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SFC 88 - Hopp vs. Aetius PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mal Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Reggie Hunter has been cut.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Reynolds.
Hunter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reynolds finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hunter looks gassed!
Reynolds lands a big right hand that sends Hunter crashing to the mat! Reynolds stays standing though and waves Hunter back to his feet!
Hunter is rocked!
Hunter drops his hands momentarily. Reynolds doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hunter staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hunter doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mal Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Bobandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobandy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Ultimate Cheeseburger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jimmy Turner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Jimmy Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Bobandy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Turner.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown by Bobandy or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner which made him look bad.
Turner lands a big head kick that sends Bobandy tumbling to the mat! Turner takes a step backwards and waves Bobandy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bobandy is rocked!
It looks like Randy Bobandy has been cut.
Bobandy looks gassed!
Bobandy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Bobandy is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bobandy - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Turner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Turner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Shellac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane The Pain Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pain Killer has chosen Combat Baby as his entrance music. Jacques Shellac could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane The Pain Killer's chin.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Shellac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane The Pain Killer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shellac throws a leg kick which misses The Pain Killer's front leg but catches the back leg as The Pain Killer tries to avoid it.
The Pain Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Shellac feints and then cracks The Pain Killer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Pain Killer down.
Shellac thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Pain Killer if he has to take too many more of those.
Shellac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Pain Killer.
The Pain Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Shellac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shellac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shellac moves into the clinch successfully.
Shellac lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shellac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shellac gets a clinch.
Shellac lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Pain Killer is trying to drag Shellac to the mat but Shellac just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacques Shellac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane The Pain Killer.
Shellac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Pain Killer tries to keep at a distance but Shellac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shellac lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shellac scores with a knee to the head.
The Pain Killer looks gassed!
Shellac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shellac has closed the distance and engaged The Pain Killer in a clinch.
The Pain Killer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shellac smiles and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shellac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Pain Killer.
Shellac closes the distance and pushes The Pain Killer back into the cage.
Shellac lands a nice knee to the body.
The Pain Killer tries to break free but Shellac pushes him back against the cage.
Shellac using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shellac gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Shellac.
Shellac lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Pain Killer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shellac scores with a knee to the head.
Shellac with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shellac lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shellac lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shellac blocking some punches.
The Pain Killer takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Pain Killer is trying to force a seperation but Shellac has the dominant position.
Shellac lands an elbow just above The Pain Killer 's eye.
Shellac lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Pain Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Pain Killer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shellac pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shellac putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Pain Killer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shellac lands an elbow just above The Pain Killer 's eye.
Shellac unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shellac trying to land knees to the body.
The Pain Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shellac looks to land a combination but The Pain Killer avoids it well.
The Pain Killer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shellac defends it nicely.
Shane The Pain Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shellac moves out of range of the strikes.
The Pain Killer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacques Shellac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Pain Killer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shellac swivels and escapes.
Shellac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shellac moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shellac looks to land a combination but The Pain Killer avoids it well.
The Pain Killer shoots in but Shellac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shellac keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Pain Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shellac lands with a slapping head kick.
Shellac throws a leg kick but The Pain Killer moved away.
Nice sprawl there from Shellac as The Pain Killer shoots in.
The Pain Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer shoots in for a takedown but Shellac shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Pain Killer is defended easily by Shellac.
The Pain Killer tries to keep at a distance but Shellac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shellac landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Pain Killer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shellac is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shellac lands a damaging elbow.
Shellac connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Pain Killer's face.
Shellac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Pain Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shellac tries a knee to the head but The Pain Killer blocks it.
The Pain Killer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shellac just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Pain Killer has had enough of the clinch but Shellac keeps him there for the moment.
The Pain Killer gets control of Shellac's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Pain Killer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shellac's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Pain Killer has Shellac pulled in close to control his posture.
The Pain Killer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Pain Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shellac pushing down on The Pain Killer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Shellac dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shellac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Pain Killer misses with a straight left.
Shellac scores with a head kick.
The Pain Killer closes the distance but Shellac moves to the side
and Shellac counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shellac with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Pain Killer has Shellac pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shellac manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shellac is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Pain Killer is defending well for now.
Shellac tries to land a knee to the head but The Pain Killer blocks with his arms.
The Pain Killer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shellac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Pain Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shellac's waist but Shellac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Pain Killer off to one side.
Jacques Shellac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane The Pain Killer.
