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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arkadiusz Kaczmarek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taco has chosen green hornet (al hirt) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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152 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arkadiusz Kaczmarek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Taco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaczmarek takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arkadiusz Kaczmarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taco darts in and clinches Kaczmarek up against the cage.
Kaczmarek jumps guard but Taco stands there with Kaczmarek around his waist. Kaczmarek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaczmarek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taco missing with knees to the body.
Taco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kaczmarek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taco lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaczmarek won't want to take too many of those.
A short body shot lands from Taco as the two fighters clinch.
Kaczmarek can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadiusz Kaczmarek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaczmarek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taco working Kaczmarek over with knees to the body.
Kaczmarek is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taco obliges.
Taco breaks the clinch.
Taco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaczmarek.
Taco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaczmarek misses with a two punch combination.
Kaczmarek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taco counters with a series of strikes. Kaczmarek will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taco is looking to slow Kaczmarek down with leg kicks.
Taco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Taco throws a combination. Kaczmarek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taco. That's going to slow Kaczmarek down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taco lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Taco lands a high kick!
Kaczmarek tries for a takedown but Taco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaczmarek takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taco has closed the distance and engaged Kaczmarek in a clinch.
Taco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kaczmarek's defenses.
Kaczmarek takes a knee to the side of the body.
Taco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taco is struggling to control the position.
Taco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taco lands a head kick!
Taco throws a head kick that half lands.
Taco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek misses the shot to the body.
Kaczmarek fails to land the takedown.
Taco slips a jab from Kaczmarek.
Taco staying out of range there.
Taco connects with a high kick.
Kaczmarek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaczmarek shoots in looking for a takedown. Taco tries to sprawl out of it but Kaczmarek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taco closes the distance and clinches.
Taco with a knee to the head.
Taco keeps control of Kaczmarek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kaczmarek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Taco.
Taco lands a knee to the head.
Taco misses with a knee strike.
Kaczmarek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco forces Kaczmarek back against the cage and clinches.
Taco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaczmarek has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Taco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kaczmarek throwing damaging strikes from the back! Taco could be in trouble here!
Kaczmarek scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Taco is looking for a way out.
Kaczmarek not allowing Taco to control his hands.
Kaczmarek is looking for the choke from the back position but Taco is controlling his hands well.
Taco turns into Kaczmarek and is now in his guard.
Kaczmarek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taco defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaczmarek wants to get back to his feet but Taco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taco working some strikes from top position.
Taco trying to control but Kaczmarek is working from the bottom.
Kaczmarek wriggles free and stands up.
Kaczmarek closes the distance but Taco moves to the side
and Taco counters with a big head kick but Kaczmarek shrugs it off.
Kaczmarek shoots in looking for a takedown. Taco tries to sprawl out of it but Kaczmarek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taco has Kaczmarek up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Taco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Taco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kaczmarek fails to land with a series of punches.
Taco misses with a head kick.
Kaczmarek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taco as he avoids it easily.
Don Taco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taco leaves Kaczmarek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taco doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaczmarek circles away.
Taco throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaczmarek misses with a hook.
Taco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kaczmarek is looking to score with low kicks.
Taco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaczmarek fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadiusz Kaczmarek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taco takes a swing at Kaczmarek's ribcage but misses.
Kaczmarek has a takedown stuffed.
Kaczmarek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taco as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaczmarek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taco counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taco!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco moves into the clinch successfully.
Taco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaczmarek in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taco obliges.
Kaczmarek takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taco.
Taco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Taco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaczmarek misses with a takedown attempt
and Taco counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kaczmarek misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaczmarek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Taco scores with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Taco.
Taco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaczmarek takes a step back to recover.
Don Taco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taco throws the kick towards the body but Kaczmarek avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taco tries to avoid it but Kaczmarek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taco to the ground. Taco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taco lands a slapping body shot.
Taco moves in looking to clinch but Kaczmarek pushes him off.
Kaczmarek wants to clinch up but Taco keeps it at a distance.
