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MFN 48: Death from Above PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Sorrowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorrowe has chosen Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (A-Trak remix) as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Sorrowe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGobblecock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sorrowe.
McGobblecock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sorrowe's head backwards.
It looks like Samuel Sorrowe has been cut.
Sorrowe loads up on a big right hand but McGobblecock slips the punch.
McGobblecock tries to keep at a distance but Sorrowe has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGobblecock is pushing Sorrowe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGobblecock seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Sorrowe is looking to break free of the clinch but McGobblecock has double underhooks.
Sorrowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGobblecock keeps the fight on the outside.
Sorrowe throws a body punch but McGobblecock moves out of range.
McGobblecock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGobblecock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe connects with a body shot.
Sorrowe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sorrowe tries to close the distance and clinch but McGobblecock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from McGobblecock misses.
Jab from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock avoids the body shot from Sorrowe.
McGobblecock lands a right hook to the body.
McGobblecock throws an overhand right that lands on Sorrowe's shoulder, as Sorrowe tries to avoid the shot.
Sorrowe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sorrowe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGobblecock doesn't seem bothered though.
McGobblecock throws a looping overhand right but Sorrowe ducks down to avoid it.
Sorrowe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGobblecock throws a series of strikes that have Sorrowe backpedaling.
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!
Sorrowe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGobblecock.
Sorrowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGobblecock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sorrowe. McGobblecock does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sorrowe throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGobblecock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGobblecock.
A big right from McGobblecock misses.
McGobblecock scores with a body shot.
Sorrowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGobblecock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGobblecock scores with a nice right hand.
Sorrowe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGobblecock sprawls well. McGobblecock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sorrowe gets slowly back to his feet.
Sorrowe doesn't manage to clinch there - McGobblecock circles away.
Sorrowe blocks a jab.
Sorrowe thuds his right hand into McGobblecock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sorrowe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGobblecock rather than just go for the knockout.
McGobblecock tests Sorrowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe throws a shot from downtown. McGobblecock moves away and avoids it.
McGobblecock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sorrowe just misses with a punch to the body.
McGobblecock fails to land with a series of punches.
McGobblecock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McGobblecock wants to stand but Sorrowe is controlling his arm.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sorrowe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sorrowe wants to control but McGobblecock is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe wants to get back to full guard.
Sorrowe gets full guard.
Sorrowe is trying to keep McGobblecock in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGobblecock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorrowe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGobblecock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGobblecock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sorrowe pulls McGobblecock in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ McGobblecock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sorrowe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sorrowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGobblecock moves away.
McGobblecock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorrowe manages to avoid it.
McGobblecock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sorrowe's guard.
McGobblecock tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorrowe is retaining full guard.
McGobblecock wants to control from the top but Sorrowe keeps moving.
McGobblecock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sorrowe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sorrowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sorrowe is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. BJ McGobblecock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A cross from Sorrowe lands.
A jab from Sorrowe misses.
McGobblecock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sorrowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock.
Sorrowe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGobblecock counters with a series of strikes. Sorrowe will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGobblecock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorrowe.
The fighters circling - Sorrowe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorrowe misses with a hook. McGobblecock ducked under it nicely.
McGobblecock misses the jab.
McGobblecock shoots for a takedown but Sorrowe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGobblecock avoids the body shot from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe lands with a hook. McGobblecock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
McGobblecock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sorrowe swings for the body but McGobblecock moves out of range.
McGobblecock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sorrowe.
McGobblecock keeps the fight on the outside.
BJ McGobblecock is winning the standup battle so far.
McGobblecock looks to land a left hand but Sorrowe moved out of range nicely.
McGobblecock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sorrowe moves away.
McGobblecock with a jab.
McGobblecock dodges the punch combination from Sorrowe.
McGobblecock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Sorrowe coming out on top.
Sorrowe throws a sloppy body shot
enabling McGobblecock to counter with a crisp jab.
