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HMFL Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Hyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Inculta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Inculta's choice of entrance music: Radicals. Joshua Inculta struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Joshua Inculta will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harvey Hyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joshua Inculta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyatt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Inculta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Inculta clinches up against the cage.
Hyatt tries to break free but Inculta pushes him back against the cage.
Hyatt tries to break the clinch but Inculta is controlling the position.
Inculta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Harvey Hyatt has been cut.
Inculta avoiding damage as Hyatt throws knees to the body.
Inculta breaks from the clinch.
Inculta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hyatt is breathing heavily.
Inculta has closed the distance and engaged Hyatt in a clinch.
Inculta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inculta tries a head kick but it misses.
Inculta has closed the distance and engaged Hyatt in a clinch.
Inculta scores with a shoulder strike.
Inculta lands a nice uppercut.
Inculta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inculta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Inculta leaning against his opponent.
Inculta prevents Hyatt from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inculta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hyatt tries to keep at a distance but Inculta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hyatt has had enough of the clinch but Inculta keeps him there for the moment.
Inculta breaks the clinch.
Inculta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hyatt, pushing him back against the cage.
Inculta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Inculta prevents Hyatt from breaking the clinch.
Inculta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Inculta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hyatt up against the cage.
Inculta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inculta throws a series of strikes that have Hyatt backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inculta rushes Hyatt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inculta breaks the clinch.
Inculta closes the distance and clinches.
Inculta ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Inculta no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hyatt wants to stand and escape but instead Inculta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Inculta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hyatt's head.
Hyatt trying to strike off his back.
Hyatt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Inculta cracks Hyatt with a solid left hand.
Inculta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inculta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hyatt is rocked!
Inculta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Hyatt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inculta postures up and lands a big shot to Hyatt's brow.
Inculta gets to his feet and stands over Hyatt, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hyatt felt that one! Inculta unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hyatt from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Inculta!
After the big win, Joshua Inculta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Global Nutritional (Q159) 95% ROR on Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Moninov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory Rice has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cory Rice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stanislav Moninov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rice moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Moninov goes down! Can Rice finish him!?
Moninov is rocked!
It looks like Stanislav Moninov has been cut.
Rice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moninov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rice drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moninov dives on top into guard.
Moninov is still in real trouble! Can Rice finish him?
Rice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moninov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moninov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moninov seems to have recovered his senses.
Rice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moninov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moninov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moninov defends well.
Moninov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moninov is aware though and is defending well.
Moninov throws a big right hand that misses.
Moninov working some strikes from top position.
Rice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moninov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rice is retaining full guard.
Rice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moninov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rice throws a right hand that Moninov ducks under and follows up with a left that Moninov also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rice misses with a double jab.
Rice cracks Moninov with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moninov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rice fails with the takedown.
Rice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moninov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice connects with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Stanislav Moninov's cut even more.
Rice's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rice duly obliges.
Rice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rice dives in and grabs Moninov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moninov pushes down on Rice's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rice fails to land with a series of punches.
Rice lands with an uppercut that bounces Moninov off the cage and back into range.
Rice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moninov at a distance.
Rice scores with a three punch combo!
Rice leaves Moninov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rice lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rice scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rice lands with a nice combination. Moninov backs away looking to recover.
Rice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moninov, pushing him back against the cage.
Moninov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moninov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rice lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rice can't get the takedown.
Rice is working for takedown but Moninov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Rice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanislav Moninov'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.
Rice swings for the body but Moninov moves out of range.
Rice misses with a series of wild punches.
Rice works over Moninov's head and body with a nice combination.
Rice drops Moninov with a nice combination! Rice dives into Moninov's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moninov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rice passes into side control.
Rice tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rice has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moninov wants to get back to his feet.
Moninov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rice has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rice tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moninov stops Rice from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rice thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rice tries to advance to mount but Moninov denies him.
Rice has hold of Moninov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Moninov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rice cranks the arm and Moninov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Moninov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cory Rice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Power Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Power Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Sung!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sung has his takedown stuffed
and Rampage counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rampage looks to land a combination but Sung avoids it well.
