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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Testament (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronilson Tonelada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonelada is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sepultura - Roots Bloody Roots. Moses Testament has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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225 lbs
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220 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Testament!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronilson Tonelada!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Testament throws a nice looking combination but Tonelada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonelada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Testament tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tonelada is in Testament's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tonelada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Testament had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tonelada defends it easily.
Testament looking for a sweep. Not yet Testament, not yet.
Tonelada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Testament looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tonelada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tonelada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Testament is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonelada is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Tonelada has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Testament is proving hard to escape from.
Testament controls Tonelada momentarily but Tonelada frees himself.
Tonelada decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tonelada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moses Testament seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Testament throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tonelada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Testament throws a combination that misses
and Tonelada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Testament is breathing heavily.
Tonelada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Testament.
Tonelada drops Testament with a nice combination! Tonelada dives into Testament's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Moses Testament has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonelada decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Testament, up you get!
Testament throws a wild hook but Tonelada just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Testament gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Tonelada raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronilson Tonelada!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dwyane James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Makdessi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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135 lbs
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169 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwyane James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myles Makdessi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James with a poor takedown
and Makdessi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in James's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makdessi is aware though and is defending well.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makdessi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Makdessi 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 James.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James is working hard here to advance position.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makdessi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makdessi moves into full mount!
Makdessi trying to control but James is having none of it.
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.
James is looking to get to half guard.
Makdessi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Makdessi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Makdessi controlling the position easily from mount.
James bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makdessi pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
James preventing the sweep.
James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Makdessi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Makdessi has escaped and now he's on top!
Makdessi is sitting in close to James's body. James has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Makdessi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Makdessi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by James.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dwyane James!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spike Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Inculta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inculta has chosen Radicals as his entrance music. Joshua Inculta will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spike Law!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joshua Inculta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law throws a good cross that connects.
Inculta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Inculta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inculta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law moves out of range of the body kick.
Law fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inculta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Inculta.
Law fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Law's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Law duly obliges.
Inculta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Law counters with a nice body shot.
Inculta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inculta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law slips a jab and a cross from Inculta.
Inculta thows a leg kick but Law checks it
and Inculta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Law finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Law throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Inculta's head.
Inculta is rocked!
BOOM! Law lands a beautiful left hook that drops Inculta. Inculta tries to recover but Law is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Inculta lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spike Law!
Spike Law retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zander Thorvaldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coheed Cambria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zander Thorvaldsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zander Thorvaldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coheed Cambria!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambria takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cambria misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cambria tries to clinch but Thorvaldsson moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorvaldsson.
Thorvaldsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cambria to the ground. Thorvaldsson is now in Cambria's guard.
Thorvaldsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cambria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thorvaldsson distracts Cambria with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cambria has momentary wrist control but Thorvaldsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Thorvaldsson cracks Cambria with a solid left hand.
Thorvaldsson looking to sit in guard and control but Cambria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thorvaldsson controlling Cambria's posture.
Cambria throws an elbow that misses. Thorvaldsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cambria's guard. Nice move by Thorvaldsson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorvaldsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thorvaldsson is in close to Cambria's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thorvaldsson postures up and lands a big shot to Cambria's brow.
Thorvaldsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thorvaldsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorvaldsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thorvaldsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cambria has wrist control.
Thorvaldsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cambria's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cambria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorvaldsson is in close to Cambria's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thorvaldsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thorvaldsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thorvaldsson throwing strikes from guard but Cambria blocks nicely.
Thorvaldsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorvaldsson is in close to Cambria's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thorvaldsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thorvaldsson forces his way into half guard.
Cambria looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldsson controlling the action here.
Thorvaldsson lands strikes from half guard.
Thorvaldsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thorvaldsson trying to mount his opponent but Cambria defends it.
Cambria on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorvaldsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thorvaldsson drops an elbow to the side of Cambria's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldsson working the head and body with strikes.
Thorvaldsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thorvaldsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thorvaldsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cambria is rocked!
Thorvaldsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cambria is still in real trouble! Can Thorvaldsson finish him?
Thorvaldsson lands a big elbow - Cambria is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Thorvaldsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander Thorvaldsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naruto Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel's entrance music is Ain't No Sunshine. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Naruto Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Sakuraba lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel's head.
Sakuraba misses the shot to the body.
Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Sakuraba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakuraba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel swinging wildly here.
A big right from Steel misses.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakuraba misses with a straight right.
Sakuraba misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Sakuraba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel tries to bum rush Sakuraba with a series of wild strikes but Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel slips under a jab from Sakuraba.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Steel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sakuraba has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sakuraba is chipping away with strikes.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakuraba on the ground.
Sakuraba throws a strike aimed at the side of Steel's head but Steel avoids it well.
Sakuraba looks up at the clock and then as Steel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sakuraba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Steel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is chipping away with strikes.
Sakuraba wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel parries the strikes from Sakuraba easily there. Sakuraba is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape.
