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QFC Tournament 264 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daithi MacThomais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Narashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daithi MacThomais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoshihiro Narashima!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narashima throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Narashima misses.
MacThomais moves out of range as Narashima strikes.
Narashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacThomais manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Narashima blocks the leg kick.
Narashima throws a right hand that misses
and MacThomais moves into the clinch.
MacThomais really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Narashima scores with a shot to the side of MacThomais's head.
MacThomais jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Narashima walks away with a smile on his face. MacThomais gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Narashima throws a hook but MacThomais avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Narashima misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narashima. MacThomais does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacThomais was well out of range. Poor timing from Narashima.
MacThomais throws a head kick but Narashima moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narashima. MacThomais does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacThomais misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by MacThomais.
Narashima misses with an uppercut.
Narashima takes a swing at MacThomais's ribcage but misses.
Narashima takes a swing at MacThomais's ribcage but misses.
Narashima misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narashima. MacThomais does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narashima throws the left hand but MacThomais avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Narashima lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacThomais doesn't seem phased though.
MacThomais slips under a jab.
Yoshihiro Narashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacThomais tries to clinch up.
Narashima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacThomais blocks a jab.
MacThomais uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narashima.
Narashima misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Narashima misses the target.
Narashima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacThomais on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narashima scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narashima misses with an uppercut.
MacThomais uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Narashima.
MacThomais steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narashima.
Narashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacThomais was well out of range. Poor timing from Narashima.
MacThomais throws a front kick aimed at Narashima's knee but Narashima avoids it well.
Narashima misses with a straight left.
Narashima throws a hook but MacThomais avoids it easily.
MacThomais takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacThomais fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Narashima is out of range.
Narashima scores with a nice head shot.
Narashima missing with a left hand there. MacThomais was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Narashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacThomais.
MacThomais falls off balance throwing a combination
and Narashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacThomais 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!
Narashima throws a looping overhand right but MacThomais ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacThomais slips a jab from Narashima.
Narashima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Narashima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Narashima throws a shot from downtown. MacThomais moves away and avoids it.
Narashima tries to bum rush MacThomais with a series of wild strikes but MacThomais uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Narashima lands a jab to MacThomais's midsection.
Narashima is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Narashima misses with a body shot.
MacThomais ducks under a wild hook from Narashima.
Narashima moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Narashima checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Narashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Narashima misses its intended target.
Narashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Narashima blocks the low kick.
MacThomais blocks a jab.
MacThomais walks into a stiff left hand from Narashima.
A swing and a miss from Narashima.
MacThomais staying out of range there.
Daithi MacThomais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Narashima misses the jab.
Narashima throws a hook but MacThomais avoids it easily.
Narashima takes a swing at MacThomais's ribcage but misses.
Narashima stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Narashima wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narashima scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Narashima jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Narashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacThomais.
MacThomais slips a straight right by Narashima.
Narashima connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacThomais fails to land the takedown.
MacThomais ducks under a wild hook from Narashima.
Narashima cracks MacThomais with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Narashima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narashima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Narashima throws out a loose jab but MacThomais uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacThomais slips under a jab.
MacThomais defending well as Narashima loads up on a big left hand.
Narashima throws a looping overhand right but MacThomais ducks down to avoid it.
Narashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacThomais manages to avoid it.
Narashima throws an overhand right that lands on MacThomais's shoulder, as MacThomais tries to avoid the shot.
Narashima feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacThomaiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Narashima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Narashima. That snapped MacThomais's head back.
MacThomais is rocked!
MacThomais doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh MacThomais is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yoshihiro Narashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narashima works MacThomais's body with a nice hook.
MacThomais seems to have got his legs back now.
Narashima digs a good body shot into MacThomais's ribs.
Narashima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacThomais.
Narashima throws a shot to the body.
Narashima misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Narashima misses with a hook. MacThomais ducked under it nicely.
MacThomais takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Narashima 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Narashima throws a series of punches but MacThomais avoids them all with ease.
MacThomais displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Narashima throws out the jab.
MacThomais moves out of range as Narashima strikes.
Narashima misses with a straight left.
No joy there for MacThomais, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacThomais throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Narashima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Narashima throws a jab but it's blocked by MacThomais.