Rampage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rampage counters with a straight right hand.
Power Rampage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Sung.
Sung shoots in for a takedown but Rampage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sung dives in and grabs Rampage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rampage pushes down on Sung's head and hops out.
Sung shoots in but Rampage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sung blocks a leg kick.
Sung tries for a takedown but Rampage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sung enables Rampage to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sung manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rampage defends it easily.
Sung working for a triangle but Rampage defends it easily.
Sung looks winded!
Sung isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rampage stacks Sung on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rampage!
Sung is looking to regain half guard here but Rampage keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage tries to stand but Sung is controlling his head.
Sung tries to buck Rampage off but Rampage is having none of it.
Sung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rampage wants to stand but Sung is controlling his arm.
Sung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rampage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sung is trying to work for a kimura but Rampage is defending well.
Sung seems to be working for a kimura but Rampage defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rampage is just riding it out for now. Sung eventually gives up the hold.
Sung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rampage has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung seems to be looking for submissions.
Sung is trying to work for a kimura but Rampage is defending well.
Sung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sung seems to be working for a kimura but Rampage defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sung is looking for a kimura but Rampage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sung to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Sung dominated that round.
That's time! Rampage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rampage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sung is trying desperately to improve position.
Sung manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sung wants to improve his position but Rampage is controlling well.
Sung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sung is trying to get back to full guard.
Sung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rampage wants to stand up but Sung is controlling the position.
Sung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rampage pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rampage pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sung looking for submissions off his back.
Sam Sung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sung looking for submissions off his back.
Rampage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sung on the ground.
Rampage tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sung.
Sung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rampage pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rampage pulls his head out easily.
Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rampage pulls his head out easily.
Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sung tries to roll over but Rampage keeps him under control.
Sung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Sung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rampage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Rampage.
Sung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rampage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rampage somewhat.
Sung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rampage as he avoids it easily.
Power Rampage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sung shoots in and bounces Rampage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sung 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.
Sung drops back looking for a leg! Rampage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rampage manages to kick Sung off! Sung jumps back into Rampage's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rampage manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sung has Rampage in his guard.
Rampage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sung is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rampage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sung has his foot on Rampage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rampage works his way back into a safe position though.
Sung looking for a guillotine here but Rampage defends easily.
Rampage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rampage wanted to stand there but Sung had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rampage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rampage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sung's guard.
Sung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rampage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sung has a closed guard, preventing Rampage from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rampage defends it easily.
Power Rampage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sung has his foot on Rampage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rampage works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rampage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rampage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Sung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sung 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Sung!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Rabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen wants to clinch up but Rabbit keeps it at a distance.
Roger Rabbit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabbit stuffs the takedown attempt from McQueen. McQueen gets slowly back to his feet.
Rabbit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McQueen checks it well.
Rabbit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McQueen is looking to clinch but Rabbit is avoiding it.
McQueen misses with a takedown attempt
and Rabbit counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McQueen!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rabbit trying to control but McQueen is having none of it.
McQueen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rabbit tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rabbit throwing strikes here but McQueen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rabbit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McQueen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rabbit landing strikes from the mount and McQueen is in trouble!
Rabbit prevents McQueen from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit punching from mount but McQueen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McQueen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rabbit controlling from the full mount.
Rabbit lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabbit throws some wild stikes that McQueen manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen is looking to improve his position but Rabbit isn't that keen on the idea.
Rabbit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McQueen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rabbit avoids the attempt from McQueen to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McQueen is looking to escape.
McQueen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabbit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rabbit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rabbit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McQueen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McQueen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rabbit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McQueen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McQueen works to advance to full mount. Rabbit defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Roger Rabbit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rabbit prevents McQueen from taking his back.
McQueen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rabbit has worked his arm free - good work by Rabbit!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Rabbit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McQueen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Rabbit but he's now mounted!
McQueen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rabbit is looking to escape.
McQueen prevents Rabbit from getting the reversal.
Rabbit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rabbit tries to get out of the position.
