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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel McClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rad Jeffreis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angel McClelland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rad Jeffreis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClelland has closed the distance and engaged Jeffreis in a clinch.
Jeffreis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McClelland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jeffreis avoiding damage as McClelland throws knees to the body.
Jeffreis pushes McClelland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClelland throws an elbow but it misses.
Jeffreis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McClelland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McClelland misses with an elbow over the top.
McClelland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jeffreis avoids the elbow strike from McClelland, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McClelland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jeffreis's brow.
McClelland throws an elbow that misses.
McClelland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jeffreis successfully pulls guard.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McClelland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McClelland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffreis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McClelland is aware though and is defending well.
McClelland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McClelland closes the distance and pushes Jeffreis back into the cage.
McClelland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jeffreis.
McClelland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jeffreis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McClelland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jeffreis tries a body shot but McClelland blocks it.
Jeffreis lands a nice elbow.
Jeffreis is trying to push McClelland away but McClelland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McClelland blocking some punches.
Jeffreis managing to block the knees to the body from McClelland.
McClelland has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jeffreis uses from the top position.
Jeffreis trying to control but McClelland is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffreis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McClelland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClelland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jeffreis defending well though.
McClelland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McClelland misses with a head shot. Jeffreis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jeffreis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McClelland off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClelland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McClelland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McClelland looking to finish with strikes here!
McClelland sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McClelland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jeffreis working to try and regain half guard.
McClelland working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeffreis taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClelland lands with some strikes.
McClelland lands a big elbow - Jeffreis is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jeffreis is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Angel McClelland!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Afolabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by rocky road to dublin. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Afolabi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afolabi shoots in and drives through. Anstey sprawls well.
Afolabi tries to clinch but Anstey moves out of range.
Afolabi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anstey swivels and escapes.
Afolabi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anstey is refusing to be controlled, as Afolabi sits in half guard.
Anstey manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Afolabi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Afolabi wants to stand but Anstey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afolabi trying to control the action but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey has one foot on Afolabi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Anstey stuffs the takedown attempt from Afolabi. Afolabi gets slowly back to his feet.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Afolabi.
Afolabi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anstey swivels and escapes.
Afolabi tries to clinch up but Anstey circles away and keeps his distance.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Afolabi.
Corwin Anstey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Afolabi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot lands for Anstey.
Anstey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Afolabi moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Afolabi or perhaps it was just good defense by Anstey which made him look bad.
Afolabi looks winded!
Anstey tries to bum rush Afolabi with a series of wild strikes but Afolabi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Afolabi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Afolabi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anstey tries to bum rush Afolabi with a series of wild strikes but Afolabi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Afolabi pushes him off.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey lands a really nice looking cross but Afolabi seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Afolabi avoids them all with ease.
Anstey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Afolabi.
Oooooh!!! Anstey has knocked Afolabi down with a huge combo! Anstey steps away and waves a wobbly Afolabi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Afolabi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Afolabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Afolabi is still on wobbly legs! Can Anstey finish him?
Afolabi slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
Afolabi seems to have recovered his senses.
Anstey sends Afolabi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anstey is motioning to the referee to let Afolabi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Anstey tries to bum rush Afolabi with a series of wild strikes but Afolabi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anstey catches Afolabi with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Afolabi forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Dooley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coheed Cambria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coheed Cambria will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Dooley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coheed Cambria!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambria moves into the clinch.
Cambria drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dooley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cambria connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dooley's face.
A knee to the head by Cambria.
Cambria lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cambria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cambria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dooley blocks it with crossed arms.
Cambria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dooley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cambria lands a knee to the body.
Dooley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dooley manages to break the clinch.
Cambria pushes Dooley up against the cage in a clinch.
Cambria misses with a knee to the head.
Cambria prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cambria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dooley.
Cambria looks winded!
Dooley is looking for a takedown.
Cambria pushes off an throws an elbow but Dooley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dooley is looking to break free of the clinch but Cambria has double underhooks.
Cambria throws an elbow but it misses.
Dooley can't break the clinch.
Cambria throws an elbow but it misses.
Dooley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dooley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dooley rushes Cambria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cambria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cambria keeps control of Dooley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cambria wants a takedown.
