duncan is trying to improve his position.
Duncan prevents David from moving into mount.
David postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan tries to buck David off but David is having none of it.
David decides to stand back up. David steps back and let's Duncan get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David tries a knee to the head but Duncan blocks it.
Duncan is fighting off a takedown attempt but David is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Duncan to the mat. Duncan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
David working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duncan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Duncan working for a triangle but David defends it easily.
Duncan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
David will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
David sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duncan's guard.
Duncan looking for submissions off his back.
Duncan wants to control but David is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Duncan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duncan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
David rushes Duncan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
David is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duncan is defending well for now.
David lands a takedown into guard.
Duncan working for submissions but it's allowed David to get to half guard.
Duncan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. David is working away from the top position though.
Duncan punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David wants to work for an arm triangle but Duncan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duncan looking for subs from the bottom but David mounts him!
David throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
David wants to finish this one by submission but Duncan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from David.
David is breathing heavily.
Duncan tries to hold on but David pushes him away.
David throwing strikes here but Duncan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by David there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Duncan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is bucking up trying to escape but David cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Duncan is desperately trying to improve his position but David has a good base and remains in mount.
Duncan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Duncan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duncan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duncan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David throwing shots but Duncan is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danger David 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.
David pushes Duncan up against the cage in a clinch.
Duncan avoiding damage as David throws knees to the body.
Duncan wants the takedown. David is fighting it off but Duncan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in David's guard against the cage.
Duncan won't allow David to get back to his feet.
Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duncan throws a strike but David rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
David throwing strikes from guard but Duncan blocks nicely.
Duncan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duncan looking for a guillotine here but David defends easily.
David has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duncan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because David has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danger David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duncan wants to improve his position but David is controlling well.
David throwing shots but Duncan is blocking nicely.
David not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duncan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from David.
Duncan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
David throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan moves into full guard.
Duncan looking for a guillotine here but David defends easily.
Duncan is breathing heavily.
Duncan has an active guard here but David has managed to pass into half guard.
David thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duncan's head.
Duncan is defending against the submission attempts here by David.
David thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duncan's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David works his way into side control.
The strikes coming from David are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Duncan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Duncan looking for submissions off his back.
Duncan is looking for a sweep. David is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
David postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duncan working for a triangle but David defends it easily.
David throwing strikes from guard but Duncan blocks nicely.
Duncan working for a triangle but David defends it easily.
Duncan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duncan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. David stacks Duncan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by David!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Duncan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
David swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duncan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? David is fending him off so far but Duncan persists. Nope, David circles away and we're back to standing.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as David sprawls well. David wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Danger David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says David as he avoids it easily.
Danger David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Duncan.
David misses with a series of wild punches.
Duncan dives in and grabs David's left leg, looking for a takedown. David pushes down on Duncan's head and hops out.
Duncan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
David scores with a takedown into Duncan's guard.
Duncan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. David doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. David manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David tries to stand but Duncan is controlling from the bottom.
Duncan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. David gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duncan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duncan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duncan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
David throws a big elbow that misses.
Duncan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because David has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
David closes the distance and clinches.
David has picked Duncan up - he's going for a ride! David dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
David sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duncan defending well though.
Duncan trying to hold on to David's head to control him but David postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duncan blocking the ground and pound attempt from David.
David thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duncan's head.
David prevents Duncan from improving his position.
David wants to pass the guard but Duncan is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan trying to control from the bottom.
Duncan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duncan actively working from the bottom here.
David is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duncan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Duncan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of David's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take David's back!
Duncan looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is trying to stick to David's back but David is turning into Duncan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Duncan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by David.
Duncan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duncan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
David postures up in Duncan's guard and throws a big left but Duncan blocks it.
Duncan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duncan working a defensive guard here.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
David trying to stand up but can't free himself from Duncan's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danger David showed his dominance in that final round.
