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CEFC Fight Night -10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
8 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer Fist!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page throws a head kick but Fist moves out of range.
Fist moves out of range of the leg kick from Page.
Fist tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily
and Page counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Page.
Page has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fist regains guard immediately.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Page gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fist is keeping the position for now.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist has a closed guard, preventing Page from standing up.
Fist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Page defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fist keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to stand but Fist is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Page.
Page tries a head kick but it misses.
Page scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fist doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Page.
Fist blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Page. That's going to slow Fist down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Page throws a head kick but Fist moves out of range.
Page misses with a head kick.
Page throws a head kick but Fist moves out of range.
Page shoots in and gets a takedown into Fist's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fist keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Page just wasn't active enough.
Fist takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've been told by Page's head coaches at LOD: EUOLUCAO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Page looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Page just stands there and leans against the cage.
Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Page tries a head kick but it misses.
Page misses with a head kick.
Fist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Page 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.
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page misses with a series of wild punches.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Page.
Fist avoids the head kick by Page.
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fist manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Page defends it easily.
Page is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fist has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Page is looking to defend but Fist has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Page! Fist pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Page taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hammer Fist!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jerks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaffer comes into the arena with DubRaider- Starry Eyes blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jaffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Jerks!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jaffer counters with a three punch combo that has Jerks backing up. Jerks nods at Jaffer to acknowledge the strikes.
Jerks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jaffer counters with a thumping low kick.
Jerks shoots and misses
and Jaffer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaffer.
James Jaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jerks.
Jaffer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaffer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaffer gets through Jerks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jerks tries to circle away but Jaffer has him pinned against the cage.
Jaffer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jaffer is pushing down on Jerks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jerks is fighting to maintain full guard but Jaffer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jerks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaffer.
Jerks pushes Jaffer off looking to stand but Jaffer dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer throwing shots but Jerks is blocking nicely.
Jaffer trying to mount his opponent but Jerks defends it.
Jaffer seems to be working for a kimura but Jerks defends the submission attempt.
Jaffer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaffer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jerks has hold of Jaffer's hands but Jaffer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer prevents Jerks from improving his position.
Jerks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaffer pulls his head out easily.
Jerks wants to control but Jaffer is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaffer controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerks wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jaffer working over Jerks with some ground and pound. Jerks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jaffer is working for a submission of some sort.
Jaffer throwing shots but Jerks is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer stands up out of the half guard.
Jerks shoots in looking for a takedown but Jaffer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jerks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jaffer darts in and clinches Jerks up against the cage.
Jerks is trying to pull guard but Jaffer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaffer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaffer stops a takedown attempt from Jerks.
Jaffer wants the takedown. Jerks is fighting it off but Jaffer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jerks's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaffer looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaffer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jaffer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jaffer lands with an uppercut that bounces Jerks off the cage and back into range.
Jerks misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaffer counters with a straight right hand.
Jaffer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jerks doesn't seem bothered though.
Jerks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaffer defends it nicely.
Jaffer moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaffer lands with a left to the head.
Jaffer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jerks backwards.
Jaffer lands with a right to the head.
Jaffer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jaffer works his way into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jerks being controlled for a moment.
Jaffer is working to tighten his grip on Jerks's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jerks has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jaffer is really squeezing tight and eventually Jerks passes out! Jaffer breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Jaffer!
In his post fight interview, James Jaffer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meech comes to the cage accompanied by shear it maybe. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stefan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meech fails to land with a series of punches.
Meech throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Meech misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meech throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Meech looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meech throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Meech does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Meech.
Meech misses the shot to the body.
Meech misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Meech was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
My spies in LOD: EUOLUCAO MMA inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Meech has wrist control.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meech working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meech's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Meech has wrist control.
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!
Meech avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meech avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meech's guard.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meech doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Meech blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Meech defends the submission attempt.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Meech knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meech wants to get back to his feet.
Meech is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Meech's head.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Meech is defending well.
Silva is nestled in close to Meech, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Meech misses its intended target.
Patches Meech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meech misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Meech.
Meech throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Meech didn't expect that.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Meech has wrist control.
Stefan Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meech wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Meech wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Meech preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meech works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meech on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meech tries to get out of the position.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva passes Meech's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meech has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva misses with a head shot. Meech uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in close to Meech's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva looks to land a strike but Meech avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meech is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva pushes down on Meech's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a huge punch but Meech dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meech defending well though.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Meech's hands, connecting with Meech's forehead.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meech defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Meech is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Meech's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Meech throws a big shot that misses.
Meech throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Meech looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Meech.
Meech avoids the body shot from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meech throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meech throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Meech misses with a double jab.
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meech taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meech avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meech defending well though.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Meech is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Stefan Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meech will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Meech.
Meech misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meech pinned against the cage. Meech gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meech misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Louvierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoine Petasse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louvierre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dirty House. Alex Louvierre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Louvierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoine Petasse!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louvierre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petasse looks to score with a jab to the body but Louvierre is just out of range.
Petasse throws a right hand that Louvierre ducks under and follows up with a left that Louvierre also avoids with ease.
A solid body kick from Petasse.
Petasse scores with a leg kick.
Petasse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petasse.
