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ToP 21 - Killer Instinct PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Lehner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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161 lbs
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156 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Taphorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robin Lehner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taphorn tries to clinch but Lehner is having none of it.
Lehner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taphorn.
Lehner misses the shot to the body.
Taphorn tries to clinch but Lehner moves out of range.
Taphorn clinches up with Lehner and pushes him back against the cage.
Taphorn stalling.
Lehner working hard to break the clinch.
Lehner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taphorn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lehner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn tries a low kick but Lehner avoids it.
Lehner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taphorn throws a body punch but Lehner moves out of range.
Lehner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lehner wants it to stay on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Lehner scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Peter Taphorn has been cut.
Taphorn throws a push kick but Lehner slaps the foot to one side.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lehner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Taphorn eats them both and turns towards Lehner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lehner scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehner scores with a jab to the body.
Taphorn misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Lehner. That snapped Taphorn's head back.
Taphorn throws a low kick but Lehner moves out of range easily.
Taphorn shoots in and drives through. Lehner sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Taphorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taphorn throws an overhand right that lands on Lehner's shoulder, as Lehner tries to avoid the shot.
Taphorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehner.
Lehner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taphorn slips a jab and a cross from Lehner.
Lehner scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taphorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Lehner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robin Lehner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taphorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lehner tries to avoid it but Taphorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lehner to the ground. Lehner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taphorn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taphorn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lehner managing to block the knees to the body from Taphorn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lehner up against the cage.
Lehner breaks from the clinch.
Lehner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lehner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lehner blocks the body kick.
Taphorn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Lehner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taphorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Lehner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lehner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robin Lehner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lehner connects with a single shot there.
Taphorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehner was well out of range. Poor timing from Taphorn.
Taphorn shoots in and drives through. Lehner sprawls well.
Taphorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lehner counters with a one-two to the body.
Taphorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taphorn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lehner is able to avoid easily.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taphorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taphorn is looking to land body kicks.
Taphorn shoots in and drives through. Lehner sprawls well.
Taphorn tries to score with a low kick but Lehner moves his leg out of the way.
Taphorn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taphorn lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Taphorn trying to control but Lehner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lehner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lehner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taphorn cracks Lehner with a solid left hand.
Taphorn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taphorn trying to control but Lehner is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lehner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taphorn wants to pass the guard but Lehner is keeping the position.
Taphorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taphorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Peter Taphorn just wasn't active enough.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lehner checks a leg kick.
Taphorn forces Lehner back against the cage and clinches.
Taphorn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taphorn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taphorn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taphorn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taphorn landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Lehner moved out of range.
Taphorn is looking to land body kicks.
Taphorn closes the distance and pushes Lehner back into the cage.
Taphorn misses with a knee strike.
Taphorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lehner avoids it.
Taphorn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taphorn stalling in the clinch.
Lehner is trying to break the clinch but Taphorn is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taphorn.
It looks like Robin Lehner has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taphorn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taphorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lehner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taphorn with a knee to the head.
Taphorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Lehner avoids the damage to the body.
Taphorn lands an elbow that stopped Lehner in his tracks for a moment.
Taphorn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lehner regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taphorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn is really struggling to control Lehner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Peter Taphorn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Taphorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehner.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lehner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taphorn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taphorn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lehner.
Taphorn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lehner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taphorn.
Taphorn slips a jab and a cross from Lehner.
Taphorn walks into a jab.
Taphorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Lehner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taphorn throws out the jab.
Lehner throws a shot to the body.
Taphorn wants to slow Lehner down by chopping away at his legs.
Taphorn throws a low kick, looking for Lehner's leg but Lehner calmly moves out of range.
Lehner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lehner scores with a jab. Taphorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taphorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lehner checks it well.
A slow jab from Lehner misses its intended target.
Taphorn tries to land a front kick but Lehner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taphorn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Taylor Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humphrey Boggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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153 lbs
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149 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Taylor Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Humphrey Boggins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor Ii.
Taylor Ii shoots in for a takedown but Boggins shows good takedown defense.