The Pain Killer throws a hook to the side of Shellac's head but Shellac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Pain Killer swings for the body but Shellac moves out of range.
Shellac lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shellac misses with a two punch combination.
The Pain Killer shoots in for a takedown but Shellac shows good takedown defense.
Shellac cracks the inside of The Pain Killer's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Pain Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shellac's waist but Shellac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Pain Killer off to one side.
Shellac scores with a three punch combo!
The Pain Killer shoots for a takedown but Shellac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shellac throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pain Killer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shellac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shellac moves into the clinch.
Shellac putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Pain Killer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Pain Killer tries to break the clinch but Shellac is controlling the position.
Shellac lands an elbow inside that The Pain Killer shrugs off.
The Pain Killer is trying to drag Shellac to the mat but Shellac just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Pain Killer lands a right hand.
Shellac blocks an elbow strike from The Pain Killer.
Shellac lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Pain Killer jumps guard and drags Shellac to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The Pain Killer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Pain Killer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The Pain Killer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shellac!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shellac is trying to escape the mount.
Shellac wants to control but The Pain Killer is having none of it.
The Pain Killer controlling from mount.
The Pain Killer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer trying to control but Shellac is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by The Pain Killer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Pain Killer with the ground and pound from mount.
The Pain Killer looking to finish with strikes here!
Shellac is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Pain Killer looking to ground and pound but Shellac is blocking nicely.
Shellac is looking to improve his position but The Pain Killer isn't that keen on the idea.
The Pain Killer lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Shellac dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shellac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Pain Killer.
Shellac gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Pain Killer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shellac with a knee to the head.
Shellac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shellac slips a jab from The Pain Killer.
The Pain Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Shellac.
Some wild striking there from The Pain Killer.
The Pain Killer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Pain Killer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Pain Killer misses with a straight left.
Shellac gets a clinch.
Shellac prevents The Pain Killer from breaking the clinch.
Shellac crunches a lovely knee into The Pain Killer's ribcage.
Shellac with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Pain Killer is working for takedown but Shellac is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jacques Shellac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane The Pain Killer.
Shellac lands a damaging elbow.
The Pain Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shellac crunches a lovely knee into The Pain Killer's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shellac scores a nice knee to the body.
The Pain Killer wants a takedown but no success here.
Shellac lands an elbow inside that The Pain Killer shrugs off.
The Pain Killer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shellac fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shellac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Pain Killer, pushing him back against the cage.
The Pain Killer goes for a takedown attempt but Shellac pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shellac connects with a high kick.
Shellac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Pain Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Shellac's shoulder, as Shellac tries to avoid the shot.
Jacques Shellac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Shellac as The Pain Killer shoots in.
Shellac drives through and clinches with The Pain Killer against the cage.
A knee to the head by Shellac.
Shellac connects with a knee to the head.
Jacques Shellac has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Pain Killer jumps guard but Shellac stands there with The Pain Killer around his waist. The Pain Killer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shellac tries to land a knee to the head but The Pain Killer blocks with his arms.
The Pain Killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Pain Killer tries to score a body lock takedown but Shellac shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pain Killer takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Pain Killer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shellac is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shellac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shellac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Pain Killer.
Shellac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Pain Killer misses with a looping right.
Shellac throws a leg kick which misses The Pain Killer's front leg but catches the back leg as The Pain Killer tries to avoid it.
Jacques Shellac is winning the standup battle so far.
The Pain Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Pain Killer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Pain Killer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Pain Killer has a takedown stuffed.
Shellac lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Pain Killer wants to clinch but Shellac slips to the side
and The Pain Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shellac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Pain Killer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shellac counters with a nice uppercut.
Shellac lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Pain Killer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shellac circles away.
The Pain Killer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shellac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shellac darts in and clinches The Pain Killer up against the cage.
The Pain Killer is trying to break free.
Shellac scores a nice knee to the body.
The Pain Killer tries to pull guard but Shellac holds him up against the cage and eventually The Pain Killer drops back down to his feet.
The Pain Killer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Pain Killer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Pain Killer is looking for a triangle but Shellac pushes his legs off easily.
The Pain Killer is looking for a triangle but Shellac pushes his legs off easily.
The Pain Killer looking for a sweep. Not yet The Pain Killer, not yet.
Shane The Pain Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Pain Killer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shellac controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Pain Killer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacques Shellac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Pain Killer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shellac defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Shellac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shellac, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Shellac!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kryler Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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176 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kryler Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Crimson misses its intended target.
