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ToP 28 - Riot PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stan Chowmein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Spezza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Spezza has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Chowmein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spezza!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spezza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chowmein rushes Spezza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chowmein jumps guard but Spezza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chowmein with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chowmein can't get the takedown.
Spezza holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chowmein wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Chowmein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chowmein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chowmein lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Spezza gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spezza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chowmein sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spezza's guard.
Chowmein seems to be working for a kimura but Spezza defends the submission attempt.
Chowmein is pressing down on Spezza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spezza is holding on for now.
Chowmein is trying to control the action in half guard but Spezza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chowmein wants to free his trapped foot but Spezza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chowmein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spezza manages to get to full guard.
Spezza has a closed guard, preventing Chowmein from standing up.
Spezza is trying to control the position but Chowmein postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza looking for a sweep. Not yet Spezza, not yet.
Chowmein tries to free his leg and advance position but Spezza is retaining full guard.
Chowmein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spezza is pulling down on Chowmein's head. It's preventing any offense from Chowmein, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stan Chowmein has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chowmein checks a leg kick.
Chowmein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chowmein clinches up with Spezza and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chowmein prevents Spezza from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chowmein.
Chowmein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chowmein moves out of range as Spezza strikes.
A left lands for Spezza.
Spezza lands with a straight right. Chowmein didn't see that one coming.
Spezza misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chowmein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spezza throws out the jab.
Chowmein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spezza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chowmein wants to control but Spezza is keeping him busy.
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 Stan Chowmein will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big right from Spezza misses.
Spezza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spezza throws the left hand but Chowmein avoids the punch easily.
Spezza lands with a straight right. Chowmein didn't see that one coming.
Stan Chowmein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spezza scores with a body shot.
No luck for Chowmein with that takedown attempt.
Chowmein throws a wild hook but Spezza just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Chowmein gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Spezza raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Spezza!
Jason Spezza gave a mention to Vitality in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Myles Bradford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Dixon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Myles Bradford's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myles Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dixon.
Dixon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bradford is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dixon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dixon trying to control the action but Bradford is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Dixon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Bradford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bradford is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dixon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bradford wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control the action but Bradford is working from the bottom.
Bradford is trying to get back to his feet.
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dixon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The strikes coming from Dixon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dixon controls the position.
Bradford takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bradford dodges the ground and pound from Dixon.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Bradford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradford wants to get back to his feet but Dixon drags him back down.
Dixon scores with punches from side control.
Dixon trying to control the action but Bradford is working from the bottom.
Bradford wants to get back to his feet but Dixon drags him back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon taking a breather here.
Bradford is trying to buck Dixon off.
Bradford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dixon on the ground.
Dixon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bradford will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon prevents Bradford from escaping the position.
Dixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bradford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dixon stands up.
Dixon slips a jab and a cross from Bradford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a right and a left that Bradford avoids nicely.
Bradford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bradford wants it to stay on the feet.
Bradford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bradford feints a jab promting Dixon to slip. Bradford then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dixon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bradford closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dixon quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon gets back to full guard.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Bradford tries to pass.
Bradford postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dixon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bradford, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon trying to control but Bradford is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dixon wants to clinch up but Bradford keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Bradford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradford misses with the combination.
Bradford throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt
and Bradford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bradford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dixon decides to stand back up. Dixon steps back and let's Bradford get back to his feet.
Bradford misses with a double jab.
Dixon moves into the clinch.
Bradford is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dixon wants a takedown but no success here.
Bradford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon manages to pull guard.
Bradford wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Bradford is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dixon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dixon has a closed guard, preventing Bradford from standing up.
Dixon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dixon pushes Bradford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bradford throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Dixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon gets a takedown into half guard.
Bradford pushes Dixon off but Dixon dives into side control.
Bradford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradford tries to get out of the position.
Bradford pushes Dixon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dixon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dixon decides to stand back up.
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!
Bradford throws a series of punches but Dixon avoids them all with ease.
Bradford misses the jab.
Myles Bradford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradford looks to land a combination. Dixon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradford.
Bradford goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dixon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dixon duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dixon wants the takedown. Bradford is fighting it off but Dixon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bradford's guard against the cage.
Bradford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bradford wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
Bradford trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dixon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greg Dixon wasn't active enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from Bradford.
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into Bradford's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradford pushes Dixon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bradford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradford's waist but Bradford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
Myles Bradford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Dixon.
Bradford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bradford looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bradford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bradford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradford.
Dixon clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dixon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bradford.
Dixon darts in and clinches Bradford up against the cage.
Dixon lands an elbow inside.
Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bradford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bradford goes for a takedown attempt but Dixon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bradford swinging wildly here.
Dixon slips a jab and a cross from Bradford.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bradford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon tries to bum rush Bradford with a series of wild strikes but Bradford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Bradford. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Bradford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bradford sprawls well. Bradford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet.