McQueen mounts Rabbit! Really nice guard pass there!
Rabbit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McQueen unloads with some shots from mount but Rabbit bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rabbit is holding on tight.
McQueen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rabbit is on top in guard.
Rabbit trying to move into half guard but instead McQueen has managed to sweep!
Rabbit looking to control.
Rabbit has control of McQueen's left arm, preventing McQueen from doing any damage.
Rabbit trying to keep a closed guard but McQueen is proving a slippery customer.
McQueen wants to control from the top but Rabbit keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roger Rabbit.
Horrible takedown by McQueen or perhaps it was just good defense by Rabbit which made him look bad.
McQueen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A leg kick checked by McQueen.
Rabbit scores with a jab.
Rabbit misses with a hook. McQueen ducked under it nicely.
McQueen has his takedown stuffed
and Rabbit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rabbit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen moves out of range of the strikes.
McQueen walks into a left hand.
Rabbit shoots in but no luck this time.
McQueen checks the leg kick.
McQueen avoids the body shot from Rabbit.
Rabbit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McQueen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rabbit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabbit can't do much from the bottom here.
Rabbit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rabbit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McQueen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John McQueen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rabbit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McQueen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rabbit to the mat! Rabbit manages to get full guard.
McQueen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabbit is retaining full guard.
Rabbit is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McQueen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rabbit after a bit of a struggle.
McQueen looking for a takedown.
McQueen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rabbit is defending well.
Roger Rabbit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McQueen.
McQueen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McQueen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rabbit decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbit is trying to control the position but McQueen postures up.
McQueen is pushing down on Rabbit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rabbit is fighting to maintain full guard but McQueen has managed to sneak the leg through.
McQueen trying to pass the guard but Rabbit defending well.
Rabbit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McQueen works his way into side control.
Rabbit can't do much from the bottom here.
Rabbit stops McQueen from passing to mount.
McQueen works to advance to full mount. Rabbit defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rabbit regains half guard.
McQueen tries to pass to full mount but Rabbit defends it.
Rabbit is trying to maintain the position but McQueen is very close to passing his half guard.
McQueen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQueen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rabbit's thigh. Rabbit counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rabbit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rabbit keeping full guard, as McQueen tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit working a defensive guard here.
McQueen wants to control from the top but Rabbit keeps moving.
Rabbit is trying to control the position but McQueen postures up.
Rabbit manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McQueen wants to control but Rabbit is having none of it.
Rabbit thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit goes for an armbar but McQueen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McQueen.
Rabbit keeping full guard, as McQueen tries to pass.
Rabbit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabbit keeping moving, preventing McQueen from controlling successfully.
Rabbit is trying to control the position but McQueen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John McQueen.
I think McQueen 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McQueen!
A relieved looking John McQueen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sorrowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Vics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorrowe comes to the cage accompanied by Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (A-Trak remix). Samuel Sorrowe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Sorrowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, La Vics!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Vics. That's going to slow Sorrowe down.
Vics closes the distance and clinches up with Sorrowe, looking for a takedown. Vics pushes Sorrowe against the cage but Sorrowe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sorrowe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sorrowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vics fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vics tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sorrowe swivels and escapes.
Samuel Sorrowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La Vics.
Vics throws a leg kick that misses.
Vics tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sorrowe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vics throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sorrowe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vics as he avoids it easily.
Sorrowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Vics closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sorrowe is looking for a sweep.
Vics looking to control but instead Sorrowe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vics prevents Sorrowe from improving his position.
Sorrowe wants to get back to his feet.
Sorrowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vics is taking a breather. Sorrowe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vics trying to control the action but Sorrowe is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. La Vics hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vics misses with a takedown attempt - Sorrowe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vics thows a body shot but no joy.
Sorrowe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vics stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vics takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vics.
Sorrowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vics tries for a takedown but Sorrowe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sorrowe misses with a jab to the body
and Vics counters with a good low kick that Sorrowe was not able to check.
Sloppy strikes from Sorrowe. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Sorrowe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorrowe swings for the body but Vics moves out of range.