Luke Taylor Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor Ii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boggins walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor Ii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Taylor Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boggins breaks from the clinch.
Taylor Ii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor Ii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor Ii is defended easily by Boggins.
Taylor Ii moves into range and clinches up with Boggins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor Ii drives through and clinches with Boggins against the cage.
Taylor Ii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boggins clinches up with Taylor Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor Ii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor Ii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boggins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taylor Ii with a poor takedown
and Boggins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Taylor Ii's guard now.
Boggins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boggins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor Ii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Boggins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boggins trying to control the action but Taylor Ii is working from the bottom.
Boggins working the ground and pound.
Boggins trying to control the position but Taylor Ii is working away.
The ground and pound from Boggins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boggins decides to stand back up. Boggins steps back and let's Taylor Ii get back to his feet.
Boggins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taylor Ii to the ground. Boggins is now in Taylor Ii's guard.
Boggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor Ii is keeping the position for now.
Taylor Ii wants to get back to his feet but Boggins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boggins wants to pass the guard but Taylor Ii is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boggins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boggins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor Ii clinches up against the cage.
Taylor Ii is trying to break the clinch but Boggins has him pressed against the cage.
Boggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boggins sprawls well. Boggins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor Ii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boggins counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor Ii fights it but they end up in guard.
Boggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boggins lands a couple of digs.
Boggins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boggins with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor Ii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor Ii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taylor Ii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taylor Ii throwing shots but Boggins is blocking nicely.
Boggins won't allow Taylor Ii to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor Ii prevents Boggins from standing back up.
Taylor Ii is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Boggins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taylor Ii throws a head kick but Boggins moves out of range.
Taylor Ii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taylor Ii sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boggins wants to improve his position but Taylor Ii is controlling well.
Taylor Ii wants to control but Boggins is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor Ii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taylor Ii is looking to stall here but Boggins recovers full guard.
Boggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor Ii is one step ahead there.
Taylor Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Boggins is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor Ii slips nicely into half guard.
Taylor Ii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boggins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taylor Ii looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Humphrey Boggins has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luke Taylor Ii wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Taylor Ii clinches up with Boggins and pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor Ii tries to pull guard but Boggins won't allow it.
Boggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor Ii throws out a loose jab but Boggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor Ii clinches up against the cage.
Taylor Ii is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor Ii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boggins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Taylor Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor Ii moves into the clinch.
Taylor Ii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boggins.
Taylor Ii manages to break the clinch.
Boggins doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor Ii circles away.
Taylor Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boggins sprawls well. Boggins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Taylor Ii dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Taylor Ii misses with a looping left.
Taylor Ii clinches up with Boggins and pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor Ii tries to pull guard but Boggins won't allow it.
Taylor Ii gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Taylor Ii throwing strikes from guard but Boggins blocks nicely.
Boggins pushes Taylor Ii off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Taylor Ii rushes Boggins and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boggins can't break the clinch.
Boggins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boggins breaks from the clinch.
Taylor Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boggins, pushing him back against the cage.
Boggins is trying to break the clinch but Taylor Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor Ii clinches up against the cage.
Boggins wants to break free but Taylor Ii has control.
Taylor Ii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boggins is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boggins to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Taylor Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor Ii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boggins prevents it.
Taylor Ii tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boggins is pressed up against the cage. Taylor Ii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boggins down to the mat. Boggins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor Ii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor Ii somewhat.
Taylor Ii looks for a takedown but Boggins sprawls well.
Taylor Ii forces Boggins back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor Ii gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boggins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Taylor Ii trying to advance position but Boggins counters by regaining guard.
Boggins wants to stand but Taylor Ii is controlling the position.
Boggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor Ii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taylor Ii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boggins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boggins wants to get back to his feet but Taylor Ii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boggins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Humphrey Boggins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Taylor Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Boggins moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Taylor Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taylor Ii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Taylor Ii!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaneda Aherne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaneda Aherne!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather tried to score with a low kick but Aherne checks it.
Mayweather lands with a nice body punch.
