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ECFL 6: Closed Doors PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keimah Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Valenzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Animai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beat It. Valenzio has chosen Master's Apprentice as his entrance music. Keimah Animai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keimah Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Valenzio!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenzio tries to clinch but Animai moves out of range.
Animai looks to throw the jab but Valenzio is out of range.
Animai misses with a straight right.
Valenzio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Animai.
Valenzio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Animai.
Jab, jab by Animai - just one landing.
Animai connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Valenzio out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keimah Animai!
A relieved looking Keimah Animai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uros Garry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Bags has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Uros Garry's chin.
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214 lbs
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205 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Uros Garry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Bags!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bags fails to land with a series of punches.
Bags looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bags changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Garry looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
Garry is looking for a sweep.
Bags trying to control the position but Garry is working away.
Garry tries to escape but Bags is in control.
Garry is looking to regain half guard here but Bags keeps moving and retains side control.
Garry parries the strikes from Bags easily there. Bags is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Garry to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bags prevents Garry from escaping the position.
Garry is trying to control Bags's posture but Bags avoids it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bags working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garry keeps the fight on the outside.
Bags stuffs the takedown attempt from Garry. Garry gets slowly back to his feet.
Bags misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garry shoots in but Bags avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Garry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Garry tries to move to mount but Bags blocks the move with his legs.
Garry wants to stand but Bags is controlling his arm.
Garry decides to stand back up.
Bags displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uros Garry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bags tries to clinch but Garry is having none of it.
Bags tries to clinch but Garry is having none of it.
Bags avoids the head kick by Garry.
Bags moves out of range as Garry throws a body kick.
Garry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garry closes the distance and clinches up with Bags, looking for a takedown. Garry pushes Bags against the cage but Bags circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garry darts in looking for a takedown but Bags gets double underhooks and turns Garry into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garry wants to stall.
Garry tries a knee to the head but Bags blocks it.
Garry looking to stall.
Garry can't break the clinch.
Bags lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Garry is looking to escape.
Garry is looking to get back to is feet but Bags passes into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garry is looking for a sweep.
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 Uros Garry will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garry is defended easily by Bags.
Bags tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bags misses with a wild combination.
Garry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bags tries to avoid it but Garry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bags to the ground. Bags escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bags is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garry throws a sloppy head kick and Bags moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bags is looking to clinch but Garry is avoiding it.
Joe Bags seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garry shoots in for a takedown but Bags shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uros Garry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bags closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bags trying to pass the guard but Garry defending well.
Bags stops Garry from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garry is trying to maintain the position but Bags is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Garry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garry shoots for a takedown but Bags saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bags wants to clinch but Garry slips to the side
and Garry counters with a head kick. That will keep Bags thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garry throws a sloppy head kick and Bags moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bags shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garry throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garry wriggles free and stands up.
Bags is looking to clinch but Garry is avoiding it.
Garry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bags to the ground. Garry is now in Bags's guard.
Garry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bags on the ground.
Garry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garry wants to stand but Bags is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garry trying to control but Bags is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uros Garry dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bags tries to clinch up but Garry circles away and keeps his distance.
Bags closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garry has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bags is on him like a limpet, forcing Garry back against the cage.
Garry swings wildly with an uppercut but Bags uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bags blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garry.
Bags takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garry looking to slow down the pace here.
Garry misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garry is looking to break free of the clinch but Bags has double underhooks.
Bags being controlled against the cage.
Bags trying to stall but Garry improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Garry fails to land.
Garry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garry tries a knee to the head but Bags blocks it.
Bags is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bags drags the fight down to the ground.
Garry content to stall in guard here.
Uros Garry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garry wants to get up but he can't break Bags's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Uros Garry wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Garry fails with a takedown attempt.
Bags stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uros Garry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garry takes one to the side of the head.
Bags manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garry on his heels. He'll look to pass Garry's guard now, I'm sure.
Bags wants to control from the top but Garry keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Bags.
Garry is looking to clinch.
Garry shoots in and drives through. Bags sprawls well.
Garry closes the distance and clinches.
Garry tries to stall but Bags uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bags pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garry tries for a takedown but Bags sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Uros Garry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bags defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bags to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bags wants to control from the top but Garry keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Bags.