Sorrowe tries to clinch there but McGobblecock circles away.
McGobblecock throws a sloppy head kick and Sorrowe moves out of range easily.
McGobblecock shoots in for a double leg but Sorrowe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe misses with a hook.
Sorrowe slips a jab from McGobblecock.
Sorrowe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sorrowe's guard.
Sorrowe is controlling McGobblecock's posture.
McGobblecock trying to control but Sorrowe is working from the bottom.
Sorrowe looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGobblecock is one step ahead there.
Sorrowe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGobblecock is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sorrowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGobblecock looking to sit in guard and control but Sorrowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sorrowe got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGobblecock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sorrowe has managed to get both his arms back between McGobblecock's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sorrowe throws an elbow that misses. McGobblecock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sorrowe's guard. Nice move by McGobblecock!
McGobblecock works over Sorrowe with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ McGobblecock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sorrowe'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. This is the final round!
Sorrowe closes the distance and pushes McGobblecock back into the cage.
McGobblecock is trying to push Sorrowe away but Sorrowe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sorrowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sorrowe throws a series of punches but McGobblecock avoids them all with ease.
Sorrowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGobblecock was well out of range. Poor timing from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe misses with an uppercut.
Sorrowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sorrowe thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorrowe misses the target.
McGobblecock circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGobblecock ducks under a wild hook from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe shoots for a takedown but McGobblecock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGobblecock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sorrowe moves away.
Sorrowe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGobblecock.
Sorrowe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe wants to clinch up but McGobblecock keeps it at a distance.
McGobblecock digs a good body shot into Sorrowe's ribs.
McGobblecock scores with a nice strike.
Sorrowe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sorrowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGobblecock.
Sorrowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Sorrowe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGobblecock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sorrowe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sorrowe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McGobblecock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGobblecock trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorrowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock scoring with some ground and pound.
Sorrowe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McGobblecock trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorrowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorrowe working a defensive guard here.
BJ McGobblecock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of BJ McGobblecock.
McGobblecock misses with a lunging right hand
and Sorrowe counters with a right hand to the body.
Sorrowe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sorrowe throws a jab when McGobblecock was well out of range.
McGobblecock avoids the body shot from Sorrowe.
McGobblecock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sorrowe backs up against the cage.
McGobblecock looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorrowe is just out of range.
McGobblecock throws a body punch but Sorrowe moves out of range.
McGobblecock misses with a straight left.
Jab by McGobblecock.
Sorrowe tries to sprawl but McGobblecock drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sorrowe is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGobblecock is nestled in close to Sorrowe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sorrowe is still in real trouble! Can McGobblecock finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorrowe seems to have recovered his senses.
Sorrowe manages to get to full guard.
BJ McGobblecock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sorrowe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Samuel Sorrowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorrowe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sorrowe 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ McGobblecock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGobblecock, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ McGobblecock!
Post fight, BJ McGobblecock stared into the camera and said 'Give me the Champ! Roger Wabbit is a sissy!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Spezza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Push it to the Limit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spezza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Montana!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Montana moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spezza is rocked!
Nice cross by Montana.
Oh Spezza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spezza looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely.
Spezza misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Montana misses its intended target.
Spezza wants to slow Montana down by chopping away at his legs.
Spezza misses with an uppercut.
Spezza throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.
Spezza seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spezza slips a jab and a cross from Montana.
Spezza ducks right into an uppercut from Montana.
Montana throws a body punch but Spezza moves out of range.
Montana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spezza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spezza needs to keep his hands up - Montana had a free shot at his head there.
Montana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spezza.
Montana throws a big shot that misses.
Spezza throws a shot from downtown. Montana moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spezza tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spezza.
Montana throws a leg kick but Spezza checks it.
Spezza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana misses with a looping right.
Spezza looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely.
Montana looks to land a right hand but Spezza moved out of range.
Montana fails to land with a series of punches.
