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ACME - Montreal VIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Day comes to the cage accompanied by Hammerfall - At the End of the Rainbow. This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackie Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day walks into a stiff left hand from St Pierre.
St Pierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day slips a jab and a cross from St Pierre.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Day shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St Pierre as he avoids it easily.
Matt St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Day circles away.
Day tries to clinch up but St Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Day tries to clinch up.
St Pierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Pierre scores a takedown into full mount!
St Pierre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Day hang on?
Day wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by St Pierre.
Poor strikes thrown by St Pierre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Day suckers St Pierre into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Day is now in St Pierre's guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Day trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Day looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St Pierre looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Day drives through and clinches with St Pierre against the cage.
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches.
St Pierre has Day pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Day manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from St Pierre fails to land.
St Pierre wants the takedown. Day is fighting it off but St Pierre persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Day's guard against the cage.
Day is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierre tries to stand but Day is controlling from the bottom.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Day is keeping the position for now.
Day bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St Pierre's guard.
Day in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Day stops St Pierre from standing up.
Day missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
St Pierre is looking to stand up but Day isn't so interested in that idea.
St Pierre is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Day accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Day stands up over St Pierre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Day thows a big elbow that misses.
Day postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Day throws a strike but St Pierre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
St Pierre wants to stand but Day has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre postures up in Day's guard and throws a big left but Day blocks it.
Day controlling the position.
St Pierre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Day dives on top into guard.
St Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Day.
Day throwing strikes from guard but St Pierre blocks nicely.
Day throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Day tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt St Pierre will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Day throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Day shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Day tries for a takedown but St Pierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St Pierre scores with a nice head shot.
St Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Day pulls St Pierre in close to prevent any damage.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
Day avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to stand up but Day won't let him.
St Pierre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Day is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Day has escaped and now he's on top!
St Pierre wants to stand up but Day is controlling him.
Day in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Day has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Day won't allow St Pierre to get back to his feet.
Day missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Day accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
St Pierre is looking to stand up but Day isn't so interested in that idea.
Day throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as St Pierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Day has managed to clinch.
Day breaks the clinch.
St Pierre clinches but Day breaks the clinch
and Day counters by clinching up.
Day blocks an elbow strike.
Day has St Pierre pressed against the cage, preventing St Pierre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Pierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day throws a shot from downtown. St Pierre moves away and avoids it.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands with a nice combination. Day backs away looking to recover.
Day misses with a low kick as St Pierre jumps back.
St Pierre lands with a nice combination. Day backs away looking to recover.
St Pierre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Day avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
Day is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St Pierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St Pierre's back!
Day tries to get the hooks in deep but St Pierre pushed the leg off.
St Pierre is trapped and Day is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Even with his hooks in, Day manages to miss with strikes from the back.
St Pierre is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Day lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Day is striking well from the back but St Pierre escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Day thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing St Pierre to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt St Pierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Day takes one on the chin but seems OK.
St Pierre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Day!
St Pierre throws a strike there. Day manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Day is trying to defend against the ground and pound but St Pierre scores with a couple of nice shots.
St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Day is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Day moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Day controlling St Pierre's posture.
St Pierre wants to stand but Day is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Day missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Day missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Day trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matt St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Day tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
St Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Day prevents St Pierre from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St Pierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Pierre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Day was covering up waiting for the punch and St Pierre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Day is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Day prevents St Pierre from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Day thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed St Pierre's head.
Day missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Day sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Pierre defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Jackie Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Day misses with a hook. St Pierre ducked under it nicely.
Day forces St Pierre back against the cage and clinches.
St Pierre goes for a takedown attempt but Day pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
St Pierre moves into range and clinches up with Day.
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre throws a one two combo.
Day tries to clinch there but St Pierre circles away.
St Pierre wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
St Pierre works Day's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Pierre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt St Pierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Luc Boivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luc Boivers has chosen killing in the name of as his entrance music. Dominick Luc Boivers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominick Luc Boivers!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luc Boivers looks to throw the jab but Rampage is out of range.
Luc Boivers swings for the body but Rampage moves out of range.
Rampage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ricky Rampage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luc Boivers misses with a wild body shot.
Luc Boivers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Ricky Rampage has been cut.
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!
Rampage misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Rampage misses
and Luc Boivers counters with a nice right hand that sends Rampage toppling to the canvas! Rampage scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Luc Boivers finish him?!
Rampage is rocked!