Well Garry 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uros Garry!
The defeated Joe Bags had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Patterson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chip Lee's chin.
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165 lbs
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158 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chip Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Patterson is controlling well.
Patterson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Patterson slows the pace down in half guard.
Patterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Patterson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Patterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Patterson in his half guard.
Patterson stalling.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patterson.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Patterson.
Nice strikes from Patterson there.
Patterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Patterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patterson.
Patterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Patterson.
Lee is rocked!
Patterson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Patterson finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patterson lands a nice short elbow.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Patterson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Patterson scores with a big shot! Lee's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lee! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Ricci has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Curtis Angel's chin.
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209 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Angel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ricci defends well and Angel ends up having to push Ricci into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Angel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Angel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ricci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Angel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Angel looking to slow down the pace here.
Angel is trying to pull guard but Ricci has him pressed against the cage.
Ricci prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Angel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angel managing to block the knees to the body from Ricci.
Angel manages to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ricci wants to get up but he can't break Angel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Angel has his foot on Ricci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ricci works his way back into a safe position though.
Angel trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Angel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ricci tries to kick Angel off but Angel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Angel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ricci's head.
Angel throwing shots but Ricci is blocking nicely.
Ricci tries to kick Angel off but Angel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Angel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ricci wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Angel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ricci's head.
Ricci is refusing to be controlled, as Angel sits in half guard.
Ricci looks like he's trying to stand up.
Angel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ricci wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ricci is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angel throwing shots but Ricci is blocking nicely.
Ricci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Angel seems to be looking for submissions.
Ricci blocking the ground and pound attempt from Angel.
Angel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Angel moves into full mount! Ricci won't be happy about that!
Ricci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ricci is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Angel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ricci hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Angel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ricci is now in Angel's guard. A big mistake from Angel there, giving up the dominant position!
Ricci wants to stand but Angel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ricci stands up from Angel's guard - Ricci perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ricci pinned against the cage. Ricci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Angel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Angel misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Angel misses.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of Angel's head.
It looks like Curtis Angel has been cut.
Angel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ricci defends it nicely.
Angel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricci misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Angel.
Angel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ricci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Angel somewhat.
Ricci scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci cracks a nice hook into Angel's ribs.
Ricci scores with a crisp jab that stopped Angel in his tracks.
Angel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ricci is fending him off so far but Angel persists. Nope, Ricci circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Angel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Ricci.
Ricci lands a big right hook! Angel looks hurt but is still standing! Ricci lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Angel falls down and Ricci dives in with a huge hammer fist! Angel's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Ricci runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Ricci!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Aberdeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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173 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendon Aberdeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by St Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Aberdeen which made him look bad.
St Pierre wants to clinch
and Aberdeen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aberdeen landing some decent shots from guard.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Aberdeen tries to pass.
Aberdeen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
St Pierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aberdeen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aberdeen is one step ahead there.
Aberdeen stays in close to St Pierre 's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Brendon Aberdeen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
St Pierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aberdeen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Aberdeen tries to pass.
Aberdeen throws a big elbow that misses.
Aberdeen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed St Pierre 's guard.
Aberdeen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. St Pierre tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Aberdeen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brendon Aberdeen!
Brendon Aberdeen gave a mention to Polar Bear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ludvik Rooijakker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Cotia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ludvik Rooijakker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Cotia!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooijakker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotia defends it nicely.
Rooijakker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rooijakker showed some decent athleticism there.
Rooijakker is thwarting Cotia's attempts to control the position.
Cotia controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando Cotia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rooijakker looks for a takedown but Cotia sprawls well.
Cotia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rooijakker gets tackled into the cage by Cotia. Cotia maintains the clinch.
Cotia tries to pull guard but Rooijakker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cotia breaks the clinch.
Cotia moves into the clinch successfully.
Rooijakker manages to pull guard.
Rooijakker wants to get back to his feet but Cotia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rooijakker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cotia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rooijakker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvik Rooijakker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotia gets to his feet - Rooijakker follows without any prompting.
Rooijakker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cotia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ludvik Rooijakker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooijakker gets a clinch.