Dooley has Cambria pushed against the cage.
Dooley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambria working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dooley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dooley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dooley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dooley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dooley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dooley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dooley postures up in Cambria's guard and throws a big left but Cambria blocks it.
Dooley is looking to stand up but Cambria won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambria looking to control.
Dooley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Danga de danga de dang - Dooley scores with a four punch combination!
Dooley has closed the distance and engaged Cambria in a clinch.
Cambria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cambria throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cambria gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cambria wants to pass to mount but Dooley is defending the position.
Cambria stops Dooley from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambria thows a huge punch but Dooley dodges it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cambria thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cambria throwing shots but Dooley is blocking nicely.
Dooley controlling the position for now.
Dooley kicks off Cambria and gets to his feet.
Cambria slips a jab and a cross from Dooley.
Cambria goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cambria moves into the clinch.
Cambria trying to land knees to the body.
Dooley managing to block the knees to the body from Cambria.
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 Chuck Dooley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cambria misses with a takedown attempt - Dooley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cambria takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cambria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dooley takes an elbow to the temple.
Cambria has Dooley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dooley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dooley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cambria regains guard.
Cambria keeping full guard, as Dooley tries to pass.
Dooley is working hard here to advance position.
Dooley stands and steps away. Cambria gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cambria takes the fight into the clinch.
Dooley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambria clinches.
Cambria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dooley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chuck Dooley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coheed Cambria.
Cambria is breathing heavily.
Dooley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cambria, pushing him back against the cage.
Cambria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dooley avoiding damage as Cambria throws knees to the body.
Cambria pushes off an throws an elbow but Dooley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dooley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cambria can't fight it off and eventually Dooley manages to take the fight to the floor. Cambria looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dooley gets to his feet - Cambria follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambria has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cambria just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dooley's brow.
Cambria is trying to drag Dooley to the mat but Dooley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dooley breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cambria takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dooley has a takedown stuffed.
Dooley stuffs the takedown attempt from Cambria. Cambria gets slowly back to his feet.
Dooley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dooley scores with a shot to the body.
Cambria shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Dooley counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambria has Dooley up against the cage in a clinch.
Cambria misses with a knee to the head.
Dooley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cambria rushes Dooley and presses him up against the cage.
Dooley breaks the clinch.
Dooley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cambria doesn't seem bothered though.
Cambria closes the distance and clinches.
Dooley breaks from the clinch.
Dooley pushes Cambria up against the cage in a clinch.
Cambria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dooley.
Dooley prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambria is pressed up against the cage. Dooley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cambria down to the mat. Cambria avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dooley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coheed Cambria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dooley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dooley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cambria!
Dooley wants to control the pace but Cambria is squirming around nicely.
Dooley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cambria is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dooley looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Dooley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cambria is looking to land body kicks.
Dooley gets tackled into the cage by Cambria. Cambria maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dooley.
Cambria tries for a takedown but Dooley manages to get underhooks.
Cambria wants to take the fight to the mat but Dooley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coheed Cambria seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dooley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cambria gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cambria prevents the takedown attempt.
Cambria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cambria trying to land knees to the body.
Cambria is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dooley is defending well.
Chuck Dooley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coheed Cambria.
Dooley avoiding damage as Cambria throws knees to the body.
Cambria is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dooley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dooley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cambria pushes Dooley up against the cage in a clinch.
Cambria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dooley's efforts to push away.
Cambria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dooley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cambria tries to land a knee to the head but Dooley blocks with his arms.
Dooley lands an uppercut.
Dooley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dooley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cambria back to the cage. Dooley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cambria gets caught napping as Dooley dives in and scores a takedown. Cambria manages to retain guard.
Dooley stands up and waves to Cambria to follow him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cambria is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dooley lands with an overhand left.
Dooley fails to land the takedown.
Cambria drops his hands momentarily and Dooley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dooley gets tackled into the cage by Cambria. Cambria maintains the clinch.
Cambria misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Dooley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cambria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cambria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dooley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cambria regains guard.
Dooley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dooley stands up from Cambria's guard - Dooley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dooley darts in and clinches Cambria up against the cage.
Chuck Dooley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dooley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cambria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cambria wants a takedown.