Luc Boivers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Rampage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luc Boivers works Rampage's body with a nice hook.
Rampage is breathing heavily.
Luc Boivers fakes the body blow, causing Rampage to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rampage goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominick Luc Boivers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Anathema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Lancelot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anathema comes to the cage accompanied by Last Ninja theme. Sir Lancelot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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195 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damon Anathema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Lancelot!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancelot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anathema as he jumps to the side.
Lancelot shoots in for a double leg but Anathema sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lancelot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lancelot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anathema wants to hold on but Lancelot pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Lancelot.
Anathema is trying to escape the mount.
Anathema regains half guard.
Anathema actively working from the bottom here.
Anathema with the active half guard here but Lancelot passes nicely into side control.
Lancelot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lancelot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Anathema takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Anathema is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancelot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Anathema tries to bench press Lancelot off him but Lancelot keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anathema is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anathema is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancelot pulls his head out easily.
Lancelot slips a nice elbow through Anathema's hands, connecting with Anathema's forehead.
Lancelot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancelot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lancelot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anathema doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lancelot.
Anathema looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anathema keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lancelot working the head and body with strikes.
Anathema looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Lancelot.
Anathema keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anathema is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lancelot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lancelot's back!
Lancelot showing good submission defense here.
Lancelot breaks Anathema's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Anathema is breathing heavily.
Anathema looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lancelot is defending well. Anathema quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lancelot has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Anathema celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damon Anathema!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Burroughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burroughs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Simple Man By Shinedown. Daniels is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman by Metallica. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Burroughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries to clinch there but Burroughs circles away.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burroughs swivels and escapes.
Burroughs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daniels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burroughs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniels moves into the clinch.
Burroughs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burroughs is trying to keep an underhook but Daniels manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daniels is working away from the top position though.
Daniels prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Daniels is pressing down on Burroughs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burroughs is holding on for now.
Daniels sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burroughs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daniels's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daniels's back!
Daniels covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Burroughs gets his hands free as Daniels looks to control.
Daniels tries to break free.
Daniels staying busy and making it hard for Burroughs to control.
Burroughs throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Burroughs misses with an elbow to the head.
Daniels looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Can Daniels hold on?! Burroughs is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Burroughs punches the canvas rather than the man.
Daniels tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burroughs is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Daniels to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Daniels shrugs it off.
Burroughs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burroughs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Daniels wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Daniels sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Burroughs thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is trying to stand up here but Burroughs is controlling him well.
Daniels has hold of Burroughs's hands but Burroughs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burroughs working over Daniels with some ground and pound. Daniels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burroughs is trying to control. Daniels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burroughs connects with a nice short shot to Daniels's temple.
Burroughs thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Burroughs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daniels trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Burroughs shoots in but no luck this time.
Burroughs cracks Daniels with an open hand slap.
Daniels dives in and grabs Burroughs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burroughs pushes down on Daniels's head and hops out.
Daniels wants to clinch.
Burroughs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daniels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burroughs is defended easily by Daniels.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 John Burroughs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burroughs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burroughs moves into the clinch.
Burroughs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burroughs prevents it.
Burroughs pulls guard successfully.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Daniels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daniels trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burroughs controlling the position.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Daniels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daniels manages to get himself to full guard.
Burroughs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burroughs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daniels wants to stand up but Burroughs is controlling him.
Daniels working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Burroughs won't allow Daniels to sweep him here.
Burroughs distracts Daniels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Burroughs swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burroughs counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daniels!
John Burroughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Daniels.
Daniels is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to hold on but Burroughs postures up.
Daniels tries to reverse the position but Burroughs maintains control.
Burroughs lands a big shot there that rocks Daniels but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Burroughs with shots to the head and body - Daniels looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs prevents Daniels from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Burroughs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burroughs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Daniels is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
A big strike lands for Burroughs! That's really hurt Daniels and he's turned his back - Burroughs keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Burroughs Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Burroughs!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Growes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolosi comes to the cage accompanied by Step Down. Mauricio Nicolosi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glen Growes's chin.
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214 lbs
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209 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Nicolosi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Growes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Growes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicolosi is looking to clinch but Growes is avoiding it.
Nicolosi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicolosi wants to clinch.
Nicolosi lands with a shot to the body.
Growes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicolosi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Growes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicolosi thumps Growes with a low kick.
Growes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Growes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicolosi sees it coming and defends easily.
Nicolosi kicks Growes off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nicolosi to the mat! Nicolosi manages to get full guard.