Petasse tries a head kick but it misses.
Petasse throws a right hand that misses
and Louvierre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Petasse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Louvierre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Louvierre landing some decent shots from guard.
Louvierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petasse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Louvierre has managed to get both his arms back between Petasse's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louvierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Louvierre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Louvierre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Louvierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petasse keeping full guard, as Louvierre tries to pass.
Petasse has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Louvierre is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Petasse.
Petasse gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Petasse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Louvierre pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louvierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Louvierre winds up and cracks Petasse with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louvierre lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louvierre content to control rather than advance.
Louvierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petasse on the ground.
Petasse is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Louvierre is tapping! Great win for Petasse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antoine Petasse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turbu Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turbu Lance has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bubba Balls's chin.
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26
206 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Turbu Lance!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lance throws a leg kick but Balls moved away.
Lance connects with the punch.
Lance misses the jab.
Lance misses the jab.
Lance listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lance attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lance lands a lovely overhand right.
Balls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lance lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lance throws a shot from downtown. Balls moves away and avoids it.
Lance fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Balls is out of range.
Lance digs a good hook to Balls's body.
Balls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balls takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls ducks right into an uppercut from Lance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lance. Balls does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Lance. Beautiful body shot.
Lance lands a nice looking body shot.
Lance lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lance.
Balls shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lance napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lance regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balls is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lance doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balls.
Balls throwing shots but Lance is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls tries to pass to full mount but Lance defends it.
Still in half guard, Balls seems content to control.
Balls is looking for a kimura but Lance is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Balls to get the leverage.
Lance regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Balls.
Balls won't allow Lance to sweep him here.
Balls is looking to pass into half guard but Lance pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lance is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls has his hands on Lance's head, controlling the position.
Bubba Balls has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lance with a jab.
Turbu Lance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Lance. No joy for Balls on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lance scores with a leg kick.
Lance thuds his right hand into Balls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Balls tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lance defends well and Balls ends up having to push Lance into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lance fails to land.
Balls is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lance pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Balls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lance can't find room to land a body shot as Balls controls the action.
Lance misses with a punch on the inside.
Lance is looking to control Balls's arms but Balls gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lance has his back to the cage.
Balls wants a takedown but no success here.
Lance gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Balls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lance misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbu Lance dominated that round.
That's time! Balls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Balls closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lance.
Lance punishes Balls's body with a nice straight punch.
Lance misses with a straight right.
Lance misses the shot to the body.
Lance wants to slow Balls down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Lance misses.
We've been informed that Lance has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lance slaps away a takedown attempt from Balls, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lance connects with a body shot.
Balls takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Lance.
Lance dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Lance.
Lance lands a jab to the nose.
Lance connects with a right hand. Balls shakes it off.
Turbu Lance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balls takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lance throws out a loose jab but Balls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balls moves out of range of the leg kick from Lance.
Lance misses with an uppercut. Balls saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lance fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balls manages to avoid it.
Lance bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lance throws a shot to the body.
Turbu Lance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lance misses with a straight left.
Lance misses with a leg kick.
Balls shoots for a takedown but Lance saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balls moves away.
Jab from Lance.
Lance lands with a hook. Balls tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lance cracks a nice hook into Balls's ribs.
Balls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bubba Balls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lance tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Balls is in Lance's guard.
Balls controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balls wants to control from the top but Lance keeps moving.
Balls is looking to stand up but Lance won't let him.
Balls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balls slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubba Balls has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lance bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Balls's head backwards.
Lance connects with a crisp jab.
Lance lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balls at a distance.
Lance dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lance defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balls.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Balls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lance has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balls dives in and scores a takedown into Lance's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lance looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lance looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lance!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbu Lance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lance rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balls counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Balls is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balls trying to control from half guard but Lance is working away.
Lance is defending against the submission attempts here by Balls.
Bubba Balls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balls is looking for a kimura but Lance is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Balls to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Balls goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lance is on top in guard.
Balls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balls looking for a guillotine here but Lance defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lance looking to sit in guard and control but Balls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Balls trying to control the position from guard on top but Lance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balls has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lance can't keep his opponent in guard - Balls advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turbu Lance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balls is keen to just control but Lance is a slippery customer.
Balls perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lance is trying to keep Balls in close.
Lance working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Balls.
Balls is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lance is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lance has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balls 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! Lance rolls with it to try and escape but Balls cranks on the arm and Lance is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Balls!
Bubba Balls tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ho Itt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips comes to the cage accompanied by Wicked game. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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19
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ho Itt!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Itt tries a head kick but it misses.
Ho Itt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillips displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Itt.
Itt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Phillips did well to prevent Itt getting side control.
Itt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Itt.
Phillips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Itt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phillips is just riding it out for now. Itt eventually gives up the hold.
Itt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Itt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itt seems to be looking for submissions.
Itt is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Phillips still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Phillips has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Itt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Phillips tries to roll over but Itt keeps him under control.
Itt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phillips has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Itt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phillips is just riding it out for now. Itt eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Itt is thwarting Phillips's attempts to control the position.
Phillips wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Itt.
Itt is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Phillips as he works his way to full guard.