Dixon rushes Bradford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dixon stops a takedown attempt from Bradford.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myles Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dixon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Dixon scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon forces Bradford back against the cage and clinches.
Bradford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dixon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bradford after a bit of a struggle.
Bradford tries to break the clinch but Dixon is controlling the position.
Dixon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bradford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bradford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dixon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bradford is not content to let Dixon control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford is pushing Dixon's head away, looking to escape. Dixon manages to hold on to the position though.
Dixon wants to control but Bradford is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greg Dixon.
Dixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradford defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Dixon.
Dixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradford defends it nicely.
Bradford throws a series of punches but Dixon avoids them all with ease.
Bradford throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradford swivels and escapes.
Bradford looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
Bradford misses with the combination.
Myles Bradford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Dixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradford.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dixon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Dixon!
During a confident post fight interview, Greg Dixon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate fails with a takedown attempt.
Klinkhammer moves away from the strike by Tate.
Klinkhammer throws a jab when Tate was well out of range.
Tate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by Klinkhammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Klinkhammer.
Tate fails with the takedown.
Tate closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tate tries to score with some ground and pound. Klinkhammer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Klinkhammer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tate wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klinkhammer, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate throws an elbow but Klinkhammer slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer regains half guard, as Tate was trying to land strikes.
Klinkhammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Tate.
Tate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer is looking to control Tate's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klinkhammer avoid being mounted?
Tate looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tate is looking for a kimura here.
Tate is just content to waste time from the top position. Klinkhammer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer trying to control the position here.
Tate passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tate tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Klinkhammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate throws an elbow but Klinkhammer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Klinkhammer struggling a bit here.
Klinkhammer sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klinkhammer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tate dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Klinkhammer throws a hook but Tate blocks it.
Klinkhammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tate.
Klinkhammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bobby Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate tries to clinch there but Klinkhammer circles away.
Klinkhammer scores with a punch to the head.
Klinkhammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tate tries to clinch but Klinkhammer moves out of range.
Tate tries for a takedown but Klinkhammer circles away easily
enabling Klinkhammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown. Klinkhammer tries to sprawl out of it but Tate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klinkhammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Tate tries to clinch but Klinkhammer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klinkhammer's waist but Klinkhammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tate off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate misses with a takedown
and Klinkhammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klinkhammer defends it nicely.
Roberto Klinkhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate shoots and misses
enabling Klinkhammer to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Bobby Tate has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tate looks up at the clock. Bad move! Klinkhammer lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tate. Klinkhammer pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Klinkhammer!
Roberto Klinkhammer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vitality for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Tuesday's Gone. Jay Daniels will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniels sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James pushes Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daniels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James is trying to drag Daniels to the mat but Daniels just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels jumps guard but James stands there with Daniels around his waist. Daniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Daniels throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
James fails with the takedown.
James blocks the body kick.
Daniels tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels jumps guard.
James working some strikes from top position.
Daniels looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
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!
Daniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Daniels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on James's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daniels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Daniels is trying to stand.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daniels is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
Daniels tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
Daniels has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daniels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet.
Daniels has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daniels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James working Daniels over with strikes.
Daniels is rocked!
James lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Daniels! More strikes land and this one is all over! James jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy James!
In his post fight interview, Tommy James gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank you guys for coming out tonight, Vitality for sponsoring me and helping me look so good, my team at Nacho Libre Gym, all of my loved ones back home and Thomas Noisewater for letting me fight here in Tapout or Passout FC!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Borocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Petunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Borocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ping Petunia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borocop swinging wildly here.
Borocop connects with a single shot there.
Petunia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petunia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borocop.
Petunia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borocop misses with a hook. Petunia ducked under it nicely.
Borocop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petunia.
Borocop dips to his left and cracks Petunia with an uppercut!
Petunia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petunia slips a straight right by Borocop.
Borocop throws a series of punches but Petunia avoids them all with ease.
Borocop throws a right hand that misses
and Petunia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Borocop!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Petunia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Borocop is now in Petunia's guard. A big mistake from Petunia there, giving up the dominant position!
Borocop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petunia on the ground.
Petunia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petunia has his foot on Borocop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borocop works his way back into a safe position though.
Borocop stopping the sweep attempt from Petunia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petunia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Borocop puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petunia is trying to maintain the position but Borocop is very close to passing his half guard.
Borocop prevents Petunia from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petunia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petunia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petunia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petunia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petunia working a defensive guard here.
Petunia being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petunia controlling Borocop's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Borocop.
Borocop throws an overhand right that lands on Petunia's shoulder, as Petunia tries to avoid the shot.