Taco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taco lands a nice looking body shot.
Taco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taco looks to land a body kick but Kaczmarek moved away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaczmarek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaczmarek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taco can't find room to land a body shot as Kaczmarek controls the action.
Taco misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Taco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco tries to circle away but Kaczmarek has him pinned against the cage.
Kaczmarek keeps control of Taco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taco has Kaczmarek pressed against the cage, preventing Kaczmarek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaczmarek wants a takedown but no success here.
Taco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaczmarek looking for a takedown.
Taco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taco stops a takedown attempt from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaczmarek managing to block the knees to the body from Taco.
Kaczmarek will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kaczmarek has picked Taco up - he's going for a ride! Kaczmarek dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Taco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaczmarek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaczmarek throwing strikes from guard but Taco blocks nicely.
Taco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaczmarek is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek is in close to Taco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaczmarek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaczmarek advances to half guard.
Taco is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaczmarek.
Taco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaczmarek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaczmarek's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taco controlling the position well here. Kaczmarek rolled but Taco kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Taco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Taco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaczmarek.
Taco takes the fight into the clinch.
Kaczmarek tries to pull guard but Taco won't allow it.
Kaczmarek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaczmarek rather than just go for the knockout.
Kaczmarek tries to clinch
and Taco counters with a nice leg kick.
Taco takes one to the chin there.
Taco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kaczmarek's head.
Taco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kaczmarek if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice cross by Taco.
Taco slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaczmarek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadiusz Kaczmarek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kaczmarek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taco pinned against the cage. Taco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taco stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaczmarek. Kaczmarek gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczmarek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taco lands a nice hook to Kaczmarek's body. Kaczmarek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taco lands a nice knee to the body.
Taco crunches a lovely knee into Kaczmarek's ribcage.
Taco lands an uppercut.
Come on Taco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kaczmarek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taco landing knees to the head.
Kaczmarek managing to block the knees to the body from Taco.
Kaczmarek tries to break the clinch but Taco is controlling the position.
Kaczmarek can't get the takedown.
Taco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek misses the body punch
and Taco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kaczmarek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taco closes the distance and pushes Kaczmarek back into the cage.
Taco keeps control of Kaczmarek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taco lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaczmarek won't want to take too many of those.
Kaczmarek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaczmarek tries to clinch up
and Taco makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kaczmarek really felt that one!
Kaczmarek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaczmarek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kaczmarek misses with a jab to the body
and Taco counters with a nice leg kick.
Taco tries to clinch up but Kaczmarek circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Kaczmarek misses
and Taco counters with a big head kick but Kaczmarek shrugs it off.
Kaczmarek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taco's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaczmarek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaczmarek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaczmarek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaczmarek thows a big elbow that misses.
Kaczmarek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kaczmarek with a nice head shot there.
Kaczmarek trying to control but Taco is working from the bottom.
Kaczmarek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arkadiusz Kaczmarek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaczmarek is working Taco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaczmarek prevents Taco from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kaczmarek just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaczmarek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaczmarek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaczmarek.
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.
Kaczmarek takes a swing at Taco's ribcage but misses.
Taco throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice sprawl there from Taco as Kaczmarek shoots in.
A combination from Taco does no damage.
Kaczmarek jabs Taco right on the nose. Taco blinks but takes it well.
Taco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaczmarek's calf.
Kaczmarek swats away the attempt to clinch by Taco.
Kaczmarek connects with a jab.
Taco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaczmarek shoots in but no luck this time.
Taco tries to clinch but Kaczmarek moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaczmarek is looking to clinch.
Kaczmarek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taco.
Arkadiusz Kaczmarek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taco checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Taco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taco 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Taco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jackon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruoska's entrance music is Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the devil. A fine choice. Jackon has chosen Sky Might Fall as his entrance music. Tyson Jackon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauri Ruoska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Jackon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackon misses with a takedown attempt - Ruoska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ruoska. No joy for Jackon on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Jackon or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruoska which made him look bad.