Narashima jabs MacThomais to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Narashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacThomais manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacThomais displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Narashima throws out the jab.
Narashima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacThomais.
A big right from Narashima misses.
Nice combo by Narashima! Oh, that's hurt him - MacThomais falls to the canvas and Narashima follows him into side control.
MacThomais on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacThomais tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Narashima is looking to take a break and control but MacThomais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Narashima looking to control but instead MacThomais has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Narashima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacThomais defending well though.
Yoshihiro Narashima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narashima frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Narashima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacThomais is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Narashima raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narashima throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
MacThomais is squirming around, avoiding Narashima's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narashima lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
MacThomais working to try and regain half guard.
Narashima unloads with some shots from mount but MacThomais bucks and avoids them well.
MacThomais is trying desperately to improve position.
MacThomais regains half guard.
MacThomais wants to control but Narashima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacThomais is looking for a sweep. Narashima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narashima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Narashima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Narashima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Narashima is keen to just control but MacThomais is a slippery customer.
Narashima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Narashima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Narashima is trying to control. MacThomais wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Narashima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Narashima throwing shots but MacThomais is blocking nicely.
Narashima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daithi MacThomais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacThomais throws a strike from the bottom but Narashima passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Narashima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Narashima 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Yoshihiro Narashima!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Yoshihiro Narashima!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Yoshihiro Narashima!
Yoshihiro Narashima wins by unanimous decision!
Yoshihiro Narashima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eustace Krang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Davidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Davidov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eustace Krang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Davidov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davidov circles away quickly and effectively.
Davidov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krang scores with the left hand. Davidov knows he should have avoided that one.
Krang throws a lazy right hand but Davidov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davidov.
Krang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Krang.
Sloppy strikes from Krang. Those never looked like landing.
Krang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krang misses with a wild body shot.
Krang misses with a body shot.
Krang looks to land a combination but Davidov avoids it well.
Krang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Krang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davidov looks for a takedown but Krang sprawls well.
Davidov shoots in for a takedown but Krang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eustace Krang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Davidov.
Krang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Krang misses.
Krang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eustace Krang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davidov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krang.
Krang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davidov ducks right into an uppercut from Krang.
Davidov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krang did well to prevent Davidov getting side control.
Krang pushes Davidov off looking to stand but Davidov dives back in and keeps control.
Davidov uses his free foot to push down on Krang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krang.
Krang squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Davidov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Krang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Krang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidov throws a strike aimed at the side of Krang's head but Krang avoids it well.
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!
Krang is looking to regain half guard here but Davidov keeps moving and retains side control.
Davidov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Krang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krang is trying to work for a sweep but Davidov has mounted him!
You get the feeling that Krang really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Krang is desperately trying to improve his position but Davidov has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Davidov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davidov lands a nice shot to the head.
Davidov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Davidov lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davidov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Krang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Davidov gets to mount! Krang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Davidov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Davidov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Krang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Davidov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Davidov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Krang tries to escape but Davidov is in control.
Krang tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Davidov is landing with some decent strikes but Krang is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krang is bucking up trying to escape but Davidov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davidov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Krang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davidov lands a heavy elbow.
Krang is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Krang is trying desperately to improve position.
Krang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidov on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krang is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Davidov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Krang to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Krang shrugs it off.
Davidov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Davidov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davidov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krang sprawls well. Krang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davidov gets slowly back to his feet.
Krang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Krang. Those never looked like landing.
Davidov dodges the punch combination from Krang.
Krang throws a series of punches but Davidov moves out of range.
Krang fails to land with a series of punches.
Davidov closes the distance and clinches.
Krang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davidov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Krang is trying to keep an underhook but Davidov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Krang wants to get back to his feet.
Krang pushes Davidov off but Davidov dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krang dodges the ground and pound from Davidov.
Davidov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davidov working the ground and pound.
Krang struggling a bit here.
Davidov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davidov working away.
Davidov tries for a kimura but Krang is defending well.
Davidov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krang has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krang tries to improve position but can't.
Krang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davidov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Krang wants to get back to his feet but Davidov is dominant here and he's now got Krang's back!
Davidov connects with a big shot to the side of Krang's head.
