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Sacrament 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Arrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rutger Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arrington comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Rutger Svensson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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180 cm
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195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Arrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rutger Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svensson.
Arrington shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense.
Svensson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arrington is fending him off so far but Svensson persists. Nope, Arrington circles away and we're back to standing.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arrington as he avoids it easily.
Ethan Arrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rutger Svensson.
Arrington misses with a takedown attempt
and Svensson moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Svensson.
Svensson breaks the clinch.
Svensson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Svensson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Svensson tries to free his leg and advance position but Arrington is retaining full guard.
Svensson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arrington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Svensson on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rutger Svensson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Svensson darts in and clinches Arrington up against the cage.
Svensson manages to break the clinch.
Svensson lands with an uppercut that bounces Arrington off the cage and back into range.
We've been told by Arrington's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Svensson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arrington's legs.
Svensson works to advance to full mount. Arrington defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Svensson landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson controlling his opponent.
Arrington is breathing heavily.
Arrington taking shots to the head.
Svensson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson landing strikes from the mount and Arrington is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Arrington is rocked!
Svensson lands a big elbow - Arrington is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Arrington is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rutger Svensson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Duke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Angel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel blocks a leg kick.
Angel has closed the distance and engaged Duke in a clinch.
Angel stalling.
Duke wants to get back to striking at distance but Angel won't allow it.
Angel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angel fails to land the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duke checks a leg kick.
Angel clinches up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Angel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Angel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duke avoids it.
Angel stalls.
Duke tries a body shot but Angel blocks it.
Duke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duke misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel wants a takedown.
Duke gets underhooks to prevent Angel's takedown attempt.
Tyson Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Angel.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duke gets underhooks to prevent Angel's takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Angel is working for takedown but Duke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Duke struggles to land a body shot inside as Angel controls his hands.
Angel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duke tries to work over Angel's front leg with a kick but Angel checks it.
Horrible takedown by Angel or perhaps it was just good defense by Duke which made him look bad.
Curtis Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Duke tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Duke.
Duke is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Angel dives in for a single leg takedown but Duke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Angel breaks from the clinch.
Angel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duke circles away.
Angel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duke as he avoids it easily.
Duke misses with a head kick.
Duke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angel avoids the head kick by Duke.
Angel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duke tries to land a front kick but Angel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Angel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duke as he avoids it easily.
Duke misses with a body kick.
Duke misses with a low kick.
Angel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duke is fending him off so far but Angel persists. Nope, Duke circles away and we're back to standing.
Duke stuffs the takedown.
Tyson Duke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angel looks winded!
Duke throws a push kick but Angel slaps the foot to one side.
Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Angel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Angel dives in and grabs Duke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duke pushes down on Angel's head and hops out.
Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Angel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Angel drives through and clinches with Duke against the cage.
Angel jumps guard and drags Duke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke wants to stand but Angel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Duke wants to stand and escape but instead Angel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Duke keeping moving, preventing Angel from controlling successfully.
Angel passes Duke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angel avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Curtis Angel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Angel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duke misses with a kick to the body.
Angel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duke swivels and escapes.
Angel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Angel.
Duke throws a push kick but Angel slaps the foot to one side.
Duke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Angel keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Duke as Angel shoots in.
Duke throws a leg kick but Angel sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel goes for a double leg but Duke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duke continues to drive forward.
Angel is breathing heavily.
Duke prevents the takedown attempt.
Angel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duke.
Duke is trying to break the clinch but Angel has him pressed against the cage.
Duke working aggressively here.
Duke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Angel tries to score a body lock takedown but Duke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Angel prevents Duke from breaking the clinch.
Angel successfully pulls guard.
Duke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyson Duke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Duke is looking to clinch but Angel is avoiding it.
Angel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Angel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duke defends well and Angel ends up having to push Duke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duke looking to slow down the pace here.
Duke tries to break free but Angel pushes him back against the cage.
Angel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Angel fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Angel moves out of range easily.
Angel closes the distance and clinches.
Duke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Duke gets through Angel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Angel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Angel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angel wants a takedown but no success here.
Angel stalling against the cage.
Duke wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke looking to stall.
Angel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Angel moves out of range easily.
Angel fails to land the takedown.
Angel wants to clinch.
Duke fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angel fails with the takedown.
Angel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Duke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Duke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Angel avoids the head kick by Duke.
Angel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duke circles away quickly and effectively.
Duke misses with a low kick.
Tyson Duke is winning the standup battle so far.
Duke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Angel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Angel moves in looking to clinch but Duke pushes him off.
Angel looks for a takedown but Duke sprawls well.
Angel closes the distance and pushes Duke back into the cage.
Angel slowing the pace effectively.
Angel tightens his grip and picks Duke up, before dumping him to the ground. Duke manages to land in guard.
Duke is looking to stand up but Angel isn't so interested in that idea.
Angel trying to control the position from guard on top but Duke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angel advances position into side control!
Duke pushes Angel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Angel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Duke explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Angel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duke defends it nicely.
Duke misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel blocks a head kick by Duke.
A head kick misses from Duke.