Montana misses with a lunging right hand
letting Spezza counter with a right hand.
Montana feints a jab promting Spezza to slip. Montana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spezza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Montana scores with a body shot.
Spezza misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spezza scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spezza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spezza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Montana connects with a looping right hand.
Spezza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spezza lands a two punch combo.
Montana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spezza counters with a left to the body.
Spezza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montana misses with a looping left.
Montana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spezza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spezza misses the jab.
Montana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montana moves away from the strike by Spezza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana looks to score with a jab to the body but Spezza is just out of range.
Spezza is looking to slow Montana down with leg kicks.
Spezza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montana. Montana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Montana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spezza. Spezza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Montana misses.
Montana throws a head kick that misses
and Spezza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montana slips a jab from Spezza.
Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spezza.
Montana throws a right hand that misses
and Spezza counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Montana is rocked!
Spezza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Spezza finish him?
Spezza throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Montana seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Montana. Those never looked like landing.
Montana is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spezza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Montana throws a leg kick
and Spezza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana throws a series of punches but Spezza moves out of range.
Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana misses with the combination.
Montana defending well as Spezza loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Spezza.
Montana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montana walks into a left hand.
Nice jab there from Spezza.
Montana throws a jab but it's blocked by Spezza.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montana moves away from the strike by Spezza.
Spezza throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it.
Spezza lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Montana will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spezza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montana.
Tony Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montana blocks a jab.
Spezza staying out of range there.
Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spezza missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spezza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tony Montana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spezza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spezza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spezza misses with a looping left.
Spezza is looking to slow Montana down with leg kicks.
Spezza blocks a jab.
Spezza missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spezza.
Spezza misses with a hook.
Spezza throws a right hand that Montana ducks under and follows up with a left that Montana also avoids with ease.
Montana digs a good hook to Spezza's body.
Spezza lands a jab.
Spezza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
Montana throws a hook but Spezza avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Spezza misses the target.
Montana ducks right into an uppercut from Spezza.
Spezza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spezza moves out of range as Montana strikes.
Montana misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Montana lands.
Spezza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Montana.
Spezza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spezza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spezza.
Spezza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montana in his tracks.
Montana tries to bum rush Spezza with a series of wild strikes but Spezza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Montana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spezza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spezza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza slips under a jab from Montana.
Montana throws a hook but Spezza blocks it.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Montana - just one landing.
Spezza misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming.
Montana swings widly with a right hand
and Spezza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spezza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spezza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spezza throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Spezza.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Spezza does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza throws a jab but it's blocked by Montana.
Montana tries to score with a low kick but Spezza moves his leg out of the way.
Montana walks into a left hand.
Montana looks to land a combination but Spezza avoids it well.
Spezza ducks under a wild hook from Montana.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spezza.
Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spezza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Spezza.
Spezza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montana.
Montana misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spezza loads up on a big right hand but Montana slips the punch.
Spezza scores with a leg kick.
Montana throws out a loose jab but Spezza uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Spezza throws a lazy right hand but Montana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spezza looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Spezza misses its intended target.
Spezza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spezza throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Spezza throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Montana throws a nice looking combination but Spezza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Spezza.
Montana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spezza.
Spezza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Montana throws a looping overhand right but Spezza ducks down to avoid it.
Montana throws a combination. Spezza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Montana misses.
Montana lands a head shot.
Montana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montana lands the left hand.
Montana moves away from the strike by Spezza.
Spezza scoring well with a low kick there.
Montana throws the left hand but Spezza avoids the punch easily.
Spezza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montana's sensitive parts.
Montana throws a combination that misses
and Spezza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spezza.
A slow jab from Spezza misses its intended target.
Montana scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spezza throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Spezza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montana misses with a looping right.
Montana scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spezza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Montana has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Spezza.
A punch combination from Montana misses.
Spezza lands a lovely overhand right.
Montana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spezza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Montana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spezza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Montana's guard now.
Spezza trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana looking to control but Spezza passes into half guard.