Growes preventing the sweep.
Growes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nicolosi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nicolosi has escaped and now he's on top!
Nicolosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Growes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicolosi wants to pass the guard but Growes is keeping the position.
Growes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nicolosi's guard.
Growes chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growes trying to control but Nicolosi is working from the bottom.
Growes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Growes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growes trying to move into half guard but instead Nicolosi has managed to sweep!
Nicolosi thows a big elbow that misses.
Nicolosi throws a big right hand that misses.
Growes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Growes is looking for a triangle but Nicolosi pushes his legs off easily.
Nicolosi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Growes wants to sweep but no luck.
Growes is trying to control the position but Nicolosi postures up.
Nicolosi stopping the sweep attempt from Growes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Growes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Growes misses with a takedown attempt - Nicolosi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nicolosi doesn't manage to clinch there - Growes circles away.
Growes throws the left hand but Nicolosi avoids the punch easily.
Growes shoots in and drives through. Nicolosi sprawls well.
Mauricio Nicolosi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Growes.
Nicolosi misses with a head kick.
Mauricio Nicolosi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolosi closes the distance and clinches.
Nicolosi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Growes's face.
Nicolosi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nicolosi misses with a knee to the head.
Growes drags the fight down to the ground.
Nicolosi throws a big right hand that misses.
Growes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nicolosi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nicolosi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nicolosi throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Growes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nicolosi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicolosi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicolosi slips a jab and a cross from Growes.
Nicolosi takes a swing at Growes's ribcage but misses.
Growes avoids the head kick by Nicolosi.
Growes shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicolosi tries to sprawl out of it but Growes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicolosi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Growes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nicolosi manages to get to full guard.
Growes throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growes won't allow Nicolosi to sweep him here.
Nicolosi pulls Growes in close to prevent any damage.
Growes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Growes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicolosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicolosi pulls Growes in close to his closed guard and prevents Growes from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nicolosi wants to sweep here but Growes controlling him for the moment.
Growes wants to stand but Nicolosi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Growes with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nicolosi dives in and grabs Growes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Growes pushes down on Nicolosi's head and hops out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicolosi.
Growes fails with the takedown.
Nicolosi walks into a jab.
Nicolosi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolosi misses with a body shot.
Nicolosi throws a leg kick but Growes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nicolosi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Growes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nicolosi counters with a flying knee that drops Growes!
Mauricio Nicolosi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Growes.
Nicolosi scoring with some ground and pound.
Nicolosi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Growes controls Nicolosi momentarily but Nicolosi frees himself.
Growes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi is in close to Growes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Growes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nicolosi throws a big right hand that misses.
Nicolosi drops back looking for a leg! Growes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Growes manages to kick Nicolosi off! Nicolosi jumps back into Growes's guard.
Growes trying to keep a closed guard but Nicolosi is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicolosi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nicolosi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nicolosi thows a big elbow that misses.
Growes is looking for a triangle but Nicolosi pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Growes.
Growes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Nicolosi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Growes fails with a takedown attempt.
Growes tries for a takedown but Nicolosi circles away easily
and Nicolosi counters with a good low kick that Growes was not able to check.
Growes shoots in for a takedown but Nicolosi shows good takedown defense.
Mauricio Nicolosi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Growes.
Nicolosi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Growes shoots in and drives through. Nicolosi sprawls well.
Nicolosi closes the distance and clinches.
Nicolosi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Growes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Growes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nicolosi controlling the action here for a moment.
Nicolosi lands an elbow that stopped Growes in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Glen Growes has been cut.
Growes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nicolosi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicolosi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Growes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicolosi looking to throw knees to the head but Growes is blocking nicely.
Nicolosi lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolosi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Growes blocks it with crossed arms.
Growes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nicolosi avoiding damage.
Nicolosi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicolosi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Growes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Growes is defending well for now.
Nicolosi scores with a knee to the head.
Nicolosi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nicolosi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Growes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nicolosi to the mat. Nicolosi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nicolosi is trying to control the position but Growes postures up.
Growes trying to control but Nicolosi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growes stays in close to Nicolosi's body and controls the position.
Growes preventing the sweep.
Growes trying to control but Nicolosi is working from the bottom.
Growes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nicolosi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growes wants to stand but Nicolosi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Growes wants to control from the top but Nicolosi keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nicolosi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Growes.
Nicolosi moves out of range as Growes strikes.
Nicolosi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicolosi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nicolosi lands a good knee to the midsection. Growes won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Growes.