Duke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Angel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duke avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyson Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Angel.
Duke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angel fails with a takedown attempt.
Duke wants to slow Angel down by chopping away at his legs.
Angel fails with the takedown.
Duke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Angel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke wants to slow Angel down by chopping away at his legs.
Angel shoots in but no luck this time.
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Angel moves out of range easily.
Duke slaps away a takedown attempt from Angel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Duke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Duke.
Duke is looking to clinch but Angel is avoiding it.
Angel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duke circles away.
Angel tries to clinch but Duke moves out of range.
Duke leaves Angel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke wants to clinch up but Angel keeps it at a distance.
Angel avoids the head kick by Duke.
Angel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duke counters with a head kick. That will keep Angel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch but Angel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duke tries a head kick but it misses.
Duke misses with a low kick.
Angel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duke throws a head kick but Angel moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angel shoots in but Duke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyson Duke.
I think Duke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Duke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gulzar Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurits Arce (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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222 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gulzar Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurits Arce!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arce gets tackled into the cage by Duncan. Duncan maintains the clinch.
Duncan lands a shoulder strike.
Arce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duncan slowing the pace effectively.
Duncan has picked Arce up - he's going for a ride! Duncan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Duncan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duncan is trying to control. Arce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arce looking for submissions off his back.
Duncan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Arce still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Arce has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan tries to improve position but can't.
Arce looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Duncan is avoiding damage well.
Arce in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Duncan is trying to get back to half guard.
Arce working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Duncan tries to bench press Arce off him but Arce keeps the position.
Arce is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Arce wants to stand but Duncan is controlling his arm.
Duncan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Duncan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arce is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Duncan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Duncan moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duncan.
Duncan tries to circle away but Arce has him pinned against the cage.
Duncan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arce is keeping busy.
Duncan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Arce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duncan has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arce wants the takedown. Duncan is fighting it off but Arce persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Duncan's guard against the cage.
Arce controlling from the top position.
Duncan looking to control.
Arce sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Duncan punching from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arce controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maurits Arce has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Duncan moves into range and clinches up with Arce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gulzar Duncan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arce tries to keep at a distance but Duncan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duncan misses with a body punch.
Arce decides to pull guard.
Arce controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan with a nice head shot there.
Arce working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duncan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duncan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duncan being controlled here momentarily.
Arce is trying to keep Duncan in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan passes into half guard.
Maurits Arce has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duncan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arce keeps working.
We've been informed that Arce has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Arce is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Duncan is tapping! Great win for Arce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maurits Arce!
Maurits Arce bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spiral Stairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiral Stairs will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spiral Stairs!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stairs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from English.
English pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stairs is out of range and English settles back down.
Stairs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stairs wants to pass to mount but English is defending the position.
Stairs lands with a punch from half guard.
English knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stairs on the ground.
Stairs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for English!
English wants to control but Stairs is having none of it.
Stairs is landing with some decent strikes but English is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stairs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but English is surviving well by controlling Stairs's body position as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stairs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stairs looking for a guillotine from mount but English is having none of it.
Stairs sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stairs moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, English has worked his arm free - good work by English!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stairs has knee on belly and moves into mount.
English definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stairs with good strikes from the mount here!
Stairs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stairs scoring with strikes but English is staying in there.
Stairs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stairs controlling from the full mount.
Stairs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but English is surviving well by controlling Stairs's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stairs dominating with strikes here.
Stairs punching from mount but English doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stairs working for a guillotine from mount but English is in no mood to give up.
English might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stairs controlling from the full mount.
Stairs is going oldschool here, as he tries to force English to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so English shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
English is squirming around, avoiding Stairs's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stairs controlling from mount.
Stairs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stairs looking to isolate an arm here. English doesn't see it coming and as Stairs extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Stairs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spiral Stairs!
A victorious Spiral Stairs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinkman's entrance music is i knew you were trouble By Taylor swift. A fine choice. Andrew George has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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283 lbs
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235 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew George!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George thuds a left hand into Pinkman's body.
George lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
George scores with a jab to the jaw.
George throws a hook but Pinkman avoids it easily.
Pinkman tries to clinch up.
George lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pinkman at a distance.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinkman.
George throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
George misses with a double jab.
George looks to land a combination but Pinkman avoids it well.
Pinkman misses with a low kick as George jumps back.
Pinkman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pinkman tries to clinch but George is having none of it.
Pinkman throws a hook but George blocks it.
Pinkman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pinkman slips a jab from George.
George moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pinkman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in George's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pinkman wants to stand but George has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George gets back to full guard.
George wants to sweep but no luck.
George is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pinkman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pinkman stands up and waves to George to follow him.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from George.
Pinkman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but George defends well and Pinkman ends up having to push George into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
George fails to pull guard.
Pinkman lands a hook to the side of the head.
George is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pinkman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pinkman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Georges head.
Pinkman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinkman lands a hook that snaps the head of George backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George tries to pull guard but Pinkman holds him up against the cage and eventually George drops back down to his feet.
Jesse Pinkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew George.