Phillips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Itt defends it easily.
Itt pushes down on Phillips's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Phillips slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Phillips thows a huge punch but Itt dodges it nicely.
Itt tries to get to full guard but Phillips has control of the leg.
Itt manages to get to full guard.
Phillips advances to half guard.
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!
Itt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Itt.
Itt pushes a forearm under Phillips's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Phillips is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ho Itt!
After winning the bout, Ho Itt 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bat Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystof Mckay (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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220 lbs
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221 lbs
15 - 18 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bat Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystof Mckay!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckay takes one to the chin there.
Perry slips under a jab.
Perry throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mckay.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perry.
Mckay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Perry!
Perry seems a little lost for a moment, as Mckay dominates the positioning.
Mckay prevents Perry from escaping the position.
Mckay tries for a kimura but Perry is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry can't do much from the bottom here.
Perry tries to bench press Mckay off him but Mckay keeps the position.
Mckay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mckay taking a breather here.
Mckay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckay tries for a kimura but Perry is defending well.
Check out the look on Mckay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mckay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mckay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mckay in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Perry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mckay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Perry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mckay on the ground.
Mckay working the ground and pound from side control.
Mckay working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckay content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perry is trying to get back to half guard.
Mckay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Perry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mckay working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mckay taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mckay is working Perry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mckay slows the pace down.
Perry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mckay happy to just control the position for now.
Mckay goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Perry has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mckay but great work by Perry.
Mckay regains half guard.
Perry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perry wants to stand up but Mckay is controlling the position.
Mckay moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mckay 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! Perry rolls with it to try and escape but Mckay cranks on the arm and Perry is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krystof Mckay!
As Krystof Mckay got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm still bummed about my last loss. Hopefully I can do better, and hopefully get another shot at title before the end of my career.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zelios Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Damme has chosen Boom! Shake The Room as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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33
201 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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27
198 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zelios Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Damme defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Van Damme stuffs the takedown.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zelios Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Damme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Damme.
Zelios Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Van Damme misses with a kick to the body.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Damme stuffs the takedown.
Van Damme will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Damme moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Damme lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Van Damme misses its intended target.
Gracie shoots in but Van Damme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Damme throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme misses with a low kick.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Van Damme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Damme tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Damme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Damme scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Van Damme.
Van Damme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Van Damme misses with a body kick.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Damme avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Damme finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Damme sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Van Damme's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Van Damme.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie landing punches.
Van Damme tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie prevents Van Damme from getting the reversal.
Van Damme tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie looking to control but Van Damme is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Van Damme has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Van Damme defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Van Damme because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie has control of Van Damme's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Van Damme regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has hold of Van Damme's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Van Damme manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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!
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Van Damme is on top in guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Damme defends it easily.
Van Damme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Van Damme off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jean Claude Van Damme will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Damme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Damme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Damme swivels and escapes.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Van Damme.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Van Damme's guard.
Gracie won't allow Van Damme to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Van Damme is keeping the position.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Damme keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Van Damme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Damme is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Damme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Van Damme dives on top into guard.
Gracie has an active guard here but Van Damme has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Damme defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gracie manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Van Damme pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zelios Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Damme darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Damme throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Damme defends it nicely.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Damme manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Damme misses with a head kick.
Van Damme misses with a head kick.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Van Damme sprawls well.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Van Damme is defending well.
Zelios Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Damme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Damme is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Van Damme is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Van Damme's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zelios Gracie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Van Damme.
Van Damme scores with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Damme!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Damme lands a jab.
Van Damme ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Van Damme.
Nice sprawl there from Van Damme as Gracie shoots in.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Damme enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Damme manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie won't allow Van Damme to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie trying to control but Van Damme is working from the bottom.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Damme trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Van Damme is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Damme sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Damme is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Damme doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Damme doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Van Damme from improving his position.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Damme sees it coming and defends easily.
Van Damme wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Van Damme regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Damme is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Damme has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Damme wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jean Claude Van Damme just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Van Damme is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Van Damme gets back to full guard.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Van Damme keeps moving.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Damme is keeping the position for now.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Damme's guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Damme is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Damme doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Van Damme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Damme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie throwing shots but Van Damme is blocking nicely.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Damme trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Van Damme is defending well.
Gracie prevents Van Damme from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Van Damme won't allow it.
Gracie prevents Van Damme from improving his position.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Damme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Damme defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Damme is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Van Damme defends the submission attempt.
Van Damme is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Van Damme recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zelios Gracie had his way with Jean Claude Van Damme in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Van Damme lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Van Damme shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Damme stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Van Damme as Gracie shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zelios Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Damme manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Damme cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Van Damme moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Van Damme gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Damme scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Damme.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice left hand lands by Van Damme.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Van Damme throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Damme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Van Damme as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Van Damme.
Van Damme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Damme works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Damme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Van Damme.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Van Damme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Van Damme scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Damme pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Damme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Damme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie is rocked!
Van Damme throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie wants to stay close but Van Damme steps back to make room for something. Gracie seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Van Damme and Gracie drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jean Claude Van Damme!
Jean Claude Van Damme is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Jean Claude Van Damme thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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