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Infliction T Epic 21 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Levi Koppel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer Bell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Levi Koppel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell cracks Koppel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Levi Koppel has been cut.
Koppel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bell.
Bell misses with the combination.
Koppel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koppel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bell.
Koppel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bell.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koppel moves away.
Koppel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bell swivels and escapes.
Jab, jab by Bell - just one landing.
Koppel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koppel misses with a hook. Bell ducked under it nicely.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Koppel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Koppel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koppel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bell pushes Koppel off looking to stand but Koppel dives back in and keeps control.
Koppel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell wants to get back to his feet.
Koppel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bell looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bell slaps away a takedown attempt from Koppel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi Koppel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koppel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koppel is controlling him.
Koppel chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koppel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koppel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koppel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koppel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koppel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koppel lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koppel is breathing heavily.
Koppel thows a big elbow that misses.
Bell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koppel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bell wants to stand and escape but Koppel is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab, jab by Bell - just one landing.
Stringer Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell throws a right and a left that Koppel avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koppel blocks a jab.
Koppel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Koppel's corner calls for a 1-2. Koppel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koppel throws a leg kick but Bell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koppel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bell throws a jab when Koppel was well out of range.
Bell missing with a left hand there. Koppel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Bell.
Bell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bell gets caught flat footed, as Koppel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bell wants to stand up but Koppel is controlling him.
Koppel with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koppel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koppel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to stand but Koppel is controlling the position.
Koppel forces his way into half guard.
Koppel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koppel lands strikes from half guard.
Koppel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koppel working Bell over with strikes.
Bell is trying to stand back up but Koppel is controlling him
Bell taking some punishment here, with Koppel in his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koppel slips a nice elbow through Bell's hands, connecting with Bell's forehead.
Koppel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ground and pound from Koppel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Levi Koppel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Levi Koppel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bell misses with a looping right.
Koppel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Bell misses.
Bell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Koppel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bell wants to stand up but Koppel is controlling him.
Koppel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koppel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koppel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koppel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koppel is controlling him.
Koppel connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koppel shoots for a double leg takedown but Bell sprawls well. He's pushed Koppel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koppel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell tries to kick Koppel off but Koppel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Koppel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koppel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bell is trying to stand back up but Koppel is controlling him
Koppel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koppel lands a nice short elbow.
Koppel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bell pushes Koppel off looking to stand but Koppel dives back in and keeps control.
Koppel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bell taking some punishment here, with Koppel in his half guard.
Bell pushes Koppel off but Koppel dives into side control.
Koppel cracks Bell with a big elbow.
Koppel prevents Bell from escaping the position.
Bell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Koppel scoring with punches from side control.
Koppel working the ground and pound.
Bell is trying to get back to his feet.
Koppel cracks Bell with a big right hand but Bell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bell is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koppel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koppel scoring with punches from side control.
Koppel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Koppel lands an elbow.
Koppel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bell is pushing Koppel's head away, looking to escape. Koppel manages to hold on to the position though.
Koppel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Levi Koppel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koppel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Koppel is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bell wants it to stay on the feet.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koppel.
Bell throws a shot to the body.
Bell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bell throws a body punch but Koppel moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koppel fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi Koppel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koppel shoots in but Bell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koppel.
Bell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Koppel cracks Bell with a big right hand but Bell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Koppel is putting a hurting on Bell here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Koppel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Levi Koppel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bell throws a series of punches but Koppel moves out of range.
Koppel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bell but Bell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koppel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bell.
Koppel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Bell throws the left hand but Koppel avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Bell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koppel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bell swivels and escapes.
Bell tests Koppel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koppel looks for a takedown but Bell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi Koppel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koppel misses with a takedown attempt - Bell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koppel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koppel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koppel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koppel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Koppel throws an elbow but Bell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Koppel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Koppel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Koppel throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bell works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Koppel stops Bell from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Stringer Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koppel slips under a jab from Bell.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Koppel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bell did well to prevent Koppel getting side control.
Koppel working Bell over with strikes.
Bell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Koppel there.
Koppel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koppel 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.
Bell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koppel lands with a punch from half guard.
Koppel moves into full mount! Bell won't be happy about that!
Koppel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bell trying desperately to get to his feet.
Koppel with shots to the head and body - Bell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Koppel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bell hang on?
Bell is bucking up trying to escape but Koppel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Koppel with the ground and pound from mount.
Koppel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bell is trying to stand up.
Koppel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bell?
Koppel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Koppel landing strikes from the mount.
Koppel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bell's face.
Koppel landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Koppel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bell wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koppel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koppel lands a big elbow.
Bell squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Koppel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bell is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Koppel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bell looks a forlorn figure.
Koppel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bell'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.
