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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter VIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by Stand Up and Shout by Steel Dragons. Lecter VIII has chosen Getting Away With Murder as his entrance music. Lecter VIII has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Hannibal Lecter VIII struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter VIII!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter VIII staying out of range there.
Chris Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lecter VIII uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Lecter VIII tries a head kick but it misses.
Lecter VIII gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch.
Lecter VIII lands a damaging elbow.
Lecter VIII looks gassed!
Lecter VIII lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Lecter VIII throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cole blocks it with crossed arms.
Cole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lecter VIII just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cole is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lecter VIII after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lecter VIII stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lecter VIII smiles and moves away.
Cole misses with a jab to the body
and Lecter VIII counters with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Lecter VIII - just one landing.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Lecter VIII counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lecter VIII slips a straight right by Cole.
A swing and a miss from Lecter VIII.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lecter VIII displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cole.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Lecter VIII swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lecter VIII connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Lecter VIII - that landed with a thud.
Lecter VIII lands with a left to the head.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole is trying to stall.
Lecter VIII utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole wants to break free but Lecter VIII has control.
Lecter VIII landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lecter VIII working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lecter VIII.
Cole being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lecter VIII.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Lecter VIII uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lecter VIII is pushing Cole up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cole trying to stall but Lecter VIII improves his position.
Lecter VIII lands an elbow just above Cole 's eye.
Lecter VIII lands a body shot.
Lecter VIII controlling the action here for a moment.
Cole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cole is trying to maintain a safe position but Lecter VIII gets an underhook and turns Cole into the cage.
Cole is trying to pull guard but Lecter VIII has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lecter VIII scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lecter VIII stalls.
Cole taking a breather.
Lecter VIII lands an uppercut.
Lecter VIII throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cole blocks it with crossed arms.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lecter VIII fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lecter VIII dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lecter VIII's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Lecter VIII.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Lecter VIII slips under a jab.
Lecter VIII pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cole gets a clinch.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Lecter VIII.
It looks like Chris Cole has been cut.
Lecter VIII misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lecter VIII.
Cole wants to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lecter VIII obliges.
Lecter VIII is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter VIII misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cole up against the cage.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole wants to get back to striking at distance but Lecter VIII won't allow it.
Cole is trying to pull guard but Lecter VIII turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Lecter VIII controls the action.
Cole working hard to break the clinch.
Lecter VIII taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cole misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII blocking some punches.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Lecter VIII uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hannibal Lecter VIII seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lecter VIII is pressed up against the cage. Cole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lecter VIII down to the mat. Lecter VIII avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole misses with a hook.
Hannibal Lecter VIII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lecter VIII connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lecter VIII manages to avoid it.
Cole has closed the distance and engaged Lecter VIII in a clinch.
Cole is looking to control Lecter VIII's arms but Lecter VIII gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cole has his back to the cage.
Lecter VIII manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
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!
Lecter VIII scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lecter VIII just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cole tries to pull guard but Lecter VIII forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lecter VIII pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lecter VIII throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cole blocks it with crossed arms.
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Lecter VIII has double underhooks.
Lecter VIII leaning against his opponent.
Cole jumps guard but Lecter VIII stands there with Cole around his waist. Cole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cole taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cole is looking to control Lecter VIII's arms but Lecter VIII gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cole has his back to the cage.
Lecter VIII with a knee to the head.
Lecter VIII effectively controlling the action here.
Lecter VIII landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lecter VIII.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Lecter VIII has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hannibal Lecter VIII will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cole is defended easily by Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cole throws a body punch but Lecter VIII moves out of range.
Cole takes a swing at Lecter VIII's ribcage but misses.
Lecter VIII avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole misses with an uppercut. Lecter VIII saw that one coming.
Cole darts in and clinches Lecter VIII up against the cage.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole is looking to break free of the clinch but Lecter VIII has double underhooks.
Lecter VIII keeps control of Cole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lecter VIII takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lecter VIII softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lecter VIII can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter VIII is struggling to control the position.
Lecter VIII lands a nice knee to the body.
Cole trying to stall but Lecter VIII improves his position.