Nicolosi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicolosi looking to throw knees to the head but Growes is blocking nicely.
Nicolosi scores with a knee to the head.
Growes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nicolosi lands an elbow inside.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nicolosi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Growes.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the head but Growes blocks with his arms.
Nicolosi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicolosi is pressed up against the cage. Growes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nicolosi down to the mat. Nicolosi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Growes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nicolosi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Nicolosi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nicolosi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Nicolosi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshimo Hiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argo Lohk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro comes to the cage accompanied by My Hero. On his way into the cage it seems that Hiroshimo Hiro has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hiroshimo Hiro seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshimo Hiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Argo Lohk!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lohk instigates a clinch.
Lohk tries to score a body lock takedown but Hiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hiro tightens his grip and picks Lohk up, before dumping him to the ground. Lohk manages to land in guard.
Hiro throwing strikes from guard but Lohk blocks nicely.
Lohk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hiro uses it to pass to side control.
Lohk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lohk is trying to control but can't.
Lohk looking for submissions off his back.
Hiro throwing shots but Lohk is blocking nicely.
Lohk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lohk is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiro is keen to just control but Lohk is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohk is looking for a sweep. Hiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
An inside leg kick from Hiro misses.
Lohk moves out of range of the strikes.
A left and a right from Hiro both land. Nice combination.
Lohk rushes Hiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lohk.
Hiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lohk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lohk walks away with a smile on his face. Hiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hiro misses with a hook. Lohk ducked under it nicely.
Lohk shoots in and drives through. Hiro sprawls well.
Hiroshimo Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argo Lohk.
Hiro misses with a hook. Lohk ducked under it nicely.
Hiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lohk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lohk shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body punch from Hiro.
Lohk looks gassed!
Hiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lohk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Hiro gets back to half guard.
Hiro pushes Lohk off looking to stand but Lohk dives back in and keeps control.
Lohk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lohk looking for a guillotine here but Hiro defends easily.
Lohk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lohk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hiro escapes and throws Lohk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hiro looks up at the clock and then as Lohk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hiro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lohk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lohk is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Hiro.
Hiro looking to finish Lohk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lohk!
Lohk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hiro is landing with some decent strikes but Lohk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Hiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lohk taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lohk is desperately trying to improve his position but Hiro has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Hiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lohk fails to land the takedown.
Lohk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiro.
Hiroshimo Hiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiro throws a front kick aimed at Lohk's knee but Lohk avoids it well.
Hiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lohk.
Lohk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lohk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hiro is trying to buck Lohk off.
Lohk is breathing heavily.
Hiro regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hiro is staying active underneath Lohk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hiroshimo Hiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiro is looking to escape.
Lohk throws a strike but Hiro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lohk throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lohk looking to sit in guard and control but Hiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lohk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lohk keeping moving, preventing Hiro from controlling successfully.
Hiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lohk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lohk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hiro wants to pass the guard but Lohk is keeping the position.
Lohk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hiro slips nicely into half guard.
Lohk taking some punishment here, with Hiro in his half guard.
Hiro prevents Lohk from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lohk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Lohk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lohk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lohk.
Hiro throwing strikes from guard but Lohk blocks nicely.
Hiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lohk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiro has managed to get both his arms back between Lohk's legs - danger averted.
Hiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lohk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lohk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hiro escapes and throws Lohk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hiro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hiroshimo Hiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Hiro coming out on top.
Hiro thows a body shot but no joy.
Hiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hiro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Lohk blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Hiro misses its intended target.
Hiro misses with a two punch combination.
Lohk tries to clinch there but Hiro circles away.
Lohk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hiro's guard.
Lohk looking to sit in guard and control but Hiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lohk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohk controls Hiro momentarily but Hiro frees himself.
Hiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lohk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lohk controls Hiro momentarily but Hiro frees himself.
Lohk has an active guard here but Hiro has managed to pass into half guard.
Lohk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hiro working over Lohk with some ground and pound. Lohk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lohk looking for submissions off his back.
Hiro trying to mount his opponent but Lohk defends it.
Lohk moves into full guard.
Lohk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hiro stands and throws Lohk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiro is working Lohk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lohk can't do much from the bottom here.
Lohk is being controlled here.
Lohk is trying to work for a sweep but Hiro has mounted him!
Lohk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hiro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hiro is landing with some decent strikes but Lohk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hiro dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lohk is looking to improve his position but Hiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Hiro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lohk is in a horrible position here. Hiro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hiro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lohk is desperately trying to improve his position but Hiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Hiro is landing with some decent strikes but Lohk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lohk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hiro.