Koppel cracks Bell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stringer Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levi Koppel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koppel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Koppel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koppel, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Koppel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deigo Santoizes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deigo Santoizes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones darts in and clinches Santoizes up against the cage.
Santoizes jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones is looking to stand up but Santoizes won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Santoizes.
Jones tries to stand but Santoizes is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoizes wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoizes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santoizes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joey Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones pushes Santoizes up against the cage in a clinch.
Santoizes managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Santoizes has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Santoizes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Santoizes dives into Jones's guard.
Santoizes looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones is looking to stand up but Santoizes won't let him.
Jones postures up.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Santoizes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoizes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santoizes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Santoizes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones clinches.
Santoizes blocks an elbow strike.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Deigo Santoizes has been cut.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Santoizes throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Santoizes sees coming a mile off.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoizes misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a head kick. That will keep Santoizes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santoizes's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Santoizes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santoizes's efforts to push away.
Santoizes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santoizes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santoizes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones tries to clinch but Santoizes moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoizes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Santoizes.
Santoizes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santoizes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Santoizes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Santoizes prevents Jones from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santoizes works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deigo Santoizes's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santoizes.
Santoizes shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Santoizes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Santoizes.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santoizes clinches up against the cage.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santoizes has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Santoizes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Santoizes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santoizes on the ground.
Santoizes stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Santoizes stops Jones from standing up.
Santoizes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santoizes as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santoizes breaks the clinch.
Santoizes blocks a head kick by Jones.
Santoizes pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Santoizes is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joey Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deigo Santoizes.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Santoizes.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Santoizes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santoizes dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santoizes as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Santoizes keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones forces Santoizes back against the cage and clinches.
Santoizes tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up but Santoizes circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones punishes Santoizes's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santoizes keeps the fight on the outside.
Joey Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santoizes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jones clinches but Santoizes breaks the clinch
and Santoizes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to buck Santoizes off but Santoizes takes his back!
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Santoizes has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones is taking damage to the body and head.
Deigo Santoizes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santoizes trying to control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Santoizes looking for the choke but no joy.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Santoizes has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoizes trying to control.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Santoizes is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
Jones holding both Santoizes 's hands and preventing any damage.
Santoizes throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santoizes controls the action.
Jones staying busy and making it hard for Santoizes to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deigo Santoizes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deigo Santoizes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Santoizes pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Santoizes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santoizes throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones wants to clinch up but Santoizes keeps it at a distance.
Santoizes blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a head kick but Santoizes moves out of range.
Santoizes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santoizes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santoizes gets the takedown into side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Santoizes drags him back down.
Jones bucks up and tries to throw Santoizes off but instead Santoizes has got his back!
Will Santoizes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jones showing good submission defense here.
Santoizes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Santoizes biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santoizes has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jones.
Jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Santoizes is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jones. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jones controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoizes goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Jones escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Santoizes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Santoizes controls his leg.
Jones wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Santoizes uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Santoizes looking to control.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries to clinch but Santoizes moves out of range.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santoizes. That's going to slow Jones down.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Santoizes on that attempt.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Santoizes has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Santoizes 's knee.
Jones darts in and clinches Santoizes up against the cage.
Santoizes wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Santoizes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deigo Santoizes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santoizes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deigo Santoizes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Diagoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonus Resi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo Diagoz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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189 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulo Diagoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonus Resi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Resi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Resi.
Diagoz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diagoz tries to get to full guard but Resi has control of the leg.
Diagoz is working hard here to advance position.
Resi wants to get back to his feet.
Resi is thwarting Diagoz's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagoz is looking for a sweep. Resi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Resi wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diagoz has his takedown stuffed
and Resi counters with a single leg into guard. Diagoz didn't expect that.
Diagoz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diagoz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Resi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diagoz is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resi stands and steps away. Diagoz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Resi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Resi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Resi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Resi looks gassed!
Diagoz darts in trying to clinch
and Resi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diagoz's guard.
Diagoz really is a fat lump.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diagoz has a closed guard, preventing Resi from standing up.
Resi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagoz wants to sweep but no luck.
Resi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diagoz wants to stand and escape but Resi is having none of it.
Resi gets to his feet - Diagoz follows without any prompting.
Paulo Diagoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diagoz walks into a jab.
Resi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Resi postures up.
Resi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diagoz's guard.
Diagoz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resi gets to his feet. Diagoz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Resi shoots in and bounces Diagoz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Resi gets to his feet. Diagoz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Resi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Resi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diagoz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonus Resi dominated that round.
That's time! Diagoz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Resi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diagoz. Diagoz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Resi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diagoz to the mat! Diagoz manages to get full guard.
Diagoz is looking for a triangle but Resi pushes his legs off easily.