Davidov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Krang to escape the position.
Can Krang hold on?! Davidov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidov not allowing Krang to control his hands.
Davidov looking to break Krang's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krang remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Davidov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Davidov missing with strikes.
Krang is trying to get back to his feet but Davidov has full control of the position and if anything, Krang has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Davidov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Krang hold on?
Krang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Davidov gets his way!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krang fending off the submission attempt from Davidov.
Krang wants to control his opponent's hands but Davidov gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krang is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Krang tries to escape but Davidov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Krang is trying to stand back up.
Davidov working for the choke.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Davidov.
Davidov lands strikes to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krang defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Krang breaks Davidov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Davidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Davidov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krang.
Krang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krang misses with a looping right.
Krang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davidov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Krang.
Davidov tries to work over Krang's front leg with a kick but Krang checks it.
Eustace Krang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Krang.
Krang throws a right hand that Davidov ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidov also avoids with ease.
Davidov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diego Davidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krang tries to kick Davidov off but Davidov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidov drops an elbow to the side of Krang's head.
Krang wants to get back to full guard.
Davidov is nestled in close to Krang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krang wants to control but Davidov passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidov tries to move to mount but Krang blocks the move with his legs.
Davidov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davidov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davidov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Davidov.
Krang is looking to regain half guard here but Davidov keeps moving and retains side control.
Davidov is trying to get an arm triangle but Krang is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davidov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Davidov cracks Krang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Krang tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Davidov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Davidov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidov is working for a guillotine from mount but Krang frees his head quite easily.
Krang tries to lock up and control but Davidov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krang tries to buck Davidov off but he can't manage it.
Davidov unloading with bombs!
Krang tries to hold on but Davidov pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Davidov.
Davidov working Krang over with strikes here.
Krang has left one of his arms exposed and Davidov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Krang screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Davidov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Eric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cozad's choice of entrance music: Too Legit To Quit by Hammer. John Eric had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Good takedowns
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Eric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rickson Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eric throws a shot from downtown. Cozad moves away and avoids it.
Eric shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cozad sprawls well. Cozad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eric gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Eric.
Cozad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cozad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cozad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cozad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cozad tries to land a knee to the head but Eric blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Cozad.
Cozad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cozad scores with a hook to the body.
Eric has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cozad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cozad.
Eric is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cozad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Eric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cozad tries to land a knee to the head but Eric blocks with his arms.
Eric looking to stall.
Cozad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Cozad.
Cozad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eric blocks it with crossed arms.
Eric seems to have got his legs back now.
Eric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eric is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cozad misses with an elbow strike.
Eric managing to block the knees to the body from Cozad.
Cozad digs a right hand into Eric's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eric's gas tank.
Eric has had enough of the clinch but Cozad keeps him there for the moment.
Cozad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like John Eric has been cut.
Eric fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Eric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cozad stalling.
Eric jumps guard but Cozad stands there with Eric around his waist. Eric gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cozad stops a takedown attempt from Eric.
Cozad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eric jumps guard but Cozad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eric is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on Cozad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cozad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad is working Eric over against the cage.
Cozad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cozad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cozad lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Cozad on the inside.
Cozad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cozad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cozad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eric backwards.
Cozad scores with a shot to the side of Eric's head.
Cozad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cozad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Cozad.
Cozad gets through Eric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Cozad.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cozad obliges.
Cozad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cozad lands with a short shot to the head.
Eric wants a takedown but no success here.
Cozad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cozad is leaning against Eric and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cozad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erics head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Cozad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Cozad as the two fighters clinch.
Cozad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Cozad.
Cozad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cozad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cozad dips a shoulder and cracks Eric with a mighty uppercut! Eric falls back against the cage and Cozad unloads with a barrage of strikes! Eric is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cozad screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickson Cozad!
Rickson Cozad bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alan Sansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Lopes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sansing comes to the cage accompanied by 'Rockin' The Paradise' by Styx. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Sansing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Lopes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sansing tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lopes is in Sansing's guard.
Lopes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sansing has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopes has managed to get both his arms back between Sansing's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sansing is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lopes rolls with it to try and escape but Sansing cranks on the arm and Lopes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alan Sansing!
After the fight, Alan Sansing was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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