Mauri Ruoska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jackon.
Jackon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruoska's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackon is trying to control. Ruoska wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruoska trying to control here.
Jackon trying to control from half guard but Ruoska is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackon looks to land a strike but Ruoska avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ruoska is controlling Jackon's posture.
Jackon thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ruoska looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ruoska looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ruoska!
Ruoska landing strikes.
Ruoska decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ruoska as Jackon shoots in.
Mauri Ruoska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackon looks gassed!
Jackon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruoska.
Ruoska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruoska connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackon's hands.
Jackon takes one to the side of the head.
Ruoska connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruoska is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Some wild striking there from Ruoska.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackon is defended easily by Ruoska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruoska. That snapped Jackon's head back.
Ruoska closes the distance and pushes Jackon back into the cage.
Ruoska breaks the clinch.
Ruoska tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruoska lands a front kick.
Ruoska looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackon is just out of range.
Ruoska lands a jab.
Ruoska moves into range and clinches up with Jackon.
Ruoska taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruoska stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruoska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackon.
Ruoska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruoska has managed to clinch.
Ruoska is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ruoska.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruoska.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruoska.
Ruoska lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackon or not.
Ruoska lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruoska.
Ruoska using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruoska throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruoska manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Ruoska.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ruoska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruoska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ruoska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackon up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Ruoska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska just leaning against Jackon, taking a breather.
Jackon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ruoska lands a nice elbow.
Ruoska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Jackon.
Ruoska stalks Jackon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackon's face. Jackon staggers backwards, shaken.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruoska is looking to control Jackon's arms but Jackon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruoska has his back to the cage.
Jackon wants a takedown.
Ruoska lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ruoska - that landed with a thud.
Ruoska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruoska connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackon's hands.
Ruoska cracks Jackon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackon blocks a head kick by Ruoska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Ruoska dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruoska throws a head kick that misses.
Jackon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruoska manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruoska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruoska trying to keep a closed guard but Jackon is proving a slippery customer.
Ruoska is really struggling to control Jackon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jackon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruoska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackon.
Jackon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruoska is trying to keep Jackon in close.
Ruoska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackon is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackon looking to sit in guard and control but Ruoska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ruoska distracts Jackon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ruoska misses with a body shot.
Mauri Ruoska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruoska slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackon keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruoska has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruoska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruoska moves into the clinch.
Ruoska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackon avoids it.
Ruoska lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ruoska effectively controlling the action here.
Jackon throws a head punch that misses.
Ruoska manages to break the clinch.
Ruoska scores with a spinning back kick!
Ruoska lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ruoska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruoska lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruoska closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ruoska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruoska.
A right hand to the body from Ruoska.
Ruoska lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ruoska.
Ruoska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackon backwards.
Ruoska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruoska tries to clinch but Jackon moves out of range.
Ruoska throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruoska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruoska throws a shot from downtown. Jackon moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Ruoska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruoska drives through and clinches with Jackon against the cage.
Jackon wants a takedown but no success here.
Mauri Ruoska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jackon.
Ruoska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruoska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruoska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruoska has Jackon up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackon looking for a takedown.
Ruoska landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruoska lands a nice elbow.
Mauri Ruoska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruoska leaning against his opponent.
Ruoska lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruoska missing with knees to the body.
Jackon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ruoska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackon.
Jackon blocks an elbow strike from Ruoska.
Ruoska is working Jackon over against the cage.
Ruoska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ruoska.
Ruoska leaning against his opponent.
Jackon misses with a body punch.
Ruoska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackon avoids it.
Nice body punch from Ruoska - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ruoska just leaning against Jackon, taking a breather.
Ruoska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackon can do to turn this around?
Jackon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruoska creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Ruoska dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackon fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruoska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruoska.
Nice body punch from Ruoska.