Lecter VIII scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole jumps guard but Lecter VIII turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lecter VIII effectively controlling the action here.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Lecter VIII.
Cole trying to stall but Lecter VIII improves his position.
Lecter VIII lands with a left to the head.
Lecter VIII tries to land knees in the clinch but Cole avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole has Lecter VIII pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lecter VIII manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lecter VIII throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lecter VIII prevents Cole from breaking the clinch.
Cole avoids the elbow strike from Lecter VIII, against the cage.
Cole is trying to break free.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lecter VIII is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole misses with a body punch.
Lecter VIII landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII wants to stall.
Lecter VIII blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Lecter VIII controls his hands.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chris Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hannibal Lecter VIII is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Lecter VIII to work.
Cole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Lecter VIII uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole is trying to push Lecter VIII away but Lecter VIII has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lecter VIII throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecter VIII works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Cole.
I think Lecter VIII 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Lecter VIII!
In his post fight interview, Hannibal Lecter VIII started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gab Bloodsport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Rosgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodsport comes into the arena with Krummavísur blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
300 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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25
288 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gab Bloodsport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Rosgen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosgen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosgen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bloodsport tries to reverse the position but Rosgen maintains control.
Rosgen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bloodsport is looking to escape.
Bloodsport is looking to get to half guard.
Rosgen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bloodsport is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bloodsport and Rosgen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rosgen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bloodsport tries to improve position but can't.
Rosgen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bloodsport!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport is squirming around, avoiding Rosgen's attempts to control the action.
Bloodsport is trying desperately to improve position.
Bloodsport is working hard here to advance position.
Rosgen lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodsport is trying to escape the mount.
Rosgen connects with a bit shot that sees Bloodsport covering up! More strikes from Rosgen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rosgen is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Rosgen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Decimus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Christophe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meridius comes to the cage accompanied by Ça Vaut Mieux Que D'attraper la Scarlatine . The crowd seem to be enjoying Christophe's choice of entrance music: Nickelback - Burn It To The Ground. The key to victory for Maximus Decimus Meridius has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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285 lbs
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280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Maximus Decimus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Meridius.
Christophe shoots in for a double leg but Meridius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick from Meridius misses.
Meridius misses with a looping left.
Christophe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christophe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meridius's waist but Meridius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Christophe off to one side.
Christophe looks for a takedown but Meridius sprawls well.
Maximus Decimus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Christophe.
Meridius throws a series of punches but Christophe moves out of range.
Meridius throws a shot from downtown. Christophe moves away and avoids it.
Maximus Decimus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Christophe with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Meridius misses
and Christophe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meridius won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Christophe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meridius wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christophe wants to control for a moment but Meridius uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Christophe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meridius looks like he's trying to stand up.
Christophe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meridius sees it coming and defends easily.
Meridius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christophe on the ground.
Meridius is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius is refusing to be controlled, as Christophe sits in half guard.
Meridius is trying to stand.
Christophe wants to control but Meridius is keeping him busy.
Christophe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meridius sees it coming and defends easily.
Christophe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meridius is just riding it out for now. Christophe eventually gives up the hold.
Meridius wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe controlling the action here.
Christophe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meridius sees it coming and defends easily.
Christophe is working for a kimura but Meridius is defending it quite comfortably.
Meridius is trying to stand back up but Christophe is controlling him
Well, if Christophe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Christophe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christophe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Meridius is trying to stand up here but Christophe is controlling him well.
Meridius trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Meridius is defending against the submission attempts here by Christophe.
Christophe is trying to control. Meridius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christophe prevents Meridius from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meridius won't allow Christophe to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Christophe 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.
Christophe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Christophe trying to control the action but Meridius is working from the bottom.
Christophe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meridius, who protects the arm well.
Meridius is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Christophe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Christophe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meridius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meridius bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Meridius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meridius throws a chopping leg kick but Christophe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Meridius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christophe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meridius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christophe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Christophe blocks a body shot from Meridius.
Christophe blocks an elbow strike.
Christophe blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Meridius.
Christophe takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meridius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christophe is defending well for now.
Christophe dodges an elbow strike from Meridius.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meridius throws an elbow but misses.