Crimson throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crimson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crimson.
A lazy left from Emelianenko finds it's target.
Crimson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crimson.
Crimson slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Crimson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson looks to land a body kick but Emelianenko moved away.
Crimson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Crimson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Crimson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crimson manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Crimson.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crimson moves away.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crimson was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Crimson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Ivan Emelianenko has been cut.
Crimson slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a hook. Crimson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelianenko. Emelianenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Crimson counters with a huge right that knocks Emelianenko out cold! Crimson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kryler Crimson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blue Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blue Sr has chosen I Gotta Feeling as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Blue Sr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blue Sr.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Blue Sr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Blue Sr connects with a body shot.
Blue Sr scores with a nice right hand.
Walker ducks right into an uppercut from Blue Sr.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blue Sr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blue Sr throws a series of strikes that have Walker backpedaling.
It looks like Carl Walker has been cut.
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Blue Sr does no damage.
Blue Sr throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
Walker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blue Sr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blue Sr.
Walker is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker scores with a head kick.
Walker seems to have got his legs back now.
Blue Sr slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walker is looking to clinch but Blue Sr is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue Sr digs a good body shot into Walker's ribs.
Walker is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Blue Sr misses.
Walker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blue Sr lands a hook that stumbles Walker back into the cage. Blue Sr follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Walker to the canvas! Blue Sr pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Walker has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Blue Sr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Byron Northview (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bustin Hashlett (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Northview!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bustin Hashlett!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northview connects with a looping right hand.
Northview drops Hashlett with a big left hand and mounts him. Hashlett is in big trouble!
Hashlett is rocked!
Northview cracks Hashlett with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Byron Northview!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bowness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Meredith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meredith has chosen Four Kicks as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chris Meredith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Bowness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Meredith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bowness.
Meredith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meredith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowness.
Meredith rushes Bowness and presses him up against the cage.
Meredith scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Meredith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bowness fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bowness is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meredith is keeping busy.
Meredith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bowness wants to stall.
Meredith lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meredith.
Meredith scores a nice knee to the body.
Meredith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Meredith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bowness's defenses.
Bowness takes an elbow to the temple.
Meredith scores a nice knee to the body.
Bowness is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowness fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bowness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meredith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Meredith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meredith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bowness's face.
Meredith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Meredith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bowness's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meredith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Meredith lands an elbow inside.
Meredith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Meredith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowness circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meredith wants to clinch up but Bowness keeps it at a distance.
Meredith clinches.
Bowness drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meredith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Meredith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Meredith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Meredith scores a nice knee to the body.
Meredith connects with a knee to the head.
Bowness takes a knee to the side of the body.
Meredith lands an elbow just above Bowness 's eye.
Meredith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bowness in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Meredith scores a nice knee to the body.
Meredith lands a nice elbow.
Meredith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Meredith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Meredith obliges.
Meredith crunches a lovely knee into Bowness's ribcage.
Meredith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Meredith lands an elbow just above Bowness 's eye.
Bowness is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meredith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meredith.
Meredith lands an elbow inside that Bowness shrugs off.
Meredith scores with a knee to the head.
Meredith landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Meredith.
Meredith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meredith trying to land knees to the body.
Bowness takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bowness tries to pull guard but Meredith holds him up against the cage and eventually Bowness drops back down to his feet.
Meredith stops a takedown attempt from Bowness.
Meredith lands an elbow inside that Bowness shrugs off.
Meredith avoiding damage.
Meredith scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meredith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bowness has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meredith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bowness blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Meredith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Meredith lands an elbow that stopped Bowness in his tracks for a moment.
Meredith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bowness avoids it.
Meredith crunches a lovely knee into Bowness's ribcage.
Bowness has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meredith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meredith lands an elbow inside that Bowness shrugs off.
Meredith lands an elbow just above Bowness 's eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bowness as Meredith tries to tie him up.
Bowness tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meredith smiles and moves away.
Bowness fails with a takedown attempt.
Meredith wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Meredith tries to clinch but Bowness is having none of it.
Bowness misses with a takedown attempt - Meredith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bowness circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowness shoots in for a takedown but Meredith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bowness closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meredith to the mat! Meredith manages to get full guard.
Bowness has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bowness scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Meredith looking for a sweep. Not yet Meredith, not yet.