Cambria misses with a knee strike.
Dooley breaks the clinch.
Dooley tests Cambria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dooley pushes Cambria up against the cage in a clinch.
Dooley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cambria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Dooley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cambria landing knees to the head.
Dooley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dooley drives through and clinches with Cambria against the cage.
Cambria looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dooley manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dooley misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dooley!
Coheed Cambria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cambria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Dooley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dooley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Dooley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Balotelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jervis Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balotelli comes to the cage accompanied by Coolio- Gangster's Paradise . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Balotelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jervis Dobson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balotelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Dobson circles away.
Dobson swats away the attempt to clinch by Balotelli.
Balotelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balotelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Dobson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balotelli's guard.
Balotelli looking to control.
Dobson won't allow Balotelli to sweep him here.
Dobson connects with a couple of short punches.
Dobson is pushing down on Balotelli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balotelli is fighting to maintain full guard but Dobson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dobson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balotelli tries to get to full guard but Dobson has control of the leg.
Dobson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Balotelli is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jervis Dobson!
Jervis Dobson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Watermelon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Tebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Phil Watermelon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Phil Watermelon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Watermelon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Tebo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tebo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tebo tries to bum rush Watermelon with a series of wild strikes but Watermelon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tebo clinches with his opponent.
Watermelon keeps control of Tebo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watermelon is trying to pull guard but Tebo has him pressed against the cage.
Watermelon tries for a takedown but Tebo manages to get underhooks.
Tebo is looking to break free of the clinch but Watermelon has double underhooks.
Watermelon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tebo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watermelon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tebo counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Watermelon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Watermelon.
Tebo throws a wild body kick that Watermelon sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tebo tries to clinch up.
Watermelon looks for a takedown but Tebo sprawls well.
Watermelon gets a takedown into half guard.
Tebo is trying to get back to full guard.
Watermelon wants to control but Tebo is keeping him busy.
Tebo trying to hold on to Watermelon's head to control him but Watermelon postures up.
Watermelon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tebo is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebo wants to control but Watermelon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tebo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Watermelon jumps into side control!
Watermelon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Watermelon trying to control the action but Tebo is working from the bottom.
Watermelon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tebo!
Tebo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Watermelon.
Watermelon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tebo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tebo is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watermelon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Watermelon wants to control but Tebo is keeping him busy.
Tebo manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tebo is refusing to be controlled, as Watermelon sits in half guard.
Watermelon seems to be looking for submissions.
Watermelon controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebo tries to get to full guard but Watermelon has control of the leg.
Watermelon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tebo is just riding it out for now. Watermelon eventually gives up the hold.
Watermelon is trying to work for a kimura but Tebo is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tebo tries to get to full guard but Watermelon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Watermelon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Tebo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phil Watermelon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watermelon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tebo tries to avoid it but Watermelon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tebo to the ground. Tebo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tebo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watermelon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watermelon fails to land the takedown.
Tebo tries to clinch up.
Watermelon shoots in and bounces Tebo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tebo 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.
Watermelon trying to control but Tebo is working from the bottom.
Watermelon is really struggling to control Tebo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watermelon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tebo wants to stand but Watermelon is controlling the position.
Watermelon trying to control but Tebo is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Watermelon 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.
Watermelon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tebo looking for a sweep. Not yet Tebo, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watermelon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tebo dives on top into guard.
Tebo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watermelon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tebo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Watermelon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Watermelon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Watermelon!
Watermelon is trying to get an arm triangle but Tebo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watermelon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tebo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Watermelon.
Watermelon swings around for an armbar but Tebo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Watermelon's guard.
Tebo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tebo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watermelon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tebo doesn't defend quickly enough and Watermelon has managed to lock this one up! Can Tebo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Watermelon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phil Watermelon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Panetovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. whiskey for my men kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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270 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirill Panetovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panetovich shoots and misses
and Anstey counters with a single leg into guard. Panetovich didn't expect that.
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.
Panetovich has Anstey pulled in close to control his posture.
Panetovich wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Panetovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Anstey stays in close to Panetovich's body and controls the position.
Bunny Anstey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Anstey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anstey lands in his opponent's guard.
Panetovich is trying to keep Anstey in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bunny Anstey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Panetovich fails with the takedown
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Panetovich won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Panetovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panetovich is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Anstey stalls from top position.