Ruoska throws a shot from downtown. Jackon moves away and avoids it.
Jackon blocks a head kick by Ruoska.
Ruoska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruoska throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruoska tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackon shoots in for a takedown but Ruoska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackon tries to keep at a distance but Ruoska has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackon is trying to drag Ruoska to the mat but Ruoska just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mauri Ruoska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jackon.
Ruoska lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackon tries to pull guard but Ruoska holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackon drops back down to his feet.
Ruoska is working Jackon over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruoska obliges.
Ruoska gets underhooks to prevent Jackon's takedown attempt.
Ruoska lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackon.
Ruoska lands with a left to the head.
Ruoska tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruoska taking a breather.
Ruoska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruoska clinches up against the cage.
Jackon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruoska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruoska lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackon moves away.
Jackon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruoska is trying to defend but Jackon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruoska defends it well.
Jackon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruoska's head.
Jackon is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruoska is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruoska.
Ruoska working for a triangle but Jackon defends it easily.
Ruoska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackon is aware though and is defending well.
Jackon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruoska wants to stand up but Jackon is controlling him.
Ruoska looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruoska, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackon trying to control but Ruoska is working from the bottom.
Jackon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruoska as he avoids it easily.
Ruoska rushes Jackon and presses him up against the cage.
Jackon tries to pull guard but Ruoska won't allow it.
Ruoska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ruoska throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackon blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackon looking to slow down the pace here.
Ruoska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mauri Ruoska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruoska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyson Jackon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruoska throws the kick towards the body but Jackon avoids it.
Ruoska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauri Ruoska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruoska, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Ruoska!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zek Weknok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Oeuftete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oeuftete has chosen The Way I Feel as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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271 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zek Weknok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Oeuftete!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oeuftete moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Weknok goes down! Can Oeuftete finish him!?
It looks like Zek Weknok has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oeuftete with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oeuftete trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weknok trying to control the position.
Weknok has a closed guard, preventing Oeuftete from standing up.
Oeuftete stands up from Weknok's guard - Oeuftete perhaps looking for a knockout.
Weknok slaps away a takedown attempt from Oeuftete, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oeuftete darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Weknok blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oeuftete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weknok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oeuftete sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weknok defending well though.
Weknok gets back to full guard.
Weknok keeping moving, preventing Oeuftete from controlling successfully.
Oeuftete won't allow Weknok to sweep him here.
Weknok controls Oeuftete momentarily but Oeuftete frees himself.
Oeuftete postures up and lands a big shot to Weknok's brow.
Weknok keeping moving, preventing Oeuftete from controlling successfully.
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.
Weknok looking for a sweep. Not yet Weknok, not yet.
Oeuftete loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oeuftete chips away with some ground and pound.
Oeuftete trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oeuftete trying to control the position from guard on top but Weknok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weknok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weknok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oeuftete is trying to stand back up but Weknok is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oeuftete really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weknok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weknok seems to be working for a kimura but Oeuftete defends the submission attempt.
Oeuftete wants to improve his position but Weknok is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Oeuftete manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oeuftete escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weknok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weknok trying to control but Oeuftete is working from the bottom.
Oeuftete not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Oeuftete shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weknok but Weknok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oeuftete throws a head kick but Weknok moves out of range.
Oeuftete misses with a head kick.
Oeuftete closes the distance and pushes Weknok back into the cage.
Weknok is trying to break the clinch but Oeuftete is controlling him.
Weknok tries to break the clinch but Oeuftete is controlling the position.
Oeuftete breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oeuftete has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oeuftete's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oeuftete is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Oeuftete dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zek Weknok's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oeuftete shoots for a double leg takedown but Weknok sprawls well. He's pushed Oeuftete's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oeuftete throws a front kick aimed at Weknok's knee but Weknok avoids it well.
Weknok clinches but Oeuftete breaks the clinch
and Oeuftete counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weknok thinking.