Pinkman digs a right hand into George's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on George's gas tank.
George has Pinkman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pinkman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
George looks winded!
Pinkman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinkman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinkman lands a shot to the body.
Pinkman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinkman lands with a hook. George tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from George misses.
George fails to land with a series of punches.
Pinkman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinkman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pinkman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pinkman tries to close the distance and clinch up but George swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinkman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in George's guard.
Pinkman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of George is proving hard to escape from.
Pinkman stands and steps away. George gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pinkman moves into the clinch.
Pinkman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinkman doesn't manage to clinch there - George circles away.
Pinkman slips under a jab from George.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinkman closes the distance and clinches.
Pinkman lands a right hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
Pinkman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
George misses with an uppercut. Pinkman saw that one coming.
Pinkman clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George tries for a takedown but Pinkman manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman has George pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pinkman.
Pinkman lands a left hand.
George goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pinkman prevents it.
Pinkman lands with a left to the head.
Pinkman lands a left hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
Pinkman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of George backwards.
Pinkman lands an uppercut.
Pinkman lands with a right to the head.
Pinkman drops George onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! George is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
George is rocked!
Pinkman lands a body punch.
George is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinkman finish him?
Pinkman effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinkman manages to break the clinch.
Pinkman thuds a left hand into George's body.
George seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinkman instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pinkman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinkman moves into range and clinches up with George.
Pinkman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
George can't get the takedown.
George is trying to pull guard but Pinkman has him pressed against the cage.
Pinkman pushes George back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pinkman lands a right hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
Pinkman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinkman gets a clinch.
Pinkman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman rushes George and presses him up against the cage.
Pinkman scores with a hook to the body.
Pinkman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinkman.
Pinkman manages to break the clinch.
George is breathing heavily.
Pinkman tries to clinch but George is having none of it.
Pinkman is looking to clinch.
Pinkman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pinkman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinkman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pinkman manages to break the clinch.
Pinkman throws out a loose jab but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinkman is just out of range.
George swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinkman closes the distance and pushes George back into the cage.
Pinkman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Pinkman.
Pinkman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pinkman manages to break the clinch.
George throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinkman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinkman rushes George and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pinkman lands a nice uppercut.
Pinkman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George is trying to pull guard but Pinkman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jesse Pinkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew George.
Pinkman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Pinkman has George up against the cage in a clinch.
Jesse Pinkman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinkman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinkman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinkman moves into the clinch.
Pinkman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of George backwards.
George tries to pull guard but Pinkman won't allow it.
Pinkman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinkman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinkman shoots in for a double leg but George sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinkman is defended easily by George.
Pinkman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
George jabs at Pinkman's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from George misses.
George slips a straight right by Pinkman.
Pinkman has closed the distance and engaged George in a clinch.
George is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pinkman is defending well.
Pinkman lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Pinkman.
Pinkman scores with a hook to the body.
Pinkman manages to break the clinch.
Pinkman moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Pinkman - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Pinkman.
A shot in the inside from Pinkman.
Pinkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around?
Pinkman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pinkman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinkman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down George.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinkman lands a left hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
Pinkman manages to break the clinch.
George avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pinkman throws a big shot that misses.
Pinkman closes the distance and clinches.
George tries to pull guard but Pinkman holds him up against the cage and eventually George drops back down to his feet.
Pinkman gets through George's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pinkman breaks from the clinch.
Pinkman shoots in but George avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from George misses.
Pinkman wants to clinch up but George keeps it at a distance.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from George.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pinkman tries to clinch but George moves out of range.
George keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinkman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. George manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinkman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Pinkman or perhaps it was just good defense by George which made him look bad.
George gets tackled into the cage by Pinkman. Pinkman maintains the clinch.
Pinkman scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinkman pushes George back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinkman manages to break the clinch.
Pinkman throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot.
George will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Pinkman misses.
George's corner calls for a 1-2. George obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pinkman wants to clinch up but George keeps it at a distance.
George takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinkman tries to clinch but George moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George slips a jab from Pinkman.
Pinkman wants to clinch.
Pinkman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pinkman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
George takes a shot to the head.
Pinkman scores with a shot to the side of George's head.
George is trying to pull guard but Pinkman has him pressed against the cage.
George tries for a takedown but Pinkman manages to get underhooks.
Pinkman gets underhooks to prevent George's takedown attempt.
Jesse Pinkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew George.
A short uppercut from Pinkman.
Pinkman digs a right hand underneath George's ribcage. George let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pinkman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Pinkman on the inside.
Pinkman scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinkman breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman throws a body punch but George moves out of range.
George misses with a two punch combination.
Pinkman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Pinkman.
Pinkman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of George backwards.
Pinkman lands with a right to the head.
Pinkman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles George! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pinkman is unloading with more strikes now! George drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jesse Pinkman gave a big smile as he said 'I need to fight more often got make them papers '.
Andrew George spoke after the fight, saying 'I have a Big Shadow over me with My Big Brother who fights like a mad man and can punch the head off a cow, But he's never won by submission so Watch out I'll win and be better than even he is'.
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