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WCW The Show Down PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao comes to the cage accompanied by Screwdriver- White Stripes. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Ricardo Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao clinches with his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Falcao has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sanderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falcao lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanderson backwards.
Falcao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Falcao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Falcao gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Falcao trying to control but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
Falcao stands and throws Sanderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sanderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sanderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Falcao connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcao scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanderson wants to control but Falcao postures up.
Sanderson throws Falcao to one side and escapes!
Donk. Falcao catches Sanderson right on the button with a cross.
Sanderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Falcao moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to pull guard but Falcao holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanderson drops back down to his feet.
Falcao has Sanderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Falcao pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sanderson tumbling to the mat - Falcao dives into Sanderson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Falcao trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falcao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanderson wants to sweep here but Falcao controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcao is in close to Sanderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao preventing the sweep.
Sanderson is looking to sweep but instead, Falcao has passed into half guard.
Sanderson has hold of Falcao's hands but Falcao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Falcao trying to control from half guard but Sanderson is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcao throwing shots but Sanderson is blocking nicely.
Sanderson is trying to maintain the position but Falcao is very close to passing his half guard.
Falcao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanderson's head.
Sanderson is looking to improve his position.
Falcao lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Falcao.
Sanderson is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanderson is not content to let Falcao control the position.
Falcao slows the pace down in half guard.
Falcao lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Falcao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanderson is controlling Falcao's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Falcao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanderson trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Falcao is taking a breather. Sanderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanderson trying to control here.
Sam Sanderson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sanderson fails with the takedown
and Falcao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Falcao closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Falcao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Falcao pushes Sanderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcao has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanderson regains guard immediately.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Falcao from controlling successfully.
Ricardo Falcao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Falcao trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcao is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanderson has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanderson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Falcao from controlling successfully.
Falcao 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 referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falcao is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanderson is trying to stand up here but Falcao is controlling him well.
Falcao wants to control but Sanderson is keeping him busy.
Sanderson is looking to control Falcao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanderson avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Falcao there.
Falcao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanderson keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falcao lands strikes from half guard.
Sanderson is looking to control Falcao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanderson avoid being mounted?
Sanderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falcao.
Falcao wants to control but Sanderson is keeping him busy.
Sanderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Falcao thows a huge punch but Sanderson dodges it nicely.
Sanderson is looking to escape.
Sanderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Falcao pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanderson defending well though.
Sanderson pushes Falcao off looking to stand but Falcao dives back in and keeps control.
Sanderson is looking to improve his position.
Falcao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao tries to pass to full mount but Sanderson defends it.
Sanderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Falcao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Falcao trying to control from half guard but Sanderson is working away.
Sanderson is trying to stand.
Sanderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Falcao winds up and cracks Sanderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Falcao trying to control the action but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao controlling the pace.
Sanderson wants to get back to his feet.
Sanderson wants to get back to full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Ricardo Falcao wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Falcao tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falcao tries to clinch up.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Falcao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Falcao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Falcao dominated that second round.
That's time! Falcao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sanderson drives through and clinches with Falcao against the cage.
Falcao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Falcao tries to clinch up.
Falcao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Falcao wants to clinch.
Falcao wants to clinch.
Sanderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falcao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanderson is staying active underneath Falcao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanderson wants to control but Falcao is keeping busy.
Sanderson is refusing to be controlled, as Falcao sits in half guard.
Sanderson is looking to improve his position.
Falcao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Falcao wants to control but Sanderson is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Falcao lands a nice short elbow.
Falcao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sanderson trying to hold on to Falcao's head to control him but Falcao postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Falcao sprawls well. He's pushed Sanderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcao sprawls well. Falcao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ricardo Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Sanderson.
Falcao clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Falcao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Falcao prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson looking for a takedown.
Falcao has Sanderson pressed against the cage, preventing Sanderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Falcao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcao wants to clinch.
Sanderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falcao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Falcao.
Ricardo Falcao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Falcao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Falcao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanderson can do to turn this around?
Falcao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Falcao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Falcao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanderson looking to control.
Falcao trying to control but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcao postures up and lands a big shot to Sanderson's brow.
Falcao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Falcao trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcao preventing the sweep.
Falcao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanderson goes for a double leg but Falcao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falcao continues to drive forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Falcao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Falcao 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Ricardo Falcao!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ricardo Falcao!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ricardo Falcao!
Ricardo Falcao wins by unanimous decision!
Ricardo Falcao 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Laprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Manuel (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lenny Laprise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcel Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laprise manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manuel looks to clinch
and Laprise counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manuel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laprise defends well and Manuel ends up having to push Laprise into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Laprise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manuel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laprise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lenny Laprise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Manuel.
Manuel shoots in for a double leg but Laprise sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manuel darts in trying to clinch
and Laprise counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manuel looks winded!
Laprise comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marcel Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laprise blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Laprise.
Laprise throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Marcel Manuel has been cut.
Manuel slips a jab and a cross from Laprise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel tries to clinch but Laprise moves away
and Laprise counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manuel thinking.
Laprise scores with a nice head shot.
Manuel is rocked!