Sorrowe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vics at a distance.
Vics tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sorrowe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vics tries to clinch but Sorrowe moves out of range.
Vics wants to clinch but Sorrowe slips to the side
and Sorrowe counters with a nice uppercut.
Vics fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sorrowe throws a lazy uppercut
and Vics counters by clinching up.
Sorrowe lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vics tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sorrowe is working for takedown but Vics is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vics decides to pull guard.
Sorrowe stopping the sweep attempt from Vics.
Vics manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sorrowe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sorrowe tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sorrowe wants to hold on but Vics pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
La Vics dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sorrowe misses with a straight left.
Sorrowe throws a body punch but Vics moves out of range.
Vics wants to clinch.
Sorrowe connects with a body shot.
La Vics is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorrowe misses with a body shot.
Sorrowe tests Vics's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sorrowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Vics.
Sorrowe is looking to wear down Vics with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sorrowe stuffs the takedown.
Sorrowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Vics is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vics walks into a stiff left hand from Sorrowe.
Horrible takedown by Vics or perhaps it was just good defense by Sorrowe which made him look bad.
Vics is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sorrowe shoots in and bounces Vics off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sorrowe trying to control but Vics is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vics trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe passes Vics's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vics wants to get back to his feet.
Sorrowe is looking to take a break and control but Vics is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sorrowe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sorrowe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vics defending well though.
Sorrowe is keen to just control but Vics is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe prevents Vics from improving his position.
Vics on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vics tries to kick Sorrowe off but Sorrowe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sorrowe connects with a nice short shot to Vics's temple.
Vics really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sorrowe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vics is trying to control but can't.
Sorrowe content to control rather than advance.
Sorrowe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sorrowe is looking to take a break and control but Vics is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sorrowe is just content to waste time from the top position. Vics takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vics utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sorrowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorrowe throwing strikes but missing.
Sorrowe throwing strikes from guard but Vics blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorrowe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sorrowe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A jab from Sorrowe misses.
Vics has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sorrowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vics ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vics uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorrowe.
Sorrowe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vics counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Samuel Sorrowe has been cut.
Vics tries to clinch there but Sorrowe circles away.
Vics tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vics defending well as Sorrowe loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Vics does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vics rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sorrowe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sorrowe swings for the body but Vics moves out of range.
Vics tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sorrowe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Sorrowe misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vics looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vics wants to clinch.
Sorrowe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sorrowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vics tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sorrowe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vics will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sorrowe takes a swing at Vics's ribcage but misses.
Vics is looking to clinch.
Vics throws a head kick that misses.
Sorrowe takes a swing at Vics's ribcage but misses.
Sorrowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Vics.
Sorrowe shoots in looking for a takedown but Vics manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sorrowe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sorrowe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vics.
Nice takedown defense from Sorrowe. No joy for Vics on that attempt.
Sorrowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorrowe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vics is able to avoid easily.
Sorrowe misses with a hook
and Vics counters with a body kick that stops Sorrowe in his tracks momentarily.
Samuel Sorrowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Vics has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vics.
Vics jumps guard and drags Sorrowe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vics wants to get back to his feet but Sorrowe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorrowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorrowe landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vics swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vics avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sorrowe 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.
Sorrowe won't allow Vics to get back to his feet.
Vics wants to sweep but no luck.
Samuel Sorrowe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorrowe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sorrowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Vics is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to La Vics.
I think Vics 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... La Vics!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinker Evers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie McClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Evers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Call Me from Shinedown. McClelland has chosen The Boys Are Back - HSM3 as his entrance music. Tinker Evers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tinker Evers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackie McClelland!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evers misses with a double jab.
McClelland slaps away a takedown attempt from Evers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McClelland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Evers's guard.
McClelland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McClelland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McClelland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evers looking for a sweep. Not yet Evers, not yet.
Evers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McClelland drops back, looking for a kneebar! Evers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Evers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Evers!
Evers working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Evers moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evers throwing strikes but McClelland manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
McClelland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Evers is looking for a sweep.