Oeuftete looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oeuftete trying to control the action but Weknok is working from the bottom.
Oeuftete is working for a submission of some sort.
Oeuftete is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weknok is trying to control but can't.
Oeuftete thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weknok is trying to maintain the position but Oeuftete is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Oeuftete there.
Weknok wants to improve his position but Oeuftete is controlling well.
Oeuftete missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oeuftete is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weknok is staying active underneath Oeuftete, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oeuftete landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oeuftete throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oeuftete stands up from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oeuftete throws a low kick, looking for Weknok's leg but Weknok calmly moves out of range.
Zek Weknok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oeuftete jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oeuftete throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oeuftete closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weknok is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oeuftete scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Weknok is trying to get back to full guard.
Weknok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oeuftete keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oeuftete working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weknok is looking for a sweep. Oeuftete is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Weknok blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oeuftete.
Oeuftete is nestled in close to Weknok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oeuftete wants to stand but Weknok has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Oeuftete wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Weknok uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Oeuftete stands up over Weknok, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oeuftete preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oeuftete trying to move into half guard but instead Weknok has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Oeuftete showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zek Weknok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Oeuftete connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weknok momentarily.
Weknok moves out of range of the strikes.
Oeuftete throws a hook but Weknok blocks it.
Weknok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oeuftete clinches up with Weknok and pushes him back against the cage.
Weknok tries to circle away but Oeuftete has him pinned against the cage.
Oeuftete gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weknok.
Oeuftete lands a damaging elbow.
Weknok has had enough of the clinch but Oeuftete keeps him there for the moment.
Weknok tries to stall but Oeuftete uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oeuftete gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oeuftete is working Weknok over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oeuftete thows a big elbow that misses.
Oeuftete 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oeuftete tries to stand but Weknok is controlling from the bottom.
Weknok keeping moving, preventing Oeuftete from controlling successfully.
Oeuftete working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weknok's head.
Weknok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weknok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oeuftete manages to get himself to full guard.
Oeuftete pushes Weknok off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Weknok tries to clinch but Oeuftete moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oeuftete clinches up with Weknok and pushes him back against the cage.
Weknok drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oeuftete gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oeuftete manages to break the clinch.
Trey Oeuftete seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oeuftete throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oeuftete throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oeuftete lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oeuftete misses with a body shot.
Weknok swats away the attempt to clinch by Oeuftete.
Trey Oeuftete is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trey Oeuftete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oeuftete instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oeuftete.
Oeuftete lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Oeuftete - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Weknok wants to stall.
Oeuftete has Weknok pressed against the cage, preventing Weknok from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weknok tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zek Weknok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weknok tries to pull guard but Oeuftete won't allow it.
Weknok has had enough of the clinch but Oeuftete keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Weknok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oeuftete is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Oeuftete.
Weknok wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oeuftete has him pressed against the cage.
Weknok fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oeuftete lands a left hand.
That's four 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.
Weknok stalling in the clinch but Oeuftete improves position.
Oeuftete escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oeuftete fails with a takedown attempt.
Weknok throws a right hand that Oeuftete ducks under and follows up with a left that Oeuftete also avoids with ease.
Oeuftete throws a combination that misses
and Weknok counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zek Weknok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oeuftete manages to get to full guard.
Oeuftete has his hands on Weknok's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oeuftete wants to stand and escape but Weknok is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Oeuftete comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oeuftete has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Oeuftete!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Adams!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Gabriel. That snapped Adams's head back.
Adams takes a swing at Gabriel's ribcage but misses.
Gabriel fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gabriel.
Gabriel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gabriel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
Gabriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adams is just riding it out for now. Gabriel eventually gives up the hold.
Gabriel throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel thows a huge punch but Adams dodges it nicely.
Gabriel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Gabriel wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Adams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gabriel backs up against the cage.
It looks like Eli Gabriel has been cut.
Nice jab there from Adams.
Adams lands a right hook to the body.