Aherne fails with the takedown.
Mayweather changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aherne tried to score with a low kick but Mayweather checks it.
Aherne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayweather but Mayweather pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aherne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayweather sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaneda Aherne.
Aherne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayweather sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aherne somewhat.
Aherne misses with a combination
and Mayweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aherne looks gassed!
Mayweather lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayweather has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aherne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mayweather cracks Aherne with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Aherne looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mayweather finish him?
Aherne is rocked!
Mayweather connects with a body shot.
Aherne is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayweather finish him?
Mayweather cracks Aherne with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floyd Mayweather!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nash Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nash Smith told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nash Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lin is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Lin which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Lin's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lin wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Lin keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith cracks Lin with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Lin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith pushes down on Lin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Lin's temple.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lin's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Lin's temple.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lin wants to get back to his feet.
Lin is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith thows a huge punch but Lin dodges it nicely.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lin defending well though.
Lin is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lin is rocked!
Smith is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Lin goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nash Smith!
Nash Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Daugavins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pieter Pieter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaspars Daugavins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaspars Daugavins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pieter Pieter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daugavins gets caught napping as Pieter dives in and scores a takedown. Daugavins manages to retain guard.
Pieter tries to free his leg and advance position but Daugavins is retaining full guard.
Pieter is working Daugavins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pieter throws a strike but Daugavins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pieter looking for a sweep. Not yet Pieter, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pieter is on top in guard.
Daugavins trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieter throws a big right hand that misses.
Pieter throws a big right hand that misses.
Daugavins controls Pieter momentarily but Pieter frees himself.
Pieter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daugavins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daugavins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pieter is one step ahead there.
Daugavins is trying to hold Pieter in close to prevent damage but Pieter has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieter stalling.
Pieter is working for a kimura but Daugavins is defending it quite comfortably.
Pieter tries to pass to full mount but Daugavins defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieter is thwarting Daugavins's attempts to control the position.
Pieter throwing shots but Daugavins is blocking nicely.
Daugavins trying to hold on to Pieter's head to control him but Pieter postures up.
Pieter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daugavins!
Pieter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Daugavins pushes Pieter off looking to stand but Pieter dives back in and keeps control.
Pieter is just content to waste time from the top position. Daugavins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pieter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daugavins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daugavins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daugavins!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pieter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter Pieter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daugavins loads up on a big right hand but Pieter slips the punch.
Pieter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pieter trying to control the position from guard on top but Daugavins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pieter throws an elbow that misses. Daugavins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pieter's guard. Nice move by Daugavins!
Pieter wants to sweep here but Daugavins controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pieter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Daugavins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pieter has a hand on Daugavins's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Daugavins takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pieter is looking to improve his position but Daugavins isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pieter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pieter Pieter has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieter wants to control but Daugavins is having none of it.
Daugavins tries to control but Pieter wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pieter can't escape the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pieter shoots in but Daugavins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pieter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daugavins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter Pieter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pieter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daugavins throws out the jab.
Daugavins throws a lazy uppercut
and Pieter counters with a single leg into guard. Daugavins didn't expect that.
Pieter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daugavins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pieter throwing strikes but missing.
Pieter postures up.
Pieter throws a big right hand that misses.
Pieter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pieter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pieter wants to control from the top but Daugavins keeps moving.
Pieter preventing the sweep.
Pieter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pieter slips nicely into half guard.
Pieter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pieter working over Daugavins with some ground and pound. Daugavins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins manages to get to full guard.
Pieter wants to control from the top but Daugavins keeps moving.
Pieter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daugavins working a defensive guard but Pieter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pieter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Daugavins down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieter tries for a kimura but Daugavins is defending well.
Pieter is putting a hurting on Daugavins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pieter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pieter just content to control the position.
Check out the look on Pieter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieter working the head and body with strikes.
Pieter in side control, throwing shots but Daugavins defends.
Daugavins wants to control but Pieter postures up.
Pieter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daugavins keeps working.
Pieter working the strikes but Daugavins uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pieter seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter Pieter really 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.
