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HMFL Fight Night 28 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Svend Sved (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Svend Sved!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 31 - 1, fighting out of London, Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sved stuffs the takedown attempt from Riley. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
Sved seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Riley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sved slaps away a takedown attempt from Riley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svend Sved has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Sved moves to clinch but Riley breaks away
and Riley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sved has Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
Riley wants to get back to striking at distance but Sved won't allow it.
Riley is trying to maintain a safe position but Sved gets an underhook and turns Riley into the cage.
Sved lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sved gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sved is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riley jumps guard but Sved turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Sved.
Riley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sved pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sved clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sved breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley gets tackled into the cage by Sved. Sved maintains the clinch.
Sved lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Sved is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sved decides to stand up.
Riley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sved did well to prevent Riley getting side control.
Sved is concentrating on defense, preventing Riley from advancing position.
Sved is trying to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sved controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Riley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sved's head.
Riley slips a nice elbow through Sved's hands, connecting with Sved's forehead.
Riley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Riley shoots in and bounces Sved off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws a strike but Sved rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sved controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sved won't allow Riley to sweep him here.
Sved sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sved wants to get up but he can't break Riley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sved throwing strikes from guard but Riley blocks nicely.
Riley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sved would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Svend Sved just wasn't active enough.
Sved forces Riley back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sved walks away with a smile on his face. Riley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Riley throws a head kick that misses.
Riley has managed to clinch.
Sved lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sved gets underhooks to prevent Riley's takedown attempt.
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 Svend Sved will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riley tries for a takedown but Sved circles away easily
and Sved counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt
and Sved counters with a body kick.
Svend Sved is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sved darts in and clinches Riley up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sved is defending well.
Svend Sved has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Sved lands an elbow inside that Riley shrugs off.
Sved manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Riley stops Sved from standing up.
Sved is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Riley presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sved gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sved manages to break the clinch.
Riley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sved counters with a three punch combo that has Riley backing up. Riley nods at Sved to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sved defends well and Riley ends up having to push Sved into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Riley throws a punch but it's blocked by Sved.
Riley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Riley is trying to drag Sved to the mat but Sved just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley tries a body shot but Sved blocks it.
Sved will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riley up against the cage.
Riley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sved avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sved gets underhooks to prevent Riley's takedown attempt.
Sved is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sved lands a nice elbow.
Sved controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice elbow from Sved.
Sved lands a takedown into guard.
Riley wants to sweep here but Sved controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sved pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Sved decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Riley, up you get!
Riley darts in looking for a takedown but Sved gets double underhooks and turns Riley into the cage.
Riley takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Riley takes an elbow to the temple.
Riley can't get the takedown.
Riley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sved breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sved lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sved slowing the pace effectively.
Sved lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sved.
Sved throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sved with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sved lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sved tries to stand but can't do so whilst Riley controls his leg.
Sved escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sved tries to clinch there but Riley circles away.
Sved has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sved has Riley pushed against the cage.
Riley wants a takedown.
Sved lands a damaging elbow.
Riley is trying to force a seperation but Sved has the dominant position.
Riley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sved avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riley takes a shot to the head.
Svend Sved has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Riley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sved is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sved lands a nice uppercut.
Sved lands an elbow that stopped Riley in his tracks for a moment.
Sved comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sved lands an elbow inside that Riley shrugs off.
Riley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sved is keeping busy.
Riley is trying to drag Sved to the mat but Sved just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sved lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Sved dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sved shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sved working the head and body with strikes.
Sved decides to stand back up.
Sved gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sved lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riley or not.
Sved wants the takedown. Riley is fighting it off but Sved persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Riley's guard 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!
Sved wanted to stand there but Riley had control of the position.
Sved's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sved working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sved not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sved is aware though and is defending well.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sved engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're going to have a standup here because Svend Sved wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sved gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riley jumps guard but Sved stands there with Riley around his waist. Riley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sved lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sved holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sved blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sved lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sved.
A right hook to the body lands for Sved.
Sved lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sved lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riley.
Sved dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sved.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sved pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Riley is looking for a takedown.
Svend Sved has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Nice body punch from Sved.
Sved manages to break the clinch.
Sved moves into the clinch.
Sved manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sved clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Sved.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sved.
Sved gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sved digs a right hand underneath Riley's ribcage. Riley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sved misses with a knee strike.
Sved stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Riley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sved manages to break the clinch.
Sved gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sved working Riley over with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sved pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Svend Sved is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sved lands an elbow inside that Riley shrugs off.
Sved escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sved closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riley to the mat! Riley manages to get full guard.
Sved showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sved is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
Sved gets to his feet - Riley follows without any prompting.
Billy Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sved thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Riley if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svend Sved showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sved has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Sved!
Svend Sved was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson 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.
King dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but King blocks it.