Christophe has Meridius pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Christophe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Meridius tumbling to the mat - Christophe dives into Meridius's guard.
Meridius kicks Christophe off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christophe has Meridius up against the cage in a clinch.
Meridius tries a body shot but Christophe blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Meridius.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Meridius misses with some punches.
Christophe takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Darius Christophe has been cut.
Christophe blocking some punches.
Meridius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christophe.
Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meridius missing with knees to the body.
Christophe pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius wants to stand but Christophe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Christophe working for submissions but it's allowed Meridius to get to half guard.
Meridius wants to get back to his feet.
Christophe moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christophe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meridius is looking to stand up but Christophe won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darius Christophe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Meridius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christophe counters with a straight right hand.
Christophe checks a low kick from Meridius.
Meridius lands a nice hook to Christophe's body. Christophe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meridius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christophe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meridius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christophe.
Meridius stuffs the takedown.
Meridius misses with a body shot.
Christophe shoots in for a takedown but Meridius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus Decimus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Christophe.
Christophe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meridius connects with a body shot that sends Christophe's belly button to the back.
Meridius misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius throws a series of punches but Christophe moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Meridius. No joy for Christophe on that attempt.
Christophe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christophe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meridius circles away.
Christophe blocks a jab.
Meridius throws a looping overhand right but Christophe ducks down to avoid it.
Meridius takes a swing at Christophe's ribcage but misses.
Meridius lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meridius. Christophe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christophe swats away the attempt to clinch by Meridius.
Meridius loads up on a big right hand but Christophe slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Christophe.
Meridius misses with a looping right.
Christophe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christophe checks a leg kick.
Meridius throws an overhand right that lands on Christophe's shoulder, as Christophe tries to avoid the shot.
Christophe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Meridius does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Christophe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meridius throws a body punch but Christophe moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christophe slips a jab and a cross from Meridius.
Meridius throws a lazy right hand but Christophe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Meridius.
Christophe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Meridius wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christophe seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Meridius is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darius Christophe!
A less than humble Darius Christophe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesper Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rush is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tom Sawyer - Rush. Charles Manson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesper Rush's chin.
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29
202 lbs
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188 lbs
27 - 13 - 1 |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesper Rush!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manson throws a nice looking combination but Rush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rush.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch but Manson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manson throws a push kick but Rush slaps the foot to one side.
Manson lands a right hook to the body.
Manson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manson misses with a right hand
and Rush counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manson is pushing Rush's head away, looking to escape. Rush manages to hold on to the position though.
Rush is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson is not content to let Rush control the position.
Manson wants to get back to his feet but Rush drags him back down.
Rush taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush wants to control for a moment but Manson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Manson pushes Rush off looking to stand but Rush dives back in and keeps control.
Manson is refusing to be controlled, as Rush sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesper Rush was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manson under the eye.
Charles Manson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manson scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Manson.
No joy there for Manson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manson is looking to slow Rush down with leg kicks.
Manson scores with a nice strike.
Manson throws a wild body kick that Rush sees coming a mile off.
Manson lands a really nice looking cross but Rush seems unphased.
Rush dodges the punch combination from Manson.
Manson lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rush.
Rush tried to score with a low kick but Manson checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rush tries a knee to the head but Manson blocks it.
Manson is trying to break the clinch but Rush is controlling him.
Manson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rush gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manson is trying to force a seperation but Rush has the dominant position.
Rush has Manson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rush pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Manson tumbling to the mat - Rush dives into Manson's guard.
Manson wants to get back to his feet but Rush is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Manson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rush momentarily.
Manson lands with a straight right. Rush didn't see that one coming.
Rush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manson with a nice cross.
Rush tries to clinch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson lands a left and a right that send Rush crashing to the mat, dazed. Manson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rush is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Rush's head, knocking him out cold! Manson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Manson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Seng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hed Pe Judgement Day. Carl Popov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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25
165 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Seng!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seng is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Popov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seng tries to avoid it but Popov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seng to the ground. Seng escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Seng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popov tries to keep at a distance but Seng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Seng stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seng.
Popov takes an elbow to the temple.
Seng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Popov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Seng scores with a shoulder strike.