Daugavins scores with a jab. Pieter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pieter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daugavins avoids it really well and circles away.
Pieter shoots in but no luck this time.
Pieter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daugavins is fending him off so far but Pieter persists. Nope, Daugavins circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaspars Daugavins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pieter Pieter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugavins throws a jab when Pieter was well out of range.
Daugavins leaves Pieter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daugavins dips to his left and cracks Pieter with an uppercut!
Kaspars Daugavins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daugavins misses with a straight right.
Pieter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daugavins is fending him off so far but Pieter persists. Nope, Daugavins circles away and we're back to standing.
Pieter tries for a takedown but Daugavins circles away easily
and Pieter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pieter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daugavins fails to land with a series of punches.
Pieter Pieter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pieter fails with the takedown
and Daugavins counters with a nice uppercut.
Pieter misses with a takedown attempt
and Daugavins counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins throws a jab but it's blocked by Pieter.
Pieter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daugavins.
Daugavins throws a right hand that Pieter ducks under and follows up with a left that Pieter also avoids with ease.
Pieter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pieter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Daugavins.
A leg kick checked by Pieter.
Daugavins misses the jab.
Pieter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pieter throws an elbow that misses. Daugavins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pieter's guard. Nice move by Daugavins!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pieter is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Daugavins had his way with Pieter Pieter in that 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!
Pieter gets a takedown into half guard.
Daugavins is trying to control but Pieter manages to pass to mount!
Daugavins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pieter dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Daugavins is bucking up trying to escape but Pieter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pieter lands a big shot there that rocks Daugavins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pieter breaks from Daugavins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pieter is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Daugavins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Daugavins!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daugavins looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pieter looking for a guillotine here but Daugavins defends easily.
Daugavins postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins looking to pass the guard.
Pieter has Daugavins pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pieter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kaspars Daugavins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pieter trying to control the position from guard on top but Daugavins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pieter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daugavins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pieter.
Pieter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daugavins is keeping the position for now.
Pieter Pieter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pieter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Daugavins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pieter Pieter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pieter 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pieter Pieter! Pieter Pieter retains his lightweight title!
Pieter Pieter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reuben Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kory Hodgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine ft. Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man . Kory Hodgins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Reuben Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kory Hodgins!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hodgins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hernandez trying to move into half guard but instead Hodgins has managed to sweep!
Hodgins prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Hodgins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hodgins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hodgins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hernandez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodgins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hernandez wants to stand up but Hodgins is controlling him.
Hodgins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hodgins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Hodgins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hodgins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hodgins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hodgins postures up.
Hodgins pushing down on Hernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hodgins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hodgins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hodgins landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Reuben Hernandez has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hodgins has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hernandez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kory Hodgins!
After the fight, Kory Hodgins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mika Zibanejadass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saigon The Yard Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Yard Father has chosen Saigon - Get Busy as his entrance music. Mika Zibanejadass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mika Zibanejadass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saigon The Yard Father!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Yard Father fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zibanejadass avoids it really well and circles away.
Zibanejadass throws an overhand right that lands on The Yard Father's shoulder, as The Yard Father tries to avoid the shot.
The Yard Father has his takedown stuffed
and Zibanejadass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Yard Father has Zibanejadass pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zibanejadass manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mika Zibanejadass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saigon The Yard Father.
The Yard Father has Zibanejadass pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Yard Father pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zibanejadass tumbling to the mat - The Yard Father dives into Zibanejadass's guard.
Zibanejadass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Yard Father wants to control from the top but Zibanejadass keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Yard Father won't allow Zibanejadass to sweep him here.
The Yard Father sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Saigon The Yard Father was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The Yard Father shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zibanejadass but Zibanejadass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Yard Father with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zibanejadass counters with a stiff right hand.
Zibanejadass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Yard Father moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zibanejadass digs a good hook to The Yard Father's body.
Saigon The Yard Father seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Yard Father shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for The Yard Father with that takedown attempt.
The Yard Father decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zibanejadass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zibanejadass tries to get out of the position.