A nice elbow there by Hiro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Hiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hiro, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Hiro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). English has chosen Rocket Skates by Deftones as his entrance music. Johnny English has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny English!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson wants to clinch.
English rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. English does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bart Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson tries to clinch but English is having none of it.
Simpson tries to clinch up but English circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson gets a clinch.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Johnny English has been cut.
English is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson leaning his opponent against the cage.
English tries to pull guard but Simpson holds him up against the cage and eventually English drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
English looks gassed!
English fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to English's face.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simpson with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Johnny English's cut even more.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. English lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
English tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny English.
English throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson lands a knee to the head.
English tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simpson scores with a knee to the head.
English is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
English tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
English throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
English swinging wildly here.
English misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Simpson tries to clinch but English moves out of range.
Simpson cracks the inside of English's front leg.
English takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simpson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
English jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simpson walks away with a smile on his face. English gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
English misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from English misses.
English avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
English scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
English takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
English wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpson keeps control of English as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson scores with a knee to the head.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
English wants to break free but Simpson has control.
English tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
English jumps guard but Simpson stands there with English around his waist. English gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
English wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpson lands a knee to the head.
English tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. English won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson lands a knee to the head.
Simpson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simpson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
English jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simpson walks away with a smile on his face. English gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
English circles away from the clinch attempt.
English works Simpson's body with a nice hook.
English closes the distance and lands a one-two.
English misses with a wild combination.
Simpson drives through and clinches with English against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
English fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
English takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped English in his tracks for a moment.
English tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simpson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to English's face.
English throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from English fails to land.
English tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson is struggling to control the position.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simpson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite English's efforts to push away.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson lands an elbow just above English 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
English has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped English in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
English is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny English's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
English throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
English throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Bart Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
English scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
English tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson has closed the distance and engaged English in a clinch.
Simpson working English over with knees to the body.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
English takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of English backwards.
English tries to break free but Simpson pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
English jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simpson walks away with a smile on his face. English gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
English changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
English darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - English circles away.
Some wild striking there from English.
Simpson throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
English throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
English throws a right and a left that both miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by English.
Simpson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
English throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
English cracks Simpson with a good jab.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
English tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to English's face.
English wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
English jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simpson walks away with a smile on his face. English gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
English lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from English.
English lands a nice looking body shot.
English circles away from the clinch attempt.
English throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson closes the distance and pushes English back into the cage.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson with a knee to the head.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
English tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simpson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny English.
English tries to pull guard but Simpson holds him up against the cage and eventually English drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
English is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
English tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to English's face.
English has had enough of the clinch but Simpson keeps him there for the moment.
English taking a breather.
English tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
English ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
English throws a hook to the side of Simpson's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simpson pushes English up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bart Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
English looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson connects with a knee to the head.
English is trying to force a seperation but Simpson has the dominant position.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but English has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
English ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. English no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
English working a defensive guard here.
Simpson got a little sloppy there for a moment and English has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simpson has managed to get both his arms back between English's legs - danger averted.
English working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson is looking to stand up but English won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
English throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simpson gets to his feet. English looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Simpson has managed to clinch.
English tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
English thows a left - swing and a miss!
English keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but English avoids it.
English circles away from the clinch attempt.
English fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simpson closes the distance and pushes English back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny English's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson has closed the distance and engaged English in a clinch.
English is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to English's face.
English wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
English wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
English tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
Simpson lands a knee to the head.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through English's defenses.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson working English over with knees to the body.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
English has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simpson connects with a knee to the head.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but English avoids the damage to the body.
English wants to break the clinch but can't.
English tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but English swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
English lands with a good body shot.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
English takes a knee right on the jaw!
English fails to pull guard.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny English.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
English takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Simpson.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
English jumps guard but Simpson stands there with English around his waist. English gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
English fails to pull guard.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
English working hard to break the clinch.
English tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
English tries to break free but Simpson pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that English shrugs off.
English pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Simpson blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
English thows a body shot but no joy.
English misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
English fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but English pushes him off.
Simpson darts in and clinches English up against the cage.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but English blocks with his arms.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
English jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simpson walks away with a smile on his face. English gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson takes one on the button.
Simpson has managed to clinch.
English working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for English.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
English is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a left hand.
English trying to stall but Simpson improves his position.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through English's defenses.