We've been told by Laprise's head coaches at Synergy Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Laprise moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Manuel! Laprise continues to tee off on Manuel, landing with a left and a right! Laprise connects with a right hand that leaves Manuel sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Laprise!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lenny Laprise!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lupe Ribery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serano Lukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Lupe Ribery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serano Lukowski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribery drives through with a takedown into Lukowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lukowski has his foot on Ribery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribery works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribery postures up.
Ribery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lukowski working for a triangle but Ribery defends it easily.
Ribery is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lukowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribery not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lupe Ribery has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lukowski tries to clinch but Ribery is having none of it.
Ribery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lukowski's half guard.
It looks like Ribery is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukowski moves into full guard.
Lukowski is trying to keep Ribery in close.
Ribery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribery has managed to get both his arms back between Lukowski's legs - danger averted.
Ribery wants to control from the top but Lukowski keeps moving.
Ribery stopping the sweep attempt from Lukowski.
Lukowski has a closed guard, preventing Ribery from standing up.
Lukowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribery wanted to stand there but Lukowski had control of the position.
Ribery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ribery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lukowski working for a triangle but Ribery defends it easily.
Lukowski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lukowski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ribery should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lukowski has tightened it up now! Ribery should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Serano Lukowski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willis Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo De Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willis Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Enzo De Luca!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Luca as he avoids it easily.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Luca!
Johnson controls the position from side control.
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but De Luca defends.
De Luca is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
De Luca is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson tries to stand but De Luca is controlling his head.
De Luca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Luca is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Luca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
De Luca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Luca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Luca gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the attempt from De Luca to control.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. De Luca can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and De Luca has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson lands with a hammerfist to the side of De Luca's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Luca is trying to defend against the choke here but Johnson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Johnson Tightens the hold and De Luca taps out furiously! Johnson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Willis Johnson!
Our winner, Willis Johnson, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Yemlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Yemlin looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lars Yemlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nico Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Yemlin gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Yemlin breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yemlin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yemlin is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yemlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yemlin looking to pass the guard.
Yemlin is breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to keep Yemlin in close.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Yemlin isn't so interested in that idea.
Yemlin won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson has his foot on Yemlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yemlin works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yemlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yemlin defends well.
Yemlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
Yemlin trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controls Yemlin momentarily but Yemlin frees himself.
Johnson wants to control but Yemlin passes easily into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson trying to hold on to Yemlin's head to control him but Yemlin postures up.
Yemlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Yemlin postures up.
Johnson tries to roll over but Yemlin keeps him under control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nico Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson tries to clinch but Yemlin moves out of range.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Yemlin circles away.
Yemlin throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yemlin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yemlin swivels and escapes.
Lars Yemlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Johnson.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Yemlin's face as Johnson controls the position.
Yemlin stops Johnson from passing to mount.
Yemlin is looking for a sweep.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yemlin down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control but Yemlin is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yemlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nico Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Yemlin shows good takedown defense.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Yemlin sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Yemlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yemlin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yemlin tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yemlin wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nico Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Yemlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws a head kick but Yemlin moves out of range.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Yemlin's guard.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Yemlin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Yemlin!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yemlin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yemlin is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yemlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yemlin wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nico Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mako Hyuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Bog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mako Hyuga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Bog!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyuga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bog but Bog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bog moves into the clinch successfully.
Hyuga pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bog drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hyuga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bog goes for a takedown attempt but Hyuga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bog lands a slapping body shot.
Hyuga fails with the takedown.
Bog slaps away a takedown attempt from Hyuga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mako Hyuga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bog changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hyuga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hyuga manages to get back to half guard.
Hyuga is trying to stand back up but Bog is controlling him
Hyuga is concentrating on defense, preventing Bog from advancing position.
Bog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hyuga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hyuga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hyuga is pulling down on Bog's head. It's preventing any offense from Bog, at least for the moment.
Hyuga wants to sweep here but Bog controlling him for the moment.
Bog throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bog trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hyuga manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bog is striking off his back. Hyuga thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyuga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hyuga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bog wants to get back to his feet.
Hyuga 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.
Hyuga decides to stand and escape the position.
Hyuga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyuga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga blocks a low kick nicely.
Bog closes the distance but Hyuga moves to the side
and Hyuga counters by moving into the clinch.
Hyuga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bog tries to bum rush Hyuga with a series of wild strikes but Hyuga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bog scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyuga moves away.
Hyuga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyuga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyuga stopping the sweep attempt from Bog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mako Hyuga dominated that round.
That's time! Hyuga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hyuga has closed the distance and engaged Bog in a clinch.
Bog can't break the clinch.
Hyuga pulls guard successfully.
Bog trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyuga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hyuga pulls Bog in close to his closed guard and prevents Bog from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hyuga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bog's guard.
Hyuga gets to his feet. Bog looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bog tries to close the distance and clinch but Hyuga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga shoots in but no luck this time.
Hyuga shoots in but Bog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mako Hyuga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bog keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mako Hyuga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyuga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hyuga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hyuga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bog somewhat.
