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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Gracie Entrance. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ricardo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miller's half guard.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miller to the ground. Gracie is now in Miller's guard.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Miller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Miller's back. He's all about the action.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
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. Miller connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Gracie is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie passes to side control.
Miller sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Jason Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Miller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miller is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gracie is tapping! Great win for Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyde Repooc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigbird Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigbird Blast will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyde Repooc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bigbird Blast!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repooc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blast pinned against the cage. Blast gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Repooc slips a jab from Blast.
Blast swinging wildly here.
Repooc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blast.
Blast throws a lazy right hand but Repooc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blast misses with a straight left.
Repooc shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blast manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blast wants to sweep here but Repooc controlling him for the moment.
Repooc tries to free his leg and advance position but Blast is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast wants to sweep but no luck.
Repooc pushes down on Blast's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Repooc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blast is looking to control Repooc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blast avoid being mounted?
Blast tries to roll over but Repooc keeps him under control.
Repooc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blast doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Repooc.
Blast is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blast wants to control but Repooc is keeping busy.
Blast tries to get to full guard but Repooc has control of the leg.
Blast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Repooc is working away from the top position though.
Repooc wants to take a breather but Blast is having none of it.
Repooc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blast wants to control but Repooc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blast is looking to escape.
Blast trying to control but Repooc postures up.
Blast trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Blast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Repooc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Repooc forces the positional change into back control.
Blast is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Repooc is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Blast is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyde Repooc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zhakatyz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhakatyz has chosen Allegria as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Zhakatyz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhakatyz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reyes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zhakatyz's guard.
Zhakatyz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reyesis looking to pass into half guard but Zhakatyz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zhakatyz is in guard.
Zhakatyz trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reyes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zhakatyz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Reyes.
Reyes is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes gets back to half guard.
Zhakatyz is trying to control. Reyes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reyes wants to get back to full guard.
Reyes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reyes won't allow Zhakatyz to pass to mount.
Reyes moves into full guard.
Zhakatyz postures up.
Reyes wants to stand up but Zhakatyz is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zhakatyz controls the pace.
Zhakatyz stopping the sweep attempt from Reyes.
Zhakatyz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reyes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Zhakatyz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Reyes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zhakatyz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is trying to control the position but Zhakatyz postures up.
Zhakatyz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reyes has his foot on Zhakatyz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhakatyz works his way back into a safe position though.
Reyes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reyes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zhakatyz is surviving well by controlling Reyes's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zhakatyz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zhakatyz!
Reyes is looking for a triangle but Zhakatyz pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhakatyz trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Reyes is looking to sinch up a triangle. Zhakatyz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Reyes's body to avoid the submission. Reyes has instead reached around Zhakatyz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Reyes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hugo Reyes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ioannidis's entrance music is If I Can't - 50 Cent. A fine choice. Hanson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dropkick Murphys - I'm shipping up to Boston kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pat Hanson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ioannidis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanson throws a nice looking combination but Ioannidis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ioannidis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hanson's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ioannidis gets to his feet. Hanson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ioannidis clinches up with Hanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hanson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ioannidis breaks from the clinch.
Hanson wants to clinch but Ioannidis slips to the side
and Ioannidis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ioannidis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ioannidis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ioannidis lands in his opponent's guard.
Ioannidis sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hanson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hanson duly obliges.
Ioannidis closes the distance and clinches.
Hanson landing knees to the head.
Ioannidis effectively controlling the action here.
Hanson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ioannidis blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ioannidis avoids it.
Ioannidis tries to circle away but Hanson has him pinned against the cage.
Ioannidis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hanson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ioannidis keeps control of the position easily here as Hanson tries to buck him off.
Ioannidis looking for the RNC.
Ioannidis looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hanson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ioannidis has good solid back control here.
Ioannidis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristos Ioannidis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hanson misses with a wild combination.
A left lands for Hanson.
Pat Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson misses with a two punch combination.
Ioannidis feints and as Hanson raises his hands in defense, Ioannidis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ioannidis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aristos Ioannidis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ioannidis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ioannidis keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ioannidis moves into the clinch.
Ioannidis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ioannidis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis wants to sweep here but Hanson controlling him for the moment.
Hanson tries to stand but Ioannidis is controlling from the bottom.
Ioannidis wants to stand and escape but Hanson is having none of it.
Ioannidis scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Ioannidis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ioannidis content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis is looking for a kimura here.