Spezza content to control rather than advance.
Montana is in trouble now - Spezza has advanced to mount!
Spezza goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Montana turns into him and now he's in Spezza's guard.
Montana wants to pass the guard but Spezza is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana keeps trying to improve his position.
Montana stopping the sweep attempt from Spezza.
Tony Montana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montana postures up.
Jason Spezza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spezza keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spezza is not content to let Montana control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Spezza.
I think Montana 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Montana!
Tony Montana looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Everyone loves me because I am a bad guy! Look at the Pelican...look at that Pelican fly! Fly little Pelican fly!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ed Wuncler Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RC King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RC King is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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6 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ed Wuncler Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RC King!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuncler Iii loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wuncler Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Wuncler Iii thuds a left hand into King's body.
King closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wuncler Iii to the mat! Wuncler Iii manages to get full guard.
Wuncler Iii managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuncler Iii wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuncler Iii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ed Wuncler Iii.
Nice takedown defense from Wuncler Iii. No joy for King on that attempt.
Ed Wuncler Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RC King.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King darts in looking for a takedown but Wuncler Iii gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.
King wants a takedown.
King drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wuncler Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King tries to pull guard but Wuncler Iii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King wants to take the fight to the mat but Wuncler Iii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
King looks winded!
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
King looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is working for takedown but Wuncler Iii is calmly controlling the position for now.
King is working for takedown but Wuncler Iii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wuncler Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wuncler Iii working hard to break the clinch.
Wuncler Iii breaks the 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!
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wuncler Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wuncler Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wuncler Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King walks into a left hand.
Wuncler Iii throws a shot to the body.
Wuncler Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
A jab from Wuncler Iii does it's job there.
It looks like RC King has been cut.
Jab by Wuncler Iii.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuncler Iii jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Wuncler Iii finish him?
King walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles King limp body while Wuncler Iii jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Wuncler Iii!
Ed Wuncler Iii took some time post fight to say the following; 'The fuck ya'll looking at?!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Abbiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspars Daugavins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Abbiati might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't Speak - Eagles of Death Metal. Kaspars Daugavins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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165 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giorgio Abbiati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaspars Daugavins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daugavins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daugavins cracks Abbiati with a good jab.
Daugavins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daugavins lands with a hook. Abbiati tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daugavins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abbiati slips under a jab.
Abbiati looks to land a combination but Daugavins avoids it well.
Daugavins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abbiati is rocked!
Daugavins connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Abbiati is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbiati falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daugavins counters with a big right hand! Oh Abbiati is in trouble here! Daugavins follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspars Daugavins!
In his post fight interview, Kaspars Daugavins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olivier Levasseur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
169 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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21
161 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Levasseur circles away.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Levasseur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Matthews misses with a two punch combination.
Levasseur moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthews closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Levasseur quickly recovers to half guard.
Levasseur is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Levasseur is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ground and pound from Matthews.
Levasseur works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matthews is aware though and is defending well.
Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Levasseur has wrist control.
Levasseur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Levasseur has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Matthews is looking to defend but Levasseur has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Matthews! Levasseur pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Matthews taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olivier Levasseur!
After winning the bout, Olivier Levasseur thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Courterlille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Cantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Courterlille comes into the arena with Hed PE - Renegade blaring out of the sound system. William Courterlille had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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18
165 lbs
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18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Courterlille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Cantor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courterlille misses with an uppercut
and Cantor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Cantor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cantor with a nice cross.
Cantor shoots in and bounces Courterlille off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cantor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Courterlille working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cantor.
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.
Courterlille wants to stand up but Cantor is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cantor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roger Cantor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Courterlille throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Courterlille pushes Cantor up against the cage in a clinch.
Courterlille pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Courterlille avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courterlille darts in trying to clinch
and Cantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Cantor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cantor connects with a nice looking jab.
Courterlille lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cantor circles away quickly and effectively.
Cantor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cantor showed some decent athleticism there.