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King breaks the clinch.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has his feet on King's thighs here. He's pushed King off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! King screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Silfversberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden's entrance music is Pride . A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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179 lbs
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakob Silfversberg!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silfversberg 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.
Silfversberg throws an elbow that misses. Durden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silfversberg's guard. Nice move by Durden!
Silfversberg working a defensive guard here.
Silfversberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silfversberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silfversberg working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Durden has passed into half guard!
Silfversberg tries to roll over but Durden keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silfversberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Silfversberg is looking to get back to full guard here but Durden has managed to pass to side control instead.
Silfversberg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Durden presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Durden prevents Silfversberg from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Silfversberg really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Silfversberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Durden controlling from the full mount.
Silfversberg is looking to improve his position but Durden isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg wants to hold on but Durden pushes him away.
Durden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silfversberg can't escape the position.
Silfversberg wants to hold on but Durden pushes him away.
Durden is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Durden's head.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Silfversberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silfversberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silfversberg keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch but Silfversberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Silfversberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silfversberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durden takes one to the chin there.
Silfversberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silfversberg scores with a nice strike.
Silfversberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Durden lands with a shot to the body.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silfversberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and Silfversberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Silfversberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Silfversberg swings around for an armbar but Durden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silfversberg's guard.
Durden gets to his feet. Silfversberg looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden throws a low kick, looking for Silfversberg's leg but Silfversberg calmly moves out of range.
Durden closes the distance but Silfversberg moves to the side
and Silfversberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Durden's guard.
Durden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silfversberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silfversberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Silfversberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.
Silfversberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durden's head.
Silfversberg looking to pass the guard.
Silfversberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Durden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Durden has escaped and now he's on top!
Durden wants to stand but Silfversberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Durden wants to stand but Silfversberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Durden has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silfversberg to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Durden is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silfversberg pulls down on the head and he's put Durden to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jakob Silfversberg!
Jakob Silfversberg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Walken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh comes to the cage accompanied by Lets Have A War. TJ Welsh has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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199 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Walken!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Welsh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Welsh tries to clinch up.
Welsh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walken defends well and Welsh ends up having to push Walken into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walken is stalling here.
Walken is looking to control Welsh's arms but Welsh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walken has his back to the cage.
Welsh has Walken pushed against the cage.
Welsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walken is defending well for now.
Welsh blocks a body shot from Walken.
Walken cracks Welsh with a nice body shot.
Welsh manages to pull guard.
Walken stops Welsh from standing up.
Welsh keeping full guard, as Walken tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken won't allow Welsh to sweep him here.
Welsh tries to strike from the bottom.
Welsh trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Welsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Welsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Welsh closes the distance and clinches up with Walken, looking for a takedown. Welsh pushes Walken against the cage but Walken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Welsh is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh shoots in for a takedown but Walken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Welsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welsh shoots in for a takedown but Walken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Welsh tries to clinch up but Walken circles away and keeps his distance.
Welsh tries to clinch
and Walken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Welsh has managed to clinch.
Welsh gets control of Walken's arms and successfully pulls guard. Welsh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Welsh keeping moving, preventing Walken from controlling successfully.
Walken controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Walken preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Christopher Walken has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Welsh tries to clinch there but Walken circles away.
Welsh clinches with his opponent.
Walken tries to work over Welsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Welsh manages to break the clinch.
Welsh tries to clinch there but Walken circles away.
Welsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walken to the mat! Walken manages to get full guard.
Walken keeping moving, preventing Welsh from controlling successfully.
Walken managing to control the position.
Welsh throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Welsh dives in and grabs Walken's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walken pushes down on Welsh's head and hops out.
Welsh wants to clinch up but Walken keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walken cracks Welsh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Welsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walken circles away.
Walken throws a series of punches but Welsh moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walken throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like TJ Welsh has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Welsh is defended easily by Walken.
The fight stays on the outside here - Welsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 TJ Welsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ Welsh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Walken keeps the fight on the outside.
Walken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Welsh shoots for a double leg takedown but Walken sprawls well. He's pushed Welsh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Welsh misses with a takedown attempt - Walken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Welsh tries to clinch but Walken moves out of range.
Welsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walken swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Welsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welsh wants to clinch.
Welsh darts in trying to clinch
and Walken counters with a nice uppercut.
Welsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walken slips under a jab.
Welsh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walken pinned against the cage. Walken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Welsh tries to clinch there but Walken circles away.
Welsh is looking to clinch but Walken is avoiding it.
Christopher Walken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walken throws a right and a left that Welsh avoids nicely.
Walken misses with a wild body shot.
Welsh instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Welsh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Walken takes a knee right on the jaw!
Welsh with a knee to the head.
It looks like Christopher Walken has been cut.
Welsh tries a knee to the head but Walken blocks it.
Welsh lands a shoulder strike.