Evers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McClelland on the ground.
Evers takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McClelland tries for a kimura but Evers is defending well.
Evers is looking to reverse the position.
McClelland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evers wants to control but McClelland postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by McClelland.
McClelland in side control lands a decent elbow.
Evers taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClelland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Evers tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClelland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Evers has escaped the position, nice work there.
McClelland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McClelland lands an elbow.
McClelland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evers, who protects the arm well.
Evers is trying to control McClelland's posture but McClelland avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evers taking a bit of punishment here - McClelland scoring with strikes.
McClelland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McClelland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Evers is trying to get back to half guard.
Evers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evers tries to get out of the position.
McClelland decides to stand up, so the ref orders Evers to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie McClelland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McClelland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Evers swings around for an armbar but McClelland sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Evers's guard.
McClelland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McClelland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Evers's guard.
McClelland throwing strikes from guard but Evers blocks nicely.
Evers 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.
McClelland forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClelland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Evers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Evers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McClelland stands up out of the half guard.
McClelland rushes Evers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McClelland is pressed up against the cage. Evers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McClelland down to the mat. McClelland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McClelland fails with an attempt to clinch.
McClelland has a takedown stuffed.
Evers fails with a takedown attempt.
McClelland tries to clinch but Evers moves out of range.
Evers shoots for a double leg takedown but McClelland sprawls well. He's pushed Evers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tinker Evers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClelland doesn't manage to clinch there - Evers circles away.
McClelland tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McClelland quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evers stops McClelland from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClelland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evers.
Evers throws a strike but McClelland avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Evers trying to control but McClelland is working from the bottom.
Evers looking to sit in guard and control but McClelland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Evers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McClelland trying to control the position from guard on top but Evers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evers working a defensive guard here.
McClelland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McClelland 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.
Evers wants to sweep but no luck.
McClelland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evers 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.
McClelland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evers has escaped and now he's on top!
Evers throwing strikes but missing.
McClelland wants to get back to his feet but Evers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClelland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackie McClelland 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. And we move into the final round!
Evers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McClelland but McClelland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evers.
Evers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClelland defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tinker Evers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McClelland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Evers misses
and McClelland counters by moving into the clinch.
McClelland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Tinker Evers has been cut.
Evers tries to circle away but McClelland has him pinned against the cage.
McClelland lands an elbow that stopped Evers in his tracks for a moment.
McClelland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McClelland landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClelland utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McClelland connects with a knee to the head.
McClelland lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McClelland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Evers takes a knee right on the jaw!
McClelland with a knee to the head.
McClelland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evers blocks the elbow strike.
Evers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McClelland after a bit of a struggle.
McClelland lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Evers working hard to break the clinch.
McClelland ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McClelland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McClelland wants to stand up but Evers is controlling him.
Evers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClelland has momentary wrist control but Evers slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McClelland is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Evers, into his guard.
McClelland stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Evers keeps the fight on the outside.
Evers tries for a takedown but McClelland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McClelland. That's going to slow Evers down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackie McClelland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClelland lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but Evers blocks with his arms.
Evers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McClelland after a bit of a struggle.
McClelland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McClelland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McClelland lands a knee to the head.
McClelland connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evers's face.
McClelland lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Evers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McClelland prevents the takedown attempt.
McClelland connects with a knee to the head.
Evers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McClelland forces Evers back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClelland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evers wants to take the fight to the mat but McClelland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Evers is trying to force a seperation but McClelland has the dominant position.
McClelland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Evers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tinker Evers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McClelland scores with a knee to the head.
McClelland prevents Evers from breaking the clinch.
McClelland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McClelland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Evers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackie McClelland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from McClelland.
McClelland blocks a body shot from Evers.
Evers misses with a punch to the body.
Evers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McClelland is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie McClelland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McClelland 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie McClelland!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axl Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
245 lbs
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255 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan King!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from King does no damage.
Steele throws a left that rocks King and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Steele dives into side control, looking to finish! Can King regain composure!