Cantor not doing much here.
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!
Courterlille tries to kick Cantor off but Cantor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roger Cantor was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Courterlille tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Courterlille.
Cantor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Courterlille connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cantor scrambles back to his feet.
Cantor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cantor digs a good body shot into Courterlille's ribs.
Cantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
William Courterlille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courterlille takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cantor gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Cantor seems content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cantor escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Cantor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Courterlille walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Courterlille avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cantor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Courterlille swinging wildly here.
Courterlille fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cantor misses with a series of wild punches.
William Courterlille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courterlille rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Courterlille takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cantor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Courterlille tries to clinch up.
Courterlille thows a left - swing and a miss!
A right-left combo lands from Courterlille.
Cantor with a nice cross.
Roger Cantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cantor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courterlille throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Courterlille.
Courterlille is looking to clinch but Cantor is avoiding it.
Cantor swats away the attempt to clinch by Courterlille.
Courterlille throws a jab when Cantor was well out of range.
Cantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Courterlille takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cantor cracks Courterlille with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
William Courterlille is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cantor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Courterlille is trying to defend but Cantor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cantor stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Cantor.
Cantor slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Courterlille tries to kick Cantor off but Cantor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger Cantor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cantor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Courterlille trying to remain calm as Cantor controls from the top position.
Cantor scores with a couple of short elbows.
Courterlille is trying to escape the position but Cantor is controlling the position.
Cantor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantor lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cantor is looking to take a break and control but Courterlille is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cantor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Courterlille is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cantor controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roger Cantor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Courterlille tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Courterlille.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Cantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Courterlille on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Courterlille misses with a double jab.
Cantor lands with a good body shot.
Cantor keeps the fight on the outside.
Courterlille walks into a straight right hand from Cantor.
Courterlille throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Courterlille throws a nice looking combination but Cantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cantor lands a jab to the head.
Courterlille throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Courterlille throws a combination that misses
and Cantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Courterlille thinking.
Courterlille moves forwards but Cantor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cantor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cantor lands an overhand right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Courterlille swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cantor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Cantor scores with a four punch combination!
Cantor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courterlille tries to sprawl but Cantor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Cantor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cantor tries to pass to full mount but Courterlille defends it.
Well, if Cantor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger Cantor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cantor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Courterlille.
Nice jab there from Cantor.
Courterlille tries to clinch up but Cantor circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Cantor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cantor misses with a series of wild punches.
Cantor looks to land a combination. Courterlille sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cantor lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cantor throws a right and a left that Courterlille avoids nicely.
Cantor swinging wildly here.
Cantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courterlille ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cantor moves away.
Cantor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Courterlille dodges the ground and pound from Cantor.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cantor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cantor is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Roger Cantor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cantor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roger Cantor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cantor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Courterlille to the ground. Cantor is now in Courterlille's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Cantor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cantor 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Cantor!
A very excited looking Roger Cantor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pierre Pongolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
164 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm
21
154 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Pierre Pongolle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pongolle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pongolle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pongolle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clayton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pongolle is looking to land body kicks.
Pongolle shoots in and gets a takedown into Clayton's guard.
Clayton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pongolle trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
Clayton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton trying to keep a closed guard but Pongolle is proving a slippery customer.
Pongolle trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jean Pierre Pongolle wasn't active enough on the ground.
Clayton avoids the body shot from Pongolle.
Pongolle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pongolle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pongolle lands a right hook to the body.
Pongolle shoots in for a takedown but Clayton shows good takedown defense.
Clayton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pongolle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clayton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clayton rushes Pongolle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pongolle is trying to trip Clayton. He has hold of a leg but Clayton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pongolle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pongolle wants to control from the top but Clayton keeps moving.
Clayton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pongolle defends well.
Clayton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clayton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pongolle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pongolle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clayton is trying to keep Pongolle in close.
Pongolle preventing the sweep.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Pongolle from controlling successfully.