Borocop throws a lazy right hand but Petunia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borocop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borocop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petunia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petunia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petunia fails with the takedown
and Borocop counters with a nice uppercut.
Petunia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borocop sprawls well. Borocop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petunia gets slowly back to his feet.
Mark Borocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Petunia.
Borocop fails to land with a series of punches.
Borocop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borocop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petunia on the side of the head.
Borocop fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Mark Borocop will probably get the nod.
That's time! Borocop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petunia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borocop throws out the jab.
Borocop throws a leg kick but Petunia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petunia shoots in for a takedown but Borocop shows good takedown defense.
Petunia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petunia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petunia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borocop defends it nicely.
Borocop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petunia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Borocop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mark Borocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Petunia.
Borocop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Borocop throws out a loose jab but Petunia uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borocop catches Petunia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petunia shoots in looking for a takedown but Borocop manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petunia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borocop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borocop lands with an overhand left.
Borocop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petunia's head.
Petunia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borocop misses with a few strikes there.
Petunia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borocop as he jumps to the side.
Borocop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petunia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borocop.
Petunia looks for a takedown but Borocop sprawls well.
Borocop throws a hook to the side of Petunia's head but Petunia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petunia feints and as Borocop raises his hands in defense, Petunia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petunia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Borocop dives on top into guard.
Petunia looking for a guillotine here but Borocop defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borocop trying to control the position from guard on top but Petunia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borocop preventing the sweep.
Petunia trying to keep a closed guard but Borocop is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petunia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Petunia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petunia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petunia is trying to work for a kimura but Borocop is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ping Petunia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Borocop lands the left hand.
Petunia misses with a takedown attempt
letting Borocop counter with a right hand.
Petunia shoots and misses
and Borocop counters with a straight right hand.
Petunia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Borocop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mark Borocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Petunia.
Borocop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petunia shoots for a double leg takedown but Borocop sprawls well. He's pushed Petunia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borocop loads up on a big right hand but Petunia slips the punch.
Petunia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Borocop misses with a straight right.
Borocop works over Petunia's head and body with a nice combination.
Petunia is rocked!
Petunia ducks under a wild hook from Borocop.
Petunia is still on wobbly legs! Can Borocop finish him?
Petunia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Borocop tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petunia is in Borocop's guard.
Borocop wants to sweep but no luck.
Ping Petunia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petunia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Borocop manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petunia has Borocop in his guard.
Petunia seems to have recovered his senses.
Petunia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Petunia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Borocop turns into him and now he's in Petunia's guard.
Borocop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petunia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borocop manages to get himself to full guard.
Petunia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petunia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petunia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Borocop manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petunia has Borocop in his guard.
Borocop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petunia looking to control.
Petunia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petunia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borocop's guard.
Petunia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borocop is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petunia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petunia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Petunia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Borocop.
I think Borocop 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 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Borocop!
Mark Borocop very nearly forgot to thank Vitality amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Nash (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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27
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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23
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brutus Nash!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Nash. No joy for Gomez on that attempt.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Nash sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Nash.
Gomez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nash tries to avoid it but Gomez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nash to the ground. Nash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomez dives in and grabs Nash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nash pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
Nash throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomez counters with a takedown into side control.
Nash is trying to control Gomez's posture but Gomez avoids it.
Nash manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ground and pound from Nash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez taking some punishment here, with Nash in his half guard.
Nash looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nash keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nash defends it easily.
Gomez can't keep his opponent in guard - Nash advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Nash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Let's hope that Nash has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nash seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nash lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nash scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nash working Gomez over with strikes.
Nash is keen to just control but Gomez is a slippery customer.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nash scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nash is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gomez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez is trying to escape the mount.
Nash looking to finish Gomez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gomez!
Gomez is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash has control of Gomez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gomez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gomez is squirming around, avoiding Nash's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Nash.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nash cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nash lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Marco Gomez has been cut.
Nash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomez is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nash lands a big shot there that rocks Gomez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gomez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nash with shots to the head and body - Gomez looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash has isolated one of Gomez's arms. Gomez looking to fight him off but Nash twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brutus Nash!
An out of breath Brutus Nash thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Turris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25
145 lbs
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143 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Turris!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turris stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Turris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Richard Roberts has been cut.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turris.
A jab from Turris finds it's way through Roberts's defenses.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberts is rocked!
Roberts fails with the takedown.
Oh Roberts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Turris measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Roberts! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kyle Turris!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kyle Turris thanked Vitality for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Silfversberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blu Pisa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pisa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Party Rock Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
181 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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22
180 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakob Silfversberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blu Pisa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Pisa.
Pisa connects with a body shot that sends Silfversberg's belly button to the back.
Pisa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pisa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silfversberg.
A solid body kick from Pisa.
Silfversberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pisa lands a big head kick that sends Silfversberg tumbling to the mat! Pisa takes a step backwards and waves Silfversberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Silfversberg is rocked!
It looks like Jakob Silfversberg has been cut.
Pisa measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Silfversberg! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Blu Pisa!
Blu Pisa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Millard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Griffin (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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21
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Millard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Millard's head but Millard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Millard moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
Griffin misses with a hook to the body
enabling Millard to counter with a crisp jab.
Millard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Griffin misses with a straight right.
Millard misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Millard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millard controlling from side mount.
Griffin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Millard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Millard in particular looking to stall.
Griffin tries to get to full guard but Millard has control of the leg.
Griffin is trying to maintain the position but Millard is very close to passing his half guard.
Millard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millard slows the pace down in half guard.
Millard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Millard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Griffin trying to control but Millard postures up.
Millard passes to full mount!
Griffin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Millard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard avoids the attempt from Griffin to control.
Millard looking to ground and pound but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Griffin wants to hold on but Millard pushes him away.
Griffin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Millard is staying active.
Millard lands with some strikes.
Millard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Millard avoids the attempt from Griffin to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Griffin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Millard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Millard working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Millard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Griffin misses the body punch
and Millard counters with a shoot takedown. Griffin fights it but they end up in guard.
Millard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Millard throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Millard.
Griffin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Millard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Millard is controlling him.
Millard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
Millard is pushing down on Griffin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffin is fighting to maintain full guard but Millard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Griffin wants to control but Millard passes into side.
Griffin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Millard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Griffin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Millard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Millard in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Millard scores with punches from side control.
Griffin tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Griffin is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Millard.
Griffin struggling a bit here.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Millard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Griffin some visible discomfort.
Millard trying to control the position but Griffin is working away.
Millard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griffin down.
Griffin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Millard lands a nice shot to the head.
Millard 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millard wants to control the pace but Griffin is squirming around nicely.
Griffin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Millard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Millard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Millard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Millard tries to land a front kick but Griffin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Millard takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Griffin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Millard doesn't seem phased though.
Millard misses with a hook
and Griffin counters with a right hand to the body.
Millard scores with a shot to the body.
Millard misses with a looping left.
Griffin jabs Millard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Millard scores with the left hand. Griffin knows he should have avoided that one.
Millard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Millard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Griffin throws a solid leg kick but Millard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard misses with a head kick.
Griffin takes a swing at Millard's ribcage but misses.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
Millard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
Millard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Griffin misses with a hook. Millard ducked under it nicely.
Millard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griffin motions for Millard to come forward. Griffin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Millard looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Griffin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Millard on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffin moves out of range as Millard strikes.
Griffin throws a series of strikes that have Millard backpedaling.
Millard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
Griffin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Millard lands with a right to the head.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body.
Millard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Millard digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
Millard scores with a hook to the body.
Millard wants to take the fight to the mat but Griffin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Millard wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Millard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Millard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Millard blocks a body shot from Griffin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millard breaks from the clinch.
Griffin swings for the body but Millard moves out of range.
Griffin moves out of range as Millard strikes.
Millard throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin throws out a powerful jab.
Millard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griffins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Millard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin jabs Millard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parker Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Millard misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Parker Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Millard 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Millard!
Bruce Millard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Belmonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathurin Kerbouchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belmonte's entrance music is Los Lobos - Cancion Del Mariachi. A fine choice. The key to victory for Rodrigo Belmonte has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Belmonte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathurin Kerbouchard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Belmonte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belmonte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kerbouchard at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Belmonte 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 Kerbouchard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kerbouchard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kerbouchard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kerbouchard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belmonte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belmonte throws a good cross that connects.
Kerbouchard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kerbouchard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belmonte circles away.
Rodrigo Belmonte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathurin Kerbouchard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmonte misses with a hook.
Kerbouchard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belmonte to score with a decent uppercut.
Belmonte swings for the body but Kerbouchard moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmonte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerbouchard.
Belmonte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kerbouchard's hands.
Kerbouchard is rocked!
It looks like Mathurin Kerbouchard has been cut.
Belmonte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerbouchard is just out of range.
Belmonte swats away the attempt to clinch by Kerbouchard.
Kerbouchard ducks right into an uppercut from Belmonte.
Kerbouchard is still on wobbly legs! Can Belmonte finish him?
Kerbouchard moves out of range as Belmonte throws a body kick.
Kerbouchard seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerbouchard connects with a leg kick. Belmonte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodrigo Belmonte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerbouchard moves out of range of the body kick from Belmonte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerbouchard tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Belmonte as Kerbouchard shoots in.
Belmonte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belmonte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belmonte closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kerbouchard out cold! Kerbouchard corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodrigo Belmonte!
Rodrigo Belmonte is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rodrigo Belmonte gave a mention to Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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