Rooijakker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cotia tries for a takedown but Rooijakker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rooijakker.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rooijakker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotia defends it nicely.
Cotia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rooijakker as he jumps to the side.
Rooijakker has Cotia up against the cage in a clinch.
Rooijakker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rooijakker clinches.
Cotia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rooijakker shoots in looking for a takedown but Cotia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rooijakker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cotia fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Rooijakker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cotia pinned against the cage. Cotia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rooijakker tries to keep at a distance but Cotia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rooijakker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cotia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cotia leaves Rooijakker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rooijakker looks for a takedown but Cotia sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fernando Cotia will probably get the nod.
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.
Cotia closes the distance and pushes Rooijakker back into the cage.
Rooijakker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rooijakker breaks the clinch.
Rooijakker avoids the head kick by Cotia.
Cotia moves into the clinch successfully.
Rooijakker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rooijakker has Cotia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cotia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rooijakker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cotia.
Rooijakker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rooijakker moves into the clinch.
Rooijakker manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooijakker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cotia counters with a head kick. That will keep Rooijakker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvik Rooijakker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown but Cotia shows good takedown defense.
Cotia connects with a high kick.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cotia as he avoids it easily.
Cotia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rooijakker swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Rooijakker. No joy for Cotia on that attempt.
Rooijakker has Cotia up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rooijakker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotia shoots in but Rooijakker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cotia gets caught flat footed, as Rooijakker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cotia kicks Rooijakker off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rooijakker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cotia wants to improve his position but Rooijakker is controlling well.
Rooijakker is thwarting Cotia's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cotia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cotia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cotia is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker wants to get up but he can't break Cotia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rooijakker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cotia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cotia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cotia!
Rooijakker wants to get back to his feet.
Rooijakker tries to bench press Cotia off him but Cotia keeps the position.
Cotia is trying to get an arm triangle but Rooijakker is defending well.
Rooijakker tries to bench press Cotia off him but Cotia keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotia working away.
Rooijakker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cotia tries to pull guard but Rooijakker won't allow it.
Rooijakker tries to score a body lock takedown but Cotia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rooijakker has picked Cotia up - he's going for a ride! Rooijakker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotia wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Rooijakker is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvik Rooijakker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cotia shoots in for a takedown but Rooijakker shows good takedown defense.
Cotia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotia wants it to stay on the feet.
Rooijakker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cotia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rooijakker shoots in for a takedown but Cotia shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvik Rooijakker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rooijakker dives in for a single leg takedown but Cotia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rooijakker breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cotia.
Cotia leaves Rooijakker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rooijakker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cotia circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cotia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rooijakker sprawls well. Rooijakker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cotia gets slowly back to his feet.
Cotia shoots in and bounces Rooijakker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooijakker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cotia.
Rooijakker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cotia trying to control but Rooijakker is working from the bottom.
Cotia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rooijakker is keeping the position for now.
Rooijakker is looking to stand up but Cotia isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fernando Cotia.
Rooijakker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooijakker controls the position.
Cotia tries to improve position but can't.
Rooijakker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fernando Cotia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rooijakker dives in and grabs Cotia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cotia pushes down on Rooijakker's head and hops out.
Rooijakker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rooijakker defends well and Cotia ends up having to push Rooijakker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotia is trying to maintain a safe position but Rooijakker gets an underhook and turns Cotia into the cage.
Rooijakker manages to break the clinch.
Rooijakker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cotia is trying to control but can't.
Rooijakker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cotia on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rooijakker tries to pass to full mount but Cotia defends it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fernando Cotia wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rooijakker shoots in but Cotia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rooijakker moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cotia prevents the takedown attempt.
Rooijakker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cotia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rooijakker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rooijakker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cotia clobbers Rooijakker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotia. Rooijakker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cotia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rooijakker as he jumps to the side.
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 Ludvik Rooijakker.
Well Rooijakker 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ludvik Rooijakker!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Zinisky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiery Chabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Zinisky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thiery Chabal's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Zinisky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Thiery Chabal!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinisky doesn't manage to clinch there - Chabal circles away.
Fred Zinisky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinisky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chabal moves into the clinch successfully.
Chabal has had enough of the clinch but Zinisky keeps him there for the moment.