Pongolle stands up from Clayton's guard - Pongolle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clayton staying out of range there.
Pongolle wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clayton, right into the meat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pongolle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pongolle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Clayton.
Clayton scores with a one two! Pongolle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Clayton lands a nice shot to the body.
Clayton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jean Pierre Pongolle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clayton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pongolle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Clayton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clayton drives through with a takedown into Pongolle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pongolle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pongolle has a closed guard, preventing Clayton from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pongolle is keeping the position for now.
Pongolle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pongolle is trying to hold Clayton in close to prevent damage but Clayton has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Clayton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clayton seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Clayton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pongolle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pongolle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pongolle throws a sloppy head kick and Clayton moves out of range easily.
Pongolle misses the shot to the body.
Pongolle throws a sloppy head kick
and Clayton counters with a head kick. That will keep Pongolle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Clayton moves into the clinch.
Clayton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pongolle is looking to clinch but Clayton is avoiding it.
Clayton throws a series of strikes that have Pongolle backpedaling.
Clayton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clayton controlling the action here.
Clayton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pongolle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pongolle gets back to full guard.
Pongolle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clayton is aware though and is defending well.
Clayton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pongolle wants to hit a switch here but Clayton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pongolle there!
Clayton wants to control the pace but Pongolle is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pongolle is desperately trying to improve his position but Clayton has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clayton wants to control the pace but Pongolle is squirming around nicely.
Clayton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pongolle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clayton with shots to the head and body - Pongolle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Clayton tries to control but Pongolle wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pongolle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pongolle wants to control from the top but Clayton keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Clayton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Clayton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clayton lands in his opponent's guard.
Pongolle is looking for a triangle but Clayton pushes his legs off easily.
Clayton wants to pass the guard but Pongolle is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pongolle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clayton stacks Pongolle 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 Clayton!
Pongolle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pongolle is trying to get back to his feet.
Pongolle is breathing heavily.
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!
Clayton trying to control the action but Pongolle is working from the bottom.
Clayton tries to move to mount but Pongolle blocks the move with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pongolle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Clayton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Clayton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clayton looks to land a body kick but Pongolle moved away.
Pongolle tries to clinch up.
Clayton closes the distance and pushes Pongolle back into the cage.
Clayton scores with a knee to the head.
Clayton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pongolle blocks it with crossed arms.
Clayton can't get the takedown.
Pongolle drags the fight down to the ground.
Clayton trying to control but Pongolle is working from the bottom.
Pongolle working for a triangle but Clayton defends it easily.
Clayton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton forces his way into half guard.
Clayton prevents Pongolle from improving his position.
Clayton tries to pass to full mount but Pongolle defends it.
Clayton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clayton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clayton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clayton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clayton thows a huge punch but Pongolle dodges it nicely.
Clayton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clayton trying to control the action but Pongolle is working from the bottom.
Clayton is working for a submission of some sort.
Clayton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton stops Pongolle from getting back to his feet.
Clayton is looking to take a break and control but Pongolle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clayton thows a huge punch but Pongolle dodges it nicely.
Pongolle tries to roll over but Clayton keeps him under control.
Clayton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pongolle is trying to stand back up but Clayton is controlling him
Pongolle looking for submissions off his back.
Charles Clayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pongolle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clayton is nestled in close to Pongolle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pongolle keeps working.
Clayton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pongolle wants to get back to his feet.
Clayton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pongolle is staying active underneath Clayton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pongolle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clayton.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clayton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jean Pierre Pongolle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Clayton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Clayton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pongolle looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Clayton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clayton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Clayton!
Charles Clayton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smolder Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Baptiste Reno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smolder Stoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Baptiste Reno!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoner misses with a wild combination.
Baptiste Reno tries for a takedown but Stoner circles away easily
and Stoner counters with a single leg into guard. Baptiste Reno didn't expect that.
Stoner throwing strikes from guard but Baptiste Reno blocks nicely.
Baptiste Reno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baptiste Reno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stoner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stoner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baptiste Reno manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stoner has Baptiste Reno in his guard.