Meredith trying to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meredith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Meredith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bowness shoots in and bounces Meredith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bowness wants to pass the guard but Meredith is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meredith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meredith has his foot on Bowness's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowness works his way back into a safe position though.
Bowness stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meredith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bowness missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meredith trying to keep a closed guard but Bowness is proving a slippery customer.
Bowness passes Meredith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Meredith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meredith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Meredith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bowness working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meredith's head.
Meredith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bowness manages to get himself to full guard.
Bowness escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meredith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowness can't keep his opponent in guard - Meredith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Meredith is trying to work for a kimura but Bowness is defending well.
Bowness on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bowness tries to get out of the position.
Bowness is trying to control but Meredith passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meredith wants to control but Bowness is keeping him busy.
Meredith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bowness's legs.
Bowness wants to control but Meredith postures up.
Meredith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Meredith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bowness has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bowness gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bowness is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowness makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bowness.
Meredith preventing the sweep.
Meredith wants to pass the guard but Bowness is keeping the position.
Bowness pulls Meredith in close to his closed guard and prevents Meredith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Meredith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bowness is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bowness has escaped and now he's on top!
Bowness wants to control from the top but Meredith keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meredith looking for a guillotine here but Bowness defends easily.
Meredith looking to control.
Meredith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowness is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meredith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bowness gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bowness dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bowness fails with a takedown attempt.
Chris Meredith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowness fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Meredith sprawls well initially but Bowness persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bowness in particular looking to stall.
Meredith is looking to escape.
Meredith gets full guard.
Meredith working a defensive guard here.
Bowness trying to move into half guard but instead Meredith has managed to sweep!
Meredith looking to pass the guard.
Bowness keeping moving, preventing Meredith from controlling successfully.
Meredith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowness looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meredith throwing strikes but missing.
Bowness looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bowness has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Meredith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bowness.
Meredith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bowness knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bowness is trying to control Meredith's posture but Meredith avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bowness tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meredith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Meredith wants to control but Bowness is keeping him busy.
Meredith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bowness is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bowness is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Meredith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Meredith is working for a submission of some sort.
Meredith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bowness is just riding it out for now. Meredith eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowness is trying is best to control the position here.
Bowness trying to hold on to Meredith's head to control him but Meredith postures up.
Bowness tries to get to full guard but Meredith has control of the leg.
Meredith is working for a kimura but Bowness is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bowness trying to control but Meredith postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Meredith is looking to clinch.
Meredith throws a leg kick which misses Bowness's front leg but catches the back leg as Bowness tries to avoid it.
Meredith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meredith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bowness feints and as Meredith raises his hands in defense, Bowness changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meredith 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowness works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Meredith tries to roll over but Bowness keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bowness showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bowness has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bowness!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Cabreros (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nino Cabreros!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabreros tries to score with a low kick but Knight moves his leg out of the way.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cabreros looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.
Cabreros misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cabreros closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knight did well to prevent Cabreros getting side control.
Cabreros trying to control the pace.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Cabreros has control of the leg.
Knight is looking to control Cabreros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knight avoid being mounted?
Cabreros not doing much here.
Cabreros thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Knight to regain full guard.
Cabreros wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Cabreros prevents Knight from getting back to his feet.
Cabreros postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros distracts Knight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabreros content to stall in guard here.
Cabreros won't allow Knight to get back to his feet.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabreros.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Cabreros moves out of range easily.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabreros misses with a body shot.
Knight plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Cabreros shoots in.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabreros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabreros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabreros. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabreros.
Alex Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Cabreros.
Cabreros takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cabreros takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cabreros takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cabreros.
Knight avoids a kick to the body.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabreros throws out the jab.
Cabreros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabreros closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knight did well to prevent Cabreros getting side control.
Knight makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Knight gets caught flat footed, as Cabreros shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cabreros showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cabreros looks gassed!
Cabreros prevents Knight from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight has momentary wrist control but Cabreros slips an elbow through the middle.
Cabreros is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabreros slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cabreros won't allow Knight to get back to his feet.
Cabreros trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knight goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Cabreros moves out of range easily.
Cabreros closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cabreros lands in his opponent's guard.
Cabreros postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Cabreros from controlling successfully.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabreros stays in close to Knight's body and controls the position.