Seng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Carl Popov has been cut.
Popov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Seng gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Popov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seng prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seng stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng lands an elbow that stopped Popov in his tracks for a moment.
Seng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seng.
Popov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Popov is working for takedown but Seng is calmly controlling the position for now.
Popov is breathing heavily.
Seng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Popov takes an elbow to the temple.
Seng lands an elbow inside that Popov shrugs off.
Seng has Popov pressed against the cage.
Seng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popov backwards.
Popov takes a shot to the head.
Seng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Popov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seng prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng lands an elbow that stopped Popov in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Seng - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Seng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seng lands an elbow that stopped Popov in his tracks for a moment.
Seng with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Seng lands a damaging elbow.
Popov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Seng with a knee to the head.
Popov is rocked!
Popov is pressed against the cage. Seng pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Popov! Two more big strikes from Seng and Popov crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eddie Seng!
Eddie Seng bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Balls . Tommy Avila could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bud Bundy's chin.
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27
156 lbs
15 - 6 - 2 |
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31
162 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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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
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bud Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bundy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avila.
Bundy fails to land the takedown.
Bundy misses with a double jab.
Bundy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avila under the eye.
Bundy checks the leg kick.
Bundy lands a jab to the head.
Bundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No joy there for Bundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avila has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Bundy's head but Bundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avila feints and then cracks Bundy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bundy down.
Bundy missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bundy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Avila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bud Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Avila quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bundy trying to control from half guard but Avila is working away.
Bundy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Avila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Avila to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila is pulling down on Bundy's head. It's preventing any offense from Bundy, at least for the moment.
Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bundy throwing strikes but missing.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avila pulls Bundy in close to prevent any damage.
Avila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bundy wants to stand and escape but instead Avila has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bundy looking to control but Avila passes into half guard.
Bundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Avila is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking for submissions off his back.
Bundy wants to improve his position but Avila is controlling well.
Bundy looking for submissions off his back.
Avila stops Bundy from getting back to his feet.
Bundy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bundy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Avila from controlling successfully.
Bundy trying to control the position.
Bundy wants to get back to his feet but Avila is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Avila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Avila trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avila slips nicely into half guard.
Bundy gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Bundy 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.
Avila lands a glancing blow to the side of Bundy's head.
Avila scores with a leg kick.
Avila scores with a kick to the body.
Bundy misses with the combination.
Avila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bundy is out of range.
Bundy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Avila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bundy will feel that in the morning.
Avila connects with an inside leg kick.
Bundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Bundy blocks a low kick nicely.
Avila throws a leg kick but Bundy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Avila.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Avila.
Bundy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bundy throws a right hand that misses
and Avila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avila lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Avila.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
Bundy throws an overhand right that lands on Avila's shoulder, as Avila tries to avoid the shot.
Bundy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Avila scores with a nice body kick.
Bundy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Avila lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Avila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Avila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bundy. Bundy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bundy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bundy has his takedown stuffed
and Avila counters with an outside leg kick.
Tommy Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Bundy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Avila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Avila throws a leg kick which misses Bundy's front leg but catches the back leg as Bundy tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avila.
Avila lands a really nice looking cross but Bundy seems unphased.
Bundy is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila.
Bundy is still on wobbly legs! Can Avila finish him?
Bud Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bundy's calf.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bundy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bundy seems to have recovered his senses.
Donk. Avila catches Bundy right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avila.
A good leg kick by Avila.
Avila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Avila.
Avila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Avila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bundy drops his hands momentarily and Avila takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Avila is looking to slow Bundy down with leg kicks.
Avila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avila scores with a leg kick.
Bundy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Avila finds it's way round the side to connect with Bundy's head.
Bundy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Avila gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Avila!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Petkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petkovic comes to the cage accompanied by BvC Crew - KOSOVO. Vaughn has chosen Walking Tall as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
285 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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23
282 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Good kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Petkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petkovic blocks a leg kick.
Vaughn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petkovic under the eye.
It looks like Roman Petkovic has been cut.
Vaughn has managed to clinch.
Vaughn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petkovic is keeping busy.
Vaughn prevents a body shot from Petkovic.