Zinisky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinisky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zinisky throws a push kick but Chabal slaps the foot to one side.
Chabal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zinisky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chabal somewhat.
Zinisky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chabal.
Zinisky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinisky tries to clinch up but Chabal circles away and keeps his distance.
Chabal avoids the head kick by Zinisky.
Chabal moves into the clinch.
Chabal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Chabal.
Chabal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chabal fails to land the takedown.
Fred Zinisky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiery Chabal.
Chabal blocks a head kick by Zinisky.
Zinisky has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chabal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabal tries for a takedown but Zinisky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fred Zinisky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinisky scores with a nice body kick.
Chabal looks winded!
Zinisky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zinisky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zinisky misses with a head kick.
Chabal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick lands from Zinisky that sends Chabal to the canvas. Chabal tries to scramble back to his feet but Zinisky brings him back down into side control.
Chabal is rocked!
It looks like Thiery Chabal has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zinisky tries to stand but Chabal is controlling his head.
Chabal is still in real trouble! Can Zinisky finish him?
Chabal struggling a bit here.
Chabal seems to have recovered his senses.
Zinisky tries to stand but Chabal is controlling his head.
Chabal can't do much from the bottom here.
Zinisky tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinisky stands up.
A head kick misses from Zinisky.
Chabal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zinisky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chabal blocks a head kick by Zinisky.
Zinisky tries to clinch there but Chabal circles away.
Chabal has a takedown stuffed.
Chabal throws a head kick that misses.
Chabal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chabal misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinisky wants to clinch up but Chabal keeps it at a distance.
Zinisky scores with a nice body kick.
A big head kick from Zinisky and Chabal is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinisky has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chabal is proving hard to escape from.
Chabal controls Zinisky momentarily but Zinisky frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zinisky wanted to stand there but Chabal had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinisky decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chabal throws a head kick that half lands.
Zinisky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Chabal.
Zinisky misses with a head kick.
Chabal closes the distance and clinches up with Zinisky, looking for a takedown. Chabal pushes Zinisky against the cage but Zinisky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zinisky throws a head kick that misses.
Zinisky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chabal lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zinisky lands a high kick to the side of Chabal's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Zinisky dives into guard, looking to finish.
Chabal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zinisky defends it easily.
Zinisky wants to stand but Chabal is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Zinisky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiery Chabal's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zinisky tries to close the distance and clinch but Chabal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chabal avoids the head kick by Zinisky.
A head kick by Zinisky misses
and Chabal counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zinisky is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chabal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zinisky as he jumps to the side.
Zinisky has managed to clinch.
Chabal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zinisky has him pressed against the cage.
Chabal is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zinisky is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Chabal.
Zinisky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chabal blocks it with crossed arms.
Zinisky tries to land a knee to the head but Chabal blocks with his arms.
Zinisky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chabal is defending well for now.
Chabal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zinisky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chabal shoots for a double leg takedown but Zinisky sprawls well. He's pushed Chabal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chabal goes for a double leg but Zinisky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zinisky continues to drive forward.
Fred Zinisky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiery Chabal.
Chabal is breathing heavily.
Zinisky looking to throw knees to the head but Chabal is blocking nicely.
Zinisky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinisky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chabal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chabal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zinisky has him pressed against the cage.
Chabal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zinisky tries to circle away but Chabal has him pinned against the cage.
Zinisky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chabal can do to turn this around?
Zinisky misses with a knee strike.
Chabal tries to pull guard but Zinisky won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Zinisky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zinisky.
Zinisky tries a knee to the head but Chabal blocks it.
Zinisky manages to break the clinch.
Zinisky keeps the fight on the outside.
Chabal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zinisky.
Chabal closes the distance and clinches up with Zinisky, looking for a takedown. Chabal pushes Zinisky against the cage but Zinisky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zinisky tries a head kick but it misses.
Zinisky throws a head kick but Chabal moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinisky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chabal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zinisky avoids the head kick by Chabal.
Chabal throws a sloppy head kick and Zinisky moves out of range easily.
Chabal blocks a head kick by Zinisky.
Zinisky wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zinisky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chabal darts in looking for a takedown but Zinisky gets double underhooks and turns Chabal into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chabal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zinisky.
A knee to the head by Zinisky.