Bog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Hyuga.
Bog throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bog moves in looking to clinch but Hyuga pushes him off.
Bog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hyuga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bog.
Hyuga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hyuga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hyuga is looking to clinch but Bog is avoiding it.
Hyuga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hyuga just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyuga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Bog as Hyuga shoots in.
Hyuga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hyuga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bog misses with the combination.
Hyuga closes the distance and clinches.
Hyuga is trying to drag Bog to the mat but Bog just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hyuga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bog misses with a double jab.
Hyuga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bog sprawls well. Bog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hyuga gets slowly back to his feet.
Jordan Bog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bog throws a low kick, looking for Hyuga's leg but Hyuga calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bog motions for Hyuga to come forward. Bog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hyuga throws a sloppy head kick and Bog moves out of range easily.
Bog lands a two punch combo.
Hyuga misses with a body shot.
Hyuga scores with a takedown into Bog's guard.
Hyuga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bog is breathing heavily.
Hyuga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mako Hyuga dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bog swats away the attempt to clinch by Hyuga.
Hyuga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bog throws a series of punches but Hyuga moves out of range.
Bog throws a front kick aimed at Hyuga's knee but Hyuga avoids it well.
Hyuga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hyuga avoids it really well and circles away.
Hyuga swats away the attempt to clinch by Bog.
Bog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hyuga takes the fight into the clinch.
Bog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga tries to throw a body punch but Bog avoids it by throwing Hyuga back against the cage.
Hyuga breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bog.
Bog tries to clinch up but Hyuga circles away and keeps his distance.
Bog misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Hyuga.
Bog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bog wants it to stay on the feet.
Hyuga circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hyuga.
Bog throws a low kick but Hyuga avoids it.
Jordan Bog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyuga moves away.
Hyuga fails with a takedown attempt.
Hyuga misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Bog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bog is looking to clinch.
Hyuga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hyuga clinches up against the cage.
Hyuga pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hyuga has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bog should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hyuga has tightened it up now! Bog should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mako Hyuga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kacper Glowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Glowacki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Teenange Mutant Ninja Turtles intro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kacper Glowacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glowacki gets a double leg takedown into Sanchez's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glowacki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Glowacki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez wants to stand but Glowacki is controlling the position.
Glowacki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glowacki defends it easily.
Glowacki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Glowacki cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glowacki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Glowacki cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glowacki defends well.
Glowacki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez controls Glowacki momentarily but Glowacki frees himself.
Glowacki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glowacki passes into half guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glowacki controlling the action here.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Glowacki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Glowacki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Glowacki trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glowacki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Glowacki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Glowacki slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
Glowacki moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Glowacki avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glowacki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Glowacki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Glowacki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Glowacki controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Sanchez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glowacki with good strikes from the mount here!
Glowacki with good strikes from the mount here!
Glowacki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Glowacki is working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glowacki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanchez's face.
Glowacki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Glowacki punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glowacki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Glowacki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Glowacki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kacper Glowacki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Glowacki slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez catches Glowacki napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Glowacki to the canvas!
Glowacki is rocked!
It looks like Kacper Glowacki has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Glowacki keeps moving.
Oh Glowacki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glowacki wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Glowacki's guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glowacki is keeping the position for now.
Glowacki wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Glowacki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Glowacki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Glowacki!
Sanchez trying to remain calm as Glowacki controls from the top position.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Glowacki seems to have got his legs back now.
Glowacki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sanchez is being controlled here.
Glowacki cracks Sanchez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face as Glowacki controls the position.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Glowacki grinds an elbow into Sanchez's temple.
Sanchez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sanchez is being controlled here.
Glowacki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Glowacki just content to control the position.
Glowacki trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Kacper Glowacki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glowacki controlling from side mount.
Sanchez wants to control but Glowacki postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Kacper Glowacki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Joao Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glowacki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Glowacki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Glowacki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez prevents Glowacki from improving position.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Glowacki is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glowacki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Glowacki is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez wants to control but Glowacki is keeping busy.
Glowacki trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glowacki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Glowacki keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kacper Glowacki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Glowacki moves out of range.
Sanchez lands a big shot that drops Glowacki! Can he finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Glowacki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Glowacki from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glowacki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez wants to stand but Glowacki is controlling the position.
Glowacki drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Glowacki off! Glowacki jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Glowacki controls the pace.
Glowacki passes into half guard.
Glowacki wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez trying to control but Glowacki postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Glowacki is controlling the pace.
Glowacki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Glowacki is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Glowacki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Glowacki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Glowacki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Glowacki's back!
Glowacki trying to control the hands but Sanchez breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a shot to the head.
Sanchez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sanchez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Glowacki can't escape the position.
Glowacki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Glowacki tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Glowacki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sanchez wants to control but Glowacki is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Glowacki is right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez wants to stand but Glowacki is controlling his arm.
Glowacki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but Glowacki recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Kacper Glowacki!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Kacper Glowacki!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Kacper Glowacki!
Kacper Glowacki wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Kacper Glowacki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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