Sakuraba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel prevents Sakuraba from moving into mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Sakuraba.
Steel pushes Sakuraba away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sakuraba gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Steel dodges the ground and pound from Sakuraba.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is trying to control Sakuraba's posture but Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba is working Steel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sakuraba taking a break here but Steel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sakuraba controlling the pace.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Sakuraba advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel is trying to control but can't.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sakuraba passes to full mount!
Sakuraba lands a big elbow.
Sakuraba breaks from Steel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sakuraba is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Steel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sakuraba pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sakuraba looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sakuraba postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steel looks a forlorn figure.
Sakuraba looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba has hold of Steel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Steel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sakuraba with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Steel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Steel is rocked!
Sakuraba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Steel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakuraba postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Steel bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sakuraba and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naruto Sakuraba!
An out of breath and clearly excited Naruto Sakuraba thanked Vitality for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bert Ernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Rabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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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
21 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bert Ernie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Rabbit!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ernie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rabbit on his heels. He'll look to pass Rabbit's guard now, I'm sure.
Rabbit controls Ernie momentarily but Ernie frees himself.
Rabbit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ernie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ernie stands and throws Rabbit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rabbit is looking for a sweep.
Ernie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rabbit stops Ernie from passing to mount.
Ernie cracks Rabbit with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ernie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ernie's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernie working Rabbit over with strikes.
Ernie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ernie is looking for a kimura but Rabbit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ernie to get the leverage.
Ernie 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.
Ernie trying to control from half guard but Rabbit is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernie is nestled in close to Rabbit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ernie moves into full mount! Rabbit won't be happy about that!
Ernie controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rabbit is looking to get to half guard.
Ernie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rabbit turns into him and now he's in Ernie's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ernie controls Rabbit momentarily but Rabbit frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit won't allow Ernie to sweep him here.
Rabbit postures up.
Rabbit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ernie seems keen to control Rabbit's posture.
Rabbit trying to control but Ernie is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bert Ernie.
Ernie feints and as Rabbit raises his hands in defense, Ernie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ernie 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.
Ernie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rabbit can't do much from the bottom here.
Rabbit is not content to let Ernie control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabbit is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Ernie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Rabbit. No joy for Ernie on that attempt.
Rabbit misses with a low kick.
Ernie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rabbit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ernie somewhat.
Ernie tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabbit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ernie slips under a jab.
Ernie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Ernie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabbit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ernie was well out of range. Poor timing from Rabbit.
Bert Ernie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ernie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rabbit throws a hook to the side of Ernie's head but Ernie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ernie doesn't manage to clinch there - Rabbit circles away.
Ernie shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabbit leaves Ernie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ernie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernie working away.
Ernie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rabbit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit is not content to let Ernie control the position.
Ernie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ernie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rabbit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rabbit can't do much from the bottom here.
Ernie wants to take a breather but Rabbit manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ernie.
Ernie is standing up over Rabbit. Rabbit looks to escape but Ernie dives into side control.
Bert Ernie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernie trying to control the action but Rabbit is working from the bottom.
Ernie swings around for an armbar but Rabbit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ernie's guard.
Ernie keeping full guard, as Rabbit tries to pass.
Rabbit wants to control from the top but Ernie keeps moving.
Ernie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rabbit has his hands clasped together but Ernie extends an breaks Rabbit's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ernie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bert Ernie!
Bert Ernie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Golden Supplements [O.R.G] for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Emenies by Shinedown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Esteban Sanchez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
151 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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18
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Big heart |
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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, Esteban Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanchez prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Sanchez stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sanchez lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jackson is pushing Sanchez's head away, looking to escape. Sanchez manages to hold on to the position though.
Sanchez advances to full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Sanchez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanchez landing punches.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Sanchez's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sherbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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162 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pavel Sherbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Stone!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stone.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Sherbo throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone shoots in but Sherbo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sherbo.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sherbo.
Sherbo lands a left and a right that send Stone crashing to the mat, dazed. Sherbo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stone is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sherbo thuds a left hand into Stone's body.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Sherbo finish him?
Stone tries to bum rush Sherbo with a series of wild strikes but Sherbo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sherbo stuns Stone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone looks gassed!
Sherbo is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Stone flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stone is out cold! Sherbo holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavel Sherbo!
A victorious Pavel Sherbo 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osiris Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smalls's choice of entrance music: Biggie Smalls - Niggas Bleed. 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 Osiris Smalls was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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175 lbs
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187 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Query!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osiris Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Smalls lands a body shot.
Smalls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smalls throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Query scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smalls has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smalls there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smalls is rocked!
Query batters Smalls with a massive right followed by a huge left! Smalls is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Query lands a final crushing right hand to drop Smalls to the mat with a gruesome thud! Query is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nate Query!
Nate Query retains his welterweight title!
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