Baptiste Reno wants to control from the top but Stoner keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Baptiste Reno trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baptiste Reno might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stoner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stoner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stoner keeping moving, preventing Baptiste Reno from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jean Baptiste Reno wasn't active enough on the ground.
Baptiste Reno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stoner counters with a shoot takedown. Baptiste Reno fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner is stalling in the full guard.
Stoner throws a big right hand that misses.
Stoner throwing strikes but missing.
Stoner connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoner lands a couple of digs.
Stoner throws a big elbow that misses.
Stoner slips nicely into half guard.
Baptiste Reno wants to improve his position but Stoner is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baptiste Reno's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stoner working Baptiste Reno over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoner is trying to control the action in half guard but Baptiste Reno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stoner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Baptiste Reno taking some punishment here, with Stoner in his half guard.
Stoner slips a nice elbow through Baptiste Reno's hands, connecting with Baptiste Reno's forehead.
Stoner trying to control from Baptiste Reno's half guard. Baptiste Reno has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stoner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stoner distracts Baptiste Reno with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stoner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baptiste Reno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stoner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baptiste Reno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baptiste Reno working a defensive guard here.
Stoner looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baptiste Reno looking to control.
Stoner trying to control the position from guard on top but Baptiste Reno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baptiste Reno misses with a takedown
and Stoner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baptiste Reno!
Smolder Stoner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Baptiste Reno.
Stoner working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stoner lands some shots froms side control.
Stoner working the ground and pound.
Baptiste Reno sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smolder Stoner 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.
Baptiste Reno fails with the takedown
and Stoner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smolder Stoner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoner winds up and cracks Baptiste Reno with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stoner 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.
Well, if Stoner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Baptiste Reno trying to hold on to Stoner's head to control him but Stoner postures up.
Stoner lands with a punch from half guard.
Stoner is trying to control the action in half guard but Baptiste Reno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stoner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stoner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stoner is controlling the pace.
Stoner is nestled in close to Baptiste Reno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baptiste Reno is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baptiste Reno trying to control from the bottom.
Stoner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baptiste Reno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Baptiste Reno is still in real trouble! Can Stoner finish him?
Stoner drops an elbow to the side of Baptiste Reno's head.
Baptiste Reno taking some punishment here, with Stoner in his half guard.
Stoner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stoner lands with a punch from half guard.
Baptiste Reno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stoner is working away from the top position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoner is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Baptiste Reno is hurt! He's hurt bad - Stoner fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Baptiste Reno from any more punishment! Congratulations to Stoner! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smolder Stoner!
During a confident post fight interview, Smolder Stoner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Ansari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ansari is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HAM. Aziz Ansari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aziz Ansari!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ansari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roberts defends well and Ansari ends up having to push Roberts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ansari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Ansari fails with a takedown attempt.
Jake Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aziz Ansari.
Ansari shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Ansari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ansari shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ansari.
Aziz Ansari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ansari.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ansari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Roberts.
Ansari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ansari.
Roberts scores with a decent looking hook.
Roberts lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Roberts there.
Roberts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ansari fails to land the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roberts, as that shot connected.
Roberts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ansari in his tracks.
Ansari shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ansari darts in looking for a takedown but Roberts gets double underhooks and turns Ansari into the cage.
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ansari.
Ansari looks winded!
Roberts slaps away a takedown attempt from Ansari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roberts lands a really nice looking cross but Ansari seems unphased.
Roberts dips to his left and cracks Ansari with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Roberts coming out on top.
Roberts slaps away a takedown attempt from Ansari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Ansari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roberts sprawls well. Roberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ansari gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ansari closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Ansari pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roberts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Roberts lands a jab to the nose.
Ansari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
Roberts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ansari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roberts with a hook.
Ansari shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ansari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ansari is rocked!
Roberts drops Ansari with a straight right hand, right on the button! Roberts follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Roberts!
Jake Roberts decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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