Cabreros wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Cabreros wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Cabreros throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabreros. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Cabreros with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nino Cabreros will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabreros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cabreros shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cabreros was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knight wants to hold on but Cabreros pushes him away.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Knight is looking to get to half guard.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cabreros unloading with bombs!
Cabreros controlling the pace for now.
Cabreros looking to secure an arm triangle but Knight defends it well.
Cabreros is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Cabreros connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cabreros cracks Knight with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cabreros lands with some strikes.
Cabreros lands with some strikes.
Cabreros in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Knight wants to try and get back to his feet.
Knight gets back to half guard.
Cabreros sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Cabreros.
Cabreros stops Knight from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knight trying to control here.
Knight is not content to let Cabreros control the position.
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. Cabreros connects with a nice short shot to Knight's temple.
Knight works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cabreros wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Cabreros wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Cabreros misses
and Knight counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cabreros is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cabreros takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cabreros blocks a head kick by Knight.
Nino Cabreros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabreros gets the takedown into side control.
Cabreros controlling from side mount.
Cabreros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight prevents Cabreros from moving into mount.
Knight gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knight looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cabreros landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cabreros.
Knight has hold of Cabreros's hands but Cabreros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cabreros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knight's head.
Nino Cabreros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cabreros wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight is looking to control Cabreros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knight avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cabreros misses with an uppercut.
Cabreros blocks a head kick by Knight.
Cabreros throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Cabreros shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knight's guard.
Cabreros trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabreros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Cabreros from controlling successfully.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Cabreros trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Cabreros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Cabreros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Knight lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Cabreros throws a chopping leg kick but Knight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cabreros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knight rather than just go for the knockout.
Cabreros scores a takedown into full mount!
Cabreros controlling the pace for now.
Cabreros 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 Cabreros!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nino Cabreros!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavius Aetius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Hopp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavius Aetius!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aetius lands with a slapping head kick.
Hopp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hopp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aetius's waist but Aetius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hopp off to one side.
Aetius misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hopp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopp blocks the body kick.
Aetius gets a clinch.
Hopp looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopp tries for a takedown but Aetius manages to get underhooks.
Aetius tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aetius gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hopp pushes Aetius off looking to stand but Aetius dives back in and keeps control.
Hopp wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aetius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aetius is nestled in close to Hopp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hopp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aetius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aetius prevents Hopp from standing back up.
Aetius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aetius seems to be looking for submissions.
Hopp gets full guard.
Aetius trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aetius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aetius trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aetius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopp looking for a guillotine here but Aetius defends easily.
Aetius postures up in Hopp's guard and throws a big left but Hopp blocks it.
Aetius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aetius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aetius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aetius throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aetius is looking to slow Hopp down with leg kicks.
Aetius tries for a takedown but Hopp circles away easily
and Hopp counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hopp.
Hopp manages to pull guard.
Hopp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aetius defends it easily.
Aetius distracts Hopp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aetius works over Hopp with some ground and pound from guard.
Aetius is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopp has wrist control.
Hopp manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aetius is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopp pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hopp looking for a guillotine from mount but Aetius is having none of it.
Hopp prevents Aetius from getting the reversal.
Aetius sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hopp is pressing down on Aetius's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aetius is holding on for now.
Aetius wants to control but Hopp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aetius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aetius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aetius is on top in guard.
Hopp throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Aetius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aetius thows a big elbow that misses.
Hopp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aetius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aetius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aetius trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aetius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopp's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavius Aetius dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aetius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aetius is looking to chop away at Hopp's legs.
Aetius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aetius lands a head kick!
Aetius gets the takedown into side control.
Aetius lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hopp down.
Hopp tries to improve position but can't.
Aetius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopp has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aetius tries for a kimura but Hopp is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopp takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aetius tries to score with some ground and pound. Hopp controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Aetius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aetius is breathing heavily.
Hopp manages to get back to half guard.
Hopp is pressing down on Aetius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hopp lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Hopp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aetius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hopp manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aetius has Hopp in his guard.
Hopp postures up in Aetius's guard and throws a big left but Aetius blocks it.
Hopp chips away with some ground and pound.
Aetius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopp manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aetius landing some decent shots from guard.
Hopp working for a triangle but Aetius defends it easily.
Aetius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aetius stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hopp throws up his legs and catches Aetius in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Aetius tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hopp! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michael Hopp!
Michael Hopp retains his welterweight title!
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