Zinisky looking to throw knees to the head but Chabal is blocking nicely.
Zinisky misses with a knee to the head.
Chabal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinisky tries to close the distance and clinch but Chabal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabal avoids the head kick by Zinisky.
Chabal shoots in for a double leg but Zinisky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chabal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zinisky throws a head kick that misses.
Chabal throws a sloppy head kick and Zinisky moves out of range easily.
Zinisky tries to clinch up but Chabal circles away and keeps his distance.
Zinisky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chabal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zinisky connects with a high kick.
Chabal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zinisky pinned against the cage. Zinisky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zinisky lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zinisky doesn't manage to clinch there - Chabal circles away.
Zinisky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinisky lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chabal will feel that in the morning.
Zinisky throws a head kick but Chabal moves out of range.
Chabal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chabal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chabal blocks a head kick by Zinisky.
Zinisky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chabal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinisky lands with a slapping head kick.
Chabal shoots in looking for a takedown but Zinisky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chabal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chabal avoids a kick to the body.
Zinisky misses with a head kick.
Zinisky takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thiery Chabal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zinisky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chabal, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zinisky has Chabal pressed against the cage, preventing Chabal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zinisky looking to throw knees to the head but Chabal is blocking nicely.
Chabal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinisky lands with a kick to the temple. Chabal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Zinisky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thiery Chabal's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zinisky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chabal fails with a takedown attempt.
Zinisky tries to clinch but Chabal moves out of range.
Zinisky wants to clinch.
Chabal tries to close the distance and clinch but Zinisky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zinisky avoids the head kick by Chabal.
Zinisky throws a sloppy head kick and Chabal moves out of range easily.
Zinisky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chabal has closed the distance and engaged Zinisky in a clinch.
Zinisky with a knee to the head.
Chabal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chabal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zinisky tries a head kick but it misses.
Chabal misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zinisky tries to clinch but Chabal is having none of it.
Zinisky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chabal instigates a clinch.
Zinisky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chabal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chabal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chabal fails with the takedown.
Zinisky misses with a head kick.
Chabal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zinisky lands a head kick. Chabal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zinisky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chabal lands with a slapping head kick.
Zinisky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chabal.
Fred Zinisky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiery Chabal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinisky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chabal throws a sloppy head kick and Zinisky moves out of range easily.
Zinisky lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinisky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zinisky tries to keep at a distance but Chabal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zinisky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chabal breaks the clinch.
Zinisky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chabal's head.
Chabal has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zinisky.
Chabal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zinisky's head.
Zinisky lands a high kick!
Zinisky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zinisky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chabal tries a head kick but it misses.
Zinisky tries to clinch but Chabal moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zinisky throws a head kick but Chabal moves out of range.
Zinisky tries a head kick but it misses.
Zinisky misses with a head kick.
Chabal lands a high kick!
Fred Zinisky is winning the standup battle so far.
Chabal throws a sloppy head kick and Zinisky moves out of range easily.
Chabal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zinisky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chabal tries to close the distance and clinch but Zinisky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chabal misses with a head kick.
Zinisky throws a head kick that Chabal semi-blocks.
Chabal fails to land the takedown.
Chabal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zinisky tries to avoid it but Chabal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zinisky to the ground. Zinisky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zinisky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chabal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zinisky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinisky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zinisky misses with a body kick.
Zinisky misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chabal avoids the head kick by Zinisky.
Chabal scores with a head kick.
Zinisky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zinisky avoids the head kick by Chabal.
Chabal scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zinisky moves in looking to clinch but Chabal pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Zinisky.
Chabal lands with a nice body kick.
Zinisky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chabal scores with a head kick.
Zinisky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chabal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chabal closes the distance and clinches.
Thiery Chabal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Zinisky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chabal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 Fred Zinisky.
Well Zinisky 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Zinisky!
Fred Zinisky 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Nickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shimmy Shimmy Ya. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Nickson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickson's coach down at Werewolf's cave was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nickson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGirt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGirt tries to clinch up but Nickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nickson misses the shot to the body.
McGirt tried to score with a low kick but Nickson checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickson. McGirt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGirt has time to react.
Nickson misses with a hook. McGirt ducked under it nicely.