Resi wanted to stand there but Diagoz had control of the position.
Diagoz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Resi has passed into half guard!
Resi decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resi lands a nice shot that snaps Diagoz's head back.
Resi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diagoz is looking to control Resi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diagoz avoid being mounted?
Resi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Diagoz trying to control but Resi postures up.
Resi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diagoz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Resi decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Resi wants to stand up but Diagoz is controlling the position.
Resi stands up from half guard.
Resi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagoz trying to keep a closed guard but Resi is proving a slippery customer.
Diagoz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diagoz looking to control.
Resi won't allow Diagoz to get back to his feet.
Diagoz is trying to control the position but Resi postures up.
Resi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Resi gets a takedown into half guard.
Diagoz tries to get to full guard but Resi has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Resi is going to stand back up.
Resi is thwarting Diagoz's attempts to control the position.
Diagoz tries to get to full guard but Resi has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonus Resi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Diagoz tries to clinch up
so Resi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Resi stands up from Diagoz's guard - Resi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diagoz misses with a takedown
and Resi counters with a stiff right hand.
Resi lands with a nice combination. Diagoz backs away looking to recover.
Resi shoots in and bounces Diagoz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leonus Resi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diagoz striking off his back but it's not causing Resi any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resi wanted to stand there but Diagoz had control of the position.
Diagoz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Resi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Resi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Diagoz.
That's two 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.
Resi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Resi lands an overhand right.
Diagoz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Resi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Resi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Resi stands and steps away. Diagoz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Resi.
Diagoz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Diagoz to stand up.
Diagoz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Resi counters with a series of strikes. Diagoz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diagoz wants to clinch but Resi slips to the side
and Resi counters with a takedown into side control.
Resi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Diagoz misses with a takedown
and Resi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diagoz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diagoz working a defensive guard here.
Resi stands up from Diagoz's guard - Resi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Resi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diagoz on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Resi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diagoz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paulo Diagoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonus Resi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diagoz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Resi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Resi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonus Resi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Resi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonus Resi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fresco Rimunuv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoro Rronoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fresco Rimunuv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zoro Rronoa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rronoa scores with a nice body kick.
Rimunuv fails with a takedown attempt.
Rimunuv is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Rronoa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rronoa connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rronoa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Rronoa.
Rronoa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rronoa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rimunuv.
Rimunuv stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rronoa.
Rimunuv takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rimunuv takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rronoa.
Nice body kick from Rronoa.
Rronoa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rronoa connects with a high kick.
It looks like Fresco Rimunuv has been cut.
Rronoa lands a big head kick that sends Rimunuv tumbling to the mat! Rronoa takes a step backwards and waves Rimunuv back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rimunuv is rocked!
Rronoa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Rimunuv is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rronoa misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rronoa.
Rronoa misses with a head kick.
Rimunuv seems to have got his legs back now.
Rronoa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rronoa throws a front kick that sends Rimunuv stumbling back into the cage.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Rronoa! Rimunuv is out on his feet! Rronoa rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rimunuv is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rimunuv is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoro Rronoa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caleb Richards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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271 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Richards!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Dos Santos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Richards rolls with it to try and escape but Dos Santos cranks on the arm and Richards is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mbala Ubuntu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Halfdead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubuntu's entrance music is Hohodza. A fine choice. Eli Halfdead has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mbala Ubuntu's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mbala Ubuntu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Halfdead!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubuntu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Halfdead's half guard.
Halfdead won't allow Ubuntu to pass to mount.
Halfdead trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ubuntu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubuntu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Halfdead is surviving well by controlling Ubuntu's body position as best he can.
Halfdead wants to hold on but Ubuntu pushes him away.
Ubuntu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Halfdead can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Halfdead is squirming around, avoiding Ubuntu's attempts to control the action.
Ubuntu jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Halfdead is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Halfdead and Ubuntu has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubuntu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ubuntu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halfdead is trying to get back to half guard.
Halfdead stops Ubuntu from passing to mount.
Halfdead struggling a bit here.
Halfdead tries to buck Ubuntu off but Ubuntu is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ubuntu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ubuntu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halfdead is looking to regain half guard here but Ubuntu keeps moving and retains side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ubuntu shoots in for a takedown but Halfdead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ubuntu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halfdead tries for a takedown but Ubuntu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ubuntu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halfdead counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ubuntu thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbala Ubuntu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ubuntu is breathing heavily.
Ubuntu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halfdead counters with a takedown into side control.
Halfdead staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead is trying to get an arm triangle but Ubuntu is defending well.
Halfdead tries to get to his feet but Ubuntu is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Halfdead in his guard.