Ioannidis is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hanson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hanson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ioannidis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ioannidis is trying is best to control the position here.
Ioannidis is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristos Ioannidis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ioannidis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanson.
Hanson tries to clinch up.
Ioannidis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ioannidis.
Ioannidis wants to control but Hanson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ioannidis is working for a kimura but Hanson is defending it quite comfortably.
Ioannidis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ioannidis tries to pass to full mount but Hanson defends it.
Ioannidis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanson defending well though.
Ground and pound from Ioannidis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hanson pushes Ioannidis off looking to stand but Ioannidis dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aristos Ioannidis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Ioannidis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ioannidis controlling from the top position.
Ioannidis trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aristos Ioannidis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ioannidis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ioannidis moves into the clinch.
Ioannidis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Hanson.
Ioannidis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hanson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hanson dodges the ground and pound from Ioannidis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ioannidis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aristos Ioannidis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ioannidis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristos Ioannidis!
A victorious Aristos Ioannidis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Legeha Brandaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Clement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clement has chosen Infinite Mass - Bullet as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Legeha Brandaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Clement!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandaho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clement.
Clement misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Clement misses.
Brandaho shoots in but no luck this time.
Clement misses with an uppercut. Brandaho saw that one coming.
Brandaho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clement connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brandaho scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Legeha Brandaho has been cut.
Clement takes a swing at Brandaho's ribcage but misses.
Brandaho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clement swings widly with a right hand
and Brandaho counters with a takedown into side control.
Brandaho is staying tight to Clement's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clement is looking for a sweep.
Clement regains half guard.
Brandaho is pressing down on Clement's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clement is holding on for now.
Clement is refusing to be controlled, as Brandaho sits in half guard.
Clement actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandaho performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clement works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brandaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clement swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clement keeping moving, preventing Brandaho from controlling successfully.
Brandaho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clement has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brandaho has managed to get both his arms back between Clement's legs - danger averted.
Clement throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clement working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandaho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandaho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandaho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandaho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandaho wants to control from the top but Clement keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clement keeping full guard, as Brandaho tries to pass.
Brandaho is working hard here to advance position.
Clement is looking for a triangle but Brandaho pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandaho passes Clement's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clement looking for submissions off his back.
Clement is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandaho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho is looking to advance position but Clement won't allow it.
Clement is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clement looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clement is not content to let Brandaho control the position.
Brandaho is looking to advance position but Clement won't allow it.
Clement is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandaho pulls his head out easily.
Brandaho trying to control from half guard but Clement is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clement is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brandaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Clement is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clement looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandaho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clement is looking to improve his position but Brandaho isn't that keen on the idea.
Brandaho looking to control but Clement is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandaho controlling his opponent.
Clement is desperately trying to improve his position but Brandaho has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Legeha Brandaho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Legeha Brandaho's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Clement gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brandaho wants to stand but Clement is controlling his posture from full guard.
Clement is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandaho defends well.
Clement looking for subs off his back but Brandaho has passed one foot through into half guard.
Clement moves into full guard.
Clement looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandaho wants to control from the top but Clement keeps moving.
Brandaho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandaho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clement's guard.
Clement looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandaho seems to be working for a kimura but Clement defends the submission attempt.
Brandaho moves nicely into side control.
Clement is trying to get back to half guard.
Brandaho passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Clement!
Brandaho is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Clement has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Clement is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brandaho is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandaho.
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandaho was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
Horrible takedown by Brandaho or perhaps it was just good defense by Clement which made him look bad.
Clement lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clement thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandaho ducks under a wild hook from Clement.
Legeha Brandaho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clement misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandaho counters with a three punch combo that has Clement backing up. Clement nods at Brandaho to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Clement. No joy for Brandaho on that attempt.
Brandaho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandaho fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Legeha Brandaho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clement slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clement.
Clement swings for the body but Brandaho moves out of range.
Clement stuffs the takedown attempt from Brandaho. Brandaho gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandaho is looking to clinch.
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandaho was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
Clement lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnny Clement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandaho shoots in for a takedown but Clement shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandaho was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
Clement thows a body shot but no joy.
Brandaho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clement works Brandaho's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Clement.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandaho dives in and grabs Clement's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clement pushes down on Brandaho's head and hops out.
Brandaho fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Clement is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clement ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandaho moves away.
Clement looks to throw the jab but Brandaho is out of range.
Brandaho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Clement misses with a body shot.
Brandaho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clement takes a swing at Brandaho's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Clement there.