Zibanejadass is trying to get back to full guard.
The Yard Father is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zibanejadass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Yard Father.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Yard Father maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zibanejadass could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but The Yard Father has cracked it and Zibanejadass is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by The Yard Father!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saigon The Yard Father!
Saigon The Yard Father seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathurin Kerbouchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by Rotten Apple [Remix] - Prodigy & Sean Price . The key to victory for Sean Price has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Price!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathurin Kerbouchard!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price digs a good body shot into Kerbouchard's ribs.
Kerbouchard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Price's waist but Price gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kerbouchard off to one side.
Kerbouchard closes the distance and clinches up with Price, looking for a takedown. Kerbouchard pushes Price against the cage but Price circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Price throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kerbouchard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Price scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Price lands a body shot.
Price fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price lands with a nice combination. Kerbouchard backs away looking to recover.
Price scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left lands for Price.
The crowd cheers as Price lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerbouchard doesn't seem phased though.
Kerbouchard is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerbouchard ducks straight into an uppercut from Price and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kerbouchard manages to regain guard straight away.
Kerbouchard is still in real trouble! Can Price finish him?
Kerbouchard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kerbouchard seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard working a defensive guard here.
Kerbouchard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Price uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerbouchard is looking to regain half guard here but Price keeps moving and retains side control.
Price is trying to get an arm triangle but Kerbouchard is defending well.
Price in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to control but Kerbouchard is keeping him busy.
Kerbouchard sneaks back into half guard.
Price is working for a kimura but Kerbouchard is defending it quite comfortably.
Kerbouchard looking for submissions off his back.
Price is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kerbouchard sees it coming and defends easily.
Kerbouchard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kerbouchard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Price defends it easily.
Price looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Price looking to pass the guard.
Kerbouchard wants to hit a switch here but Price passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kerbouchard there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerbouchard stops Price from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Price dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Price lands a slapping body shot.
Price misses with a straight right.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price throws a series of strikes that have Kerbouchard backpedaling.
It looks like Mathurin Kerbouchard has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kerbouchard.
Price with a jab.
Sean Price is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price lands a slapping body shot.
Kerbouchard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kerbouchard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kerbouchard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Price is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Price and Kerbouchard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kerbouchard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Price is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kerbouchard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard is working for a submission of some sort.
Price wants to get back to his feet.
Price controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kerbouchard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerbouchard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Price defending well though.
Kerbouchard is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Price reverses the position - he's now on top in Kerbouchard's guard.
Kerbouchard keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Kerbouchard working for a triangle but Price defends it easily.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerbouchard is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price stopping the sweep attempt from Kerbouchard.
Kerbouchard trying to control the position.
Price wants to pass the guard but Kerbouchard is keeping the position.
Kerbouchard has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Price doesn't defend quickly enough and Kerbouchard has managed to lock this one up! Can Price escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kerbouchard on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mathurin Kerbouchard! Mathurin Kerbouchard retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Mathurin Kerbouchard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellenberger has chosen Guano Apes - Open Your Eyes as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Sabre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Ellenberger!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellenberger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sabre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger slaps away a takedown attempt from Sabre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sabre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sabre lands in his opponent's guard.
Ellenberger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabre manages to get himself to full guard.
Ellenberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellenberger is stalling in the full guard.
Sabre keeping moving, preventing Ellenberger from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ellenberger passes into side control.
Ellenberger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ellenberger scores with a hook to the body. Sabre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sabre looks to land a right hand but Ellenberger moved out of range.
Ellenberger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sabre.
Sabre throws a body punch but Ellenberger moves out of range.
Ellenberger ducks under a wild hook from Sabre.
Ellenberger looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabre is just out of range.
Sabre slips a jab and a cross from Ellenberger.
A jab from Sabre misses.
Sabre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre missing with a left hand there. Ellenberger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabre scores with a jab to the body.
Sabre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ellenberger feints a jab promting Sabre to slip. Ellenberger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sabre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ellenberger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sabre!