Halfdead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halfdead throws a strike but Ubuntu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Halfdead keeping moving, preventing Ubuntu from controlling successfully.
Ubuntu tries to free his leg and advance position but Halfdead is retaining full guard.
Ubuntu pushes down on Halfdead's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halfdead wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mbala Ubuntu will probably get the nod.
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.
Ubuntu gets the takedown into side control.
Ubuntu just content to control the position.
Ubuntu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ubuntu wants to control but Halfdead is keeping him busy.
Halfdead tries to buck Ubuntu off but Ubuntu is having none of it.
Ubuntu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Halfdead has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ubuntu but great work by Halfdead.
Halfdead is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ubuntu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halfdead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ubuntu keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubuntu can't do much from the bottom here.
Halfdead goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ubuntu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halfdead but great work by Ubuntu.
Halfdead is breathing heavily.
Halfdead keeping his opponent close.
Ubuntu controls the position from side control.
That's two 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.
Ubuntu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halfdead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halfdead tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ubuntu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Halfdead tries to hold on but Ubuntu postures up.
Ubuntu looking for a guillotine from mount but Halfdead is having none of it.
Ubuntu tries to control but Halfdead wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ubuntu wants to control the pace but Halfdead is squirming around nicely.
Ubuntu is really struggling to control Halfdead but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ubuntu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Halfdead has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ubuntu looking to control but Halfdead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ubuntu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Halfdead manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Halfdead manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ubuntu moves into full mount! Halfdead won't be happy about that!
Ubuntu tries to control but Halfdead wriggling away.
Halfdead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ubuntu controlling his opponent.
Ubuntu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halfdead sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ubuntu wants to advance to full mount but Halfdead doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mbala Ubuntu dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ubuntu misses with a takedown attempt
and Halfdead counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ubuntu's guard now.
Halfdead trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ubuntu's guard.
Ubuntu managing to control the position.
Halfdead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ubuntu is keeping the position for now.
Halfdead must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubuntu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mbala Ubuntu just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ubuntu misses with a takedown attempt
and Halfdead counters with a three punch combo that has Ubuntu backing up. Ubuntu nods at Halfdead to acknowledge the strikes.
Halfdead tries to clinch up.
Ubuntu scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ubuntu looking for a guillotine from mount but Halfdead is having none of it.
Halfdead is squirming around, avoiding Ubuntu's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ubuntu looking to control but Halfdead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halfdead tries to lock up and control but Ubuntu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ubuntu controlling his opponent.
Mbala Ubuntu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubuntu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Halfdead is now in Ubuntu's guard. A big mistake from Ubuntu there, giving up the dominant position!
Ubuntu pulls Halfdead in close to prevent any damage.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mbala Ubuntu just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ubuntu scores with a takedown into Halfdead's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubuntu advances to half guard.
Halfdead wants to control but Ubuntu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ubuntu moves into full mount! Halfdead won't be happy about that!
Ubuntu looking to control but Halfdead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ubuntu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ubuntu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halfdead tries to lock up and control but Ubuntu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mbala Ubuntu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ubuntu, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mbala Ubuntu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eleandor Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aviram Gilad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eleandor Stubbs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eleandor Stubbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aviram Gilad!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gilad shoots in and drives through. Stubbs sprawls well.
Stubbs fails with the takedown
and Gilad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilad landing some decent shots from guard.
Stubbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Stubbs, not yet.
Gilad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stubbs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gilad, into his guard.
Gilad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stubbs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gilad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stubbs has managed to get both his arms back between Gilad's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilad is looking for a triangle but Stubbs pushes his legs off easily.
Stubbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stubbs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gilad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stubbs is aware though and is defending well.
Gilad looks gassed!
Stubbs wants to control from the top but Gilad keeps moving.
Gilad wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gilad keeping full guard, as Stubbs tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gilad cracks the inside of Stubbs's front leg.
Stubbs shoots and misses
and Gilad counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stubbs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gilad lands a nice forearm strike.
Stubbs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gilad off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilad is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gilad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilad trying to control the hands but Stubbs breaks the grip.
Gilad is really stuck here.
Stubbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Will Stubbs go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gilad breaks Stubbs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stubbs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gilad's guard.
Gilad throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gilad has an active guard here but Stubbs has managed to pass into half guard.
Gilad looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Stubbs pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs looking to control but Gilad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stubbs blocks Gilad's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gilad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gilad is trying to reverse the position but instead Stubbs has taken his back - oops!
Gilad won't enjoy being in this position. Stubbs looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gilad is tapping - it's over boys! Stubbs picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eleandor Stubbs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilan Matan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilan Matan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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189 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilan Matan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous drops Matan with a naaaaasty hook - Matan is in real trouble here! Infamous dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Infamous!
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