Clement looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandaho is just out of range.
Brandaho shoots in for a takedown but Clement shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Clement will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Legeha Brandaho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brandaho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandaho fails with the takedown.
Brandaho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clement pinned against the cage. Clement gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brandaho wants to clinch
and Clement counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandaho thinking.
Brandaho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clement throws out the jab.
Clement swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brandaho counters with a takedown into side control.
Clement sneaks back into half guard.
Clement is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandaho pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Clement is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Legeha Brandaho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clement is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandaho pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandaho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clement defends it well.
Clement looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clement moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brandaho looking to pass the guard.
Clement keeping moving, preventing Brandaho from controlling successfully.
Clement working for a triangle but Brandaho defends it easily.
Clement is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho trying to control the position from guard on top but Clement is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clement looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandaho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brandaho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brandaho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clement is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clement has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clement has gone for a leg lock! Brandaho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clement's guard.
Clement working for a triangle but Brandaho defends it easily.
Brandaho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clement tries to buck Brandaho off but Brandaho is having none of it.
Brandaho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brandaho is trying to get an arm triangle but Clement is defending well.
Clement is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Clement.
I think Clement 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Clement!
A victorious Johnny Clement thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lachance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Jaques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lachance has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Lachance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Jaques!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Jaques.
It looks like John Lachance has been cut.
Lachance is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaques.
Jaques stalks Lachance and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lachance's face. Lachance staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Lachance fails to land the takedown.
Jaques throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lachance.
Jaques stuffs the takedown attempt from Lachance. Lachance gets slowly back to his feet.
Lachance walks into a stiff left hand from Jaques.
Jaques throws a big shot that misses.
Jaques feints a jab promting Lachance to slip. Jaques then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lachance slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lachance fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jaques. Those never looked like landing.
Aaron Jaques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaques throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaques lands a jab-cross combination.
John Lachance's cut is getting worse.
Lachance fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lachance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaques digs a good hook to Lachance's body.
Lachance bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lachance tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lachance has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lachance happy to just control the position for now.
Lachance tries to score with some ground and pound. Jaques controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jaques can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaques is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lachance working the body and head with strikes.
Lachance takes a little break here. Jaques wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaques is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lachance asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lachance has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lachance works to advance to full mount. Jaques defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Jaques dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lachance's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jaques throws a front kick that sends Lachance stumbling back into the cage.
Aaron Jaques is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lachance ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaques misses with an uppercut
and Lachance counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jaques won't be happy with that.
Lachance trying to control the action but Jaques is working from the bottom.
Jaques gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jaques really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lachance. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaques is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jaques hang on?
Lachance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lachance working Jaques over with strikes here.
Lachance lands a heavy elbow.
John Lachance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lachance is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jaques can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lachance wants to finish this one by submission but Jaques is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lachance.
Lachance scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jaques?
Lachance raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaques is looking to escape.
Lachance is working for a guillotine from mount but Jaques frees his head quite easily.
Lachance pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Lachance won't let Jaques get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lachance controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lachance dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Lachance's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lachance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaques lands an overhand right.
Lachance shoots in but no luck this time.
Lachance dives in and grabs Jaques's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaques pushes down on Lachance's head and hops out.
That kick from Jaques tenderised Lachance's leg. Lachance is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jaques lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lachance circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaques swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lachance counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jaques won't be happy with that.
Lachance fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lachance's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lachance lands a few punches from side control.
Jaques stops Lachance from passing to mount.
Lachance landing strikes.
Jaques is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachance works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaques wants to get back to his feet but Lachance drags him back down.
Lachance is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jaques is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jaques knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lachance cracks Jaques with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jaques to see if he's OK.
Jaques tries to escape but Lachance is in control.
Lachance throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lachance has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lachance is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jaques is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lachance trying to control the action but Jaques is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lachance showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lachance 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lachance!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunders comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't Be Touched. Macdonald has chosen Roy jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
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207 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders lands with a kick to the temple. Macdonald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice sprawl there from Saunders as Macdonald shoots in.
A punch combination from Saunders misses.
Macdonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saunders can pounce on him.
Macdonald takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Macdonald closes the distance and clinches up with Saunders, looking for a takedown. Macdonald pushes Saunders against the cage but Saunders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Macdonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macdonald stops Saunders from getting back to his feet.
Macdonald works his way into side control.
Macdonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
Macdonald tries for a kimura but Saunders is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald prevents Saunders from escaping the position.
Macdonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saunders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Macdonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saunders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Macdonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Macdonald in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Macdonald wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald tries for a kimura but Saunders is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders pushes Macdonald away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Macdonald gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Macdonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Saunders is defending well.
Saunders is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Macdonald is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Saunders is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Macdonald is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald trying to control the action but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Macdonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saunders is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saunders wants to get back to his feet but Macdonald is dominant here and he's now got Saunders's back!
Macdonald working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Saunders is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald working for a choke but Saunders is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macdonald is working for a rear naked choke. Saunders is not defending it well and Macdonald has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Saunders refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Saunders's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Melvin Macdonald!
A relieved looking Melvin Macdonald 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayavarman Wongkrachang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and High Strangeness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wongkrachang comes to the cage accompanied by Cradle Of Filth - Nymphetamine. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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19
255 lbs
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268 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayavarman Wongkrachang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, High Strangeness!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wongkrachang throws a wild body kick that Strangeness sees coming a mile off.
Wongkrachang throws a shot from downtown. Strangeness moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Wongkrachang.
Strangeness shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wongkrachang sprawls well. Wongkrachang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strangeness gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wongkrachang.
Strangeness blocks the body kick.
Strangeness tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strangeness on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wongkrachang throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 decent looking body kick lands there for Wongkrachang.
Strangeness looks gassed!
Wongkrachang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strangeness on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strangeness misses with a double jab.
Wongkrachang throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangeness takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wongkrachang throws a sloppy head kick and Strangeness moves out of range easily.
Wongkrachang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wongkrachang lands a leg kick that knocks Strangeness off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wongkrachang scoring well with a low kick there.
Strangeness on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strangeness moves away from the strike by Wongkrachang.
Wongkrachang feints and then cracks Strangeness's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strangeness down.
Nice body kick from Wongkrachang.
Wongkrachang tries a head kick but it misses.
Strangeness misses with a body shot.
Wongkrachang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wongkrachang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strangeness's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangeness stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wongkrachang.
Jayavarman Wongkrachang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strangeness avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wongkrachang looks to land a body kick but Strangeness moved away.
Wongkrachang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strangeness is out of range and Wongkrachang settles back down.
Jayavarman Wongkrachang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wongkrachang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wongkrachang thumps Strangeness with a low kick.
Wongkrachang throws a leg kick but Strangeness sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strangeness takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wongkrachang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like High Strangeness has been cut.
Wongkrachang throws a leg kick which misses Strangeness's front leg but catches the back leg as Strangeness tries to avoid it.
Strangeness stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wongkrachang.
Wongkrachang misses the jab.
Wongkrachang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wongkrachang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wongkrachang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strangeness takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Strangeness crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wongkrachang - the referee stops the clock and Strangeness gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wongkrachang. Strangeness manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Strangeness has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wongkrachang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strangeness drops his hands momentarily and Wongkrachang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wongkrachang wants to land a leg kick but Strangeness is out of range.
Wongkrachang throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Strangeness crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jayavarman Wongkrachang!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jayavarman Wongkrachang made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Budden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that The Ultimate Warrior was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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220 lbs
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275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Budden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budden shoots in looking for a takedown but Warrior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Budden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Budden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warrior counters by moving into the clinch.
Warrior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Budden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Budden's efforts to push away.
Budden is working for takedown but Warrior is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warrior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warrior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Budden can't get the takedown.
Budden is breathing heavily.
Budden is trying to break the clinch but Warrior has him pressed against the cage.
Warrior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Budden backwards.
Warrior drops Budden onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Budden is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Budden is rocked!
It looks like Joe Budden has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warrior lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Budden senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Ultimate Warrior!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanton Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Soupra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes into the arena with The Builders & The Butchers - Bringing Home The Rain blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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277 lbs
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27
245 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanton Crowe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timmy Soupra!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe throws a chopping leg kick but Soupra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Soupra gets caught flat footed, as Crowe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Soupra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crowe with a nice head shot there.
Crowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Soupra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soupra is trying to control the position but Crowe postures up.
Soupra has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Crowe doesn't defend quickly enough and Soupra has managed to lock this one up! Can Crowe escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Soupra on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Timmy Soupra!
Timmy Soupra is the new heavyweight champion!
Timmy Soupra managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [Deathsquad] Your Moms House Apparel $8-20, into his post fight interview.
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