Vaughn has hold of one of Petkovic's legs. Petkovic is fighting the takedown attempt but Vaughn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vaughn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petkovic wants to sweep here but Vaughn controlling him for the moment.
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!
Vaughn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Petkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petkovic keeping moving, preventing Vaughn from controlling successfully.
Chris Vaughn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vaughn thows a body shot but no joy.
Vaughn misses the shot to the body.
Vaughn blocks a head kick by Petkovic.
Vaughn blocks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaughn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petkovic somewhat.
Petkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vaughn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petkovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good exchange - Vaughn coming out on top.
Vaughn cracks Petkovic with an open hand slap.
Petkovic takes a swing at Vaughn's ribcage but misses.
Petkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Vaughn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaughn. Petkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petkovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vaughn throws a right hand that Petkovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Petkovic also avoids with ease.
Vaughn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Vaughn as he connects with a hook.
Vaughn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petkovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaughn circles away.
Petkovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vaughn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaughn.
Petkovic walks into a jab.
Vaughn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vaughn lands a nice shot that snaps Petkovic's head back.
Petkovic tries to clinch up but Vaughn circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaughn throws a shot from downtown. Petkovic moves away and avoids it.
Petkovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vaughn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petkovic is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vaughn as Petkovic tries to tie him up.
Vaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vaughn has picked Petkovic up - he's going for a ride! Vaughn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Petkovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Petkovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petkovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Petkovic gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic looking for a guillotine here but Vaughn defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petkovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaughn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petkovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vaughn trying to control but Petkovic is working from the bottom.
Vaughn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petkovic kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Vaughn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Petkovic shoots in for a double leg but Vaughn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vaughn catches Petkovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petkovic has managed to clinch.
Vaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaughn pulls guard effortlessly.
Vaughn is trying to control the position but Petkovic postures up.
Vaughn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petkovic passes Vaughn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vaughn is trying to stand up here but Petkovic is controlling him well.
Petkovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vaughn sees it coming and defends easily.
Vaughn wants to control but Petkovic is keeping busy.
Petkovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vaughn wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petkovic seems to be working for a kimura but Vaughn defends the submission attempt.
Petkovic is thwarting Vaughn's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Vaughn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Petkovic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Petkovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaughn circles away.
Vaughn blocks a head kick by Petkovic.
Vaughn cracks Petkovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vaughn takes a swing at Petkovic's ribcage but misses.
Vaughn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petkovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Petkovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petkovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Vaughn wants to sweep but no luck.
Petkovic looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vaughn controls Petkovic momentarily but Petkovic frees himself.
Petkovic wants to control from the top but Vaughn keeps moving.
Vaughn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Vaughn.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaughn. That's going to slow Petkovic down.
Vaughn clinches.
Vaughn tightens his grip and picks Petkovic up, before dumping him to the ground. Petkovic manages to land in guard.
Vaughn tries to free his leg and advance position but Petkovic is retaining full guard.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Petkovic keeps moving.
Petkovic controls Vaughn momentarily but Vaughn frees himself.
Vaughn sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Petkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chris Vaughn has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Vaughn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vaughn checks a leg kick nicely.
Vaughn pushes Petkovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Vaughn drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petkovic looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vaughn's guard.
Petkovic is trying to control. Vaughn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petkovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Petkovic trying to mount his opponent but Vaughn defends it.
Vaughn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Petkovic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Vaughn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Vaughn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Petkovic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vaughn wants to control but Petkovic is having none of it.
Vaughn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Petkovic is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic lands a nice shot to the head.
Petkovic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vaughn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vaughn tries to hold on but Petkovic pushes him away.
Petkovic working for a guillotine from mount but Vaughn is in no mood to give up.
Vaughn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petkovic lands a big elbow.
Petkovic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vaughn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaughn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic winds up and cracks Vaughn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vaughn wants to control but Petkovic is keeping busy.
Petkovic working the head and body with strikes.
Petkovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Vaughn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vaughn is looking to improve his position.
Petkovic wants to free his trapped foot but Vaughn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petkovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petkovic is pressing down on Vaughn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vaughn is holding on for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petkovic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vaughn defend it? Petkovic steps over the head and cranks it - Vaughn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Petkovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Petkovic!