It looks like Ryan King has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Steele wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Steele blocks the strikes from King.
Steele lands some shots froms side control.
King is rocked!
Steele moves into full mount!
King is still in real trouble! Can Steele finish him?
Steele postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt King bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Steele and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Steele!
A relieved looking Axl Steele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Break Arm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manlio Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manlio Marconi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Break Arm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manlio Marconi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marconi closes the distance and clinches.
Marconi lands a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Arm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marconi defends it easily.
Arm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marconi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arm working for a triangle but Marconi defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arm looking for a guillotine here but Marconi defends easily.
Arm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marconi sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arm is looking for a triangle but Marconi pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marconi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marconi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marconi stands up from Arm's guard - Marconi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Marconi clinches.
Arm is working for takedown but Marconi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marconi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marconi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marconi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arm looks for a takedown but Marconi sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marconi shoots in and bounces Arm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Arm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arm isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marconi stacks Arm on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Marconi!
Arm is breathing heavily.
Marconi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marconi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arm is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Arm is looking to regain half guard here but Marconi keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Arm is looking to regain half guard here but Marconi keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Marconi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Arm is looking to regain half guard here but Marconi keeps moving and retains side control.
Manlio Marconi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Arm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marconi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arm won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Break Arm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marconi controlling from side mount.
Arm tries to improve position but can't.
Arm is working hard here to advance position.
Marconi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Arm avoids the head kick by Marconi.
Marconi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arm tries to buck Marconi off but Marconi is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arm is not content to let Marconi control the position.
Marconi moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manlio Marconi dominated that round.
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.
Marconi dives in and scores a takedown into Arm's guard.
Arm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marconi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Arm to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Marconi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Arm pulls down on the head and he's put Marconi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Break Arm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Murder was the Case. Kazushi Sakuraba looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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178 lbs
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166 lbs
16 - 18 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omar Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakuraba is defended easily by Little.
Little throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Little takes one to the chin there.
Little closes the distance looking to clinch
so Sakuraba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Little swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Little looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Little trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
Little is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sakuraba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Little wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Little not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Omar Little has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sakuraba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Little throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Little closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Little wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Little working the body and head with strikes.
The referee asks Little politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Little prefers to stall for the moment though.
Little is putting a hurting on Sakuraba here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sakuraba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Little off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little covers up after that shot from Sakuraba.
Little rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sakuraba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Little sees it coming and defends easily.
Sakuraba looks winded!
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Little has managed to free his arm - good work.
Little moves into full guard.
Little escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Little trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Little is on top in guard.
Little advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Little is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sakuraba working to try and regain half guard.
Little trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Little raining down shots from the mount!
Little wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Little prevents Sakuraba from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little looking to finish Sakuraba with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sakuraba!
Little wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Little lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sakuraba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Little sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sakuraba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Little tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Little scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sakuraba?
Little landing shots from mount.
Little controlling the position easily from mount.
Little prevents Sakuraba from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Little 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.
Sakuraba throws a right and a left that Little avoids nicely.
Little misses with a wild combination.
Little shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sakuraba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sakuraba seems a little lost for a moment, as Little dominates the positioning.
Little has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Little trying to control the position but Sakuraba is working away.
Little moves into full mount!
Sakuraba is looking to get to half guard.
Sakuraba is breathing heavily.
Little wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Sakuraba working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Little raining down shots from the mount!
Little punishing his opponent with strikes.
Little looking to control but Sakuraba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Little.
Sakuraba is squirming around, avoiding Little's attempts to control the action.
Sakuraba taking shots to the head.
Little connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Little lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sakuraba hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakuraba tries to improve his position but instead Little has taken his back!
Sakuraba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Little is punishing Sakuraba with some ground and pound.
Little tries to keep control of the position but Sakuraba is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Little has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is trapped and Little is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Little is persistently looking for the submission but Sakuraba is defending it well.
Little is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Sakuraba has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Little has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Sakuraba taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Little doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Omar Little!
An out of breath and clearly excited Omar Little thanked Vitality for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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