Gabriel defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Gabriel ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryan Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gabriel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Adams lands with a straight right. Gabriel didn't see that one coming.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Gabriel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a chopping leg kick but Gabriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bryan Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gabriel.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Adams throws a leg kick but Gabriel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gabriel throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams throws a solid leg kick but Gabriel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adams.
Gabriel tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams throws a series of punches but Gabriel moves out of range.
Gabriel missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Gabriel blocks the leg kick.
Adams throws a body punch but Gabriel moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams connects with a crisp jab.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gabriel throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams throws a solid leg kick but Gabriel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adams.
Gabriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gabriel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Adams's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gabriel slips a jab from Adams.
Adams scores with a punch to the head.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Gabriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gabriel throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Adams throws out a leg kick but Gabriel moves out of range and Adams only half commits.
Adams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gabriel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gabriel checks a leg kick.
Gabriel takes the fight into the clinch.
Gabriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gabriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gabriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gabriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Gabriel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gabriel checks it well.
Adams moves away from the strike by Gabriel.
Adams lands with a right hand.
Eli Gabriel's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eli Gabriel's cut.
That's time! Gabriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gabriel manages to avoid it.
Adams misses with a combination
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adams won't be happy with that.
Adams defending against the ground and pound.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Gabriel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gabriel working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adams down.
Sloppy strikes there by Gabriel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gabriel tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Gabriel checks a leg kick.
Gabriel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gabriel shoots in but Adams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gabriel is out of range.
Gabriel avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw.
A cross from Gabriel lands.
Adams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gabriel on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Adams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gabriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gabriel counters with a nice body shot.
Adams tests Gabriel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gabriel looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Gabriel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Adams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gabriel thuds his right hand into Adams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Gabriel blocks the leg kick.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Gabriel counters with a takedown into side control.
Gabriel 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gabriel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Adams avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gabriel.
Adams pushes Gabriel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gabriel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gabriel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gabriel throws an elbow but Adams slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Adams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gabriel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gabriel's back!
What can Gabriel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Adams is trying to stick to Gabriel's back but Gabriel is turning into Adams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Adams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gabriel.
Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gabriel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eli Gabriel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gabriel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Gabriel misses its intended target.
Gabriel looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Donk. Adams catches Gabriel right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Gabriel misses its intended target.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Gabriel counter with a right hand.
Gabriel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gabriel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to de liver by Adams. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot by Gabriel.
Adams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gabriel is out of range and Adams settles back down.
Bryan Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Gabriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gabriel has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Gabriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Gabriel wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gabriel has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage.
Gabriel is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Gabriel keeps him there for the moment.
Gabriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams is trying to maintain a safe position but Gabriel gets an underhook and turns Adams into the cage.
Adams is trying to break free.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gabriel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
That's two 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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gabriel.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Gabriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gabriel.
Good shot there by Adams.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Gabriel slips the punch.
Adams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gabriel is out of range and Adams settles back down.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gabriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Gabriel looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Bryan Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams tests Gabriel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gabriel.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Gabriel saw that one coming.
Adams scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gabriel moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Gabriel clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Gabriel misses with the head strike.
Gabriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gabriel tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Gabriel.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, Gabriel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage.
Gabriel tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Gabriel keeps him there for the moment.
Gabriel throws a head punch that misses.
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.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Gabriel keeps him there for the moment.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gabriel catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gabriel checks a low kick from Adams.
Adams cracks Gabriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gabriel.
Adams tries a low kick but Gabriel avoids it.
Gabriel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Gabriel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adams backs up against the cage.
Gabriel defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Adams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Greatest song ever made. Law has chosen Radiation Sickness as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
185 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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27
181 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marshall Law!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Law throws a right and a left that both miss.
Law throws a right hand that Romanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Romanov also avoids with ease.
Law will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romanov tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Law misses with a takedown attempt - Romanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanov tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Sergei Romanov has been cut.
Romanov slips a jab and a cross from Law.
Romanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romanov lands an elbow inside that Law shrugs off.
Romanov lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Marshall Law has been cut.