Post fight, Roman Petkovic stared into the camera and said 'Well...this was a trilogy, three battles and after all it's 2:1 for me. Hits hurts, after some though knockouts in past I have to take some break. Maybe for now, maybe it will be the end of MMA Adventure for me. If that so...Thanks for all who have supported me in every fight!Thanks!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Del Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Gin and Juice by Snoop Dog as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Constantine Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Del Thompson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barca with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barca prevents Thompson from standing back up.
Barca is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
Barca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barca wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to buck Barca off but he can't manage it.
Thompson avoids a strike by Barca and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Barca's guard! Fantastic escape!
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Barca.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca looking to control.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barca lands with a right hand.
Thompson tries to clinch but Barca moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Barca.
Barca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Barca.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barca misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson rushes Barca and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson avoiding damage as Barca throws knees to the body.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Barca avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barca trying to stall but Thompson improves his position.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barca.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barca decides to pull guard.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Barca won't let him.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom.
Barca 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.
Barca is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Barca pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Barca pushes him off.
Barca is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Barca counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barca advances nicely into full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barca landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barca fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine Barca dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barca thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson takes a swing at Barca's ribcage but misses.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Barca is avoiding it.
Barca tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Del Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Barca thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thompson if he has to take too many more of those.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Barca circles away and keeps his distance.
Barca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barca connects with a looping right hand.
Barca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barca decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barca is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thompson won't allow Barca to pass to mount.
We're going to have a standup here because Constantine Barca wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Thompson closes the distance but Barca moves to the side
and Barca counters with a single leg into guard. Thompson didn't expect that.
Barca throws a big right hand that misses.
Barca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Barca is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barca trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Barca throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Barca controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barca trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barca looking to secure an arm triangle but Thompson defends it well.
Barca goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thompson is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine Barca dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid body kick from Barca.
Barca takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barca shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Barca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Del Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Barca is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thompson darts in and clinches Barca up against the cage.
Barca looking to slow down the pace here.
Barca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Barca content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thompson prevents Barca from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Barca avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barca avoids it.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barca blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barca looking to slow down the pace here.
Barca taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thompson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barca.
Barca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Barca jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barca.
Barca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barca blocks an uppercut.
Barca misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca pulls guard.
Barca pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barca is on top in guard.
Constantine Barca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca looking to pass the guard.
Barca wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Constantine Barca.
Barca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barca counters with a nice body kick.
Thompson moves to clinch but Barca breaks away
and Barca counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Del Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barca stops Thompson from standing up.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Barca is proving a slippery customer.
Barca slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thompson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Barca is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Constantine Barca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barca trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Thompson is trying to escape the position but Barca is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Constantine Barca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barca, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantine Barca!
An out of breath and clearly excited Constantine Barca thanked SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grande comes to the cage accompanied by I Drove All Night. Clarke has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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193 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kendall Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke lands a head shot.
Clarke has his takedown stuffed
and Grande connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarke throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clarke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clarke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grande tries to bum rush Clarke with a series of wild strikes but Clarke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clarke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Grande tenderised Clarke's leg. Clarke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice cross by Grande.
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Grande lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clarke circles away quickly and effectively.
Clarke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clarke lands a right hook to the body.
Clarke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.
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!
A combination from Grande does no damage.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Clarke moved out of range.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarke is just out of range.
Clarke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clarke. Clarke obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Grande does no damage.
Grande misses the jab.
Clarke misses with the combination.
Grande works over Clarke's head and body with a nice combination.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Clarke moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Grande. Those never looked like landing.
Grande misses with a hook. Clarke ducked under it nicely.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but Grande shows good takedown defense.
Clarke throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Grande as Clarke shoots in.
Jacques Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Clarke.
Grande works over Clarke's head and body with a nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Clarke. Those never looked like landing.
Clarke tries for a takedown but Grande sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Grande fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clarke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Clarke with that takedown attempt.
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
Clarke connects with a crisp jab.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Grande's shoulder, as Grande tries to avoid the shot.
Clarke slips a jab and a cross from Grande.
Clarke misses with a looping left.
Clarke fails to land with a series of punches.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Clarke misses the jab.