Panetovich prevents Anstey from moving into mount.
Anstey takes a little break here. Panetovich wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Panetovich tries to buck Anstey off but Anstey is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panetovich is working hard here to advance position.
Anstey is staying tight to Panetovich's torso, preventing him from escaping.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Panetovich gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panetovich tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bunny Anstey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Panetovich with a poor takedown
and Anstey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Panetovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panetovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panetovich is looking for a triangle here but Anstey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Panetovich is trying to improve his position.
Anstey just content to control the position.
Panetovich is looking for a sweep.
Anstey is staying tight to Panetovich's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Anstey might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bunny Anstey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Panetovich fails with the takedown
and Anstey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anstey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anstey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anstey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anstey postures up in Panetovich's guard and throws a big left but Panetovich blocks it.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Panetovich with a poor takedown
and Anstey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Panetovich's guard.
Panetovich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anstey has passed into side control.
Panetovich is trying to work for a sweep but Anstey has mounted him!
Anstey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Anstey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Panetovich looks a forlorn figure.
Panetovich is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panetovich wants to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Oh Panetovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anstey prevents Panetovich from getting the reversal.
Panetovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Anstey lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Panetovich! Anstey sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Panetovich and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
A relieved looking Bunny Anstey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Claude VanSevern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bloodlet Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Claude VanSevern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bloodlet Dunne!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunne throws a series of punches but VanSevern moves out of range.
Nice cross by VanSevern.
Dunne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from VanSevern finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunne's head.
Dunne misses with a takedown attempt - VanSevern sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dunne closes this distance looking for a takedown but VanSevern circles away.
VanSevern looking to score a takedown here. Dunne is defending well but VanSevern drives through and ends up in Dunne's guard.
VanSevern got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, VanSevern has managed to get both his arms back between Dunne's legs - danger averted.
VanSevern throwing strikes from guard but Dunne blocks nicely.
Dunne being controlled here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VanSevern's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
VanSevern stands and throws Dunne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
VanSevern is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dunne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanSevern works to advance to full mount. Dunne defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dunne is trying to escape the mount.
VanSevern lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
VanSevern lands a big elbow.
VanSevern looking to control but Dunne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
VanSevern controlling from the full mount.
VanSevern unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Dunne wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! VanSevern celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Claude VanSevern!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Testament (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kooch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rusko - Tru Powwa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
225 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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30
255 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Testament!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Kooch!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kooch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Testament on his heels. He'll look to pass Testament's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Testament throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Testament looking for a sweep. Not yet Testament, not yet.
Testament has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kooch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Testament is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kooch is aware though and is defending well.
Kooch wants to control from the top but Testament keeps moving.
Kooch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kooch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Testament is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kooch is aware though and is defending well.
Kooch drops back looking for a leg! Testament is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Testament manages to kick Kooch off! Kooch jumps back into Testament's guard.
Testament is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kooch wants to pass the guard but Testament is keeping the position.
Testament working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kooch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kooch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Testament keeping moving, preventing Kooch from controlling successfully.
Testament is trying to keep Kooch in close.
Testament looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kooch is one step ahead there.
Testament keeping moving, preventing Kooch from controlling successfully.
Testament 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.
Kooch 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.
Kooch 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.
Kooch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kooch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Testament throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kooch passes into half guard.
Kooch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Testament sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Testament gets full guard.
Kooch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Testament can't keep his opponent in guard - Kooch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Testament looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kooch is thwarting Testament's attempts to control the position.
Kooch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Testament moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testament is looking for a triangle but Kooch pushes his legs off easily.
Testament is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Testament is breathing heavily.
Kooch trying to control the position from guard on top but Testament is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kooch pushing down on Testament's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Testament looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kooch wants to work for an arm triangle but Testament is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Testament looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kooch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Testament has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kooch is looking for a kimura here.
Kooch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Testament defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testament manages to get to full guard.
Kooch drops back looking for a leg! Testament is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Testament manages to kick Kooch off! Kooch jumps back into Testament's guard.
Kooch preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Testament had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kooch defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Testament is trying to control the position but Kooch postures up.
Testament has his foot on Kooch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kooch works his way back into a safe position though.