Well David 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danger David!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Appley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Irving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Appley comes to the cage accompanied by Headlines. The crowd seem to be enjoying Irving's choice of entrance music: Psychosocial. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
134 lbs
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135 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Appley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clyde Irving!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Appley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irving holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Irving tries to throw a body punch but Appley avoids it by throwing Irving back against the cage.
Appley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Irving makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Irving fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irving goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irving tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irving is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Irving stops a takedown attempt from Appley.
Irving tries a body shot but Appley blocks it.
Appley looking for a takedown.
Irving misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irving working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Irving.
Appley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irving just leaning against Appley, taking a breather.
Irving gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Appley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Appley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Irving.
Irving throws a head punch that misses.
Appley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Irving pulls his leg out and moves away.
Appley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irving counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Appley fails to land with a series of punches.
Appley shoots in and drives through. Irving sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irving tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Appley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Appley misses with a double jab.
Appley misses with a head kick.
Appley fails to land the takedown.
Irving misses with a double jab.
Appley misses with a takedown attempt - Irving sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brett Appley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Appley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Appley is breathing heavily.
Irving pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Appley back to the cage. Irving follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Irving tries to clinch there but Appley circles away.
Irving tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Appley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irving is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irving tries to clinch but Appley is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Appley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irving is fending him off so far but Appley persists. Nope, Irving circles away and we're back to standing.
Irving tries to clinch but Appley is having none of it.
Appley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Irving avoids it really well and circles away.
Irving tries to clinch but Appley moves out of range.
Irving tries to clinch but Appley is having none of it.
Irving dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irving tries to close the distance and clinch up but Appley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Appley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irving circles away quickly and effectively.
Irving leaves Appley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Irving tries to close the distance and clinch up but Appley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Appley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irving counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Irving fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Irving as the two fighters clinch.
Irving lands a shoulder strike.
Irving taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Appley working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irving working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Appley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Irving pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Irving leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Irving dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Appley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irving sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Appley somewhat.
A jab lands there for Irving.
Irving tries to clinch there but Appley circles away.
No joy there for Appley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Appley misses with a wild combination.
Irving tries to clinch but Appley is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Irving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irving lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Irving misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irving misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irving tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Appley's elbow.
Irving misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irving lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Irving lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Irving takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Appley blocks an uppercut.
Irving softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving.
Irving tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irving manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Irving.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Appley.
Irving is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Appley blocks a body shot from Irving.
Irving misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irving throws a head punch that misses.
Irving lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Irving misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irving.
Irving misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irving throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving.
Clyde Irving seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Appley goes for a takedown attempt but Irving pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Irving showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Appley.
Appley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Irving as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Appley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Appley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Appley fails to land with a series of punches.
Irving tries to clinch there but Appley circles away.
Irving slips a jab and a cross from Appley.
Irving stuffs the takedown.
Irving is looking to clinch but Appley is avoiding it.
Irving fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irving moves forwards but Appley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Appley tries for a takedown but Irving sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irving moves in looking to clinch but Appley pushes him off.
Appley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Appley circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Irving showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Irving wants to clinch.
Irving doesn't manage to clinch there - Appley circles away.
Appley shoots in and drives through. Irving sprawls well.
Appley misses with a two punch combination.
Appley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irving sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Appley somewhat.
Irving tries to clinch up.
Appley throws a combination that misses
and Irving counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Appley tried to score with a low kick but Irving checks it.
A left and a right from Irving both land. Nice combination.
Irving tries to clinch up but Appley circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Appley fails to land with a series of punches.
Appley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irving looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clyde Irving seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Appley fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Appley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Irving as Appley shoots in.
Irving clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Irving.
Irving stalling against the cage.
Irving struggles to land a body shot inside as Appley controls his hands.
Appley has had enough of the clinch but Irving keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irving.
Irving has Appley pushed against the cage.
Appley is working for takedown but Irving is calmly controlling the position for now.
Appley blocks a body shot from Irving.
Nice body punch from Irving.
Clyde Irving is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Irving pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irving lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Appley backwards.
Appley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Appley manages to end up in side control.