Welsh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walken wants to get back to striking at distance but Welsh won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walken is defending well for now.
Welsh landing knees to the body.
Welsh has Walken pushed against the cage.
Welsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Welsh crunches a lovely knee into Walken's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Welsh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walken leaning his opponent against the cage.
Welsh trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Welsh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Walken's face.
Welsh cracks Walken with a nice body shot.
Welsh stalling in the clinch but Walken improves position.
Welsh is trying to pull guard but Walken has him pressed against the cage.
Walken is looking to control Welsh's arms but Welsh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walken has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walken avoiding damage as Welsh throws knees to the body.
Welsh working Walken over with knees to the body.
Welsh landing knees to the body.
Welsh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welsh missing with knees to the body.
Walken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Welsh keeps control of Walken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Welsh with a knee to the head.
Welsh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Welsh.
Walken stalling against the cage.
Walken lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Welsh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walken blocks it with crossed arms.
Welsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walken lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Welsh dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Welsh shoots in for a takedown but Walken shows good takedown defense.
Welsh has a takedown stuffed.
Walken leaves Welsh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Welsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welsh fails with the takedown.
TJ Welsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Welsh dives in for a single leg takedown but Walken sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Welsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Welsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Welsh looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Walken.
Welsh slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Welsh.
Welsh keeps control of Walken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walken struggles to land a body shot inside as Welsh controls his hands.
Walken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Walken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walken can't find room to land a body shot as Welsh controls the action.
Welsh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walken's efforts to push away.
Walken misses with a body punch.
Welsh landing knees to the body.
Walken wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walken.
Walken is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Christopher Walken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walken avoids it.
Walken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Welsh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welsh tries to work over Walken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Welsh backwards.
Walken wants to stall.
Welsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Walken.
Walken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Welsh obliges.
Walken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Welsh misses with a knee to the head.
Walken blocks a body shot from Welsh.
Walken is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh lands a good knee to the midsection. Walken won't want to take too many of those.
Walken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Welsh with a knee to the head.
Welsh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Walken's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Welsh obliges.
Welsh is trying to pull guard but Walken turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Walken stalling.
TJ Welsh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Welsh lands a nice knee to the body.
Walken displaying some good clinch control by pressing Welsh up against the cage.
Walken has had enough of the clinch but Welsh keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walken lands an uppercut.
Walken misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Walken can't find room to land a body shot as Welsh controls the action.
Welsh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Welsh has Walken pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walken stands up from Welsh's guard - Walken perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Welsh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christopher Walken.
I think Welsh 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Welsh!
TJ Welsh spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ottway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nova Uniao (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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200 lbs
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35
205 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Ottway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uniao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ottway will feel that in the morning.
Ottway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uniao but Uniao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uniao is looking to slow Ottway down with leg kicks.
Uniao scores with a shot to the body.
Uniao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ottway to the mat! Ottway manages to get full guard.
Uniao with a nice head shot there.
Ottway being controlled here, momentarily.
Uniao trying to control but Ottway is working from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uniao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uniao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ottway is looking to regain half guard here but Uniao keeps moving and retains side control.
Uniao controls the position from side control.
Uniao is putting a hurting on Ottway here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottway taking a bit of punishment here - Uniao scoring with strikes.
Uniao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Uniao is staying tight to Ottway's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ottway takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Uniao is working Ottway over with some ground and pound from side control.
Uniao is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ottway's shoulder. That is not cool.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ottway is looking to regain half guard here but Uniao keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uniao works to advance to full mount. Ottway defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Uniao is landing with some decent strikes but Ottway is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Uniao connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ottway is rocked!
Uniao lands a big elbow - Ottway is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ottway is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nova Uniao!
After winning the bout, Nova Uniao 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjell Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillon comes to the cage accompanied by Pipes & Drums 1st Battalion Scots Guards. Overeem has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) as his entrance music. Cees Overeem 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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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
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
Cees Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Overeem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dillon is trying to break free.
Dillon tries for a takedown but Overeem manages to get underhooks.
Dillon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Overeem gets underhooks to prevent Dillon's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kjell Dillon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dillon avoids it.
Dillon has Overeem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Overeem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dillon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
Overeem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillon dodges an elbow strike from Overeem.
Dillon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Overeem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Overeem has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dillon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dillon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Kjell Dillon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem cracks Dillon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Overeem.
Dillon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Overeem avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Dillon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Overeem gets a clinch.
Overeem lands a damaging elbow.
Kjell Dillon's cut is getting worse.
Dillon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Overeem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overeem tries to clinch but Dillon moves out of range.
Dillon fails with a takedown attempt.
Overeem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dillon counters with a left and a right that stings Overeem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillon feints and as Overeem raises his hands in defense, Dillon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dillon won't allow Overeem to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillon.