Sabre working to try and regain half guard.
Sabre is working hard here to advance position.
Ellenberger working Sabre over with strikes here.
Sabre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre is trying desperately to improve position.
Sabre regains half guard.
Sabre wants to get back to full guard.
Sabre is refusing to be controlled, as Ellenberger sits in half guard.
Sabre is trying to get back to full guard.
Ellenberger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ellenberger is trying to control. Sabre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ellenberger working the head and body with strikes.
Sabre is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellenberger wants to stand up but Sabre has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sabre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ellenberger pushing down on Sabre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellenberger trying to control from half guard but Sabre is working away.
Sabre is looking for a sweep. Ellenberger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sabre is not content to let Ellenberger control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellenberger pulls his head out easily.
Sabre is looking to improve his position.
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 Matt Sabre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sabre misses with a body shot
and Ellenberger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nick Ellenberger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellenberger misses with the combination.
Sabre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ellenberger counters with a three punch combo that has Sabre backing up. Sabre nods at Ellenberger to acknowledge the strikes.
Ellenberger digs a good body shot into Sabre's ribs.
Ellenberger shoots in for a double leg but Sabre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Ellenberger.
Ellenberger shoots in for a takedown but Sabre shows good takedown defense.
Ellenberger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ellenberger is out of range and Sabre settles back down.
Sabre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ellenberger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Sabre jabs Ellenberger right on the nose. Ellenberger blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Sabre misses.
A combination from Sabre does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sabre looks to throw the jab but Ellenberger is out of range.
Ellenberger throws a big shot that misses.
Sabre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ellenberger's head.
Ellenberger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sabre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sabre is looking for a triangle but Ellenberger pushes his legs off easily.
Ellenberger postures up in Sabre's guard and throws a big left but Sabre blocks it.
Sabre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ellenberger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sabre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sabre working for a triangle but Ellenberger defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Ellenberger landing with the ground and pound.
Sabre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ellenberger defends it easily.
Ellenberger cracks Sabre with a solid left hand.
Ellenberger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ellenberger passes Sabre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ellenberger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sabre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ellenberger lands with a punch from half guard.
Ellenberger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sabre trying to control from the bottom.
Sabre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sabre wants to control but Ellenberger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nick Ellenberger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ellenberger winds up and cracks Sabre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sabre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ellenberger is stalling in the full guard.
Ellenberger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sabre's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ellenberger manages to get himself to full guard.
Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellenberger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabre chips away with some ground and pound.
Ellenberger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sabre is one step ahead there.
Ellenberger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellenberger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ellenberger wants to sweep here but Sabre controlling him for the moment.
Sabre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Ellenberger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ellenberger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sabre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ellenberger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sabre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sabre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellenberger pulls his head out easily.
Ellenberger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ellenberger prevents Sabre from improving his position.
Ellenberger working over Sabre with some ground and pound. Sabre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ellenberger lands with a punch from half guard.
Sabre trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sabre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellenberger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ellenberger controlling the action here.
Ellenberger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sabre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sabre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ellenberger puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ellenberger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger drops an elbow to the side of Sabre's head.
Sabre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ellenberger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellenberger slips a nice elbow through Sabre's hands, connecting with Sabre's forehead.
Ellenberger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sabre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sabre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ellenberger lands a nice short elbow.
Sabre moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sabre is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ellenberger holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre wants to control from the top but Ellenberger keeps moving.
Sabre wants to pass the guard but Ellenberger is keeping the position.
Sabre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellenberger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ellenberger is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ellenberger goes for a takedown attempt but Sabre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ellenberger lands a really nice looking cross but Sabre seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre misses with a wild body shot.
Sabre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellenberger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sabre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ellenberger's head backwards.
Sabre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ellenberger counters with a straight right hand.
Ellenberger fails to land with a series of punches.
Ellenberger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabre misses with a double jab.
Sabre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ellenberger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabre throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Ellenberger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ellenberger 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Ellenberger!
After winning the bout, Nick Ellenberger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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