Kooch trying to control but Testament is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Kooch will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Testament misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kooch ducks under a wild hook from Testament.
Kooch shoots in for a takedown but Testament shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Testament looks to land a combination but Kooch avoids it well.
Kooch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kooch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Testament's guard.
Kooch trying to control the position from guard on top but Testament is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Testament looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kooch stands and throws Testament's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Testament tries to improve position but can't.
Kooch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Testament is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Testament gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kooch tries to control but Testament wriggling away.
Kooch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Testament is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kooch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Testament is surviving well by controlling Kooch's body position as best he can.
Testament is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Testament defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kooch.
Kooch looking to secure an arm triangle but Testament defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kooch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Testament has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Testament slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Testament wants to control but Kooch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kooch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Testament looking for submissions off his back.
Testament wants to control but Kooch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Testament looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Testament is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Testament looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kooch seems to be working for a kimura but Testament defends the submission attempt.
Kooch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Testament doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kooch.
Testament looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kooch seems to be looking for submissions.
Kooch seems to be working for a kimura but Testament defends the submission attempt.
Testament is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kooch seems to be working for a kimura but Testament defends the submission attempt.
Kooch is thwarting Testament's attempts to control the position.
Testament wants to get back to full guard.
Testament is working hard here to advance position.
Kooch is looking for a kimura but Testament is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kooch to get the leverage.
Testament wants to improve his position but Kooch is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kooch moves nicely into side control.
Mike Kooch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Testament is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kooch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Testament, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kooch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Testament misses with a combination
and Kooch counters with a takedown into side control.
Kooch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Testament is looking to regain half guard here but Kooch keeps moving and retains side control.
Testament can't do much from the bottom here.
Kooch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kooch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Testament knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Testament is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Testament, who protects the arm well.
Kooch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Testament, who protects the arm well.
Testament tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kooch is trying to get an arm triangle but Testament is defending well.
Testament is looking to regain half guard here but Kooch keeps moving and retains side control.
Kooch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Testament is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Testament's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Testament tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kooch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kooch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kooch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Testament, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Testament struggling a bit here.
Testament tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kooch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kooch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kooch is trying to get an arm triangle but Testament is defending well.
Kooch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Testament tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kooch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kooch has hold of Testament's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Testament seems comfortable defending it but Kooch has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Testament is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Testament is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kooch couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Kooch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Beautiful (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Bergh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vision of disorder, living to die. Timmy Beautiful has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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172 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timmy Beautiful!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anders Bergh!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beautiful drops Bergh with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bergh looks back up at him and smiles so Beautiful waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Anders Bergh has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beautiful defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bergh.
Bergh forces Beautiful back against the cage and clinches.
Bergh is trying to force a seperation but Beautiful has the dominant position.
Beautiful tries to circle away but Bergh has him pinned against the cage.
Beautiful manages to break the clinch.
Beautiful swinging wildly here.
Beautiful feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bergh sprawling to the canvas! Bergh rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beautiful finish him?!
Bergh is rocked!
Bergh bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Beautiful comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Bergh falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Bergh was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timmy Beautiful!
In his post fight interview, Timmy Beautiful gave a big smile as he said 'Seriously all I want to do is fight constantly. If there is someone who thinks they should be in contention for the tittle call me out. Because the only way your the NO#1 contender is if you beat me. More Likely I Knock your Ass Out!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mischievous Loki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mischievous Loki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maccarone lands with a slapping head kick.
Charlie Maccarone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maccarone moves away from the strike by Loki.
Loki throws a looping overhand right but Maccarone ducks down to avoid it.
Loki looks to score with a jab to the body but Maccarone is just out of range.
Maccarone throws a sloppy head kick and Loki moves out of range easily.
Loki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Loki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maccarone misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maccarone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loki.
Maccarone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maccarone was well out of range. Poor timing from Loki.
Loki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maccarone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Loki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maccarone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loki is thwarting Maccarone's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loki lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loki is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Maccarone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maccarone keeping moving, preventing Loki from controlling successfully.
Maccarone is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Loki frees his head nicely. Oh but Maccarone has switched to an armbar! Loki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Charlie Maccarone!
Charlie Maccarone took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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