Law managing to block the knees to the body from Romanov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Law dodges an elbow strike from Romanov.
Romanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romanov lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Law avoids the elbow strike from Romanov, against the cage.
Law tries to score a body lock takedown but Romanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romanov prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Law takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Romanov.
Law is rocked!
Romanov creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Law! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Romanov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Romanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rich Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Sepultura - Refuse/Resist as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rich Fleming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz scores with a jab. Fleming acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fleming takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Fleming misses the shot to the body.
Fleming misses with a body shot.
Rich Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleming throws a big shot that misses.
Fleming throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Fleming.
Fleming takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fleming's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Fleming wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz stalling the fight.
Fleming wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Fleming uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Fleming, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fleming misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Fleming throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Fleming lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rich Fleming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fleming.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz has Fleming pressed against the cage.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fleming lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fleming misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Diaz.
Fleming throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Fleming is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fleming throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Fleming fails to land with a series of punches.
Fleming misses with a double jab.
Fleming rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fleming throws out the jab.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Fleming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fleming.
A nice combination there by Fleming.
Fleming missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fleming misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fleming.
Fleming missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fleming misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fleming trying to control but Diaz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fleming avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Fleming is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Fleming tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fleming defending well though.
Fleming is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fleming up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fleming throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Fleming pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fleming lands a head shot.
Fleming lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Fleming misses the shot to the body.
Fleming misses with a combination
so Diaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fleming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fleming manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diaz has Fleming in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
Fleming's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz has control of Fleming's left arm, preventing Fleming from doing any damage.
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.
Fleming trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Fleming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fleming is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fleming puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Fleming is controlling well.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz 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.
That's four 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.
Fleming is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
Fleming won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Fleming pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleming wants to stand and escape but instead Diaz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodrigo Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fleming rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fleming ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Fleming fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz defending well as Fleming loads up on a big left hand.
Fleming misses with an uppercut.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Fleming throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Rich Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Fleming.
Fleming throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz with a jab.
Fleming throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleming. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleming misses with a combination
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fleming throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Fleming gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fleming looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Fleming throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fleming misses the body punch
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fleming thinking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fleming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fleming being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fleming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fleming looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fleming looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fleming!
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fleming pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Rich Fleming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Fleming is working away.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
Rodrigo Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz throwing shots but Fleming is blocking nicely.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Fleming is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fleming manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Reuger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reuger's choice of entrance music: The Final Countdown. Bill Reuger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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24
240 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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231 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Reuger!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reuger is looking to score with low kicks.
Green throws a hook but Reuger avoids it easily.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reuger moves away.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reuger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reuger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Reuger ducks down to avoid it.
Reuger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reuger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Reuger slips the punch.
Reuger is looking to chop away at Green's legs.
Reuger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Green finds it's way through Reuger's defenses.
Reuger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Green displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Green with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reuger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Green.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reuger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green with a hook.
Green takes a swing at Reuger's ribcage but misses.
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reuger throws a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reuger looks gassed!
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!
Green misses the jab.
Green takes a swing at Reuger's ribcage but misses.
Reuger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green misses with a double jab.
Rashad Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Green.
Green tries to keep at a distance but Reuger has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reuger effectively controlling the action here.
Reuger swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reuger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Green lands with a light punch inside.
Reuger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Reuger, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reuger.
Green cracks Reuger with a nice body shot.
Green is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Green.
Green lands a nice uppercut.
Reuger blocks an uppercut.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green misses with the head strike.
Reuger looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Reuger.
Reuger can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Reuger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green is leaning against Reuger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green digs a right hand into Reuger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reuger's gas tank.
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Green is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reuger blocking some punches.
Green digs a right hand underneath Reuger's ribcage. Reuger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reuger blocking some punches.
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Green is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reuger is keeping busy.
A left hand lands to the body for Green.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Reuger.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Green.
Reuger takes a shot to the head.
Green misses with some punches.
Green working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Green throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reugers head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green cracks Reuger with a nice body shot.