Grande's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clarke under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande moves out of range as Clarke strikes.
Grande's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clarke under the eye.
Clarke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jacques Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarke misses with a low kick.
Clarke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grande defends it nicely.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande blocks a leg kick.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
A punch combination from Clarke misses.
Clarke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grande keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grande is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Grande might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clarke looks to land a strike but Grande avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clarke tries to free his leg and advance position but Grande is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grande is keeping the position for now.
Clarke trying to control but Grande is working from the bottom.
Grande is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clarke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grande controls Clarke momentarily but Clarke frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Jacques Grande wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Clarke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grande pinned against the cage. Grande gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Jacques Grande will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clarke missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clarke just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande throws a body punch but Clarke moves out of range.
Jacques Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clarke.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clarke lands a really nice looking cross but Grande seems unphased.
Clarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarke throws a shot to the body.
Clarke lands a glancing blow to the side of Grande's head.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clarke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clarke misses the jab.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Clarke ducks down to avoid it.
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande misses with a hook to the body
and Clarke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grande's knee momentarily.
Grande with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Grande. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grande throws a hook but Clarke avoids it easily.
Grande thuds his right hand into Clarke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clarke takes a swing at Grande's ribcage but misses.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kendall Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Clarke misses.
Grande throws a body punch but Clarke moves out of range.
Grande takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clarke misses with a takedown
and Grande counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clarke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Clarke misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande connects with a single shot there.
Grande pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clarke back to the cage. Grande follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande throws a hook but Clarke blocks it.
Clarke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clarke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grande avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacques Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Clarke.
Clarke is breathing heavily.
Grande looks to land a combination but Clarke avoids it well.
Clarke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarke is just out of range.
Grande looks to land a combination. Clarke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grande slips a jab from Clarke.
Clarke shoots in looking for a takedown. Grande tries to sprawl out of it but Clarke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grande manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clarke back to the cage. Grande follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grande takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clarke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danga de danga de dang - Grande scores with a four punch combination!
Clarke throws a series of punches but Grande moves out of range.
A big right from Grande misses.
Clarke misses with the combination.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clarke tries for a takedown but Grande sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clarke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clarke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clarke shoots for a takedown but Grande saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
Clarke throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Grande scores with a four punch combination!
Grande lands with a nice body punch.
Jacques Grande is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clarke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande connects with a body shot.
Grande works over Clarke's head and body with a nice combination.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clarke.
Clarke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Grande to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clarke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Clarke down.
Clarke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grande is fending him off so far but Clarke persists. Nope, Grande circles away and we're back to standing.
Clarke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grande moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Grande 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!
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clarke's calf.
Grande scores with the left hand. Clarke knows he should have avoided that one.
Clarke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grande connects with a body shot that sends Clarke's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Grande misses.
Clarke throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Clarke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clarke fails with the takedown
and Grande counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clarke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grande lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clarke is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Grande! Clarke is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Grande!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Grande thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armin Merkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merkel comes to the cage accompanied by War Is My Destiny. Knox has chosen Malukah & Wolfgang - The Dragonborn Comes as his entrance music. Armin Merkel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Knox's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armin Merkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Knox!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merkel misses with a wild body shot.
Merkel throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Merkel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Knox tries for a takedown but Merkel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Merkel.
Merkel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Merkel moves out of range easily.
Merkel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Merkel lands a big head kick that sends Knox tumbling to the mat! Merkel takes a step backwards and waves Knox back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Johnny Knox has been cut.
Merkel throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Merkel misses the target.
Merkel throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Merkel but Merkel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Merkel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Merkel looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merkel cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Merkel.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merkel.
An inside leg kick from Knox misses.
Knox slips under a jab.
Merkel lands with a good body shot.
Merkel drops Knox with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knox looks back up at him and smiles so Merkel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Knox is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merkel jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Merkel finish him?
Knox looks gassed!
Knox is aggressively charging in as Merkel backs up avoiding any damage. Merkel tosses out a jab and Knox runs right into it face first! Knox is out cold! Merkel dropped down on all fours and is barking in Knox's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armin Merkel!
A very excited looking Armin Merkel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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