Irving tries to escape but Appley is in control.
Appley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irving gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Irving on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Irving can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Appley stops Irving from getting back to his feet.
Appley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Appley thows a huge punch but Irving dodges it nicely.
Appley slips a nice elbow through Irving's hands, connecting with Irving's forehead.
Brett Appley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Appley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Irving defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Appley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Appley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Appley working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clyde Irving.
I've got Irving 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Irving!
After winning the bout, Clyde Irving thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Samuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samuel slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Samuel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Samuel is trying to drag Cruz to the mat but Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Samuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Samuel has clasped his hands together around Cruz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Samuel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Samuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is pressing down on Samuel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Samuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz looking to control.
Samuel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz pulls Samuel in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Samuel postures up.
Samuel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz pulls Samuel in close to prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. William Cruz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Samuel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cruz's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz looks gassed!
Cruz keeping full guard, as Samuel tries to pass.
Cruz controls Samuel momentarily but Samuel frees himself.
Samuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Samuel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Samuel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samuel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Samuel from controlling successfully.
Samuel is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Samuel lands a couple of digs.
Samuel is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz is rocked!
Samuel 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Samuel pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel 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.
Samuel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Samuel landing strikes.
Cruz is still in real trouble! Can Samuel finish him?
Samuel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cruz looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Samuel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urijah Samuel!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Ironheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironheart is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jag - Phone Numbers. Chris Wilson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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135 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Ironheart!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ironheart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ironheart misses the target.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Ironheart lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Wilson is rocked!
Ironheart throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ironheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironheart pounces like a tiger and cracks Wilson with a vicious hook! Wilson is down but not out! Ironheart follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jim Ironheart!
Jim Ironheart got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cullen Castrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castrello comes to the cage accompanied by Big L - Devil's Son. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cullen Castrello!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Frank!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank misses with a straight right.
Frank gets a clinch.
Frank gets control of Castrello's arms and successfully pulls guard. Frank will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castrello has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Frank is proving hard to escape from.
Castrello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castrello gets to his feet - Frank follows without any prompting.
Castrello takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castrello moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jason Frank has been cut.
Frank is trying to pull guard but Castrello turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frank tries to pull guard but Castrello forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Castrello effectively controlling the action here.
Frank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Castrello walks away with a smile on his face. Frank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Frank.
Castrello moves to clinch but Frank breaks away
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
Frank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frank throws a series of punches but Castrello moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello thows a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Frank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Castrello - the referee stops the clock and Frank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Castrello. Frank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Frank instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castrello throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castrello scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Castrello fails to land.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castrello misses with an elbow strike.
Castrello with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Frank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castrello to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frank jumps guard but Castrello stands there with Frank around his waist. Frank gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frank avoids it.
Frank tries to pull guard but Castrello won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frank as Castrello tries to tie him up.
Frank has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Castrello uses from the top position.
Frank has his foot on Castrello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castrello works his way back into a safe position though.
Castrello decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Frank, up you get!
Castrello rushes Frank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank pulls guard effortlessly.
Castrello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank can't keep his opponent in guard - Castrello advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castrello wants to stand but Frank has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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!
Frank actively working from the bottom here.
Frank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castrello pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frank wants to get back to full guard.
Castrello wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Frank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Frank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Castrello.
Castrello throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castrello.
Frank throws a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Castrello throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frank.
Castrello throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Frank counters with an inside leg kick.
Frank tries to work over Castrello's front leg with a kick but Castrello checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castrello walks forward, straight into a front kick from Frank.
Frank swings for the body but Castrello moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank blocks the body kick.
Frank avoids a kick to the body.
Frank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castrello, pushing him back against the cage.
Castrello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frank decides to pull guard.
Frank has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Castrello should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Frank has tightened it up now! Castrello should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Frank!
Jason Frank is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jason Frank looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Jason Frank, the name you all know and love, is your new NAF Champion. Lucky I didnt have to morph in this fight either.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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