Dillon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillon postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
Dillon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Overeem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dillon landing with the ground and pound.
Dillon wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Dillon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overeem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dillon cracks Overeem with a solid left hand.
Dillon is working Overeem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dillon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Overeem wants to stand and escape but Dillon is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dillon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dillon trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Kjell Dillon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dillon has a takedown stuffed.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
Overeem is looking to clinch.
Overeem looks to land a combination but Dillon avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillon, pushing him back against the cage.
Dillon wants the takedown. Overeem is fighting it off but Dillon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Overeem's guard against the cage.
Dillon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Dillon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kjell Dillon's cut.
That's time! Dillon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overeem closes the distance and pushes Dillon back into the cage.
Overeem comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kjell Dillon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
Dillon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Overeem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Overeem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dillon up against the cage.
Overeem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dillon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Overeem lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Overeem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Overeem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jeez, Kjell Dillon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dillon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillon avoids the elbow strike from Overeem, against the cage.
Dillon working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Overeem.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kjell Dillon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cees Overeem!
Cees Overeem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nik Reeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reeder kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The End Of Heartache. Nik Reeder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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189 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nik Reeder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian English!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reeder avoids it really well and circles away.
English waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reeder.
English dives in and grabs Reeder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reeder pushes down on English's head and hops out.
Reeder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nik Reeder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian English.
A jab from English does it's job there.
English scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
English gets caught napping as Reeder dives in and scores a takedown. English manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reeder won't allow English to sweep him here.
Reeder passes English's left leg - he's now in half guard.
English is defending against the submission attempts here by Reeder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reeder seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. English is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nik Reeder!
Nik Reeder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyprien Noe Cyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Street (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyr comes into the arena with Frog Song blaring out of the sound system. Street is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Truth. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Michael Street enters the cage!
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyprien Noe Cyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Street!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Street lands a head shot.
It looks like Cyprien Noe Cyr has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Cyr.
Cyr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Street's head.
Street with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Street scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Street swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cyr moves away from the strike by Street.
Street needs to keep his hands up - Cyr had a free shot at his head there.
Cyr blocks a head kick by Street.
Cyr throws a shot to the body.
Cyr misses with a wild body shot.
Cyr throws a sloppy head kick and Street moves out of range easily.
A head kick lands from Cyr that sends Street to the canvas. Street tries to scramble back to his feet but Cyr brings him back down into side control.
You can see the frustration on Street's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Street tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cyr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cyr is looking to take a break and control but Street is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Street gets back to half guard.
Street tries to get to full guard but Cyr has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr is working for a submission of some sort.
Cyr seems to be working for a kimura but Street defends the submission attempt.
Street tries to get to full guard but Cyr has control of the leg.
Cyr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Street felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Street tries to kick Cyr off but Cyr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Street manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Street utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Cyr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cyr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Street's head.
Street is rocked!
Cyr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Street is still in real trouble! Can Cyr finish him?
Cyr drops back looking for a leg! Street is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Street manages to kick Cyr off! Cyr jumps back into Street's guard.
Cyr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Street can't keep his opponent in guard - Cyr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Street has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cyr is working away from the top position though.
Street tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cyr has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cyr controlling from the full mount.
Cyr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cyr looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Street covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyprien Noe Cyr!
Cyprien Noe Cyr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Polar Bear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Refn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Wexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wexler has chosen Go To Sleep - Eminem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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178 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
24 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Refn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Wexler!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Refn swings widly with a right hand
and Wexler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Refn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wexler swats away the attempt to clinch by Refn.
Refn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wexler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Refn is in Wexler's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wexler looking to control.
Refn throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wexler controls Refn momentarily but Refn frees himself.
Refn looking to sit in guard and control but Wexler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wexler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wexler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Refn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wexler 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.
Refn keeping full guard, as Wexler tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexler trying to control the position from guard on top but Refn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wexler wants to pass the guard but Refn is keeping the position.
Refn keeping moving, preventing Wexler from controlling successfully.
Refn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wexler lands a couple of digs.
Wexler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Refn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wexler throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wexler forces his way into half guard.
Wexler wants to work for an arm triangle but Refn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wexler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Refn's head.
Wexler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Refn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wexler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wexler trying to control the action but Refn is working from the bottom.
Refn gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wexler tries to free his leg and advance position but Refn is retaining full guard.
Wexler is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler trying to control the position from guard on top but Refn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wexler prevents Refn from getting back to his feet.
Wexler trying to control the position from guard on top but Refn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Refn is looking to stand up but Wexler isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shawn Wexler.
Wexler throws an overhand right that lands on Refn's shoulder, as Refn tries to avoid the shot.
Refn dives in and scores a takedown into Wexler's guard.
Wexler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Refn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wexler is tightening it up a little... Refn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Refn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Refn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wexler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shawn Wexler!
Our winner, Shawn Wexler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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