Green pushes Reuger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green working aggressively here.
Green lands with a light punch inside.
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reuger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Green.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Green gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Green.
Green looking to slow down the pace here.
Green slows down the pace here.
Green lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reuger backwards.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Green.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Green.
Reuger blocks an uppercut.
Green is leaning against Reuger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reuger or not.
Green looking to stall.
Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Green wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Green dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Green throws a right hand that Reuger ducks under and follows up with a left that Reuger also avoids with ease.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Reuger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green connects with a looping right hand.
Green lands the left hand.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reuger on the side of the head.
Reuger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bill Reuger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rashad Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Reuger is breathing heavily.
Reuger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
Reuger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green throws out a powerful jab.
Green drops Reuger with a beautiful combination! Reuger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Green is looking for the KO!
Reuger is rocked!
Nice body punch from Green.
Green works the jab nicely.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reuger. Reuger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reuger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reuger is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green lands with a right and another and another! Reuger is in big trouble! Green lands again and this time it's lights out for Reuger! A quality knockout there for Green.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rashad Green!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oleewae Osie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stinson has chosen LOW as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleewae Osie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barney Stinson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stinson throws a push kick but Osie slaps the foot to one side.
Stinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Osie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osie avoids the head kick by Stinson.
Osie gets caught flat footed, as Stinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stinson on the ground.
Stinson trying to control but Osie is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stinson tries to bum rush Osie with a series of wild strikes but Osie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stinson moves away from the strike by Osie.
Osie avoids the head kick by Stinson.
Stinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Stinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Osie as he avoids it easily.
Oleewae Osie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Stinson.
Stinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Osie is fending him off so far but Stinson persists. Nope, Osie circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Stinson.
Stinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Osie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Osie misses the jab.
Stinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Osie is fending him off so far but Stinson persists. Nope, Osie circles away and we're back to standing.
Stinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Osie's guard.
Stinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Osie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stinson has Osie in his guard.
Stinson looks gassed!
Osie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stinson controls Osie momentarily but Osie frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osie passes Stinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Stinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osie's back!
Stinson trying to control momentarily.
Osie is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stinson trying to control.
Stinson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Osie is defending well but eventually Stinson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Osie has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barney Stinson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hozumi Hasegawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peeta Mellark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hasegawa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hozumi Hasegawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peeta Mellark!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mellark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hasegawa has time to react.
Mellark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mellark lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hasegawa.
Nice jab there from Mellark.
Mellark scores with a hook.
Hasegawa misses with a looping left.
Hasegawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hasegawa dances in with a quick combination. Mellark is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Hasegawa snaps Mellark's head back. Mellark stumbles backwards against the cage. Hasegawa steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Mellark's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Mellark just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hozumi Hasegawa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Lucas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Lucas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mendez walks into a left hand.
Lucas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mendez throws a right hand that Lucas ducks under and follows up with a left that Lucas also avoids with ease.
Lucas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mendez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucas moves out of range as Mendez strikes.
Lucas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mendez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucas misses with a body kick.
Rodrigo Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lucas controlling the action here for a moment.
Lucas lands an elbow inside that Mendez shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lucas walks away with a smile on his face. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucas wants to slow Mendez down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendez misses with an uppercut.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Lucas.
Lucas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendez thows a body shot but no joy.
Lucas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mendez will feel that in the morning.
Mendez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lucas. That one must have hurt.
Mendez looks gassed!
Lucas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mendez slips a jab from Lucas.
Lucas throws a head kick but Mendez moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lucas. Mendez shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lucas. Mendez shrugs it off though.
Lucas lands a big head kick that sends Mendez tumbling to the mat! Lucas takes a step backwards and waves Mendez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mendez is rocked!
It looks like Rodrigo Mendez has been cut.
Lucas scores with a spinning back kick!
Lucas drops Mendez with a naaaaasty hook - Mendez is in real trouble here! Lucas dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Lucas!
Travis Lucas retains his light heavyweight title!
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