English wants to break free but Simpson has control.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Simpson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for English.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that English can do to turn this around?
A knee to the head by Simpson.
English avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
English tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
English jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simpson walks away with a smile on his face. English gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from English misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simpson.
English tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson has English pressed against the cage, preventing English from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
English tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson with a knee to the head.
English tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Simpson staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from English.
English tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bart Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson clinches.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Simpson avoiding damage.
English wants to stall.
Simpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
English fails to pull the fight into his guard.
English fails to pull guard.
English takes a knee right on the jaw!
English wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnny English has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
English tries to break free but Simpson pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Simpson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit comes to the cage accompanied by Whatever - Our Lady Peace. The crowd seem to be enjoying Richards's choice of entrance music: Rolling Stones - Paint It Black. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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234 lbs
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280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keijo Richards!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Benoit with that takedown attempt.
Benoit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richards has managed to clinch.
Richards lands a shot to the body.
Richards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Benoit tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Benoit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richards sprawls well initially but Benoit persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit trying to control from half guard but Richards is working away.
Richards tries to kick Benoit off but Benoit keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Richards is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit works his way into full mount!
Richards tries to lock up and control but Benoit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benoit thowing shots but they're missing.
Richards avoids a series of strikes thrown by Benoit.
Benoit trying to control but Richards is having none of it.
Richards wants to hold on but Benoit pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benoit is working for a guillotine from mount but Richards frees his head quite easily.
Benoit trying to control but Richards is having none of it.
Benoit throws a strike there. Richards manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Benoit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richards sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Chris Benoit has been cut.
Richards looks for a takedown but Benoit sprawls well.
Richards works the jab nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Richards scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Benoit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benoit. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benoit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benoit tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benoit's calf.
Benoit is breathing heavily.
Benoit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benoit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Richards scores with a punch to the head.
Richards has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch but Benoit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a right and a left that Benoit avoids nicely.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Benoit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richards throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Benoit tumbling to the canvas!
Benoit is rocked!
Richards not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Richards gets to his feet - Benoit follows without any prompting.
Benoit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richards lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Benoit can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Richards and Benoit drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Richards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Richards!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Traps Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Knife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Traps Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Knife!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee misses with an uppercut.
Mcgee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with the combination.
Knife drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but Knife passes into half guard.
Mcgee tries to get to full guard but Knife has control of the leg.
Knife is looking for a kimura here.
Mcgee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcgee is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee is refusing to be controlled, as Knife sits in half guard.
Knife uses his free foot to push down on Mcgee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcgee.
Mcgee is working to get back to half guard.
Mcgee is squirming around, avoiding Knife's attempts to control the action.
Knife blocks Mcgee's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Knife prevents Mcgee from getting the reversal.
Knife looking for a guillotine from mount but Mcgee is having none of it.
Mcgee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knife wants to take a breather but Mcgee is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knife is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcgee is trying to stand back up but Knife is controlling him
Knife wants to take a breather but Mcgee is having none of it.
Knife thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knife tries to pass to full mount but Mcgee defends it.
Mcgee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcgee.
Mcgee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Knife avoids them all with ease.
Mcgee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcgee takes a swing at Knife's ribcage but misses.
Knife shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgee sprawls well. Mcgee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knife gets slowly back to his feet.
Knife fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee connects with a nice looking jab.
Knife shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgee as he avoids it easily.
Traps Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Knife.
Mcgee scores with a jab to the jaw.
A cross from Mcgee lands.
Mcgee scores with a jab to the body.
Knife looks gassed!
Mcgee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mcgee misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee lands a head kick!
Knife is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgee lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Knife falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mcgee dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Traps Mcgee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Micks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julli Pulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pulli's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - Amazing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Micks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julli Pulli!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulli looks to throw the jab but Micks is out of range.
Pulli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pulli throws a looping overhand right but Micks ducks down to avoid it.
Pulli walks into a straight right hand from Micks.
Pulli tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pulli closes the distance and clinches up with Micks, looking for a takedown. Pulli pushes Micks against the cage but Micks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pulli slips a jab from Micks.
Micks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulli.
Pulli throws an overhand right that lands on Micks's shoulder, as Micks tries to avoid the shot.
Pulli shoots in for a takedown but Micks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Micks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulli.
Micks lands with an uppercut that bounces Pulli off the cage and back into rage.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Micks engages and cracks Pulli with a massive lead left hook - Pulli tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Micks is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Micks!
Fred Micks retains his light heavyweight title!
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