Nickson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGirt.
McGirt throws a head kick that misses.
Nickson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickson throws a series of punches but McGirt moves out of range.
McGirt misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickson. McGirt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGirt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGirt dodges the punch combination from Nickson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGirt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGirt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGirt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nickson scores with a punch to the head.
McGirt takes the fight into the clinch.
Nickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Nickson.
McGirt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGirt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nickson connects with a body shot.
Nickson misses with a combination
and McGirt counters with a series of strikes. Nickson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Nickson lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGirt doesn't seem phased though.
McGirt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGirt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGirt ducks under a wild hook from Nickson.
McGirt tries to land a front kick but Nickson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nickson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGirt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGirt misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from McGirt does no damage.
McGirt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGirt throws a series of punches but Nickson moves out of range.
Nickson throws a series of strikes that have McGirt backpedaling.
McGirt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nickson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGirt is breathing heavily.
McGirt walks into a left hand.
McGirt fails to land with a series of punches.
McGirt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt takes one to the side of the head.
McGirt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickson lands a nice shot that snaps McGirt's head back.
Nickson lands with a nice body punch.
McGirt throws a series of punches but Nickson moves out of range.
McGirt throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGirt goes for a double leg but Nickson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nickson continues to drive forward.
Nickson breaks the clinch.
Nickson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGirt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nickson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGirt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGirt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickson counters with a straight right hand.
Dirt McGirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGirt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Nickson finds it's way through McGirt's defenses.
Nickson with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGirt throws a combination that misses
and McGirt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGirt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirt McGirt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGirt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGirt misses with a combination
and Nickson counters with a right hand to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McGirt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nickson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James Nickson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickson connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGirt. McGirt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGirt closes the distance but Nickson moves to the side
and Nickson counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nickson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGirt's hands.
Nickson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Nickson - just one landing.
McGirt misses with a double jab
and Nickson counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Nickson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nickson clobbers McGirt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickson stuffs the takedown attempt from McGirt. McGirt gets slowly back to his feet.
McGirt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice combination there by Nickson.
McGirt lands a two punch combo.
Nickson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGirt throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Nickson. Those never looked like landing.
McGirt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nickson throws a shot to the body.
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!
McGirt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Nickson.
McGirt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James Nickson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGirt tries to bum rush Nickson with a series of wild strikes but Nickson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt fails to land with a series of punches.
McGirt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nickson defends it nicely.
Nickson misses with a wild combination.
McGirt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nickson lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGirt is defended easily by Nickson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirt McGirt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGirt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGirt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nickson lands a jab to the head.
McGirt has a takedown stuffed.
McGirt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGirt is rocked!
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!
McGirt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickson works McGirt's body with a nice hook.
Nickson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickson.
Oh McGirt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nickson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGirt in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickson. That snapped McGirt's head back.
Nickson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No luck for McGirt with that takedown attempt.
Nickson stuns McGirt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nickson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Nickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGirt seems to have got his legs back now.
Nickson scores with a sloppy right hand. McGirt should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickson throws a good cross that connects.
McGirt misses with a double jab
and Nickson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGirt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGirt is looking to clinch.
McGirt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickson is out of range and McGirt settles back down.
Nickson cracks McGirt with an open hand slap.
Nickson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nickson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickson throws a series of punches but McGirt avoids them all with ease.
Dirt McGirt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickson misses with a wild combination.
McGirt fails with a takedown attempt.
Nickson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGirt's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McGirt. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickson misses with a wild combination.
McGirt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nickson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGirt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Nickson counter with a right hand.
McGirt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Nickson misses.
Nickson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGirt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nickson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickson.
Nickson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGirt lands with a nice combination. Nickson backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Nickson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGirt misses with a combination
and Nickson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGirt throws a right hand that Nickson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickson also avoids with ease.
McGirt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nickson digs a good hook to McGirt's body.
McGirt with a poor takedown
and Nickson counters with a nice uppercut.
McGirt misses with a wild combination.
Nickson stalks McGirt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGirt's face. McGirt staggers backwards, shaken.
McGirt seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Nickson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! McGirt is backing up but Nickson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! McGirt covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Nickson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Nickson!
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